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u-blox

u-blox is a Swiss semiconductor and IoT technology company specializing in positioning and wireless communication modules, chips, and cloud services. The company provides GNSS positioning modules (standard and high-precision), cellular IoT modules, short-range radio modules, and the Thingstream IoT platform offering Communication-as-a-Service (MQTT-based messaging) and Location-as-a-Service (GNSS correction, A-GNSS, and cloud positioning services).

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u-blox Overview

u-blox is a Swiss semiconductor and IoT technology company specializing in positioning and wireless communication modules, chips, and cloud services. The company provides GNSS positioning modules (standard and high-precision), cellular IoT modules, short-range radio modules, and the Thingstream IoT platform offering Communication-as-a-Service (MQTT-based messaging) and Location-as-a-Service (GNSS correction, A-GNSS, and cloud positioning services).

u-blox's 22 Products

Cellular IoT Modules: LARA Series Cellular Modules logo
Cellular IoT Modules: LARA Series Cellular Modules

High-performance LTE cellular module series for demanding industrial and automotive applications. Covers LTE Cat 1 and higher category LTE standards. Used in applications requiring higher data throughput than LTE-M/NB-IoT. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Cellular IoT Modules: LEXI Series Cellular Modules logo
Cellular IoT Modules: LEXI Series Cellular Modules

Ultra-compact cellular IoT module series. Key variants include LEXI-R52 (LTE-M with integrated GNSS, 16x16x2mm) and LEXI-R10 (LTE Cat 1bis). Designed for space-constrained applications such as wearables, medical devices, and compact IoT devices. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Cellular IoT Modules: SARA Series Cellular Modules logo
Cellular IoT Modules: SARA Series Cellular Modules

Standard form factor cellular IoT module series covering multiple cellular standards including LTE-M/NB-IoT, LTE Cat 1bis, and UMTS/HSPA. Used in industrial IoT, asset tracking, metering, healthcare, and smart city applications. Hardware product sold through distributors.

GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: D9 Correction Receiver Platform logo
GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: D9 Correction Receiver Platform

Dedicated L-band satellite correction signal receiver platform. D9S receives PointPerfect and other correction signals. Used alongside F9 GNSS receivers to enable L-band delivery of PointPerfect correction data without requiring internet connectivity on the device. Hardware product sold through distributors.

GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: Dead Reckoning GNSS Modules logo
GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: Dead Reckoning GNSS Modules

GNSS modules with integrated dead reckoning (DR) capability using inertial sensors to maintain positioning when GNSS signals are unavailable. Available across M8, M9, M10, and F9 platforms. Used in automotive navigation, fleet management, and autonomous vehicles. Hardware product sold through distributors.

GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: F9 High Precision GNSS Platform logo
GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: F9 High Precision GNSS Platform

Multi-band (L1/L2 or L1/L5) RTK GNSS platform delivering centimeter-level accuracy. Available in ZED and LEA form factors. Natively supports PointPerfect correction service. Used in surveying, UAVs, autonomous vehicles, robotics, precision agriculture. Hardware product sold through distributors.

GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: M10 Standard Precision GNSS Platform logo
GNSS Positioning Modules and Chips: M10 Standard Precision GNSS Platform

Ultra-low power standard precision GNSS platform (single-band L1). Current generation successor to M9. Available in NEO, MAX, CAM, MIA form factors. Delivers meter-level accuracy with industry-leading low power consumption. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Short-Range Radio Modules: ANNA Series Short-Range Modules logo
Short-Range Radio Modules: ANNA Series Short-Range Modules

Bluetooth LE short-range radio modules using Nordic Semiconductor chipsets. Ultra-compact form factor for BLE-only applications. Used in wearables, medical devices, beacons, and proximity sensing. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Short-Range Radio Modules: BMD Series Bluetooth Modules logo
Short-Range Radio Modules: BMD Series Bluetooth Modules

Bluetooth module series using Nordic Semiconductor chipsets. Covers Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth LE. Multiple form factors available. Used in industrial, medical, and consumer IoT applications. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Short-Range Radio Modules: NINA Series Short-Range Modules logo
Short-Range Radio Modules: NINA Series Short-Range Modules

Compact Wi-Fi + Bluetooth/BLE short-range radio modules using Nordic Semiconductor chipsets. Available in stand-alone and host-based architectures. Used in IoT devices, wearables, and consumer electronics. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Short-Range Radio Modules: NORA Series Short-Range Modules logo
Short-Range Radio Modules: NORA Series Short-Range Modules

Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth short-range radio modules using Nordic Semiconductor chipsets. Latest generation short-range modules supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for higher throughput and efficiency. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Short-Range Radio Modules: ODIN Series Short-Range Modules logo
Short-Range Radio Modules: ODIN Series Short-Range Modules

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo short-range radio modules. Supports Wi-Fi 4/5 and Bluetooth/BLE. Stand-alone and host-based architectures available. Used in industrial IoT, smart home, and connected devices. Hardware product sold through distributors.

Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Anywhere logo
Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Anywhere

SIM-based global IoT connectivity service that combines MQTT messaging with u-blox multi-network cellular coverage. Uses a u-blox IoT SIM card with a private APN to transmit MQTT-SN messages over 2G, 3G, LTE, and LTE-M networks across 600+ carriers in 190+ countries. Pricing is based on number of MQTT messages per month with four plan tiers.

Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Flex logo
Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Flex

Bring-your-own-SIM (BYOS) MQTT connectivity service for IoT devices. Allows customers to use their own SIM card and choose their own cellular network provider. Delivers secure, efficient MQTT messaging for localized or regional deployments. Pricing is usage-based on MQTT messages per month.

Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Here logo
Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Here

LoRaWAN-based MQTT connectivity service for IoT devices operating on private LoRaWAN networks. Part of the Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service portfolio, enabling MQTT messaging over LoRaWAN infrastructure.

Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Now logo
Thingstream IoT Communication-as-a-Service: MQTT Now

Carrier-grade IP-based MQTT broker service for high-speed, high-volume IoT data transmission over existing internet infrastructure. Enables IoT devices that require TCP-IP communication. Pricing is based on number of MQTT messages per month with three plan tiers.

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: AssistNow logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: AssistNow

Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) service that delivers satellite orbital data to GNSS receivers over the internet to reduce Time-to-First-Fix (TTFF) and improve power efficiency. Two tiers: AssistNow Predictive Orbits (free for Gen9/Gen10 u-blox GNSS hardware) and AssistNow Live Orbits (premium paid service).

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: AssistNow Service Proxy logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: AssistNow Service Proxy

Business-to-Business (B2B) / Service-to-Service (S2S) variant of the AssistNow GNSS augmentation service. Enables enterprise customers to embed u-blox AssistNow GNSS assistance data into their own products and services at scale. Priced on a per-active-device-per-month model with a base monthly fee covering up to 50,000 devices, and tiered overage rates for additional devices.

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: CellLocate logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: CellLocate

Network-based location service that delivers location data using cellular and Wi-Fi network attributes, even in areas where GNSS is poor or absent. Embedded in u-blox cellular and short-range modems. Pricing is based on location requests per month with developer (free) and paid plans.

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: CloudLocate / CloudTrack logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: CloudLocate / CloudTrack

Cloud-based positioning service for ultra-low-power IoT asset tracking devices. Extends battery life of energy-constrained IoT devices by up to 10x compared to standard GNSS power-saving approaches. The device collects raw GNSS measurements and uploads them to the cloud for position computation. Pricing is based on location requests (tokens) per month.

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: PointPerfect logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: PointPerfect

PPP-RTK GNSS correction data service delivering centimeter-level (3-6 cm) positioning accuracy with fast convergence on a continental scale. Available via both internet (MQTT/NTRIP) and L-band satellite delivery. Offers usage-based plans (by-device hourly and pooled fleet plans) with no annual commitments. 30-day free trial available.

Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: PointPerfect Flex logo
Thingstream IoT Location-as-a-Service: PointPerfect Flex

IP-only (internet delivery) PPP-RTK GNSS correction data service delivering centimeter-level (3-6 cm) positioning accuracy. Variant of PointPerfect without L-band satellite delivery, delivered via MQTT and NTRIP protocols. Offers uniquely flexible usage-based plans (by-device hourly and pooled fleet plans) with no annual commitments.

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