Cellular IoT module from STMicro receives Vodafone NB-IoT certification

The cellular IoT module ST87M01 offering both cellular IoT connectivity and geolocation from STMicroelectronics receives Vodafone NB-IoT certification making it a ready to use device in smart IoT systems to connect to Vodafone networks in the world. Before receiving this certification this module has also certified by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) “Completing our test program with Vodafone assures our customers of a reliable and future-proof data connection for their IoT solutions that leverage this module’s novel and power-efficient features,” said Domenico Arrigo, General Manager, Industrial and Power Conversion Division, STMicroelectronics. “Also, being entirely conceived, designed, and industrialized by ST ensures high product quality and security with supply independence and longevity.” Sven Sobe, Senior Expert IoT Innovation & Certification at Vodafone, added, “ST’s ST87M01 module has demonstrated flawless connectivity with our NB-IoT global infrastructure and offers an excellent option to connect to our network anywhere in Europe.” ST87M01 module complies with 3GPP Release 15 and provides extended multi-regional LTE coverage. ST87M01 module addresses emerging massive IoT applications such as smart traffic-emergency lights, to become mandatory in Spain by 2026. The new lights supersede the passive emergency triangle, by providing real-time car geolocati...