--- title: "$60+ Nordic Semi nRF93M1 Development Kit (DK) targets LTE Cat 1 bis IoT applications" url: https://daily.dev/posts/60-nordic-semi-nrf93m1-development-kit-dk-targets-lte-cat-1-bis-iot-applications-icxfxi4vb source_url: https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/08/24/60-nordic-semi-nrf93m1-development-kit-dk-targets-lte-cat-1-bis-iot-applications type: article source: "CNX Software" author: "CNXSoft" published: 2026-08-24T04:30:53.609Z updated: 2026-08-25T01:00:17.437Z tags: ["iot", "embedded"] reading_time: 3 upvotes: 1 comments: 0 language: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # $60+ Nordic Semi nRF93M1 Development Kit (DK) targets LTE Cat 1 bis IoT applications **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · [@cnxsoft](https://daily.dev/cnxsoft) · 3 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Nordic Semiconductor has launched the nRF93M1 Development Kit, built around the nRF93M1-LABA LTE Cat 1 bis cellular modem module paired with an nRF54L15 host microcontroller. The kit ships with preprogrammed firmware, an LTE antenna, and a trial Onomondo SIM, and supports Bluetooth 6.0, 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee/Matter), and Nordic's proprietary 2.4GHz protocol. Cellular connectivity offers up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, with dual USB-C ports for power/debugging and modem trace connections. The board is available starting at $60 from distributors including DigiKey, Rutronik, and Future Electronics, alongside general availability of the nRF93M1-LABA module and sampling of the global nRF93M1-LACA variant slated for Q3 2026. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: ## Questions this post answers ### What cellular data rates does the Nordic nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1 bis module support? The Nordic nRF93M1 cellular modem module supports up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink, complying with 3GPP LTE release 14 Cat 1 bis. It supports LTE FDD and TDD bands from 617 to 2690 MHz, Power Class 3 output at 23 dBm, and includes a nano-SIM socket plus an eSIM footprint. _Track new IoT modem specs and dev kit launches like this one on daily.dev as you evaluate cellular connectivity options._ ### What host microcontroller does the Nordic nRF93M1 Development Kit use? The nRF93M1 DK uses the Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L15 as its host microcontroller, which includes an Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone running at 128MHz and a RISC-V coprocessor for software-defined peripherals. It provides 256KB SRAM, 1.5MB non-volatile storage, Bluetooth 6.0, 802.15.4 for Thread/Zigbee/Matter, and a proprietary 2.4GHz protocol. _Follow daily.dev for updates on embedded MCU choices when planning IoT hardware designs._ ### How much does the Nordic nRF93M1 Development Kit cost and what does it include? The nRF93M1 Development Kit starts at $60 and is available from distributors including DigiKey, Rutronik, CoreStaff, Verical, and Future Electronics. It ships with preprogrammed firmware, an LTE antenna with SMA interface, and a pre-loaded Onomondo trial SIM card, plus Nordic provides hardware design files including schematics, PCB layout, BOM, and Gerber files. _Compare dev kit pricing and specs on daily.dev before committing to an IoT prototyping platform._ ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Nordic nRF9151 Enables Cellular and Satellite IoT Devices](https://daily.dev/posts/nordic-nrf9151-enables-cellular-and-satellite-iot-devices-bybxn2hyf) · Embedded.com · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Icy Electronics nRF54L15 Discovery devboard integrates a snappable nRF52820 CMSIS-DAP debugger](https://daily.dev/posts/icy-electronics-nrf54l15-discovery-devboard-integrates-a-snappable-nrf52820-cmsis-dap-debugger-9xqyboo52) · CNX Software · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [Norik Systems introduces nRF9151-based USB Dongle for DECT NR\+ deployments](https://daily.dev/posts/norik-systems-introduces-nrf9151-based-usb-dongle-for-dect-nr-deployments-pgcetlhcw) · CNX Software · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#iot](https://daily.dev/tags/iot), [#embedded](https://daily.dev/tags/embedded) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/60-nordic-semi-nrf93m1-development-kit-dk-targets-lte-cat-1-bis-iot-applications-icxfxi4vb)