Event Announcement - Arkreen Network is co-hosting the S.O.M.E (Smart Open Machine Economy) Networking Dubai event during Binance Blockchain Week [1] - The event will take place on December 5, 2025, in Dubai [1] - BNB Chain Head of Global BD Sarah S will be speaking at the event [1] Partners - The event is presented by a variety of organizations including Robo AI, W Motors, Hash Global, BNB Chain, Zand, Changer, Hotspotty, Tlay, Pianoken POP, Fibocom IoT, Global JDI, MetaEraHK, and CryptoFi Forum [1]

Core Insights - The global cellular IoT module shipments are expected to continue their growth trend, with a year-on-year increase of 16% in Q1 2025, driven by strong demand in India, China, and Latin America for smart meters, POS terminals, and asset tracking [1] - India leads the growth with a remarkable 32% year-on-year increase, while North America and some Asia-Pacific markets experience a decline due to weak demand and macroeconomic headwinds [1] - 5G technology is the fastest-growing segment, with a year-on-year growth of 37%, followed closely by Cat 1 bis technology, which also shows strong growth at 35% [1] Market Dynamics - China maintains its leadership in the global IoT module market with a 19% year-on-year growth, supported by the adoption of 5G and Cat 1 bis technologies in various sectors [1] - The average selling prices of modules and chips are decreasing, leading to increased price pressure from Chinese competitors, prompting companies to seek breakthroughs in higher-margin areas [4] - Qualcomm remains the leader in the chip market, with ASR and UNISOC following in second and third place, respectively [5] Manufacturer Performance - Quectel retains the top position in global cellular IoT module shipments, with China Mobile and Fibocom following closely, collectively accounting for over 50% of global shipments [4] - China Mobile's market share has surpassed double digits due to strong domestic demand for 4G Cat 1 bis modules [4] - u-blox has exited the cellular IoT module business to focus on its core strengths in GNSS and short-range connectivity [4] Future Outlook - The cellular IoT module market is expected to grow steadily in 2025, driven by demand for smart interconnected devices, asset tracking, and automotive applications in emerging markets [6] - Geopolitical tensions, strategic adjustments by manufacturers, and supply chain dynamics may constrain growth [6] - Chinese manufacturers are likely to maintain their global dominance, while Western manufacturers may benefit from demand recovery and easing geopolitical tensions [6]

Core Insights - Fibocom has launched the MQ780-GL Cat.M module, which integrates the Qualcomm E51 4G Modem-RF, aimed at enhancing the adoption of LPWA technologies in various applications such as smart metering and asset tracking [1][5] Product Features - The MQ780-GL supports 3GPP Release 14 Cat.M1 and NB-IoT, automatically switching modes for optimal coverage across global frequency bands, ensuring reliable connectivity in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia [2] - It utilizes advanced power management technology, significantly extending battery life with features like Power Saving Mode (PSM) and extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX), making it suitable for long-term applications requiring over 10 years of battery life [3] - The module supports multiple protocols including MQTT, CoAP, and LwM2M, and interfaces such as UART, I2C, and I2S, facilitating seamless device connectivity [4] Market Impact - The introduction of the MQ780-GL is expected to drive the adoption of Cat.M and NB-IoT technologies, enhancing connectivity efficiency in smart cities and asset tracking [5][6] - Fibocom aims to deepen collaborations with chipset partners and vertical industries to promote the commercialization of low-power Cat.M/NB-IoT solutions [6]

Core Insights - Fibocom has launched new 5G modules and solutions based on Qualcomm's latest X85/X82 5G Modem-RF, aimed at facilitating the transition to next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies and accelerating commercialization [1][6] Group 1: Product Features - The Qualcomm X85/X82 5G Modem-RF offers significant performance upgrades over the previous generation, including enhanced network coverage, reduced latency, improved energy efficiency, and increased mobility [2][6] - The new 5G modules support six-carrier aggregation in the NR Sub-6GHz downlink, providing bandwidth exceeding 300 MHz for faster transmission speeds and broader signal coverage [3][9] - Intra-Band uplink carrier aggregation is included to ensure faster data rates, optimizing performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing and online gaming [3][9] Group 2: Software Innovations - The Qualcomm X85 Modem-RF introduces software innovations, supporting OpenWRT 24.x, RDK-B, and prplOS, allowing users to choose the platform that best fits their needs [4][9] - The Qualcomm® 5G AI Suite and Qualcomm® Networking AI Suite enhance Quality of Service (QoS) management by intelligently prioritizing network traffic for high-priority tasks [5][9] Group 3: Strategic Collaboration - Qualcomm and Fibocom are collaborating to set new benchmarks in network coverage, latency, energy efficiency, and mobility, contributing to a more connected future [6][7] - Fibocom is committed to driving the adoption of 5G technology and AI applications, believing that this partnership will accelerate the intelligent evolution of the FWA market [7]