The Pico-SIM7080G-Cat-M/NB-IoT is a NB-IoT (NarrowBand-Internet of Things), Cat-M (aka eMTC, enhanced Machine Type Communication), and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module designed for Raspberry Pi Pico. It supports multiple NB-IoT frequency bands, and can be controlled via serial AT commands. This module supports communication protocols like HTTP/MQTT/LWM2M/COAP, etc. With features like low delay, low power, low cost, and wide range of coverage, it's the ideal choice for IoT applications such as intelligent instruments, asset tracking, remote monitoring , E-health, mobile POS terminals, sharing bikes and so on.
GSM and GPS antennas included in the package.
Online development resources are available, which include wiring guidance and example code, with additional information being found on the Waveshare Wiki.
Features
Standard Raspberry Pi Pico header
UART communication, serial AT commands control
Communication protocol support: TCP/UDP/HTTP/HTTPS/TLS/DTLS/PING/LWM2M/COAP/MQTT
GNSS positioning support: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo
Integrated 3.7V Li-po battery connector and recharging circuit
2x LED indicators, for monitoring the status of the module
Onboard Nano SIM card slot. (supports ONLY 1.8V SIM card and support for 3V SIM cards is not available
Comes with development resources and manual (MicroPython examples)
Arrived quickly and AT commands seem to work as expected following a bit of playing around with MicroPython. However(!), have not yet tried the NB-IOT or Cat-M connectivity due to the apparrent unavailability of those simcard formats to non-business users in the UK. Is there any way a hobbyist can get hold of one of these simcards? If not, then this module is pretty useless to me annoyingly...