This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global LTE Cat 1 wireless communication module market, projecting steady growth through 2032. As 2G and 3G networks sunset, LTE Cat 1 is emerging as a critical standard for IoT applications requiring moderate data speeds and broad coverage. The study examines market dynamics across various types and applications, including industrial IoT and mobile payments, while evaluating key players like Murata and Quectel across major global regions.

Executive Overview

Market Definition

LTE Cat 1 is a category of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) cellular communication technology standard designed for IoT applications that require moderate data speeds. With the sunset of 2G and 3G, 4G LTE serves as the only cellular communication module standard providing broad global coverage.

Global Market Outlook

The global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module market size is predicted to grow from US$ 444 million in 2025 to US$ 687 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2026 to 2032.

Regional Market Outlook

• United States: The market for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Modules is projected to experience growth from 2025 through 2032.
• China: The market for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Modules is projected to experience growth from 2025 through 2032.
• Europe: The market for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Modules is projected to experience growth from 2025 through 2032.

Report Scope and Methodology

About the Research

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) 's newest research report, the “LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Industry Forecast,” reviews total world LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module sales in 2025 and provides a comprehensive analysis of projected sales for 2026 through 2032 by region and market sector. The report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module industry, with sales broken down by region, market sector, and sub-sector.

Analytical Depth

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module landscape and highlights key trends related to:

• Product segmentation
• Company formation
• Revenue
• Market share
• Latest developments
• M&A activity

Furthermore, the report analyzes the strategies of leading global companies, focusing on their LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints to understand their unique positions in an accelerating global market.

Methodology

The report evaluates key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook. It breaks down the forecast by Type, Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. Utilizing a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory of the global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module market.

Market Segmentation

By Type

• LGA+LCC Package
• Mini PCIe Package
• Others

By Application

• Mobile Payment
• Public Network Intercom
• Shared Equipment
• Retail Terminal
• Security Alarm and Broadcasting
• Vehicle Equipment
• Energy Meter
• Industrial Internet of Things
• Others

By Region

• Americas
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Brazil
• APAC
• China
• Japan
• Korea
• Southeast Asia
• India
• Australia
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Russia
• Middle East & Africa
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Israel
• Turkey
• GCC Countries

Competitive Landscape

Key Market Players

The following companies have been profiled based on primary expert input and analysis of their coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration:

• Murata
• Sierra Wireless
• u-blox
• Fibocom Wireless Inc.
• Quectel
• Meig Smart Technology
• Sunsea AIoT Technology
• Telit Cinterion
• SIMCom Wireless Solutions
• Shenzhen Neoway Technology
• GosuncnWelink Technology
• China Mobile Internet of Things
• Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology
• Unionman Technology
• E-Surfing IoT Tech
• Zhejiang Lierda
• Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology
• Think Will
• Shanghai Yuge Information Technology
• Shenzhen Sanstar

Market Concentration

In terms of revenue, the global two largest companies held a significant combined share of the market in 2025.

Key Questions Addressed

• What is the 10-year outlook for the global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module market?
• What factors are driving LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module market growth, globally and by region?
• Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
• How do LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module market opportunities vary by end market size?
• How does LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module break out by Type and by Application?

• 1 Scope of the Report

  • 1.1 Market Introduction

  • 1.2 Years Considered

  • 1.3 Research Objectives

  • 1.4 Market Research Methodology

  • 1.5 Research Process and Data Source

  • 1.6 Economic Indicators

  • 1.7 Currency Considered

  • 1.8 Market Estimation Caveats

• 2 Executive Summary

  • 2.1 World Market Overview

    • 2.1.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Sales 2021-2032

    • 2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Geographic Region, 2021, 2025 & 2032

    • 2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Country/Region, 2021, 2025 & 2032

  • 2.2 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Segment by Type

    • 2.2.1 LGA+LCC Package

    • 2.2.2 Mini PCIe Package

    • 2.2.3 Others

    • 2.2.4 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Type

      • 2.2.4.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Market Share by Type (2021-2026)
      • 2.2.4.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue and Market Share by Type (2021-2026)
      • 2.2.4.3 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sale Price by Type (2021-2026)

  • 2.3 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Segment by Application

    • 2.3.1 Mobile Payment

    • 2.3.2 Public Network Intercom

    • 2.3.3 Shared Equipment

    • 2.3.4 Retail Terminal

    • 2.3.5 Security Alarm and Broadcasting

    • 2.3.6 Vehicle Equipment

    • 2.3.7 Energy Meter

    • 2.3.8 Industrial Internet of Things

    • 2.3.9 Others

    • 2.3.10 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Application

      • 2.3.10.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sale Market Share by Application (2021-2026)
      • 2.3.10.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue and Market Share by Application (2021-2026)
      • 2.3.10.3 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sale Price by Application (2021-2026)

• 3 Global by Company

  • 3.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Breakdown Data by Company

    • 3.1.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Sales by Company (2021-2026)

    • 3.1.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Market Share by Company (2021-2026)

  • 3.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Revenue by Company (2021-2026)

    • 3.2.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue by Company (2021-2026)

    • 3.2.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue Market Share by Company (2021-2026)

  • 3.3 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sale Price by Company

  • 3.4 Key Manufacturers LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type

    • 3.4.1 Key Manufacturers LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Location Distribution

    • 3.4.2 Players LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Products Offered

  • 3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis

    • 3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis

    • 3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2024-2026)

  • 3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants

  • 3.7 Market M&A Activity & Strategy

• 4 World Historic Review for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Geographic Region

  • 4.1 World Historic LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Market Size by Geographic Region (2021-2026)

    • 4.1.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2021-2026)

    • 4.1.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2021-2026)

  • 4.2 World Historic LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Market Size by Country/Region (2021-2026)

    • 4.2.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Sales by Country/Region (2021-2026)

    • 4.2.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2021-2026)

  • 4.3 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Growth

  • 4.4 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Growth

  • 4.5 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Growth

  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales Growth

• 5 Americas

  • 5.1 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Country

    • 5.1.1 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Country (2021-2026)

    • 5.1.2 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue by Country (2021-2026)

  • 5.2 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Type (2021-2026)

  • 5.3 Americas LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Application (2021-2026)

  • 5.4 United States

  • 5.5 Canada

  • 5.6 Mexico

  • 5.7 Brazil

• 6 APAC

  • 6.1 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Region

    • 6.1.1 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Region (2021-2026)

    • 6.1.2 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue by Region (2021-2026)

  • 6.2 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Type (2021-2026)

  • 6.3 APAC LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Application (2021-2026)

  • 6.4 China

  • 6.5 Japan

  • 6.6 South Korea

  • 6.7 Southeast Asia

  • 6.8 India

  • 6.9 Australia

  • 6.10 China Taiwan

• 7 Europe

  • 7.1 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Country

    • 7.1.1 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Country (2021-2026)

    • 7.1.2 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue by Country (2021-2026)

  • 7.2 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Type (2021-2026)

  • 7.3 Europe LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Application (2021-2026)

  • 7.4 Germany

  • 7.5 France

  • 7.6 UK

  • 7.7 Italy

  • 7.8 Russia

• 8 Middle East & Africa

  • 8.1 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Country

    • 8.1.1 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Country (2021-2026)

    • 8.1.2 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Revenue by Country (2021-2026)

  • 8.2 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Type (2021-2026)

  • 8.3 Middle East & Africa LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales by Application (2021-2026)

  • 8.4 Egypt

  • 8.5 South Africa

  • 8.6 Israel

  • 8.7 Turkey

  • 8.8 GCC Countries

• 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends

  • 9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities

  • 9.2 Market Challenges & Risks

  • 9.3 Industry Trends

• 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis

  • 10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers

  • 10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module

  • 10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module

  • 10.4 Industry Chain Structure of LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module

• 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer

  • 11.1 Sales Channel

    • 11.1.1 Direct Channels

    • 11.1.2 Indirect Channels

  • 11.2 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Distributors

  • 11.3 LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Customer

• 12 World Forecast Review for LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module by Geographic Region

  • 12.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Market Size Forecast by Region

    • 12.1.1 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Forecast by Region (2027-2032)

    • 12.1.2 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2027-2032)

  • 12.2 Americas Forecast by Country (2027-2032)

  • 12.3 APAC Forecast by Region (2027-2032)

  • 12.4 Europe Forecast by Country (2027-2032)

  • 12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country (2027-2032)

  • 12.6 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Forecast by Type (2027-2032)

  • 12.7 Global LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Forecast by Application (2027-2032)

• 13 Key Players Analysis

  • 13.1 Murata

    • 13.1.1 Murata Company Information

    • 13.1.2 Murata LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.1.3 Murata LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.1.4 Murata Main Business Overview

    • 13.1.5 Murata Latest Developments

  • 13.2 Sierra Wireless

    • 13.2.1 Sierra Wireless Company Information

    • 13.2.2 Sierra Wireless LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.2.3 Sierra Wireless LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.2.4 Sierra Wireless Main Business Overview

    • 13.2.5 Sierra Wireless Latest Developments

  • 13.3 u-blox

    • 13.3.1 u-blox Company Information

    • 13.3.2 u-blox LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.3.3 u-blox LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.3.4 u-blox Main Business Overview

    • 13.3.5 u-blox Latest Developments

  • 13.4 Fibocom Wireless Inc.

    • 13.4.1 Fibocom Wireless Inc. Company Information

    • 13.4.2 Fibocom Wireless Inc. LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.4.3 Fibocom Wireless Inc. LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.4.4 Fibocom Wireless Inc. Main Business Overview

    • 13.4.5 Fibocom Wireless Inc. Latest Developments

  • 13.5 Quectel

    • 13.5.1 Quectel Company Information

    • 13.5.2 Quectel LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.5.3 Quectel LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.5.4 Quectel Main Business Overview

    • 13.5.5 Quectel Latest Developments

  • 13.6 Meig Smart Technology

    • 13.6.1 Meig Smart Technology Company Information

    • 13.6.2 Meig Smart Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.6.3 Meig Smart Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.6.4 Meig Smart Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.6.5 Meig Smart Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.7 Sunsea AIoT Technology

    • 13.7.1 Sunsea AIoT Technology Company Information

    • 13.7.2 Sunsea AIoT Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.7.3 Sunsea AIoT Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.7.4 Sunsea AIoT Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.7.5 Sunsea AIoT Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.8 Telit Cinterion

    • 13.8.1 Telit Cinterion Company Information

    • 13.8.2 Telit Cinterion LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.8.3 Telit Cinterion LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.8.4 Telit Cinterion Main Business Overview

    • 13.8.5 Telit Cinterion Latest Developments

  • 13.9 SIMCom Wireless Solutions

    • 13.9.1 SIMCom Wireless Solutions Company Information

    • 13.9.2 SIMCom Wireless Solutions LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.9.3 SIMCom Wireless Solutions LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.9.4 SIMCom Wireless Solutions Main Business Overview

    • 13.9.5 SIMCom Wireless Solutions Latest Developments

  • 13.10 Shenzhen Neoway Technology

    • 13.10.1 Shenzhen Neoway Technology Company Information

    • 13.10.2 Shenzhen Neoway Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.10.3 Shenzhen Neoway Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.10.4 Shenzhen Neoway Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.10.5 Shenzhen Neoway Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.11 GosuncnWelink Technology

    • 13.11.1 GosuncnWelink Technology Company Information

    • 13.11.2 GosuncnWelink Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.11.3 GosuncnWelink Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.11.4 GosuncnWelink Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.11.5 GosuncnWelink Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.12 China Mobile Internet of Things

    • 13.12.1 China Mobile Internet of Things Company Information

    • 13.12.2 China Mobile Internet of Things LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.12.3 China Mobile Internet of Things LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.12.4 China Mobile Internet of Things Main Business Overview

    • 13.12.5 China Mobile Internet of Things Latest Developments

  • 13.13 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology

    • 13.13.1 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology Company Information

    • 13.13.2 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.13.3 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.13.4 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.13.5 Shanghai HeZhou Communication Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.14 Unionman Technology

    • 13.14.1 Unionman Technology Company Information

    • 13.14.2 Unionman Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.14.3 Unionman Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.14.4 Unionman Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.14.5 Unionman Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.15 E-Surfing IoT Tech

    • 13.15.1 E-Surfing IoT Tech Company Information

    • 13.15.2 E-Surfing IoT Tech LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.15.3 E-Surfing IoT Tech LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.15.4 E-Surfing IoT Tech Main Business Overview

    • 13.15.5 E-Surfing IoT Tech Latest Developments

  • 13.16 Zhejiang Lierda

    • 13.16.1 Zhejiang Lierda Company Information

    • 13.16.2 Zhejiang Lierda LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.16.3 Zhejiang Lierda LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.16.4 Zhejiang Lierda Main Business Overview

    • 13.16.5 Zhejiang Lierda Latest Developments

  • 13.17 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology

    • 13.17.1 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology Company Information

    • 13.17.2 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.17.3 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.17.4 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.17.5 Xiamen Cheerzing Iot Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.18 Think Will

    • 13.18.1 Think Will Company Information

    • 13.18.2 Think Will LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.18.3 Think Will LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.18.4 Think Will Main Business Overview

    • 13.18.5 Think Will Latest Developments

  • 13.19 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology

    • 13.19.1 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology Company Information

    • 13.19.2 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.19.3 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.19.4 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology Main Business Overview

    • 13.19.5 Shanghai Yuge Information Technology Latest Developments

  • 13.20 Shenzhen Sanstar

    • 13.20.1 Shenzhen Sanstar Company Information

    • 13.20.2 Shenzhen Sanstar LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Product Portfolios and Specifications

    • 13.20.3 Shenzhen Sanstar LTE Cat 1 Wireless Communication Module Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)

    • 13.20.4 Shenzhen Sanstar Main Business Overview

    • 13.20.5 Shenzhen Sanstar Latest Developments

• 14 Research Findings and Conclusion