Boron 3G/LTE Europe

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@gularsen Is the Boron LTE (BRN404X) for NorAm still working here in Norway? I’m prototyping with the 2/3G module, but need to upgrade to LTE somehow.

Takker!

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We do not recommend using the Boron LTE BRN404X or BRN404 (LTE Cat M1) in Europe at this time.

While technically it can work, there are two issues:

  • The bands used in Europe are not enabled in Device OS.
  • The BRN404X and BRN404 are not CE certified, so it’s not legal to use them in the EU.
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Hello!, It has been a while since I did work on Boron related solutions. Last project I worked on was with a customized version of the Electron with a Cat M1 modem, which works well here in Norway.

Particle only support the use of the B524 SOM modules in Europe:
https://store.particle.io/products/b-series-lte-cat1-3g-2g-europe-ethersim

However, this is not a viable option if you already have existing products.

I would check out the nRF9160 feather module instead as a suitable replacement for the original Boron.
https://www.digikey.no/no/products/detail/circuit-dojo/PASSY-NRF9160-FEATHER/13668137

However, you will need to factor in a new software development effort to use it.

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Hi @gularsen and @rlang ,
would this proposal below from @chipmc help in your case? Thanks.