Certification

See nRF9160 certifications to get an overview of all the nRF9160 System in Package (SiP) certifications.

We also recommend reading this blog on how to certify your cellular IoT device.

The following are typical certifications you need depending on where the product is going to be shipped:

• Global – GCF and PTCRB are global certifications designed to ensure compatibility with the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) 3GPP specification so that the device can communicate with the E-UTRAN Node B (eNB)s using LTE-M or Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT).
• Regulatory – The regulatory certifications are regional in nature and are required in order to use radio equipment in a region.
• Mobile Network Operator (MNO) – Some MNOs have their own certification programs but most MNOs only require GCF or PTCRB certifications. Before selecting a network SIM card, check if they require network certification.

You can also simplify your design and certification process by selecting an end-device certified modem as described in this blog. See the full list of third party end-device certified modules here.