STMicroelectronics adds North America and Brazil certifications to ST87M01 NB-IoT modules

STMicroelectronics has certified its ST87M01 NB-IoT module platform for the U.S., Canada and Brazil, opening the door to faster IoT deployments in three large markets. The approvals add regional compliance, optional positioning features and a managed connectivity path through a partnership with Onomondo.

Why it matters: - The new certifications let IoT developers use the ST87M01 platform in North America and Brazil without starting from scratch on regional approvals. - The modules target deployments that need low power consumption, compact hardware and 5G-ready NB-IoT connectivity. - The platform can also reduce integration work by combining connectivity, positioning and other functions in one device.

What happened: - STMicroelectronics completed certification of its ST87M01 NB-IoT modules for the United States, Canada and Brazil. - The U.S. and Canada versions now carry FCC, PTCRB and ISED approvals. - The Brazil versions now carry Anatel certification. - The announcement was made June 10, 2026, from Geneva.

The details: - The North America-certified modules include NB-IoT Release 15 cellular connectivity. - The ST87M01 platform also offers optional GNSS and Wi-Fi positioning for outdoor and indoor localization and asset tracking. - ST is working with Onomondo to bring the certified modules to market with a ready-to-use connectivity layer for North America. - The company says the setup gives customers a managed path to deployment across North America. - Region-specific part numbers for the U.S. and Canada are ST87M01-2001 for NB-IoT and ST87M01-2301 for NB-IoT plus GNSS/Wi-Fi positioning. - Brazil-certified part numbers are ST87M01-1000 for NB-IoT, and ST87M01-1100 and ST87M01-1101 for NB-IoT plus GNSS/Wi-Fi positioning. - The modules are already in production. - The modules are packaged in a 10.6 mm x 12.8 mm footprint and are 2.4 mm high. - ST says the modules draw less than 0.5µA in standby and less than 1.2µA in power-saving mode. - ST says samples and pricing are available through local sales offices worldwide. - More information is available here.

Between the lines: - The North America and Brazil certifications expand the platform beyond its existing deployment base in EMEA. - ST says the modules are already used in utility metering, smart city and industrial IoT applications, including smart meters, asset trackers, remote monitoring, smart buildings and smart factories. - The modules comply with the European Radio Equipment Directive, including Section 3.3 cybersecurity requirements. - The modules are also certified by the Global Certification Forum, including multiple GSM bands and 3GPP test specifications for NB-IoT, RSP, UICC and ETSI USIM. - ST designs, builds and supports the modules in-house, which the company says gives customers more control over production, shipping and security. - ST’s developer ecosystem includes development tools, hardware kits, reference designs, software libraries, application examples and antenna-design assistance. - Available software tools include ST87M01 firmware, the Easy Connect software library and a Windows PC graphical tool for configuring module settings and downloading firmware images. - The tools support command entry, network and radio monitoring, positioning-service management and debugging. - Developers can integrate the module with a host-system microcontroller or embed firmware directly in the module for simpler applications. - Evaluation kits are available for the new region-specific modules. - Brazil is a key growth market for IoT use cases such as smart metering, smart street lighting, livestock monitoring, agriculture sensors and asset tracking, according to ST.

What’s next: - ST and Onomondo plan to take the certified North America modules to market with a managed connectivity offer. - Customers in North America and Brazil can now start bringing certified ST87M01-based products to market. - The broader rollout will likely hinge on how quickly device makers adopt the region-specific part numbers and evaluation kits.

The bottom line: - STMicroelectronics is turning the ST87M01 from a global NB-IoT module into a more deployable regional platform, with certifications that should shorten time to market in North America and Brazil.