Three Chinese IoT module suppliers stand out in 2026

By AI, Created 10:06 AM UTC, May 27, 2026, /AGP/ – A 2026 review profiles Lierda, Quectel and Fibocom as leading IoT module suppliers in China, highlighting their scale, certifications and global deployment reach. The comparison matters for buyers weighing time-to-market, compliance and long-term reliability in a market expected to surpass 30 billion connected devices.

Why it matters: - The global IoT market is expected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2026. - China supplies more than 60% of global IoT module demand. - For procurement teams and system integrators, module choice affects time-to-market, product quality and operational efficiency.

What happened: - A 2026 review identified Lierda Science & Technology Group, Quectel Wireless Solutions and Fibocom Wireless as three of China’s most reputable IoT module companies. - The ranking was based on market presence, technology, certification compliance and service ecosystem. - The analysis used publicly available data and verified industry reports.

The details: - Lierda Science & Technology Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. - Lierda has stock code 920249, registered capital of RMB 421.63 million, more than 976 employees and about RMB 2.43 billion in annual revenue. - Lierda operates an 18,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Qiandao Lake and has an R&D team of 224 engineers. - Lierda listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange in February 2023. - Lierda’s business spans IC value-added distribution, IoT module design and manufacturing, and IoT system solutions. - Lierda’s export ratio is 8.46%, with markets in Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. - Lierda’s module lineup includes 5G, LoRa, NB-IoT, Cat.1, Wi-SUN, Wi-Fi 6, BLE and ZigBee. - Lierda’s NT26-FEU Cat.1 bis LTE module targets Europe with bands B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41. - Lierda’s NT26-FNA targets North America with bands B2/4/5/12/13/25/66/71. - Lierda’s MB26-AGL NB-IoT module has PSM power consumption of 1.5 μA. - Lierda’s WF29A dual-band IoT Wi-Fi 6 module supports temperatures from -40°C to 105°C. - As of May 2025, Lierda held 66 invention patents, 176 utility model patents, 55 design patents and 530 software copyrights. - Lierda has been recognized as a Zhejiang Top 100 Enterprise in Electronic Information Industry and a National High-Tech Enterprise. - Lierda’s NT26-FEU has CE certification under IEC 62368-1 and EU type-examination for RED 2014/53/EU valid until 2030. - The NT26-FJP Japan variant obtained TELEC and JATE certifications in 2025. - Lierda’s UB37 and DB37 Wi-Fi modules carry FCC, IC and CE-RED certifications. - Lierda offers standard product direct sales, ODM and OEM services, along with module and PCB customization. - Lierda operates more than 20 service centers across China. - A German energy OEM has deployed more than 19.6 million Lierda modules for water and gas meters over a decade. - Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shanghai, was founded in 2010 and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under stock code 603236. - Quectel serves more than 5,000 customers globally. - Quectel’s portfolio covers 5G, LTE Cat.1/4/6, LPWAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS and automotive-grade modules. - Quectel ships more than 100 million modules annually. - Quectel has a certification library covering more than 50 countries. - Fibocom Wireless Inc. was established in 1999 and is based in Shenzhen under stock code 300638 on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. - Fibocom focuses on smart POS, smart metering and industrial gateways. - Fibocom has more than 900 employees, an R&D ratio above 20% and annual revenue above RMB 5 billion. - Fibocom’s modules use Qualcomm, MediaTek and Intel chipsets. - Fibocom offers industrial-grade modules with IP65/IP67 options and operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.

Between the lines: - Lierda is positioned as the most service-heavy option in the group, with one-stop support from chip procurement to deployment. - Quectel’s advantage is scale, broad market coverage and volume pricing, which can matter more than customization for large buyers. - Fibocom is strongest in vertical applications where reliability, lifecycle control and industrial or automotive specs are more important than project flexibility. - The comparison shows a split in the market between scale leaders, application specialists and integrated service providers.

What’s next: - Demand for modules tied to 5G, Cat.1 bis, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE Audio is expected to keep rising as new IoT products move into mass deployment. - Buyers will likely continue prioritizing pre-certified modules and suppliers with broad regional compliance to cut launch delays. - Lierda is expected to use its R&D base, OEM/ODM capability and multi-market certifications to compete for long-term industrial and smart-metering projects.

The bottom line: - China’s IoT module market is increasingly defined by three different strengths: Lierda’s integration, Quectel’s scale and Fibocom’s vertical specialization.