GCT Semiconductor announced at MWC Americas 2018 in LA that its multi-mode GDM7243i Hybrid LTE + Sigfox chip is now available and currently in development with several IoT module vendors. GCT and Sigfox have been working closely for over a year along with several module vendors in the LPWA market. GCT’s GDM7243i is currently in development with various IoT devices for applications such as tracking, wearables, security, agriculture, healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications.

GDM7243i enables ultra-long battery life tracking devices to connect using the Sigfox wireless IoT network for several years without the need for frequent battery re-charging. GDM7243i is part of GCT’s commitment to support customers focused on IoT applications.