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GNSS receivers, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules and a positioning service for connected devices

Headquarters: Thalwil, Switzerland Founded 1997 1001-5000 employees Details verified October 17, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026

u-blox develops positioning and short-range wireless chips and modules. Its GNSS receivers, including the ZED-F9P and NEO-F9P high-precision parts, the newer ZED-X20 automotive modules and the MAX-M10 and F10 low-power lines, are used in telematics, drones, robotic mowers and agricultural machinery, while the NORA, NINA and MAYA families provide Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.15.4 modules. The company also runs the PointPerfect correction service for centimetre-level positioning, delivered through its Thingstream platform with usage-based plans.

u-blox left the cellular module market in 2025: it sold the cellular business (SARA, LARA and LEXI modules, with staff, sites and IP) to Trasna in June 2025 and the cellular-satellite line to Trident IoT, so it now reports only its Locate and Short-Range divisions. Teams with existing u-blox cellular designs deal with Trasna for supply and support.

Main products

  • ZED-F9P and NEO-F9P high-precision GNSS modules
  • ZED-X20 automotive GNSS modules
  • M10 and F10 low-power GNSS
  • NORA and NINA Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules
  • MAYA-W4 tri-radio modules
  • PointPerfect GNSS correction service
  • Thingstream IoT platform
  • u-center evaluation software

Pricing model

Modules are bought through the Sample & Buy section of each product page (Buy Now links to resellers) and the u-blox distributor network; no unit prices are published on u-blox.com. PointPerfect Flex corrections are billed by hours used, per device or pooled across a fleet, month to month with no annual commitment, and new Thingstream accounts get a 30-day free trial. Official pricing page.

Known limits

  • u-blox exited cellular modules: the sale of that business to Trasna closed on 6 June 2025 and the cellular-satellite line went to Trident IoT; SARA / LARA / LEXI parts are no longer u-blox products
  • PointPerfect coverage is continental (Europe / contiguous USA / Canada / South Korea / Australia) rather than global
  • The free PointPerfect trial applies to new Thingstream accounts only

Alternatives in the directory

  • Quectel: Cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and antenna products from one of the largest IoT module makers
  • Telit Cinterion: Cellular, GNSS and short-range modules with connectivity plans and device management
  • Nordic Semiconductor: Wireless SoCs for Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Zigbee, Matter and low-power cellular IoT.

Products, pricing and limits checked against the company's official site on October 17, 2026. Prices and plans change; the official page is the reference. Spotted an error? Tell us or see the editorial policy.

Focus: gnss modules, wireless modules.

Tags: gnss · ble · wi-fi · modules · positioning

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