Quectel

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Quectel is a global IoT solutions provider founded in Shanghai in 2010, offering cellular modules, antennas, and end-to-end IoT services.

Last updated October 31, 2026

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Overview

Quectel is a global IoT solutions provider that exists to connect devices and people to networks and services, powering digital innovation and helping to build a smarter world. Founded on 25 October 2010 in Shanghai by eight pioneering engineers, the company provides high-performance, high-quality cellular modules and has since expanded into antennas, single-board computers, and IoT ODM services. Quectel is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under stock code 603236.SS.

History

Quectel was founded on 25 October 2010 in Shanghai by eight pioneering engineers who set out to provide the global market with high-performance, high-quality cellular modules. In 2016, Quectel joined GSMA and released the BC95 NB-IoT module to conform to the 3GPP R.13 standard, and opened new offices in the UK, Germany, Hungary, and the USA. In 2017, another wave of modules was released to support LPWA, LTE-A, and automotive. In 2018, Quectel released its first C-V2X modules. In 2019, Quectel released its first 5G modules, joined 5GAA, and was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 603236.SS). In 2020, Quectel's own factory commenced production, with over 4 million units produced in November 2020 alone, and a new R&D center opened in Vancouver. In 2021, Quectel opened an R&D center in Guilin, established its own factory in Changzhou, and gained ASPICE CL2 approval. In 2022, Quectel opened R&D centers in Penang, Malaysia, and Wuhan, China. In 2023, construction of a new global HQ in Shanghai started, the Changzhou smart factory started operation, and RedCap/satellite communication modules were released. In 2024, Quectel released its first Wi-Fi 7 modules and launched an RTK Correction Solution. In 2025, a new global HQ opened in Shanghai and the industrial intelligence brand Provectron was officially launched.

2025
New global HQ opened in Shanghai; official launch of industrial intelligence brand Provectron.
2024
Released first Wi-Fi 7 modules; launched RTK Correction Solution.
2023
Started construction of new global HQ in Shanghai; Changzhou smart factory started operation; released RedCap and satellite communication modules.
2022
Opened R&D centers in Penang, Malaysia, and Wuhan, China.
2021
Opened R&D center in Guilin; established own factory in Changzhou; gained ASPICE CL2 approval.
2020
Own factory commenced production, producing over 4 million units in November alone; received ISO27001 certification; opened R&D center in Vancouver.
2019
Released first 5G modules; joined 5GAA; listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236.SS); opened R&D center in Belgrade.
2018
Released first C-V2X modules.
2017
Released modules supporting LPWA, LTE-A, and automotive applications.
2016
Joined GSMA; released BC95 NB-IoT module; opened offices in UK, Germany, Hungary, and USA; awarded Shanghai Famous Trademark.
2010
Quectel founded on 25 October in Shanghai by eight engineers; office established in Shenzhen.

Products and positioning

Global IoT solutions provider connecting devices and people to networks and services.

IoT ODM Services
Quectel's IoT ODM Services support complete device development from concept to market launch, combining hardware expertise with end-to-end design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities.

Controversies

2026
Quectel files lawsuit against Telit
Quectel announced that it filed a lawsuit against Telit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. According to the announcement, the suit alleges false and misleading statements, cybersquatting, and unfair competition. The allegations are presented as Quectel's claims and are not described as court findings. The announcement does not state any ruling, outcome, or further details of the proceedings.
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2023
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2026-10-30
Quectel files lawsuit against Telit[10]Quectel files lawsuit against Telitnugget.ca
Reported: 2026-10-30
Quectel announced that it filed a lawsuit against Telit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging false and misleading statements, cybersquatting, and unfair competition. The allegations are not presented as court findings.
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Quectel launches Android 16 4G and 5G smart modules[11]移远通信推出Android 16 4G和5G智能模块thefastmode.com
Reported: 2026-08-24
Quectel Wireless Solutions announced the launch of two Android 16 smart modules: the SH602FA, a high-performance 4G smart module, and the SE505FE, an entry-level 5G smart module, designed for industrial and commercial IoT applications.
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Quectel receives ASPICE CL2 certification[12]移远通信获得ASPICE CL2认证donews.com
Quectel Communications received the ASPICE CL2 international certification for automotive software process capability.
2021-08-25
Quectel launches RG200U Mini PCIe 5G module[13]移远通信推出RG200U Mini PCIe 5G模组finance.sina.com.cn
Reported: 2021-08-26
Quectel and UNISOC jointly released the RG200U Mini PCIe 5G module on August 25. The module had entered the engineering sample stage and was supporting several industry customers with terminal design.
2021-08-11
Quectel launches compact RG200U 5G module[14]移远通信推出超小尺寸5G模组RG200Ufinance.sina.com.cn
Reported: 2021-08-11
Quectel launched the RG200U compact 5G module based on UNISOC's Tangula V510 5G baseband platform. The module was at the engineering-sample stage and had been provided to several industry customers for terminal design.
2021-05-21
Quectel launches RG500S and RM500S 5G module series[15]移远通信推出 RG500S 和 RM500S 5G 模组系列prnasia.com
Reported: 2021-05-21
Quectel announced the launch of its RG500S and RM500S module series supporting 5G standalone networking.
2020-06-23
Quectel and Huada Electronics launch BC35-G NB-IoT enhanced development board[16]移远通信与华大电子推出BC35-G NB-IoT增强型开发板tech.sina.com.cn
Reported: 2020-06-23
Quectel and Huada Electronics announced the launch of the BC35-G NB-IoT enhanced development board, which uses Huada Electronics’ CIU98-series security chip.
2020-06-08
Alibaba Cloud and Quectel release 4G Cat 1 module with AliOS Things[17]阿里云与移远通信发布内嵌AliOS Things的4G Cat 1模组rfidworld.com.cn
Alibaba Cloud and Quectel jointly released a 4G Cat 1 module with the AliOS Things lightweight application development framework embedded. The module provides users with secondary-development capabilities.
2020-06-06
Quectel wins China Unicom 5G partner award[18]移远通信荣获中国联通最佳5G模组合作伙伴奖tech.sina.com.cn
Reported: 2020-06-08
Quectel received China Unicom's Best 5G Module Partner Award at the anniversary ceremony for the issuance of 5G licenses.
2020-01-02
Quectel announces planned automotive 5G module launches[19]移远通信宣布将推出车规级5G模组tech.sina.com.cn
Reported: 2020-01-02
Quectel announced that it would introduce a series of automotive-grade wireless communication modules for 5G vehicle networking at CES 2020, including the AG550Q module.

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