SIMCom, a global leader in IoT communication solutions, announces that its SIM7672JP—powered by the Qualcomm® 216 LTE IoT modem—has successfully obtained key certifications for the Japanese market, including JATE, TELEC, and NTT Docomo Technical Approval (TA). Certification with KDDI is currently ongoing.

These approvals mark a significant step in SIMCom's strategic expansion into Japan, one of the world’s most advanced and regulated IoT markets.

Designed to meet Japan's stringent regulatory and operator requirements, the SIM7672JP offers reliable and cost-effective LTE Cat.1 bis connectivity tailored for a wide range of IoT applications. It has already been validated by IIJ (Internet Initiative Japan) and is compatible with the NTT Docomo network, ensuring strong local integration.

With support for Power Saving Mode (PSM), the SIM7672JP enables long-term, low-power deployments—making it an ideal solution for diverse sectors such as automotive and transport (fleet management, UBI, DVR, public safety), energy and industrial (smart grids, industrial equipment, rugged tablets, infrastructure, pipeline monitoring), consumer and enterprise (payment systems, POS, networking, retail, surveillance), and residential and healthcare (home automation, security, wearables, remote medical devices).

The SIM7672JP is now in mass production and available for Japanese market. With the latest Japanese certifications, SIMCom is well-positioned to deepen its collaboration with local partners and accelerate the deployment of reliable cellular IoT solutions throughout Japan. SIMCom remains committed to empowering the Japanese IoT ecosystem—with certified, future-proof LTE Cat.1 bis modules that deliver connectivity, efficiency, and compliance.