Exciting Partnership Announcement!
We are thrilled to announce that Combain and Sequans are partnering to provide highly accurate Cell ID positioning for Sequans chipsets!
Sequans, a global leader in 4G and 5G cellular IoT connectivity, develops and supplies chipsets and modules optimized for low-power, cost-efficient IoT applications. Headquartered in Paris, France, with a global footprint across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, Sequans has delivered millions of chips worldwide and powers many of the world’s most recognized brands in asset tracking, smart cities, wearables, healthcare, industrial, and utility sectors.
Their advanced Monarch and Calliope platforms offer unique multi-operator scanning capabilities, capturing both connected and neighboring network data. This unlocks the full potential of Combain’s global Cell ID positioning database through the Combain Location API.
Powerful Capabilities, Combined
- Combain Location API: Offers real-time, global positioning using a massive database of over 185 million unique cell towers.
- Sequans Chipsets: Designed for ultra-low power consumption, optimized for Cat-M, NB-IoT, and LTE, and built with extended reach and indoor penetration in mind.
Together, we enable:
- High-accuracy, non-GPS-based positioning
- Worldwide coverage, including indoor and remote locations
- Minimal energy consumption for battery-operated and long-life IoT devices
Market Impact
Sequans provides low-power, high-efficiency cellular IoT chipsets across various industries. The partnership with Combain enhances its offerings by enabling accurate location tracking without GPS, using global Cell ID data. This integration unlocks new value in several markets:
1. Utilities & Smart Metering
Utilities and infrastructure providers that deploy millions of smart meters can benefit from ultra-low-power connectivity. With Combain’s technology, they can accurately locate devices without relying on GPS. This capability is crucial in areas where GPS signals may be weak or unavailable. Additionally, it allows for using devices that save power by avoiding the need for power-hungry GPS computations. This technology not only simplifies device management but also improves network planning.
2. Private & Public Network Operators
Network operators implementing IoT solutions using LTE-M, NB-IoT, or CBRS require scalable and power-efficient tracking capabilities. With Cell ID-based positioning, they can now provide integrated location services without raising energy consumption. This approach is particularly beneficial for enterprise customers managing extensive fleets of sensors or devices on private networks.
3. Asset Tracking & Supply Chain
Logistics, transportation, and industrial asset tracking companies now have a GPS-free alternative for obtaining location data. This enhances global shipment monitoring, improves geofencing, and provides visibility in locations where GPS may be unreliable, such as warehouses, containers, or densely built environments.
4. Wearables & Safety Devices
Personal safety, healthcare, and workforce monitoring device manufacturers benefit from lightweight, power-efficient location capabilities. With Cell ID positioning, these devices can reliably send location data, supporting use cases such as emergency alerts, fall detection, and lone-worker safety.
6. Broadband & Critical Communications
Companies that develop connected industrial equipment, mobile broadband routers, or public safety devices utilizing LTE Cat 1 and 5G RedCap technologies now have access to reliable, low-power positioning systems. This capability is essential for applications such as connected drones, vehicle tracking, and augmented reality, which require continuous location awareness, especially when GPS may not be dependable.
Why This Partnership Matters
Together, Sequans and Combain are delivering:
- Reliable, GPS-free location capabilities for devices across all global cellular networks
- Reduced power consumption by eliminating the need for power-hungry GPS modules in many use cases
- Enhanced device visibility and geospatial context, especially in GPS-limited environments
- Faster deployment and easier integration with standard APIs and minimal hardware dependencies
- This partnership enables IoT solutions that are more scalable, power-efficient, and globally reliable, empowering innovation across the connected world.
With full roaming support and seamless integration via APIs, the Combain + Sequans solution represents a significant step forward in scalable, efficient, and reliable location intelligence for IoT deployments of all sizes.