Amsterdam – September 22, 2026 -- Telit Cinterion demonstrated an integrated cellular-GNSS positioning system achieving 1-2 centimeter average precision, using cellular-delivered correction data instead of dedicated satellite hardware. The IoT solutions provider is showcasing the technology at Booth M6 during The Things Conference 2026, running Sept. 22-23 at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam.
Cellular module delivers centimeter-level GNSS corrections over standard network connections
The demonstration runs on a CMB100 development kit built around Telit Cinterion's CMB100 LTE Cat 1 bis module. Using AT commands processed through the kit's onboard ST microcontroller, the module establishes a network connection via a Telit Cinterion NExT SIM and downloads Skylark Nx RTK MSM5 GNSS correction data from Swift Navigation through NTRIP (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol).
That correction data feeds into a MIKROE GNSS 19 Click board fitted with a Telit Cinterion SE868K5-RTK GNSS receiver. In testing, the setup achieved positioning precision averaging 1-2 centimeters.
Lower-cost correction service still delivers submeter accuracy near 50 centimeters
A second configuration using the SE868K5-D receiver variant paired with Skylark DX MSM1 DGNSS correction data, also delivered via NTRIP, produced average positioning precision better than 50 centimeters. The approach offers a lower-cost alternative for applications that do not require full RTK-level accuracy.
A unified graphical interface lets developers issue commands to the microcontroller, which coordinates cellular connectivity and GNSS functions simultaneously. A dedicated monitoring interface displays receiver data in real time, giving engineers visibility into the full positioning workflow for debugging and analysis.
Target applications span logistics, construction, and autonomous systems
Telit Cinterion identified six sectors as potential deployment targets for the combined cellular-GNSS approach: smart infrastructure, micromobility, logistics and asset tracking, construction and heavy equipment, robotics and autonomous systems, and industrial monitoring and automation.
"High-precision positioning traditionally requires developers to integrate and manage several separate technologies, services and interfaces," said Eric Lagorce, global head of GNSS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology solutions at Telit Cinterion. He said the combined cellular, GNSS and IoT services approach can simplify development and speed time to market for location-based applications.
Attendees at Booth M6 can view the live demonstration and discuss connectivity and location requirements with Telit Cinterion representatives through the close of the conference on Sept. 23.