Cellular IoT NoteCarrier for WisBlock – RAKwireless RAK13102

The RAKwireless RAK13102 WisBlock Blues NoteCarrier brings cellular IoT connectivity to the WisBlock ecosystem in a practical, developer-friendly way. Instead of dealing with AT command flows and carrier-specific configuration, the included Blues.io NoteCard is set up and controlled using simple JSON commands—a strong fit for teams building prototypes, validating deployments in the field, or productizing connected devices.

The device ships with the Blues NOTE-NBGL-500 NoteCard (NBGL-500), designed to work in most countries and support LTE-M, NB-IoT, and GSM networks. It also includes a bundled 10-year / 500 MB cellular data plan, upgradeable based on usage, helping you start deployments without traditional SIM subscriptions, monthly minimums, or separate SIM fees as stated in the text.

On the hardware side, the RAK13102 is a WisBlock IO module featuring an M.2 connector compatible with Blues NoteCard V1 or V2, IPEX connectors for cellular and GNSS antennas, and a USB-C debug/log interface. It includes two WisBlock sensor slot connectors, making it convenient to pair cellular connectivity with sensor expansions in compact builds. Power is 3.3 V, with the note that an additional battery is required for operation per the provided description.

Practical use cases include:

Hybrid location trackers combining LoRaWAN and cellular, using one as a fallback when the other is unavailable.

Environmental and condition monitoring where continuous reporting must be maintained even if LoRaWAN coverage drops.

Industrial remote control or command reception where redundancy (cellular + LoRaWAN) improves reliability for critical systems.