Lierda named among 10 notable Bluetooth module suppliers in China for 2026

Lierda Science & Technology Group was included in a 2026 ranking of 10 Chinese Bluetooth module solution providers, reflecting rising demand for certified, multi-radio IoT modules. The selection comes as China strengthens its role in global IoT supply chains and buyers weigh compliance, reliability, and integration support more heavily.

Why it matters: - China remains the dominant supply base for IoT wireless modules, and Bluetooth is still the key short-range link for pairing, commissioning, and local data exchange in many devices. - Buyers are increasingly looking for modules that combine Bluetooth with Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRa, or NB-IoT to reduce design complexity and support both local and wide-area connectivity. - Certification coverage is now a major purchase criterion for exports to the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

What happened: - Lierda Science & Technology Group Co., Ltd. was included among ten reputable Bluetooth module solution providers in China for 2026. - The Hangzhou-based IoT module and solution provider is listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange under stock code 920249. - The annual selection highlights Chinese suppliers whose Bluetooth and multi-radio IoT modules are used in smart metering, payment terminals, asset tracking, smart home devices, and industrial wireless connectivity.

The details: - Lierda was founded in 2001 and operates as an IoT service provider covering IC value-added distribution, IoT module R&D and manufacturing, and IoT system solutions. - The company employs 976 people, including 224 R&D staff, and operates an 18,000-square-meter facility. - Lierda listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange on February 17, 2023. - Lierda's Bluetooth portfolio includes the BT18N0 Bluetooth 6.0 module, the BT18N5 multi-protocol module, the SB26 low-power Bluetooth module, and the EB55 BLE 5.0 module. - Lierda's broader wireless line also includes Cat.1 bis LTE modules, NB-IoT modules, LoRa modules and gateways, Wi-Fi 6 modules, 5G RedCap products, and industrial gateways. - As of May 31, 2025, Lierda had 66 invention patents, 176 utility model patents, 55 design patents, and 530 software copyrights. - Lierda is a member of the National IoT Basic Standard Working Group. - The other nine named suppliers are Quectel Wireless Solutions, Fibocom Wireless, MeiG Smart Technology, China Mobile IoT, Neoway Technology, Gosuncn Welink Technology, MobileTek Communication Technology, Shenzhen Ai-Thinker Technology, and Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology. - Quectel is headquartered in Shanghai and has a broad portfolio spanning 5G, LTE, LPWA, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. - Fibocom is based in Shenzhen and supplies cellular modules plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules. - MeiG Smart is headquartered in Shenzhen and focuses on modules that integrate application processors with wireless connectivity. - China Mobile IoT is a China Mobile subsidiary and sells OneMO-branded NB-IoT, LTE Cat.1, and 5G modules. - Neoway is based in Shenzhen and focuses on cellular modules for smart energy, vehicle networking, and industrial IoT. - Gosuncn Welink is a Gosuncn Technology Group unit with NB-IoT and LTE modules for smart metering, vehicle networking, and public safety communications. - MobileTek is headquartered in Shanghai and targets meters, trackers, and payment devices. - Ai-Thinker is based in Shenzhen and is known for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LoRa modules, plus open community support and evaluation hardware. - MXCHIP is headquartered in Shanghai and supplies embedded Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules with cloud integration features. - China's share of the global cellular IoT module market rose to 63% in 2024 from 55% in the prior year, according to IoT Business News. - Counterpoint Research said global cellular IoT module shipments grew 10% year over year in 2024, while LTE Cat.1 bis shipments rose 100% year over year. - Berg Insight said the five largest cellular module vendors — Quectel, Fibocom, Telit Cinterion, MeiG, and China Mobile IoT — held a combined 73% share of global cellular IoT module revenue in 2025. - Lierda's EB55 Bluetooth module holds FCC Part 15C certification for the U.S. and IC certification under RSS-247 Issue 3 for Canada. - Lierda's BT18N5 module holds FCC certification under 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B and CE-RED certification for Europe. - Lierda's SB26 Bluetooth module holds CE certification for Europe. - Lierda's UB37 Wi-Fi 6 module is CE-RED, FCC Part 15C, IC, and RCM certified. - Lierda's DB37 Series Wi-Fi 6 module holds FCC Part 15C, CE-RED, IC, RCM, and TELEC certifications. - Lierda's NT26-FEU Cat.1 bis LTE module is CE certified under IEC 62368-1:2018, EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020, EN 18031-1:2024, and the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. - Lierda's NT26-FJP Cat.1 bis LTE module has TELEC and JATE certification for Japan. - Lierda's MB26-AGL NB-IoT module is CE certified under RED 2014/53/EU.

Between the lines: - The ranking points to a market that is moving away from single-function modules and toward multi-radio designs that can serve both consumer and industrial use cases. - Lierda's certification footprint suggests the company is positioning itself for export-heavy OEM and ODM customers that need pre-approved hardware across multiple regions. - The market data cited in the release points to continued momentum for Cat.1 bis, NB-IoT, and LoRa-based designs, which favors suppliers with both RF and embedded software capabilities. - Lierda says it has helped tens of thousands of customers transition to intelligent solutions over the past 25 years and operates more than 20 service centers across China. - Lierda also says it provides industry consultation, application support, embedded software customization, supply chain management, ODM, and OEM services. - Berg Insight and company reporting say Lierda was among the fastest-growing cellular IoT module vendors in 2025, with shipments up 69% year over year. - Company case records say a South Korean telecom operator used Lierda Cat.1 bis modules in communication network stations over five years, with the module ranked first in Korea's Cat.1 bis market. - Company case records say a German energy OEM used Lierda modules in water meters for five years and gas meters for ten years, with cumulative shipments above 19.6 million units. - Company case records also say a Korean consumer electronics OEM has sourced Lierda Wi-Fi 6 modules for seven straight years at about 200,000 units annually.

What's next: - Lierda says it will keep investing in R&D and expanding its product portfolio for global customers. - The broader Chinese module market is likely to keep rewarding suppliers that can combine Bluetooth with cellular and other radios, while meeting certification requirements in multiple regions. - Continued demand for certified modules should favor vendors with established compliance coverage, customization support, and stable supply chains.

The bottom line: - The 2026 ranking underscores how Bluetooth module competition in China is increasingly about certified multi-radio platforms, not just short-range connectivity alone.