Telit Cinterion ME310G1: APN and network setup with an IoT SIM
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The Telit Cinterion ME310G1 is a cellular module for LTE-M and NB-IoT with 2G fallback; it also has GNSS. With an IoT SIM, you set the APN, then check that the module is registered, at home or in roaming. The commands below are the standard ones of 3GPP TS 27.007. Telit Cinterion's AT command reference guides require a customer login; vendor commands for context activation and technology selection are documented there.
Key facts
| Telit Cinterion describes it as | LTE Cat M1/NB2, GSM/GPRS fallback, GNSS |
|---|---|
| Radio technologies | LTE-M, NB-IoT, 2G |
| 2G fallback | yes |
| GNSS | yes |
| Form factor | 94-pad LGA; 13.1 × 14.3 × 2.6 mm (ME310G1-W1), 15 × 18 × 2.6 mm (ME310G1-WW/WWV/W3) |
| Variants and regions | ME310G1-W1, ME310G1-WW and ME310G1-W3, all worldwide |
| Power saving | PSM: yes; eDRX: yes |
NB-IoT on the ME310G1-W1 and -WW only (the -W3 is LTE-M only); 2G fallback on the ME310G1-WW only (bands B2, B3, B5, B8).
Source: Telit Cinterion, ME310G1 product page. Checked 27 October 2026.
Set the APN
The standard 3GPP command defines the APN of PDP context 1:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","<apn>"Source: 3GPP TS 27.007. Check Telit Cinterion's AT command manual for the context number this module uses.
Replace <apn> with the APN shown in your M2M.global account: the internet APN, or your private APN.
Check that it works
AT+CPIN? SIM ready? expect +CPIN: READY
AT+CEREG? LTE registration: stat 1 = home network, 5 = roaming
AT+COPS? network the module is using
AT+CGDCONT? APN actually configuredAn IoT SIM that works in many countries is often registered in roaming: +CEREG: 0,5 is a valid, working registration. Firmware that waits only for status 1 (home network) never goes online on such a SIM. Status values come from 3GPP TS 27.007.
To save battery, request PSM with AT+CPSMS and eDRX with AT+CEDRXS (3GPP TS 27.007); the network decides which timers it grants.
Networks and shutdowns
- LTE-M and NB-IoT run on 4G networks, but not every operator offers them, and roaming on them depends on agreements between operators. Check the coverage by country before you deploy.
- 2G fallback helps only where 2G still runs. Many operators have switched it off: see the 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
- Private delivery works with any module: the privacy is in the network path, not in the device. See private delivery.
The SIM: IoT SIM cards and IoT eSIM. All commands explained: AT commands.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Telit Cinterion ME310G1 support LTE-M and NB-IoT?
Telit Cinterion states both for the ME310G1: LTE-M and NB-IoT with 2G fallback.
Does the Telit Cinterion ME310G1 fall back to 2G?
Yes, Telit Cinterion lists 2G (GSM/GPRS/EGPRS) fallback for the ME310G1. It only helps where operators still run 2G.
Why does my ME310G1 show +CEREG: 0,5?
Status 5 means registered in roaming, a normal working state for an IoT SIM that uses partner networks. Treat it like status 1 (home network) in your firmware.