# LTE Cat 1 bis EG916Q-GL

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## Summary

- LTE Cat 1 bis module
- LGA form factor
- 26.5 mm × 22.5 mm × 2.4 mm
- 2.9 g
- Max. data rates of 10 Mbps DL / 5 Mbps UL
- Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

## Key features

- LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD coverage
- Supports DFOTA
- Main antenna and GNSS antenna (optional)
- LTE module in compact size
- Supports Wi-Fi Scan

## Overview

EG916Q-GL is an LTE Cat 1 bis module optimized specially for M2M and IoT applications. Adopting the 3GPP Rel-14 LTE technology, it delivers maximum data rates up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink. Designed in a compact and unified form factor, EG916Q-GL is compatible with Quectel LPWA BG95 series and BG96 modules and LTE Standard EG91 series, EG95 series and EG915Q series modules.

A rich set of Internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces and abundant functionalities (USB serial drivers for Windows 8.1/10/11, Linux, and Android) extend the applicability of the module to a wide range of M2M and IoT applications, such as asset management, commercial telematics, payment, RMAC (remote monitoring and control applications), smart safety and automation, smart metering and smart grid.

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## Product Brochure

- [Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf](https://www.quectel.com/content/uploads/2026/05/Quectel_Product_Brochure_V8.6.pdf)  

## Documentation and resources

### Application Note

- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_PPP_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 657.32 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_LwM2M_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 528.22 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_RF_FTM_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 208.86 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_Security_Feature_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 170.96 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_MQTT5.0_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 450.86 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_TCP(IP)_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 499.40 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_PSM&eDRX_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 663.65 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_MQTT_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 329.58 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_Secure_Boot_Application_Note_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 264.10 KB
- [Quectel_EG915Q_Series&EG916Q-GL_GNSS_Application_Note_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 690.36 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_USB_Descriptor_Introduction_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 285.44 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_DFOTA_Upgrade_Guide_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 362.87 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_Wi-Fi_Scan_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 139.54 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_FILE_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 393.35 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_FTP(S)_Application_Note_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 458.60 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_HTTP(S)_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 458.64 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_QuecCell_Application_Note_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 215.79 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_MUX_Application_Note_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 308.77 KB
- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_SSL_Application_Note_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 299.37 KB

### AT Commands Manual

- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.1](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.11 MB

### Drivers

- [Quectel_Windows_USB_Driver(Q)_ECM_V1.1_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 17.27 MB
- [Quectel_Linux_USB_Serial_Option_Driver_V1.1_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 27.47 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_OemHook_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.37 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.4_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.30 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.5_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.36 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_ndk_V4.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.62 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_radio1.6_V4.5_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.39 MB
- [Quectel_Linux_Android_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.5_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.26 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl2_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.01 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl1_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.68 MB
- [Quectel_Android_RIL_Driver_aidl3_V4.7_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.75 MB

### EVB Kit

- [Quectel_EG916Q-GL_TE-A_User_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.49 MB

### Hardware Development Resources

- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_Antenna_Tuning_Switch_Design_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 276.18 KB
- [Quectel_EG91xU&EG91xQ_Series_PCB_Design_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.90 MB
- [Quectel_EG91xQ_Series_Reference_Design_V1.3](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 528.01 KB
- [Quectel_EG916Q-GL_Footprint&Part_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 155.53 KB
- [Quectel_EG916Q-GL_3D_Dimensions_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 369.82 KB
- [Quectel_EG916Q-GL_2D_Dimensions_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 137.09 KB
- [Quectel_BG95xA&EG91xU&EG91xQ&EG915G_Series_Compatible_Design_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.12 MB
- [Quectel_EG91xQ_Series_Hardware_Design_V1.6](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 2.08 MB
- [Quectel_EG91xQ&BG9x&EG9x_Series_Compatible_Design_V1.2](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 1.14 MB

### ToolKit

- [Quectel_QDownload_Linux_User_Guide_V2.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 327.10 KB
- [QFlash_V8.0_EN](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 326.70 MB

### User Guide

- [Quectel_EG800Q&EG91xQ_Series_Software_Thermal_Management_Guide_V1.0](https://www.quectel.com/login/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quectel.com%2Fproduct%2Flte-cat-1-bis-eg916q-gl%2F) — File Size: 187.82 KB

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