Modem

The Modem will be a PLS8-E (EU Version) or PLS8-US (US Version). It provides GSM, LTE and GPS. SMS and voice is supported and tested, however it will fall back to 2G for voice on most networks. There's a CPU-GPIO controlled FET switch to disconnect the whole modem from power so you don't have to rely on the closed-source modem firmware. Also, there's a current sensor to detect if the modem is doing unwanted things. [1]

Antenna

The Antenova A10340 as seen here is listed with "Antennas Calvus SMD GSM850/ 900/1800/1900/WCDMA", although according to hns, the part in the actual retail units is the Antenova A10393 RUBRA.

Carrier Compatibility

Main article: Carrier Compatibility

US

Look for a GSM network, like Tmobile or AT&T. (Verizon and Sprint use CDMA networks, which are incompatible with the Pyra modem.)

US MVNOs

There are smaller companies which use the Tmobile and AT&T networks (i.e. Virtual operators), but you'll have to look through for the GSM carriers with a BYOD policy.

Some that may allow use of a Pyra (none yet confirmed) include:

• Cricket Wireless
• Ting
• MetroPCS
• Simple Mobile

Australia

Australia requires the European Pyra Modem. See this Whirlpool Forum post for more details.

Europe

Pretty much everybody???

Hardware

• Thales Cinterion Model PLS8-E (European)
  • AT command set
  • LTE (20,8,3,7,1); 3G (8,3,1); 2G Dual B
  • UMTS/HSPA (FDD) 3GPP
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 3GPP
  • GPS/GLONASS solution
  • USB interface
• 2x U.FL type Molex 73412-0110 and Murata MM8430-2610RB3 surface mount RF-connectors
• UMG5NTR - NPN Bipolar transistor used for "MODEM-IGNITE" signal.
• ESDA6V1-5P6 - 4 and 5 line ESD protection in SOT666