Where in the world are all these Librem 5 s going?

[patrixl]

@kieran

What bands are you after?

@patrixl

I’ll have to look at the PLS8-J as well and how it could be acquired

My understanding - disclaimers apply - is that the Gemalto device normally comes in BGA format and that Purism is having that custom converted to an M.2 card (or is doing that itself). If that is correct then your only option to try the PLS8-J might be through Purism unless you have very specific, very helpful industry contacts.

Ah good point.

I’ve compiled all bands for the JP carriers and PLS8-e/us and Broadmobi e1/a1 compatibility here:

Any Librem Users in Japan?

Inspired by Librem 5 carrier compatibility thread I’ve compiled 3 tables for compatibility of the offered options. The situation is a little bit dire in the sense that anyone buying the “US” or “A1” versions will not have signal at all if they visit Japan. This would make Can we buy modems from Purism? very interesting as an option for traveling… Because now I have to think about which of these modems is not only compatible with Japan but with other countries I regularly visit… Softbank | Ban…

The other thing I haven’t fully looked at is which of these options also allows greater compatibility when traveling…