The SIM800L GPRS GSM Module is a compact cellular board that connects your project to 2G mobile networks using a Micro SIM card. The gprs sim800l module communicates over UART (a two-wire serial connection) using AT commands (short text instructions) to send SMS, make calls, and open GPRS (mobile internet) data connections. It covers quad-band GSM at 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz, making it compatible with Indian networks. The module runs on 3.7V to 4.2V DC, which is exactly the range of a standard 18650 lithium cell — making battery-powered builds straightforward.
A detail the sim800l gsm module datasheet highlights is the GPRS multi-slot class 12 standard. this module can use up to four time slots for downloading and up to four for uploading simultaneously, giving better data throughput than lower class GPRS modules. The honest trade-off is the power draw on connection. When the SIM800L first registers on the network, the current spike can reach 2A for milliseconds. A microcontroller USB pin cannot supply this. You need a dedicated LiPo or lithium supply with at least 500mA continuous capability, with a 100µF capacitor across the power pins to absorb the spike.
The sim800l gsm module works with Arduino IDE and PlatformIO using standard serial libraries. Students learning mobile communication, makers building SMS alert devices, and engineers prototyping IoT nodes use this board. Connect UART TX and RX to your microcontroller, power from a lithium cell, and send AT over serial monitor at 9600 bps to start. StemVolt offers fast and reliable delivery of this module across India with trusted service support.
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Features:
- 3.7V to 4.2V LiPo direct supply — no step-down regulator needed
- GPRS multi-slot class 12 provides highest 2G GPRS data throughput
- Low power sleep mode extends battery life in field IoT deployments
- Quad-band GSM UART interface compatible with Arduino and STM32 boards
- Compact micro SIM module suits minimal PCB area embedded builds
Technical specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 3.7 V – 4.2 V DC |
| Frequency Bands | Quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| Communication Interface | UART (Serial) |
| Antenna | External Antenna (Included) |
| SIM Card Slot | Micro SIM Support |
| Power Consumption | Low Power Mode Supported |
| Data Transfer | GPRS Multi-slot Class 12 |
 Applications:
- SIM800L GPRS GSM Module used for LiPo Arduino GPS SMS tracker
- College project uses sim800l gsm module for GSM SMS alert build
- Battery IoT node uses gprs sim800l module for GPRS data upload
- Portable tracker uses sim800l gsm gprs module for low-power field deployment
- Remote sensor uses sim800l gsm module for sleep-wake GPRS reporting
Package includes:
- 1 x SIM800L GPRS GSM Module with Antenna














Arun Lal –
Received in perfect condition with tracked delivery, safe payment process was smooth and after sale support was helpful throughout the project setup.
Kunal Bhagat –
SIM800L GPRS GSM module with antenna delivers reliable GSM communication and stable network connectivity for STEM projects, tracking systems, and IoT applications
Mamta Lalwani –
Will order again
Sunita Kasandia –
Value for money