FTC880 support L1/L5

Telematics
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Hello,

I would like to know if the FTC880 supports L1 and L5 bands?

The FTC880 documentation indicates a Quectel EG915U-EU module with AG3335 chipset, identical to the FMC880.
However, the FMC880 documentation mentions L1 and L5 support, while the FTC880 documentation only mentions L1.

Is this an error in the documentation? Or will the L5 band be enabled later through a firmware update?

Thank you for your feedback.

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Hi,

Good Day,

FTC880 represents a newer platform design . Currently, the device supports single-band L1 GNSS . We are verifying internally with our product team whether L5 GNSS support is planned for future revisions or updates ; however, please note that enabling L5 would require hardware-level implementation and cannot be achieved through firmware changes alone .

As per the information available at present, FTC880 is positioned as a cost-effective tracking solution , optimized for standard tracking applications where single-band L1 GNSS positioning sufficiently meets operational requirements . Hence, the absence of L5 support is aligned with the current product design and intended use case.

Thanks

Ashutosh S.

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Thank you for your response.

We need to acquire 300 trackers for motorsport vehicle monitoring.

I was able to compare an FTC880 and an FMC880 on the same vehicle, and the latter proved to be more accurate at high speed as well as in challenging areas (mountains, etc.), which makes sense given its L5 support.

I would therefore appreciate your advice:

  • FTC880 new generation but single-band, or FMC880 with L5 support?

  • Or should we wait if an FTC model with L5 support is planned in the near future?

I highly value the Teltonika brand. We currently use about ten routers with which I am very satisfied. I am therefore naturally turning to you for our GPS tracker needs.

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Hi,

Good Day,

Regarding your question on which model to choose or whether you should wait for a new version, please consider the following:

Please proceed with the device that provides better results (after testing) across different regions and terrains. In your case, FMC880 appears to be the better choice, so you can select the same. However, we cannot suggest this definitively from our side, as it completely depends on your requirements and test results.

However, please note the following:

  • FTC880 (Rugged Efficiency): This is a next-generation platform focused on extreme durability (IP69K) and power efficiency. It currently uses a single-band (L1) GNSS architecture.

Please note:

Adding L5 support would require hardware and firmware changes, but this is not confirmed at this stage. We will need to check with the development and hardware teams.

For connecting with them, we will need a support ticket. If you need more information on this. I suggest opening a technical inquiry so that we can obtain a precise and official confirmation from the relevant team.

Thanks

Ashutosh S.