Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout

Looking for Adafruit Fona 808 Breakout? Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout is available at Zbotic with fast shipping across India.

Cellular + GPS tracking, all in one Oh yes! Introducing Adafruit FONA 808 MiniGSM + GPS, an all-in-one cellular phone module with that lets you add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS, and data to your project in an adorable little package. (it does not contain a drum machine  ). This module measures only 1.75″x1.6″ but packs a surprising amount of technology into its little frame. At the heart is a powerful GSM cellular module (we use the latest SIM808) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything.

Features:

1. Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack. Use any ‘Android’ or ‘iPhone’-compatible headset with mic
2. Breakouts for external 32Ω speaker and electret mic if you don’t want to use a headphone
3. Level shifting circuitry so you can run it with 2.8V to 5V logic.
4. Vibrational motor (buzzer) driver so you can have noiseless notifications
5. uFL connections for external antennas
6. Indicator LEDs for power and network connectivity
7. Standard SIM slides into the back

Specifications:

1. Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz – connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SI
2. Fully-integrated GPS (MT 3337 chipset with -165 dBm tracking sensitivity) that can be controlled and query over the same serial port
3. Make and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 32Ω speaker + electret microphone
4. Send and receive SMS messages
5. Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.)
6. PWM/Buzzer vibrational motor control
7. AT command interface with “auto baud” detection
8. Accuracy: approx 2.5 meters
9.  Tracking : 22
10. Acquisition channels: 66

Package Includes:

1 x Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout

About Adafruit Fona 808 Breakout

Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout is available at Zbotic, India’s trusted electronics and robotics store. Manufactured by Adafruit, this product is designed for hobbyists, students, and professionals working on electronics, robotics, and DIY projects.

Product Details

• Brand: Adafruit
• SKU: AI1606
• Category: GPRS and GSM Modules

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Applications

Adafruit Fona 808 Breakout can be used in a variety of projects including Arduino projects, Raspberry Pi builds, drone assembly, 3D printing, IoT applications, and educational experiments. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, this component provides the reliability and performance you need. Order your Adafruit Fona 808 Breakout today and start building.

Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout Overview

The Adafruit FONA 808 is a compact all-in-one GSM cellular and GPS tracking module based on the SIM808 chipset. Measuring just 1.75″ × 1.6″, it lets you add quad-band voice, SMS, data and high-precision location services (approx. 2.5 m accuracy) to microcontroller projects.

Key Features of Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout

• Quad-band GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz support for global voice, SMS and GPRS data
• Integrated GPS engine with 66 acquisition channels and ~2.5 m positioning accuracy
• Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack for voice calls using any headset with mic
• Compact breakout board (1.75″ × 1.6″) exposing serial RX/TX, power and I/O pins
• Enables sending/receiving SMS, making voice calls, GPRS data transfer and GPS tracking
• Genuine Adafruit module with fast shipping across India from Zbotic

Applications and Use Cases

• Real-time vehicle or fleet tracking with SMS and GPS data
• Remote asset or equipment location monitoring in off-grid sites
• SMS-based alert systems for security and environmental sensors
• Two-way voice communication in handheld or wearable IoT devices
• Geo-fencing projects with position logging over GPRS
• Emergency call and location-reporting modules for robotics

How to Use Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout

Begin by inserting a micro SIM card, connecting a suitable GSM/GPS antenna and supplying 5 V regulated power. Interface with the module’s UART pins using an Arduino or other microcontroller, then use AT commands or the Adafruit FONA library to initialize the SIM808, enable GPS fixes, send SMS messages, make calls or stream location data over GPRS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What GSM frequency bands does the FONA 808 support?

The module supports quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, ensuring compatibility with networks worldwide.

How accurate is the GPS positioning?

The integrated GPS engine uses 66 acquisition channels to achieve an approximate accuracy of 2.5 meters under open-sky conditions.

How do I integrate the FONA 808 into an Arduino project?

Connect the module’s TX/RX pins to your Arduino serial port, power it with a stable 5 V source, then install and use the Adafruit FONA library to issue AT commands for SMS, calls, data and GPS functions.