Teltonika RUT986 eSIM – industrial global LTE Cat 4 router with dual SIM, eSIM and serial interfaces
The Teltonika RUT986 eSIM is the industrial evolution of the RUT956 and positions itself emphatically as the variant with integrated eSIM and a Telit Global LTE Cat 4 module. Whereas the RUT956 uses a different modem configuration, the RUT986 distinguishes itself by using an American-made Telit module instead of Asian chipsets. This makes the RUT986 particularly relevant to organizations that value global deployment, supply chain transparency and strategic chipset selection within industrial network infrastructures.
With eSIM support, the RUT986 provides maximum flexibility in international 4G deployments, including smart infrastructure, industrial automation, utilities and critical IoT environments. Combined with the proven RUT9 platform, industrial interfaces and central management via Teltonika RMS, the RUT986 represents a scalable solution for organizations looking to roll out consistent connectivity globally with a focus on long-term availability and professional lifecycle management.
Why Teltonika RUT986?
The RUT986 is aimed at organizations and integrators looking to deploy 4G connectivity with consistent hardware availability and centralized management capabilities. With dual SIM + eSIM (incl. eSIM bootstrap for initial profile download), you can manage carrier profiles without on-site visits, while connecting devices via serial interfaces, GNSS and I/Os in industrial networks and OT environments.
Global industrial connectivity with eSIM and Telit Global LTE
The Teltonika RUT986 eSIM combines industrial 4G LTE Cat 4 performance with a Telit Global modem and integrated eSIM functionality, specifically designed for large-scale international IoT and M2M deployments. By deploying a Telit module manufactured in the United States, this router is suitable for organizations that consciously choose a non-Asian chipset architecture within their networking and security policies. Combined with dual SIM and eSIM switching, the RUT986 supports flexible carrier selection, global LTE coverage and scalable device provisioning.
For IT and OT environments, this means a future-proof industrial router with global 4G LTE connectivity, reliable long-term availability and centralized management capabilities via Teltonika RMS. This makes the RUT986 eSIM a strategic choice for smart infrastructure, energy, utilities, transportation, industrial automation and other mission-critical IoT applications where continuity and global deployment are key.
Applications
- Industrial automation and OT networks (interconnection via Ethernet/RS232/RS485 and I/O)
- Smart infrastructure deployments with centralized deployment and management via RMS
- Installations where remote carrier profile management is desired via dual SIM + eSIM
Key features
- Global 4G LTE Cat 4 router with Telit Cat 4 modem
- Dual SIM + eSIM (up to 7 eSIM profiles; data plans not included)
- SIM switch with multiple auto-switch triggers (incl. roaming/no network/data limit)
- 4× Ethernet (1× WAN + 3× LAN, 10/100 Mbps)
- RS232 (DB9) + RS485 (full/half duplex, 300-115200 baud)
- GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS + NMEA 0183 + NTRIP
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n) AP/STA, up to 100 users; mesh/fast roaming (802.11s/802.11r)
- Multiple I/Os (dry/isolated/analog inputs + open collector/relay outputs)
- RutOS (OpenWrt-based) + management via WebUI/FOTA/RMS
- Operating: -40 °C to 65 °C, IP30, 9-30 VDC (incl. passive PoE option)
Connectivity specifications
Type of network
- Cellular + Wi-Fi
Type of mobile technology
- 4G LTE Cat 4: up to 150 Mbps (DL) / 50 Mbps (UL)
- 3G: up to 42 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL)
- 2G: up to 236.8 kbps (DL) / 236.8 kbps (UL)
Number of SIM slots
- 2× Mini-SIM (2FF) + eSIM
eSIM (key points)
- Consumer type eSIM
- Download/remove profiles, up to 7 eSIM profiles
- eSIM bootstrap for initial profile download
- Data plans not included
Wi-Fi
- 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), AP/STA
- Up to 100 simultaneous Wi-Fi users
- Wireless features: mesh (802.11s), fast roaming (802.11r), 802.11k/v, Relayd
GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- NMEA 0183 + NTRIP, geofencing (configurable)
Tracking & data specifications
GNSS tracking
- GNSS coordinates via WebUI, SMS, TAVL and RMS
Events & logging
- Events via e-mail, RMS and SMS (I/O conditions can initiate events)
Interfaces & I/O
Ethernet
- 1× WAN port (10/100 Mbps)
- 3× LAN ports (10/100 Mbps)
Serial
- RS232 (DB9, incl. RTS/CTS flow control)
- RS485 (full duplex 4-wire / half duplex 2-wire), 300-115200 baud
- Serial Features: Console, Serial over IP, Modem, MODBUS gateway, NTRIP Client
USB
- 1× USB-A (USB 2.0) for external devices (including storage, additional modem, printer, USB serial adapter)
I/O (inputs)
- 1× digital dry input (0-3 V)
- 1× digital galvanically isolated input (0-30 V)
- 1× analog input (0-24 V; with 4-20 mA capability)
- 1× digital non-isolated input (on 4-pin power connector; 0-5 V = logic low, 8-30 V = logic high)
I/O (outputs).
- 1× digital open collector output (30 V, 250 mA)
- 1× SPST relay output (40 V, 4 A)
- 1× digital open collector output (30 V, 300 mA; on 4-pin power connector)
SD card
- Micro SD (internal), up to 2 TB
Platform, integrations & remote management
Operating system
- RutOS (OpenWrt based Linux OS)
Monitoring & management
- WEB UI (HTTP/HTTPS), SSH, SNMP (v1/v2/v3), TR-069, MQTT, JSON-RPC, SMS/Call functions, FOTA and Teltonika RMS
IoT platforms (as mentioned)
- ThingWorx, Cumulocity, Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core
Industry protocols/services
- Modbus (Server/Client), DNP3 (Station/Outstation), OPC UA (Client/Server), BacNET (Router), DLMS/COSEM (Client), Modbus MQTT Gateway, Data to Server (HTTP(S), MQTT, Azure MQTT)
Security features
- Firewall (incl. DMZ/NAT/NAT-T/NAT64) + custom rules via CLI
- DDoS/attack prevention (including SYN flood, SSH/HTTP(S) attack prevention, port scan prevention)
- VLAN (port- and tag-based)
- WEB filter (block/allow list)
- Access control (SSH/WebUI/CLI/Telnet)
- Certificate Manager (including CA/server/client/Let’s Encrypt/SCEP)
Environment and hardware
CPU / memory / storage
- Mediatek 580 MHz (MIPS 24KEc), 128 MB DDR2, 32 MB NOR Flash
Nutrition
- 4-pin industrial DC power socket
- Input: 9-30 VDC (reverse polarity protection; surge protection >31 VDC 10us max)
- Passive PoE over spare pairs via LAN1 (not compatible with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt), Mode B, 9-30 VDC
Power
- < 2 W idle, < 7 W max
IP rating
- IP30
Temperature range (operating)
- -40 °C to 65 °C
Dimensions / weight
- 110 × 50 × 100 mm, 294 g
Montage
- DIN rail, wall mount, flat surface (require additional kit)
Failover options
SIM switch / auto-switch
- Dual SIM and eSIM with auto-switch cases (including weak signal, data limit, SMS limit, roaming, no network, network denied, data connection fail, SIM idle protection)
Network backup / failover (interfaces)
- Network backup: Wi-Fi WAN, Mobile, VRRP, Wired (as automatic failover)
Technical specifications
- Mobile: 4G LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps), 3G (42/5.76 Mbps), 2G (236.8/236.8 kbps), 3GPP Release 10
- SIM/eSIM: 2× Mini-SIM (2FF) + eSIM; up to 7 eSIM profiles; SIM switch with auto-switch scenarios
- Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), AP/STA; up to 100 users; 802.11s/802.11r/802.11k/802.11v
- Ethernet: 1× WAN 10/100 Mbps + 3× LAN 10/100 Mbps
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; NMEA 0183; NTRIP; geofencing
- Serial: RS232 (DB9, RTS/CTS), RS485 (full/half duplex, 300-115200 baud)
- USB: 1× USB-A (USB 2.0)
- I/O: 4 inputs (dry/isolated/analog + non-isolated on 4-pin), 3 outputs (open collector + relay + open collector on 4-pin)
- SD: internal Micro SD, up to 2 TB
- CPU/RAM/Flash: Mediatek 580 MHz (MIPS 24KEc), 128 MB DDR2, 32 MB NOR
- Power supply: 9-30 VDC via 4-pin; passive PoE (Mode B) via LAN1 (not IEEE 802.3af/at/bt)
- Power: <2 W idle, <7 W max
- Environment: -40 °C to 65 °C, IP30, 110×50×100 mm, 294 g
- Certifications (regulatory): CE, UKCA, EAC, UCRF, FCC, ISED (IC), RCM, CB
In the box
- RUT986
- Quick Start Guide
- 9 W PSU
- 2× mobile magnetic SMA antennas
- 2× Wi-Fi magnetic SMA antennas
- GNSS adhesive SMA antenna
- Connectors set
- Ethernet cable (1.5 m)
- SIM adapter kit
