Product Change Notification
PCN 12082022-00
December 8, 2022
MultiConnect® microCell
4G-LTE Category 4 USB Cellular Modem
New Global Model!
Existing Europe only Model, Near-End-of-Life
I. Product Change Notification Number (PCN)
PCN 12082022-00
II. Summary
MultiTech announces the availability of its newest 4G-LTE Category 4 MultiConnect® microCell USB cellular modem certified and approved for use in North America, Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea. The existing Europe only model (MTCM2-L4G1-B03-KIT) is changing status from generally available to Near-End- of-Life (NEOL) effective immediately.
The main difference between the NEOL model and the new model is the new model uses a data only version of the Quectel EG25 cellular module as shown in the table in section IV of this PCN. This is a requirement for some North America carriers. AT commands, USB drivers and modem functionality remains the same.
The core functionality of the new ordering part numbers has not changed.
III. Impacted Products: NEOL and New Ordering Part Number Cross Reference
NEOL Ordering Part Number | New Ordering Part Number | Description |
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MTCM2-L4G1-B03-KIT | MTCM2-L4G1D-B03-KIT | LTE Cat 4 USB Cellular Modem with Accessory Kit |
IV. Comparison
MTCM2-L4G1D-B03-KIT (New) | MTCM2-L4G1-B03-KIT (NEOL) | |
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Cellular Radio Module | Quectel EG25-GD (Data only) | Quectel EG25-G |
Regulatory Approved Regions | North America, Europe, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea |
Europe, United Kingdom |
Carrier Approvals | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon | None |
V. Suggested Action Plan
To help facilitate the launch of the new ordering part numbers, we recommend the following actions be taken:
- Forward this announcement to others within your organization who may be impacted by this announcement.
- Work with your MultiTech reseller or distributor to obtain samples.
VI. Additional Information
If you have any questions regarding this Product Change Notification, please contact your MultiTech sales representative:
World Headquarters – U.S.
+1 (763) 785-3500 | sales@multitech.com
EMEA Headquarters – UK:
+(44) 118 959 7774 | sales@multitech.co.uk