Mobile network operator certifications

nRF9151 Compatibility Matrix

This section shows the nRF9151 modem firmware versions that are certified for operators who have their own certification programs. Most operators do not require other certifications than GCF or PTCRB. For the current status of GCF and PTCRB certifications, see nRF9151 certifications.

Operators requiring LwM2M carrier library

The Operators requiring LwM2M carrier library table shows compatibility between nRF Connect SDK and modem firmware versions for operators that require the LwM2M carrier library. The LwM2M carrier library column shows the certified library that must be used for the given operator. The corresponding nRF Connect SDK column specifies the SDK version that contains the specific version of the LwM2M carrier library.

Note: It is mandatory to include the LwM2M carrier library in products that will be certified with a carrier listed in Operators requiring LwM2M carrier library.
Table 1. Operators requiring LwM2M carrier library
Operator Build code nRF9151 modem firmware version nRF Connect SDK LwM2M carrier library
LTE-M NB-IoT
Verizon1 A0A 2.0.1 2.0.1 2.7.x 3.5.0
2.0.2 2.0.2 2.8.x

2.9.x

 3.6.0
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 3.2.0 3.7.0

Operators with certified LwM2M carrier library

The Operators with certified LwM2M carrier library table shows compatibility between nRF Connect SDK and modem firmware versions for operators for which the modem firmware is certified with the LwM2M carrier library. The LwM2M carrier library column shows the certified library that can be used for the given operator. The corresponding nRF Connect SDK column specifies the SDK version that contains the specific version of the LwM2M carrier library.

The LwM2M carrier library includes functionality that can be used to fulfill requirements from operators. The requirements are operator-specific and must be covered by the product to be certified. Functionality from the LwM2M carrier library is one way to fulfill the requirements. The use of the library is optional for the listed operators.

Note: It is optional to include the LwM2M carrier library in products intended for certification with operators listed in Operators with certified LwM2M carrier library, provided that your design includes a FOTA solution for modem firmware updates.
Table 2. Operators with certified LwM2M carrier library
Operator Build code nRF9151 modem firmware version nRF Connect SDK LwM2M carrier library
LTE-M NB-IoT
T-Mobile US A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.8.0 3.6.0
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 3.2.0 3.7.0

Operators without LwM2M carrier library

The Operators without LwM2M carrier library table shows compatibility between nRF Connect SDK and modem firmware versions for operators that do not require the LwM2M carrier library.

Table 3. Operators without LwM2M carrier library
Operator Build code nRF9151 modem firmware version nRF9151 NTN modem firmware version
LTE-M NB-IoT
AT&T A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 1.0.0
Bell Canada A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 - -
A1A 2.0.4 - -
Deutsche Telekom1 A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 -
Docomo A0A 2.0.2 - -
Spark New Zealand1 A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
Telefónica A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
Telstra A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 -
Vodafone A0A 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2

 -
A1A 2.0.4 2.0.4 -
1 Operator certificate is valid for Power Class 3 and Power Class 5.