Mobile network operator certifications

nRF9161 Compatibility Matrix

This section shows the nRF9161 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 nRF9161 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 nRF9161 modem firmware version nRF Connect SDK LwM2M carrier library
LTE-M NB-IoT
Verizon A0A 2.0.0 2.0.0 2.5.0

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

 3.3.3

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 2. Operators without LwM2M carrier library
Operator Build code nRF9161 modem firmware version
LTE-M NB-IoT
Bell Canada A0A 2.0.0 -
Orange 2.0.01
Spark New Zealand 2.0.1

2.0.2

 2.0.1

2.0.2
Telefonica 2.0.0

2.0.1

 2.0.0

2.0.1
Telstra2 2.0.0

2.0.1

 2.0.0

2.0.1
Vodafone 2.0.0 2.0.0
1 For Orange, the certificate is given with status "Limited Go".
2 The approval status of data devices will be reassessed two years after the initial Telstra Technical Approval. The reassessment date is March 25, 2026.