Worldwide Product Announcement (WPA) & Product Near-End-of-Life (PNEOL) Number:
WPA-PNEOL 11102026-001
Date: November 10, 2026
Worldwide Product Announcement
SocketModem® MTQ Embedded Cellular Modems
for Use in European Union, United Kingdom and Australia
New Ordering Part Numbers for Select Models (MTQ-LEU7-B02)
Product Near-End-of-Life for Current Models and Last Time Buy Information
Date: November 10, 2026
Worldwide Product Announcement (WPA) & Product Near-End-of-Life (PNEOL) Number:
WPA-PNEOL 11102026-001
Summary
MultiTech announces new ordering part numbers for SocketModem® MTQ Embedded Cellular Modems. These new ordering part numbers include a new cellular module and firmware for use on 4G-LTE Category 4 networks.
At the same time, the current 4G-LTE Cat 4 embedded modem devices (.R1A models) are changing status from Active to Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) effective immediately.
Impacted Products
| NEW Ordering Part Number | UPC Code | Description | Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Ordering Part Number | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTQ-LEU7-B02.R4 | 789407382307 | LTE Cat 4 Embedded Cellular Modem with Fallback (50 Pack) | MTQ-LEU7-B02.R1A | 789407375972 |
| MTQ-LEU7-B02.R4-SP | 789407382314 | LTE Cat 4 Embedded Cellular Modem with Fallback (1 Pack) | MTQ-LEU7-B02.R1A-SP | 789407375989 |
Overview of Change
The release of the new ordering part numbers include a new firmware version.
Current firmware version for MTQ-LEU7 models:
- Quectel: EG95-E EU CAT4 01.001.01.001
New firmware:
- Quectel: EG95-E EU CAT4 01.301.01.301
The new firmware contains a host of updates and new features.
Reference the following Quectel Software Release Notes for full details:
- EG95-E-FB Release Notes (V0610_01.301.01.301) - Dated 2025-12-01
Key Dates
Current Models:
- Near-End-of-Life Date: November 10, 2026
- Last Time Buy (LTB) Date: January 29, 2027
- Last Ship Date: April 30, 2027 or while supplies last
- New MTQ-LEU7 (.R4) Ordering Part Numbers
- Samples available: December 17, 2026
- Production Quantities available: February 15, 2027
Last Time Buy Information
All orders placed for products listed in this announcement require a Non-Cancellable, Non-Returnable (NCNR) agreement. Last time ship dates are negotiable with an NCNR agreement. Please contact your MultiTech sales representative for details and a copy of the agreement.
Warranty and Support
Two-Year Product Warranty
MultiTech embedded products include a two-year warranty that includes on-line technical support.
Suggested Action Plan
To help facilitate the transition to the new ordering part numbers listed in this notification, we recommend the following actions be taken:
- Review the information in this product change notification and forward it to others within your organization who are actively involved with the deployment of MTQ-LEU7 models.
- Contact your MultiTech sales representative to discuss your future requirements and to place a last time buy order.
- Forward this product change notification to customers and encourage them to evaluate the replacement model in their current application to understand the impact of this change.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or require additional information on this notification, please contact your MultiTech sales representative or visit the technical resources listed below:
World Headquarters - U.S.+1 (763) 785-3500 | sales@multitech.com
EMEA - UK:
+(44) 118 959 7774 | sales@multitech.co.uk
MultiTech Website:
www.multitech.com
MultiTech Support:
https://multitech.com/product-support/