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Wireless Carrier Partners for Cisco 3G Wireless WAN HWIC

The following table lists the wireless carriers that have tested and certified the Cisco 3G Wireless High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC). The carriers listed in this table can best provide predictable performance, reliable service, and quality support. When used with service from a wireless carrier that is not listed here, overall support for the Cisco 3G Wireless HWIC is limited to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support for the hardware and Cisco IOS Software.

The table also lists the specific modem firmware versions for different carriers that may be required for certified service or is recommended to help optimize solution performance. Modem firmware for the Cisco 3G Wireless HWIC is available for download from the link listed in the table.

Note: For countries or regions where the Cisco 3G Wireless HWIC has not completed regulatory compliance, it may be illegal to use this product. Please make sure that the product meets the regulatory compliance requirements in your country or region before using it.

For inquiries about the Cisco 3G Wireless HWIC service availability and Carrier Certification process, send e-mail to 3g-interest@cisco.com.

Carrier Name Certified HWIC SKU Latest Firmware Version Compatible IOS Release Valid PRLs (CDMA only) Carrier Sales Contact
USA
AT&T HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later 1-866-4CWS-B2B
cingularbusinesspr@cingular.com
Sprint HWIC-3G-CDMA-S v59 12.4(15)T1 or later 60711 1-800-370-6105
website
Verizon HWIC-3G-CDMA-V v60.01 12.4(15)T1 or later 50783, 50719 1-800-899-4249
Canada
Bell Mobility HWIC-3G-CDMA * v60* 12.4(11)XW5 or later 31394 1-866-235-5249
businessonthego@bell.ca
* The generic CDMA HWIC (HWIC-3G-CDMA) requires carrier provisioning before they can be used. Plese contact the respective carrier for more information.

Activation Partners for Cisco resellers in the US:

The following partners provide a simple one-stop shopping process to order the Cisco 3G HWIC and activate data services with the US Wireless Carriers. This allows Cisco Value Added Resellers (VARs) to add 3G WWAN to their solutions portfolio while staying focused on their core business.

Comstor VARs

Get activation instructions or call 858-759-1771

Ingram Micro VARs

Get activation instructions or call (800) 456-8000 ext. 67118

Tech Data VARs

Get activation instructions or or call (858) 243-1384


Carrier Name Certified HWIC SKU Latest Firmware Version Compatible IOS Release Carrier Sales Contact
Compliance Complete (CE for All EU Nations)
Austria
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Mobilkom HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Belgium
Proximus HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Croatia
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Czech Republic
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Finland
Elisa HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
France
Orange Business Service HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Germany
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Hungary
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Italy
Wind HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Lithuania
Bite HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Macedonia
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Montnegro
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Netherlands
Vodafone HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
KPN HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Poland
Telekomunikacja Polska HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Portugal
Vodafone HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Serbia
MTS HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Slovakia
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Spain
Euskatel HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Orange HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Telefonica Moviles HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Switzerland
Sunrise HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Turkey
Turkcell HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
UK
T-Mobile HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Vodafone HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Ukraine
Astelit (life) HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Carrier Name Certified HWIC SKU Latest Firmware Version Compatible IOS Release Carrier Sales Contact
Australia
Telstra HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Optus HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand HWIC-3G-CDMA* v60* 12.4(11)XW5 or later
Hong Kong
Compliance Complete (OFTA) - HWIC-3G-GSM
Japan
NTT DoCoMo HWIC-3G-GSM † v1.1.9.22 12.4(15)T1 or later
Malaysia
Compliance Complete (SIRIM QAS) - HWIC-3G-GSM
Singapore
Compliance Complete (IDA TS 3G-MT) - HWIC-3G-GSM
South Korea
Compliance Complete (Certificate of Information and Communication Equipment) - HWIC-3G-GSM
* The generic CDMA HWIC (HWIC-3G-CDMA) requires carrier provisioning before they can be used. Please contact the respective carrier for more information.
† Requires use of 15-ft Antenna Extender (3G-AE015-R)
Carrier Name Certified HWIC SKU Latest Firmware Version Compatible IOS Release Carrier Sales Contact
Mexico
Telcel HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Movistar HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Carrier Name Certified HWIC SKU Latest Firmware Version Compatible IOS Release Carrier Sales Contact
Bharain
Zain HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Kuwait
Watanya HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
South Africa
MTN HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Vodacom HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
Saudi Arabia
Mobily HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later
United Arab Emirates
Etisalat HWIC-3G-GSM v1.1.9.3 12.4(15)T1 or later