Past EOSL
The Cisco 886 and 898 4G LTE Routers reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Nov 2024.
End of sale
23 Nov 2019EOSL
30 Nov 2024
23 Nov 2019EOSL
30 Nov 2024
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- 800 Series Routers
- Models / part numbers
- C886VAG-LTE-GA-K9, C898EAG-LTE-GA-K9
- Category
- Router
- End of sale / EOL
- 23 Nov 2019
- End of Service Life
- 30 Nov 2024
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2019-08-23). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. C886VAG-LTE-GA-K9, C898EAG-LTE-GA-K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 886 and 898 4G LTE Routers End of Service Life?
Cisco 886 and 898 4G LTE Routers reached End of Service Life on 30 Nov 2024, after End of Sale on 23 Nov 2019.
What happens after the 886 and 898 4G LTE Routers reaches EOSL?
Cisco stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the 886 and 898 4G LTE Routers after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Cisco equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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