nRF91 End Device Certification

RE: nRF91 End Device Certification

Michal — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:04:35 GMT

[quote user="Doug K"]What does it mean for the nRF9151 module for "Modules contain a ready-programmed Nordic IMEI"?[/quote]

nRF9161 SiPs (also nRF9131) don't have an IMEI programmed (except for the DKs). You have to always order your own (via for example nRF Cloud).

nRF9151 (and nRF9160) by default have IMEI programmed. Those IMEIs are registered under Nordic Semiconductor's TAC range, so they are ready to use out of the box.

Best regards,

Michal

RE: nRF91 End Device Certification

Doug K — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:47:22 GMT

Thanks, I found this document for the nRF9161 module which has information pertaining to the IMEI. I'm assuming there are many similarities that carry over to the nRF9151 module which is the module I plan on using.

Programming IMEI

I also found this table at: nRF Cloud IMEI services

What does it mean for the nRF9151 module for "Modules contain a ready-programmed Nordic IMEI"?

RE: nRF91 End Device Certification

Michal — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:55:00 GMT

Hello Doug,

Just to confirm, are you looking to use the nRF9151 SiP, or use some kind of third-party module?

In general our SiP is precertified, as long as your design is compliant with our hardware design guidelines. You can find our certifications here:

https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Wireless/Low-power-cellular-IoT/nRF91-Series-certifications/nRF9151-Global-and-regulatory

I think that FCC requires you to get your own IMEI though, but probably best to contact your RSM and/or FCC about that.

Best regards,

Michal

RE: nRF91 End Device Certification

Doug K — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:14:12 GMT

I have spoken to a few manufacturers and carriers and their responses are in agreeance that end device certification is only required if the carrier you plan on using requires it. Meaning if you are working with Verizon, you need to get your device "end device" certified. If you are using an MVNO SIM, you will not need it.

Thanks,

Doug Kadrmas