How to test nRF9151 connectivity in India with Onomondo or other SIMs?

[Priyesh Shahi]

I’m testing the nRF9151 DK in India and trying to use the nRF Connect app (Quick Start guide) to connect the device to the network.

• Board: nRF9151 DK

• SIM: Onomondo IoT SIM 

• App: nRF Connect for Cloud quick start flow

• Region: India

Issue:
The device powers up and is detected by the app, but it never connects the SIM to the network.

Questions:

1. Is LTE-M / NB-IoT supported for nRF9151 in India?

2. Does Onomondo SIM connectivity work in India, or should I use a local operator SIM (like Jio for NB-IoT)?

3. Any additional steps needed in the app or firmware (AT commands, APN config, etc.) to make it register successfully?

Would appreciate guidance on how to get the DK connected to the network here.

[Gaurav Kapoor]

Onomondo SIM wont work in India as they have no tie up with Indian operators for NBIOT\

Use local operators

[Priyesh Shahi]

Thanks, Gaurav! That helps.
Could you please suggest which local operators in India currently support NB-IoT and are recommended for testing with the nRF9151 DK?

[Gaurav Kapoor]

jio airtel

[Priyesh Shahi]

general sim card or specific for nb-iot

[Gaurav Kapoor]

nbiot

[Priyesh Shahi]

We have inquired with both Jio and Airtel regarding the availability of NB-IoT SIM cards, but unfortunately their customer support teams had no idea about them and we did not receive any useful response.

Could you please clearly confirm from where, or through which channel, we can actually obtain these NB-IoT SIM cards for use with the nRF9151 DK?

[papatel]

Currently we are using 1NCE on Jio nb-iot.  Connectivity comes in and out though.  Was working for months then it stopped a few days ago, now it's back.  Not sure if it's officially supported or in some sort of pilot; use at your own risk.