NRF9160_SIM_NETWORK_ISSUE

[vnprasad]

Hi Nordic,

                we are working on NRF9160_DK board ,we need to establish cloud connectivity but we are facing sim card network issue, we have activated sim card through 'nrfcloud.com' by providing ICCID and PUK number but we are unable to activate LTE device using sim. Presently we are working in hyderabad,India. Can we use our local operator sim card,if possible could you please help me regarding activation process.

Thanks & Regards,

Prasad. 

[Martin Lesund]

Hi Prasad,

According to the official GSMA page : https://www.gsma.com/iot/deployment-map/ 
There is no LTE-M or NB-IoT network support deployed in India (and also the iBasis SIM card is therefore not supported in india: https://ibasis.com/solutions/iot-connectivity/network-coverage/)

You would need to have the device in an area where LTE-M or NB-IoT is supported to use those technologies.

One other option is to use something like a CMW500 to "simulate" a basestation which would get you connected locally.

another option is to have the device in an area that has this cellular support and work on the kit remotely (remote desktop or something similar)

Br,
Martin L.