use a different esim on nrf9160

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Hi

I have register the esim of iBasis and its works relly well but I need know how to use a esim of a different company on nRF9160DK, I don't know if the location is important, I'm form Argentina.

thanks in advance 

Julio

[Didrik Rokhaug]

Hi,

The nRF9160 can be used with any SIM card that

1. Follows the necessary specifications. See SIM card interce for more information.

2. The subscription supports LTE-M or NB-IoT.

There might also be some additional caveats depending on the carrier, and certifications. Not all carriers allow unknown/uncertified devices onto their network.

I don't think I have seen a case where 1 were a problem, but I have seen many where 2 was the problem.

Feel free to use whatever (compatible) SIM card you want.

Best regards,

Didrik

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I understand, thank you

one more question, Once activated by the operator method, just I put the new esim or nano sim on board and that's all? without add the new sim on nrfcloud

[Didrik Rokhaug]

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Once activated by the operator method, just I put the new esim or nano sim on board and that's all? without add the new sim on nrfcloud

 Yes, that should be enough.

There is no need to register a SIM card to nRF Cloud (or use nRF Cloud at all) for the nRF9160 to work.

nRF Cloud is simply a platform provided to showcase the nRF9160, aid in development, and other services (such as A-GPS or activating and managing iBasis SIM cards).