NRFCloud - New iBasis Sims are 19 digits, the platform only allows for 18

[rfleming]

Hi All,

I recently got hold of some new iBasis Sims and I know that sim card numbers vary from 18-20 digits, where the last 2 digits are the CRC and an extra byte. Where the extra byte if not typically supplied is simply replaced with an 'F' if not used.

Though the nrfcloud interface only allows for 18 digits max and I cant enter any of the new Sims in.

I am sorry for the category in this post, I couldn't find a more suitable option directed to the backend team.

Looking forward to your reply,

Ryan.

[rogierl]

Hi rfleming, I was able to retrieve the ICCID using the `modem_info` interface, using the following code:

    modem_info_init();

   

    char str[100];

    modem_info_string_get(MODEM_INFO_ICCID, str, sizeof(str));

    printk("ICCID: %s\n", str);

Needs to be enabled in the Zephyr (menu)config and don't forget to #include <modem/modem_info.h>

MODEM_INFO(=y) "nRF91 modem information library"

[rfleming]

This is correct, though if I have a batch of sim cards, still requires me to individually put them into my device and query this command. Not particularly intuitive.

[Charlie]

Hi Ryan and John,

This is Charlie, I am taking over this ticket due to my colleague's absence.

I checked the internal discussion regarding this issue. It seems we do not have a plan to add support of r EID due to the lack of API interface from iBasis. The solution seems [email protected] has connected customers and given them the ICCID numbers corresponding to each SIM card they send out. Have you checked with your iBasis contact or support for this issue?  Some developers have used the workaround mentioned by rogierl.

Best regards,

Charlie

[JohnStaveley]

I worked out what my problem was. I was sent two SIM cards, once I used the iBasis one with 18 characters my problem went away. Still no idea why Nordic sent me 2 sim cards though and what the other one is for....