NimbeLink is able to provide better debugging support when the SIM card and data plan are
purchased through NimbeLink.
3.2.2. Purchasing a Data Plan
Once you have either purchased a SIM card or decided to use the Verizon eSIM, it’s time to
purchase a data plan and connect to your carrier’s network. If you are planning to purchase a
T-Mobile data plan, you’ll need to purchase the plan directly through T-Mobile. If you are
planning to use an AT&T or Verizon plan, you may purchase the plan directly through
NimbeLink via the
portal or directly through the respective carrier.
If you are using a T-Mobile plan, please purchase it prior to proceeding to the next section.
Otherwise, if you are using an AT&T or Verizon plan, you may proceed to the next section.
3.2.3. Activating the SIM and Data Plan
If you purchased a subscription plan through a carrier, you will need to activate your SIM card
and subscription plan directly through that carrier. If this pertains to you, please move on to
.
3.2.3.1. Relevant Terminology
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IMEI or International Mobile Equipment Identity
: An IMEI is a number unique to a single
mobile device, like your cell phone. It is specific to the mobile hardware.
The IMEI value
can be found on the label on the front of the QBG96 modem (shown below in the
image on the right).
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ICCID or Integrated Circuit Card Identifier
: An ICCID is a number unique to a single SIM
device, SIM card or eSIM, which explains why the label on the front of the QBG96
modem also lists an ICCID number. That number corresponds to the soldered-down
eSIM that comes included with the modem. Otherwise, if a SIM card was purchased,
the
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