How do I activate a SIM Card?

How do I activate a SIM Card?

M2M One SIM cards activate automatically! – we like to keep things simple.

Unless specifically requested our M2M SIM cards are delivered in a “Test Ready” state. This allows a SIM to establish a data connection.

Once your device establishes a connection SIM is allowed to conduct up to 20KB of “Test Data” free of charge. Once your device has passed the 20KB limit it’s state will automatically move to “Activated” state.

Note: During the time a SIM is in the “Test Ready” state, it is not billable. You will receive a monthly credit for any time that your SIM cards spend in the "Test Ready" or "Activation Ready" states.

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