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  • Create a service policy for combined network access
  • Create a coverage policy that allows cellular and satellite connections
  • Create a device and activate it with the SIM
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Set up and activate a satellite SIM for evaluation testing

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Last updated January 30, 2025

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Create a service policy for combined network access

The service policy should permit a device to access satellite non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and cellular networks. If required, you can also set up a data usage limit for satellite services.

1

Log in to the emnify Portal.

2

Navigate to Device Policies.

3

Under Service Policies, select New service policy.

4

Rename the policy with a descriptive name that you can reference later (for example, SatPlus Service Policy).

5

In Data, click the Devices may use data toggle to the on position. Then, configure your connectivity as follows:

  1. Under Cellular connectivity, clear the 3G UMTS checkbox, but keep the rest selected.
  2. Under Satellite connectivity, select the NB-IoT (GEO) checkbox.

Changes save automatically.

Currently, satellite connectivity is always permitted when devices can use data. emnify is working on a feature that allows you to permit or block satellite data usage for your devices within the service policy.

Create a coverage policy that allows cellular and satellite connections

1

Stay on Device Policies and find the Coverage Policies.

2

Select New coverage policy.

3

Rename the policy with a descriptive name that you can reference later (for example, SatPlus Coverage Policy).

4

Select the satellite NTN plan from the Data Plan list.

5

Click Create.

6

Click the toggles next to all three coverage areas to enable connectivity.

Changes save automatically.

Create a device and activate it with the SIM

1

Go to Connected Devices.

2

Click Add device.

3

Name the new device (for example, SAT Device 1).

4

Select the service and coverage policies you created in the preceding sections.

5

Under Assign SIM (optional), select the satellite SIM you want to use.

Use the Connectivity filter to find the SIMs compatible with satellite services.

6

Under Select Device status, decide whether your device should be Enabled or Disabled.

7

Review and click Create.

8

Finally, select Activate to create and activate your device.

Once activated, the device counts in the billing, and monthly charges may occur.

Verify that the Status is Enabled.