Using Verizon SIM Card with Nova

[sanjiv2001]

I have a Global 2G/3G Cellular Nova Modem. Instead of using the Hologram SIM Card, if I just take the Verizon SIM card that is in my phone and put it in the modem, how well would it work? What features will still be compatible with the API? (i.e. can I still send and receive texts, connect to internet, send pictures and livestream)

[ahaw021]

hi @sanjiv2001

review https://hologram.io/docs/reference/cloud/embedded/

Andrei

[sanjiv2001]

Thank you for the reply. From that site, I can see that there is an API for sending SMS. Will my Verizon SIM powered Nova 3G be able to receive and read texts? There is no documentation for that on the site you provided.

[ahaw021]

yes it should

there is nothing “special” about the Nova it is a UBLOX based usb modem

Anything that the UBLOX chipset supports via AT commands can be done with other providers

AT commands to Nova

I don’t have a NOVA yet but I believe it’s Modem without MCU… Thus you can issue HTTP commands to Nova following sample HTTP GET/POST in this UBLOX link (starts at page 84). Make sure you establish GPRS connection prior to HTTP commands. Next is that GPIO/I2C will be handled by PI so it might not be covered here.

You should review how 4G chipsets work as this will answer most of your questions

Andrei