# Verizon Activation **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Tags:** cellular-coverage\ **Created:** [August 24, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/verizon-activation/1611 "2023-08-24T00:16:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![szygmunt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@szygmunt](https://discuss.blues.com/u/szygmunt)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/verizon-activation/1611/1 "2023-08-24T00:16:28Z")
I am attempting to use a Verizon SIM as a backup SIM connection on the notecard. However, on registration on [thingspace.verizon.com](http://thingspace.verizon.com) it returns ```auto Device/SIM not found in DMD. ``` After some research Verizon requires all devices to be certified with Verizon. I am fairly certain the chip itself is certified for use but perhaps not the notecard itself? Has anyone had success getting a notecard to communicate on Verizon’s network? I am looking to deploy devices to remote/rural areas where unfortunately the best coverage is predominantly on that network. I did also check with Hologram which provides some service on Verizon, however that tier of service is well outside my current budget. Any advice would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![RobLauer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/roblauer/32/1567_2.png) [@RobLauer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/RobLauer)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/verizon-activation/1611/2 "2023-08-25T14:07:24Z")
Hi @szygmunt, Verizon does require a separate certification for devices to connect to their network - and they enforce this down to the IMEI level (meaning you can’t just ignore it). As of today, the Notecard is not certified on Verizon’s network, but this is a common customer request, so trust that we are looking into it (no concrete plans or ETA though). Rob