# \#cellular-coverage **URL:** https://discuss.blues.com/tag/cellular-coverage/2.md [Latest](https://discuss.blues.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.blues.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.blues.com/tags.md) --- ## [Max body for a Note](https://discuss.blues.com/t/max-body-for-a-note/3534)
**Author:** [@JacobDPoland](https://discuss.blues.com/u/JacobDPoland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/max-body-for-a-note/3534 "2026-06-24T15:41:21Z")
I’m wondering what is the maximum length of a body in a note? I noticed my uploads work with a body length of 972, but fail when I add one more sensor-worth of data. I am not sure what the body length of the failures are… --- ## [Explicit LTE-M configuration for NBGLW Notecards (and carrier registration refusal)](https://discuss.blues.com/t/explicit-lte-m-configuration-for-nbglw-notecards-and-carrier-registration-refusal/3526)
**Author:** [@Anthony75](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Anthony75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/explicit-lte-m-configuration-for-nbglw-notecards-and-carrier-registration-refusal/3526 "2026-04-15T15:33:01Z")
Hi, I am currently testing a Narrowband Cell+WiFi Notecard in France and just found out that one of cards was not able to register to the network anymore. Upon debugging, I’ve found out that it stuck to connect to GSM … --- ## [Syncronizing timmig of event upload](https://discuss.blues.com/t/syncronizing-timmig-of-event-upload/3500)
**Author:** [@Leugim](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Leugim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/syncronizing-timmig-of-event-upload/3500 "2026-03-16T18:07:57Z")
Hey, I’m using a Notecard Cellular 2.2 with a Notecarrier F v1.3 and an Adafruit Feather ESP32, together with a sensor. I’m currently having some issues with the timing of when messages are sent. System behaviour The … --- ## [Notecard could not connect after a while with external SIM card](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-could-not-connect-after-a-while-with-external-sim-card/3271)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-could-not-connect-after-a-while-with-external-sim-card/3271 "2025-09-02T16:33:35Z")
On a Global Notecard, we use an external SIM card as the customer is in UAE (not support by notecard), so it works with the local provider (roaming). It works fine for a while and then disconnect and could not connect a… --- ## [Switching from WBNAN to MBNAN Notecards: might coverage change?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/switching-from-wbnan-to-mbnan-notecards-might-coverage-change/3272)
**Author:** [@mark\_pdx](https://discuss.blues.com/u/mark_pdx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/switching-from-wbnan-to-mbnan-notecards-might-coverage-change/3272 "2025-08-29T21:16:55Z")
We have a fleet of 100 WBNAN Notecards and have been very pleased with the coverage (~99% of users) so far. Our design doesn’t use the diversity antenna jack. I’ve read the blog post about it, and of course we like the … --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 Notecard Cellular Connection](https://discuss.blues.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-notecard-cellular-connection/3091)
**Author:** [@David3](https://discuss.blues.com/u/David3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-notecard-cellular-connection/3091 "2025-06-11T17:27:47Z")
I have a working trash detection program, and Wi-Fi on my Notecard works fine with the raspberry Pi 5 and Notecard. I simply cannot get it connected to cellular and to keep a connection. Please help! And yes I do have a … --- ## [Notecard connection loss](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-connection-loss/3036)
**Author:** [@Juan\_Cossio](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Juan_Cossio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-connection-loss/3036 "2025-06-09T18:11:40Z")
Hello, good afternoon. How can I handle spontaneous disconnections from a Notecard to NoteHub? I have a starter kit that was working and sending notes without problems for several hours, but suddenly this event occurred… --- ## [Which Notecard to use in the Carribean?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/which-notecard-to-use-in-the-carribean/2944)
**Author:** [@JonasBchrt](https://discuss.blues.com/u/JonasBchrt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/which-notecard-to-use-in-the-carribean/2944 "2025-03-26T16:06:37Z")
I am planning to deploy a batch of Notecards in Anguilla. The datasheets for the models WBEX(N) and NBGL(N) list Anguilla specifically as a “covered country” (same for a few other places in the Carribean). However, all i… --- ## [Dialing a phone number](https://discuss.blues.com/t/dialing-a-phone-number/2910)
**Author:** [@Jayant](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Jayant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/dialing-a-phone-number/2910 "2025-03-12T16:53:12Z")
Hello, I was working with blues global notecard and in my project i want to make a call from the notecard to a number as an alert i didi it in some else 4g module using AT COMMANDS in programming can i do same in blues… --- ## [Low-Power Asset Tracking: Using Notecard to Monitor Dumpster Locations](https://discuss.blues.com/t/low-power-asset-tracking-using-notecard-to-monitor-dumpster-locations/2852)
**Author:** [@briancarter](https://discuss.blues.com/u/briancarter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/low-power-asset-tracking-using-notecard-to-monitor-dumpster-locations/2852 "2025-02-24T14:36:53Z")
Rental Dumpster Tracking I’m working on a project to track the location of rental dumpsters using the Blues Notecard. The system will be battery-powered, so efficient power consumption is important. I plan to use Period… --- ## [Startnote/Notecard carrier option](https://discuss.blues.com/t/startnote-notecard-carrier-option/2739)
**Author:** [@richf](https://discuss.blues.com/u/richf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/startnote-notecard-carrier-option/2739 "2025-01-21T07:56:43Z")
Hi, referring to the Starnote Starter Kit, the Notecard cellular(/wifi) “Add-on” offers a number of ‘carrier’ options (i.e. LTE-CAT-1 NorthAmerica). Is there documentation describing how to determine the most appropriate… --- ## [Notecard wifi connection](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-wifi-connection/2410)
**Author:** [@Srihari](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Srihari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-wifi-connection/2410 "2024-10-28T19:34:57Z")
Hi @RobLauer, I checked below blues documentation about wifi connection, we have to mention SSID and password to connect WiFI. Will it possible to connect new WiFI hotspot without touching hardware? Using Your Smartph… --- ## [External SIM connectivity issue](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-connectivity-issue/2228)
**Author:** [@Srihari](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Srihari)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-connectivity-issue/2228 "2024-08-23T18:34:32Z")
Hi @gwolff, @RobLauer , I am from India and using notecard NOTE-NBNA and NOTECARRIEER-A. I am using external SIM card to establish communication as my notecard supports NA region. Settings: J \*req = NoteNewRequest(“ca… --- ## [Notecard stuck with excessive pending changes, unable to sync .qo file](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-stuck-with-excessive-pending-changes-unable-to-sync-qo-file/2157)
**Author:** [@FluxG](https://discuss.blues.com/u/FluxG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-stuck-with-excessive-pending-changes-unable-to-sync-qo-file/2157 "2024-06-06T18:59:42Z")
Hi, One of our deployed notecards seems to be stuck in attempts to sync. The only update we are getting on notehub is in the \_session.qo file and the device status is not showing up as connected. We have tried to re… --- ## [Notecard Cellular + Wifi WBGLW not able to connect to cellular network](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-cellular-wifi-wbglw-not-able-to-connect-to-cellular-network/2074)
**Author:** [@kssgill](https://discuss.blues.com/u/kssgill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-cellular-wifi-wbglw-not-able-to-connect-to-cellular-network/2074 "2024-04-23T22:11:49Z")
I’ve received the Notecard a few days ago and I’ve been unable to get cellular connection. I’ve done the following diagnostic steps so far. Connected notecard via WiFi and upgraded it to latest firmware 7.2.2.16518 … --- ## [Notecard never gets past "cell-registration-wait"](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-never-gets-past-cell-registration-wait/374)
**Author:** [@woodway20](https://discuss.blues.com/u/woodway20)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-never-gets-past-cell-registration-wait/374 "2024-02-29T17:32:24Z")
I am getting started with a Notecarrier-Pi/Notecard. I’ve got the Notecarrier installed, powered and I can connect to the Notecard via USB and the browser. I’ve created a project in notehub.io and following along with th… --- ## [Checking if the last attempt to communicate with notehub was successful](https://discuss.blues.com/t/checking-if-the-last-attempt-to-communicate-with-notehub-was-successful/1922)
**Author:** [@maya](https://discuss.blues.com/u/maya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/checking-if-the-last-attempt-to-communicate-with-notehub-was-successful/1922 "2024-01-30T17:11:21Z")
Hi there, I’m trying to determine the best way to check the status of the last attempt to reach out to notehub. I am currently using the hub.sync.status and checking if the “completed” field is there. Reading through s… --- ## [Modem can't connect using external sim card](https://discuss.blues.com/t/modem-cant-connect-using-external-sim-card/1802)
**Author:** [@Pradeep](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Pradeep)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/modem-cant-connect-using-external-sim-card/1802 "2023-11-27T19:24:32Z")
Hi all, I’ve been using my notecard with an external SIM card for the past year, but it stopped working. I tried to put that SIM card in my mobile and verified whether the cellular network was fine. And I found that the … --- ## [Verizon Activation](https://discuss.blues.com/t/verizon-activation/1611)
**Author:** [@szygmunt](https://discuss.blues.com/u/szygmunt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/verizon-activation/1611 "2023-08-25T14:07:24Z")
I am attempting to use a Verizon SIM as a backup SIM connection on the notecard. However, on registration on thingspace.verizon.com it returns Device/SIM not found in DMD. After some research Verizon requires all dev… --- ## [What Carriers are actually supported?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/what-carriers-are-actually-supported/1384)
**Author:** [@anoduck](https://discuss.blues.com/u/anoduck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/what-carriers-are-actually-supported/1384 "2023-04-21T15:22:06Z")
I apologize if this is listed somewhere, and I completely glanced over it. I also apologize for being new to the field, and thus still unfamiliar with the niche jargon employed. What I am inquiring about, is what cellul… --- ## [Do I still need a notecard while using an external SIM card?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/do-i-still-need-a-notecard-while-using-an-external-sim-card/1361)
**Author:** [@paulohm](https://discuss.blues.com/u/paulohm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/do-i-still-need-a-notecard-while-using-an-external-sim-card/1361 "2023-04-10T14:44:19Z")
I plan tho use my system in Brazil, where the notecard is not supported. My question is: do I still have to install a notecard on the notecarier F board while using an external sim card for connectivity? --- ## [External sim card to Notecarrier B](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-card-to-notecarrier-b/1320)
**Author:** [@Shankar](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Shankar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-card-to-notecarrier-b/1320 "2023-03-13T20:58:08Z")
Can we add an External sim card to Notecarrier B? I recently purchased Note carrier B and I am from India. How can I connect the notecard with the note carrier? --- ## [Notecard behaviour in poor/no reception areas](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-behaviour-in-poor-no-reception-areas/962)
**Author:** [@rberkelm](https://discuss.blues.com/u/rberkelm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-behaviour-in-poor-no-reception-areas/962 "2022-09-07T01:22:11Z")
I’d like to better understand what the behaviour of the Notecard is when reception is poor or non-existent - does it just keep trying to connect until the battery is dead? Or is there some firmware smarts to make it go t… --- ## [Red LED Blinking, not syncing messages](https://discuss.blues.com/t/red-led-blinking-not-syncing-messages/859)
**Author:** [@abar2437](https://discuss.blues.com/u/abar2437)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/red-led-blinking-not-syncing-messages/859 "2022-06-03T13:26:11Z")
Whenever I power on my MCU and Blues Card (NOTE-NBNA-500 on Notecarrier-B) on my custom PCB board, the blues card shows the Red LED blinks every second or so and then switches to every 2 sec (on for blip) while the Green… --- ## [SINR values are out of typical industry ranges](https://discuss.blues.com/t/sinr-values-are-out-of-typical-industry-ranges/771)
**Author:** [@daterdots](https://discuss.blues.com/u/daterdots)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/sinr-values-are-out-of-typical-industry-ranges/771 "2022-04-12T14:31:49Z")
All the resources I can find indicate that SINR should typically be between 0 and 20. However, the data I am getting from my notecards are between about 60 and 160. What is going on here? Does Blues use a different scale… --- ## [Advice on which notecard - on the US/Canada border](https://discuss.blues.com/t/advice-on-which-notecard-on-the-us-canada-border/756)
**Author:** [@hamslabs](https://discuss.blues.com/u/hamslabs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/advice-on-which-notecard-on-the-us-canada-border/756 "2022-04-04T00:05:24Z")
I have an application where I am going to float a ball down the Niagara River and want to track it via GPS. We are may want to track it past Niagara Falls through Lake Ontario and capture it at the end of the St Lawrence… --- ## [How to determine what carrier Notecard is connected to?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-determine-what-carrier-notecard-is-connected-to/586)
**Author:** [@bvernham](https://discuss.blues.com/u/bvernham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-determine-what-carrier-notecard-is-connected-to/586 "2021-12-31T16:56:28Z")
How can I determine what carrier my notecard is connected too? \> {"req":"card.wireless"} { "status": "{modem-off}", "count": 1, "net": { "iccid": "89011703278520574826", "imsi": "310170852057482", "imei": "864… --- ## [{“status”:“modem now ON using external SIM {modem-on}”,“sync”:true}](https://discuss.blues.com/t/status-modem-now-on-using-external-sim-modem-on-sync-true/463)
**Author:** [@cshannon](https://discuss.blues.com/u/cshannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/status-modem-now-on-using-external-sim-modem-on-sync-true/463 "2021-10-15T14:40:53Z")
I am starting up some devices that havent been used in a while and they dont want to connect to the cellular network. I tried a card.restore but it didnt help. these have all connected to the net before. Any suggestions?… --- ## [Power on Notecard](https://discuss.blues.com/t/power-on-notecard/456)
**Author:** [@Srinivas](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Srinivas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/power-on-notecard/456 "2021-10-13T15:21:17Z")
Hi I have used Notecard LTE module one of our projects, Recently we are facing some Issues regarding Power Issue: When Running watch ON commend in Notecard application , we are getting below error " \> w watch ON \> … --- ## [Connecting External SIM with Notecarrier AF-1.7](https://discuss.blues.com/t/connecting-external-sim-with-notecarrier-af-1-7/377)
**Author:** [@Pranav\_Patel](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Pranav_Patel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/connecting-external-sim-with-notecarrier-af-1-7/377 "2021-08-20T04:15:10Z")
Hello, I AM FROM INDIA AND I AM HAVING TROUBLE CONFIGURING EXTERNAL SIM. I am using Note carrier AF with Quectel BG95-M3 notecard. As it provides global cellular feature but in my country it is not supported. So can yo… [Next page](https://discuss.blues.com/tag/cellular-coverage/2.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cellular-coverage)