So I’m getting an X2000 for a static situation in the UK to provide wifi into a gallery. Thinking of going with Smarty as it’s on the list for compatibility. Two questions:
Can I use a regular sim i.e a sim that has a phone number/texting or does it have to be a ‘data only’ sim? The reason I ask is that the regular sims offer a much better deal on Smarty than the ‘data only’ sims.
Is there any advantage to an esim in a static situation where it will be installed and just sit there providing wifi in the UK- why should I go for an esim in this scenario?
The regular Smarty sim should work as well. From what I understand, there are no specific restrictions on Smarty sim cards.
Both eSIM and regular SIM cards are okay. The advantage of eSIM is that if you plan to switch to a different carrier, you can easily install a new eSIM remotely without needing to be on-site. You can choose based on your specific needs
Getting real expensive now.. I have tried four different so far, including two from the recommended stores. I am in the UK, haven't seen much in this thread about UK though?
keep getting same error message for each sim: Auth client fail. | exit status 52.
Hello,
Which esim service are you using? Could you share the full eSIM log with us to review?
Btw, here's an eSIM troubleshooting tutorial you can refer to and try out: eSIM profile installation fails - GL.iNet Router Docs 4
On a GL-X3000 I was able to activate a Plus (Polish Telecom) esim on a SIMPoYo card, using Sparks as the breakout. I did encounter a small issue regarding carrier selection (link) though that seems to be a Glinet interface problem (Carrier selection using AT commands works fine).
I do have my cellular modem’s IMEI permanently set to that of an iPhone; not sure if that makes a difference.
Tested these Plus/Sparks esims from nxtlsim.com and horizonesim.com and both work fine. Getting about 400Mbit through the cellular interface on the router, though that obviously fluctuates up-and-down with local conditions.
I was wondering though - the esims mentioned above in this thread that seem to ‘not work‘. Why would that be the case? What feature do those esims require that is not available with such SIMPoYo card?
Glad to know your eSIM works properly. Some eSIMs are not working because they are only supported for use on mobile phones and are incompatible with SIMPoYo eSIM card.
What function or feature of an eSim is not supported by these SIMPoYo cards? As far as I am aware an esim essentially is a set of identifiers and keys. What specifically is unsupported, and is that on the card end - or the network that doesn’t recognise (has not certified) the device type?
An eSIM profile is more than subscriber identifiers and keys. It is a signed profile package downloaded through the provider’s SM-DP+ server and installed on an eUICC. Compatibility can fail at several separate stages:
Before download: the provider may allow or deny particular EID ranges, eUICC manufacturers, certificate issuers, or device classes. An EID-Blacklist response is a server-side rejection of the eUICC, not a missing radio feature.
During installation: the profile may require an eUICC specification version, profile-package feature, policy rule, confirmation code, or certificate chain that the physical eSIM does not support.
After installation: the profile can install successfully but the carrier may reject network registration based on its device/plan policy, including the modem’s IMEI or device certification. Radio bands, APN settings, and roaming agreements can also prevent service.
Therefore, there is no single SIMPoYo feature that explains every incompatible provider. The precise cause requires the installation error and a narrowly scoped, redacted eSIM log; the provider can also confirm whether it accepts the SIMPoYo card’s EID/eUICC type. EID compatibility controls profile download, while IMEI/device policy generally affects activation or network registration afterward.
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Understood. How can we detect which of these three scenarios is applicable? As I am talking to an AI anyway, please provide the list of commands needed to filter the logs verifying which of the three scenarios is at play when a failure occurs.
Additionally I would propose updating the table at the top of this thread, specifying what is the issue for each provider.
It sounds like scenario #2 needs to be resolved by the physical esim provider. As this sounds to be rather dynamic, this should be made updateable if it is not yet already? Like a firmware that is flashed. Is that already supported on these esim cards?
Point #3 is no different from a physical sim, and can be resolved by changing the IMEI or adjusting/setting correct configuration.
My point being - if a cheap smartphone by an unknown brand is able to support any and all esim profiles, then this set up should as well.
As I’m talking to an AI anyway: Post a table of all the esim providers mentioned in this topic and across the forum, compatibility with the two physical esim cards and Mudi device, and in case of incompatibility include which of the three scenarios was the reason.