Written by
Pelion Team

April 05, 2025

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Activate SIMs

Getting your IoT devices online has never been easier with Pelion’s guided SIM activation process. Whether you're deploying thousands of IoT SIMs or eSIMs across multiple networks, Pelion removes the complexity, helping you accelerate your deployment and connect your devices quickly. If you already have Pelion IoT SIMs, activation is just a few clicks away. New to the world of connected devices or scaling your deployment? Start a free trial with full access to the Pelion portal and experience how simple connectivity can be.

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How to Activate Your SIMs

Step 1 Select Your SIMs

Choose from three easy methods to select your SIMs for activation:

a. Upload CSV: Drag and drop your SIM ICCIDs for activation.

b. Manual: Copy and paste your SIM ICCIDs directly.

c. Recently Added Stock: Quickly add recently added SIMs to your list with a single click.

Step 2 Organize with Nicknames & Tags

To make your IoT deployments even easier, Pelion lets you add custom Nicknames and Tags during activation. This ensures you can organize your SIMs in a way that makes sense for your business, whether you’re cross-referencing with other systems or just keeping things simple.

Step 3 Select Your Pelion Plan

Choose the right Pelion plan for your SIMs. If you're activating SIMs across multiple networks, Pelion will automatically group your SIMs by network and show you the available plans for each one.

Step 4 Activate Your SIMs

Click Activate and your IoT SIMs are now ready to connect. Quick, easy, and efficient!

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to configure the Pelion APN on your devices for effortless connectivity.

Pelion’s activation process makes managing your IoT deployments smoother, faster, and more organized, so you can focus on what really matters: scaling your business.