New Feature "Test Mode" Launched to Streamline Communication Testing for IoT Device Mass Production
We are excited to announce the launch of the new feature "Test Mode," which allows operators to conduct free communication tests during the manufacturing phase of IoT devices (prior to commercial use). This feature introduces a new IoT SIM status called "testing," which provides a special status where data communication and SMS usage fees are waived for a limited volume and duration.
About "testing" status
The "testing" status is designed for verifying the normal operation of products utilizing IoT SIMs during quality control processes. The following characteristics define this status:
- When an IoT SIM in the "ready" status communicates with Soracom, it automatically transitions to the "testing" status.
- Data communication and SMS usage fees are waived until the pre-set conditions (*1) are met.
- Once the pre-set conditions (*1) are satisfied, the status will automatically change to the next designated status.
(*1) Conditions include data communication volume, SMS send/receive count, and duration.
How to use
To utilize the "testing" status, prior application and approval from Soracom are required. Please contact us with the following information:
- Operator ID for utilizing "testing"
- Subscription for utilizing "testing"
- Data communication volume, SMS send/receive count, and duration for which fees will be waived
- The next status after "testing"
For more details, please refer to the Test Mode.