EarthRovers support most standard 4G physical SIM cards, but coverage and performance vary by country. We recommend choosing a SIM from a major carrier with strong 4G coverage in your area.
Both newly issued and older SIM cards are supported, as long as they:
are 4G-enabled
have an active data plan
have no PIN lock enabled
⚠️ Important: Some SIM providers list in their terms of use that the SIM card may only be used in mobile phones. Using the SIM in a robot or IoT device may not be officially supported and could result in restricted service. Always confirm with your provider before choosing a SIM for your EarthRover.
Here are some examples of carriers that have been certified, tested, or reported working by bot owners:
Country | Carrier(s) | Status Notes |
US | Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, USCC | Manufacturer certified |
| Boost Mobile, Ultra Mobile | Used by customers |
Canada | Telus, Rogers | Manufacturer certified |
China | China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom | Tested by FrodoBots |
Taiwan | Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile | Tested by FrodoBots |
Japan | KDDI, DOCOMO | Manufacturer certified |
| DXHUB (DOCOMO) | Tested by FrodoBots |
New Zealand | Spark NZ | Tested by FrodoBots |
Australia | Telstra, Optus | Manufacturer certified/tested |
| Tangerine (Telstra network) | Tested by FrodoBots |
Philippines | Smart, Globe, DITO | Used by customers |
UK | EE, O2 | Tested by FrodoBots |
Germany | Deutsche Telekom | Manufacturer certified |
Vietnam | Viettel | Used by customers |
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