Setting Up a Simbase SIM Card

9 Jul 2025

This information applies to Mesa Pro, Mesa 4 Windows, Mesa 3 Windows, Mesa 3 Android, and Archer 4.

Simbase is an IoT connectivity platform with flexible, pay-per-use cellular data SIM cards. The cards are compatible with Mesa tablets and Archer 4 handheld.

To set up a Simbase SIM card, follow the instructions provided by Simbase. When you reach Step 3: How to set up the APN, the instructions are generic. The following sections provide APN setup instructions for specific devices.

Mesa 3 Android and Archer 4

To set up an APN on Mesa 3 Android or Archer 4,

  1. Power off your Android device. Insert the SIM card, and then power on the device. 
  2. Open Settings, and select Network & Internet > SIMs.
  3. Select the SIM card, then select Access Point Names.
    When you open it, one APN may already be configured. You will need to add a second APN.
  4. Tap Add    to create a new APN.
  5. Enter the APN settings as shown on the Android tab of the linked page, and tap Save.
    Note: After you add the second APN, it may not appear in the list. This is expected behavior and does not indicate a problem.
  6. Restart the device to apply the settings.


Mesa Pro and Mesa 4 Windows

To set up the APN on Mesa Pro and Mesa 4 Windows, 

  1. Power off the tablet. Insert the SIM card, and then power on the device.
  2. Open Settings. Select Network & internet > Cellular. 
  3. Ensure Data roaming options is set to Roam.
  4. Select Mobile operator settings > Add APN.
  5. Enter the profile name and APN: 
    • In Profile name, enter simbase.
    • In APN, enter simbase.
  6. Ensure Apply this profile is selected.
  7. Select Save.


Mesa 3 Windows

To set up the APN on Mesa 3 Windows, follow the instructions for setting up an APN with skylight.

Set the data roaming to roam.

  1. Open Settings. Select Network & internet > Cellular. 
  2. Ensure Data roaming options is set to Roam.

 

Reviewed & Approved: JB, 09JULY2025