I’m working on an embedded systems project that integrates EG916-Q, and we want to connect using an M2M eSIM (SGP.02), capable of doing remote SIM provisioning. Is Quectel EG916-Q capable of doing this? Could you send me the last FW version of this module? Thank you
Hi,
Remote SIM provisioning with the EG916-Q module can be performed using an M2M eSIM (GSMA SGP.02). This capability is enabled through support for Bearer-Independent Protocol (BIP) operations (OPEN CHANNEL, SEND DATA, RECEIVE DATA, CLOSE CHANNEL) within the SIM Toolkit (USAT). Using this mechanism, the SIM instructs the module to activate a PDP context, establish an IP channel, and download the required data.
In the RSP flow, the SIM triggers BIP via STK proactive commands in the sequence:
OPEN CHANNEL – SEND/RECEIVE DATA – CLOSE CHANNEL.
The host application typically only monitors the URCs and does not intervene in the process. (The details of this procedure are described in the STK/BIP application note.)
I understand by what you say is that EG916-Q is capable then of doing the RSP. But i’m trying to execute BIP commands (AT+QCFG=“bip/auth”,1) although these commands are not specified in “at commands application note” of EG916Q. Could be a firmware version problem?
Yes , in the EG916-Q AT Commands Manual (EG800Q/EG91xQ/EG916Q series), there is no dedicated command such as AT+QCFG=“bip/…” for STK/BIP. Therefore, it does not appear in standart AT document.
In contrast, the STK BIP Application Note describes how BIP operates via the SIM Toolkit. It explains the relevant proactive commands (OPEN CHANNEL, SEND DATA, RECEIVE DATA, CLOSE CHANNEL), the URCs reported by the module (+STKPCI, +STKTR, +STKENV), and how the host should respond.
In summary, The AT Command Manual only lists the user-accessible standard AT commands.
The STK BIP Application Note details the USAT/BIP flow and provides examples of the URCs and Terminal Responses generated during the procedure.
Dear @aarroyo ,
Thank you for reaching out.
To confirm, EG916-Q can support M2M eSIM RSP (GSMA SGP.02) via the SIM Toolkit BIP mechanism. This flow is initiated by the eSIM using proactive STK commands (OPEN CHANNEL / SEND-RECEIVE DATA / CLOSE CHANNEL), so you will not find a dedicated user AT command such as AT+QCFG=“bip/…” in the EG916-Q AT Commands Manual. On the module side, you should instead observe the related STK URCs (e.g., +STKPCI / +STKTR / +STKENV) during the provisioning procedure, and the host needs to handle the terminal response as described in the STK BIP application note.
If you are not seeing any STK/BIP URCs at all when provisioning is triggered, the usual checkpoints are confirm the eSIM profile supports BIP for SGP.02, ensure the SIM Toolkit is enabled and the eSIM is correctly detected by the module, and verify the network data service is available for PDP activation (APN/registration). If you can share your module firmware revision (ATI) and a short log captured during the RSP attempt (from the trigger until timeout), we can quickly confirm whether the expected STK/BIP sequence is occurring.
Regarding the latest firmware, kindly send your current firmware version (AT+QGMR), we will send you the latest firmware package accordingly via mail.
Best regards,
Aghelan