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This is the documentation for the EMF GSM Network
GSM @ EMF 2024
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We're running a small 2G network this year at EMF! With one of our SIM cards, you'll be able to call and text your friends on our
camp phone system; you'll just need a phone that supports GSM in the 1800 MHz frequency bands (most European phones do).

To get support and or talk to us about these services, join us in the [#emfcamp-lte IRC
channel](https://web.libera.chat/?channel=#emfcamp-lte) on [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) (ignore the LTE, maybe next time)
channel](https://web.libera.chat/?channel=#emfcamp-lte) on [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) (ignore the LTE, maybe next time)

{{% alert title="Under construction" color="warning" %}}We're still working on these documentation pages, so not everything here will be accurate just yet. Check back closer to the event for more information!
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How to connect to, and use, the EMF GSM network
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{{% alert title="Warning" color="warning" %}}When your Handset registers to the network, you may need to retry any actions at least once before it becomes fully activated.
# Requirements

We recomend you try one of the numbers on the [Services](/services/) page to do this
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You'll need one of our SIM cards, or a SIM card from a previous event that you've registered with us ([more about this](/sims/)).
Pop the size SIM you need out of the adapter, and insert it into your phone as you would normally. You might need to set your
phone's "preferred network type" to 2G.

Our network operates in the DCS-1800 [frequency band](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM_frequency_bands)
(equivalent to LTE band 3). Most GSM phones for use in Europe should support this band, but check your phone's specifications if
you're unsure.

# Prereqs
# First Steps

1. Have a c3gsm (e)SIM
- These can be procured from the shop/emfgsm team
- (e)SIMs from previous c3 events should work
2. Have a phone compatable with GSM1800
3. Have a spare 5 minuites
1. Register an number in the [Electromagnetic Phonebook](https://phones.emfcamp.org/), setting the type of service to GSM
2. Insert SIM card into phone
3. Dial 900, then enter your chosen number, and the activation code listed in the phonebook
4. Enjoy!

# First Steps
# Disclaimer

1. Register an event telephony extension online
2. Insert SIM card into phone (not necessary if you deployed an eSIM profile)
3. Disable VoLTE for 4G on your phone
- VoLTE is known to cause issues
4. Set APN on your phone to `internet`
5. Call your chosen extentions registration number shown in the [Electromagnetic Phonebook](https://phones.emfcamp.org/).
6. Enjoy
This network is an experiment! We can't commit to providing a reliable service, though we'll do our very best. Coverage might be
limited in places, too.

# Once connected

See our friends over at EMF POC for some example numbers to call [here](https://www.emfcamp.org/about/phones)

For services specific to the EMF GSM network, please see the [Services](/services/) page

If you need any help, come down to the phone helpdesk and we'll try and sort it out.
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Buy one from us, or bring your c3gsm SIM!
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Thanks to [c3gsm](https://c3gsm.de/), we'll have a stock of about 200 SIM cards to sell at the shop. Expect to pay
around £3 per SIM.

## Bringing your own

We need to know the [authentication keys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_card#Authentication_key_(Ki)) of your SIM
in order for it to work on our network.

If you have a SIM card from a CCC event, like CCCamp23 or 37c3, you can ask [c3gsm](https://c3gsm.de/sim/) for the keys.
Make a note of the ICCID of your SIM card (it's written on the card itself!), and send that to
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) along with a brief note asking them for the Ki and OPC values.

When you get the keys, send them to us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
and we'll add them into our system.

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