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# How to Check if Thing is Connected?

The following chapter guides and information on a few methods that you can use to check if your Thing (SIM card) is connected to a network.

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[Checking Thing Connection via SMS](/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-sms.md)
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[Checking Thing Connection via Ping](/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-ping.md)
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[Checking Thing Connection via Event Logs](/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-event-logs.md)
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