# 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](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-sms)
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[checking-thing-connection-via-ping](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-ping)
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{% content-ref url="how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-event-logs" %}
[checking-thing-connection-via-event-logs](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/platform/how-to-check-if-thing-is-connected/checking-thing-connection-via-event-logs)
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