Nordic nRF9160 in the United Arab Emirates
The Nordic nRF9160 rates good on all 2 networks in the United Arab Emirates (e& (Etisalat) and du).
Network by network
| Network | Verdict | Bands in use it supports | Core bands missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| e& (Etisalat) | ✔ Good 75% | B3 B20 | — |
| du | ✔ Good 100% | B3 B20 | — |
Better-rated models here
In the United Arab Emirates it is already among the best-rated models.
About the Nordic nRF9160
LTE-M / NB-IoT · global · Nordic Semiconductor12
- 4G B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B8 B12 B13 B14 B17 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B28 B66
- LTE-M and NB-IoT assessed together
Bands are those Nordic lists as certified so far; LTE-M and NB-IoT are assessed together.
Network access: long-term roaming
Many globally deployed IoT devices use multi-network roaming SIMs that can attach to several networks in a country, but some countries restrict long-term roaming by foreign SIMs. A local SIM roaming domestically is not affected.
⚠ Long-term roaming by foreign SIMs is not allowed: Effectively prohibited (local licensing and data sovereignty rules); a local operator’s SIM is required.345
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Sources
- A nRF9160 SiP product page: LTE bands certified so far Nordic Semiconductor · 2026-10-02
- B Nordic nRF9160 SiP product highlight (bands) DigiKey · 2026-10-02
- B Navigating permanent roaming for IoT: where it is prohibited and where operators restrict it Counterpoint Research · 2026-10-02
- C What is permanent roaming: countries where it is banned or effectively prohibited Eseye · 2026-10-02
- C Navigating permanent roaming challenges for IoT deployments Com4 · 2026-10-02
