# Switch Carriers on the Cellular Gateway

Verizon, AT\&T, and T-Mobile are the three gateway carrier options for customers in the United States. You can switch between these carriers if you use the Verkada SIM in the United States.

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### Choose your preferred carrier

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Gateways.**
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**Select the gateway you want to configure.**
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**In the top right, click Settings.**
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**Under Network > Preferred Carrier, select your preferred carrier from the dropdown menu.**

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The gateway will connect to Verizon automatically if a preferred carrier is not selected.
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**Click Apply, then Confirm to save.**

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A gateway will go offline when it attempts to switch between profiles. Downtime may be up to 15 minutes.
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