Blank SIM ICC ID in Mobile Broadband Hardware information on Windows 8

Question

I recently added a Sierra Wireless mobile broadband card to my Dell Latitude E6330. In order to activate service, I need both the IMEI and the SIM ICC ID. When I look at the information in PC settings -> Wireless -> Mobile Broadband Hardware, I see the IMEI, but the SIM ICC ID is blank. This is a new Windows 8 Pro operating system installation. What can I do to get the SIM ICC ID?

I installed this Dell Wireless 5808e/5808 driver, which replaced "Mobile broadband" with "Mobile broadband 2" and added a "GPS" device to the list. However, the SIM ICC ID is still missing:

For reference, this is what my card looks like. This is not my card, but the exact model (the photos are from NewEgg). My card differs only in the IMEI, the MEID, and code at the bottom (including bar codes and QR code):

Answer 1

For this modem, a separate SIM card is required. I was thrown off by the Windows 8.0 user interface, because it didn't indicate that the SIM card was missing.

However, after upgrading to Windows 8.1, I was immediately notified of this problem:

The SIM card slot for this laptop is inside the battery compartment:

After inserting and activating a SIM card:

Answer 2

What can I do to get the SIM ICC ID?

Look at the SIM Card:

ICCIDs are stored in the SIM cards and are also engraved or printed on the SIM card body during a process called personalisation. The number is up to 22 digits long, including a single check digit. Each ICCID is starting with and Issuer Identification Number (IIN).

Source EMnify 8988303 ICCID, IIN and SIM Serial Number Explained

Examples :