diff --git a/lib/partner-mkios.js b/lib/partner-mkios.js
index 3cbc580..e5b5061 100644
--- a/lib/partner-mkios.js
+++ b/lib/partner-mkios.js
@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ const matrix = require('komodo-sdk/matrix');
 
 const modemDashboard = require('./modem-dashboard');
 
+if (config && config.debug_modem) {
+    process.env.KOMODO_DEBUG_MODEM=1;
+}
+
 if (!config || !config.partner || !config.partner.pin) {
     logger.warn('Undefined PIN');
     process.exit(1);