diff --git a/lib/modem.js b/lib/modem.js
index a8bc763..057fdb4 100644
--- a/lib/modem.js
+++ b/lib/modem.js
@@ -404,6 +404,9 @@ function init() {
         logger.info('Set to text mode');
         await simpleSubCommand('AT+CMGF=1\r');
 
+        logger.info('Set message indication');
+        await simpleSubCommand('AT+CNMI=1,1,2,1,1\r');
+
         await readCOPS();
 
         await readManufacturer();