[ubuntu-in] Looking for a Ubuntu Linux Compatible GSM Mobile phone (phone modem)

[Prakash Advani]

On 09/17/2012 07:07 PM, Ramnarayan.K wrote:
> Hi
>
> Am looking for a GSM Mobile phone - which has a modem that can be used
>  as a GPRS / 3G phone modem .
>
> The Nokia N series has them - and they work out of the box - but they
> are quite expensive - so would appreciate any suggestions people might
> have.
Most Android phone have USB tethering, so you can use them as modems.. 
at the same time the phones are also getting charged.

This has worked out of the box with Ubuntu using Networkmanager.

>
> **
> Data Cards are good - but most don't have any linux support which
> means one cannot access any of the response data that comes - like
> balance left, usage etc - whereas in phone modems its possible to get
> this info.
>
> thanks in advance and looking forward to your suggestions
>
> --
> Ram

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