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

[Narendra Diwate]

Ram

I think the Nokia 2690 is out of production. I have also briefly tried with
Nokia Asha 300 as well, though not in 3G mode. My Dad i using a Samsung
Hero 2232 with Tata Docomo, though on Windows 7. In a few days I can report
on if/how it works on Linux.

I have mostly been using Gnome based distros  and actually never had any
trouble making them work with a GPRS/EDGE phone connection. I have no
experience with CDMA based phones though. However I do see all the big
operators listed in the Network manager New Connection option that comes up
when you connect a phone to a Linux system. In fact this is easier to do in
Linux than in Windows.

In fact I am now considering the purchase of a data card. I want an open
Dongle that i can pop any SIM into. The only things holding me back are the
atrociously low Speeds under 3G that I hear people getting and the
possibility of redundancy once 4G comes out. My usage is about 2.5-3 GB a
month and not much of torrents etc. *Any opinions and suggestions on this. *

As comparison a recent 3G and 4G data speed survey in the USA:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/253809/3g_and_4g_wireless_service_in_13_us_cities.html

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Regards

Narendra Diwate
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