[ubuntu-uk] SMS Texting was Vodafone 3G card with T-Mobile uk SIM [Works]

[Ian Pascoe]

As a matter of interest could this combination be used for SMS
correspondance direct from a laptop / desktop?

Anyone tried this approach and with what type of results?

E

-----Original Message-----
From: ubuntu-uk-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
[mailto:ubuntu-uk-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com]On Behalf Of alan c
Sent: 30 June 2007 18:46
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Vodafone 3G card with T-Mobile uk SIM [Works]


Rob Beard wrote:
> alan c wrote:
>> I am delighted to find that (with Kubuntu 7.04) a Vodafone 3G card
>> (pcmcia) with T-Mobile SIM (payg) works easily in my Dell Inspiron
>> 1100. (Note 7)
>> :-)
>> Delighted is an understatement.
>>
>> I bought the (unlocked) 3g card from ebay (40 uk pounds).
>> The T-Mobile pay as you go SIM was a nominal 50 Pence from T-Mobile.
>> (note 4)
>
> <snip>
>
> This is very interesting.  I've been looking for such a solution for
> work.  I see the cost is set to 0.73p per KB capped at £1.  Does this
> mean it costs £1 for a whole day of bandwith?
>
> Rob
>

nominally yes but the fair use is 40MB and it is stated that it is
really intended for phones not PCs I think I read this in the t-mobile
small print somewhere. But their fair use sanction is not sudden and
harsh. (yet).

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alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391

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