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

alan c aeclist at candt.waitrose.com
Sat Jun 30 18:46:22 BST 2007


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).

-- 
alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391



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