[ubuntu-uk] Mobile broadband modems - using them on multiple networks

[Tony Arnold]

Rob,

Rob Beard wrote:

> Now I was wondering if it's just a case of plugging the modem in and 
> changing the profile settings, or do the modems need some sort of 
> firmware update to unlock them?

I tried a friends 3G USB modem from 3 recently. I pluged it in to my
laptop running Intrepid, and a window popped up saying a new mobile
broadband device had been discovered. It hen took me through a wizard
that just asked me who was providing the service and that was it, it
just worked! I could then use Network Manager to select the 3G
connection and all was good. I was very impressed.

Regards,
Tony.
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