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

[Rob Beard]

Tony Arnold wrote:
> 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.

That's good.  I'm just wondering though if the modems are like mobiles 
and locked to specific providers (for instance, a Three modem being 
locked to a Three SIM card).

Rob