mobile usb phones

[Callan Jefferson Davies]

> I am running ubuntu 11.10 can anyone tell me if they are using 3g

> wireless dongles  in Australia and how easy is it to install.

 

 

Hi,

 

Yes, it's easy :)

 

I'm with Adam Internet, and behind the 'Adam' logo it's actually a Huawei
branded USB dongle. The one I have is an E169 (an old model now!) and it
works fine, as does the E160 and the E1762.

 

So when you choose a provider it's not necessarily about the provider
themself, but more about the particular brand and model of the USB stick. Be
aware that sometimes they won't tell you what brand/model the stick is,
sometimes it's not even printed on the device itself. If in doubt you could
always source a particular known-working dongle second hand off ebay or
something, then approach your Internet provider for a "SIM ONLY" service.

 

Another option if your device has wifi, use one of the portable wifi routers
instead of a usb dongle. This may be easier as you don't have a dongle
sticking out the side of the machine AND you can use more than one device at
the same time. Netcomm make some good ones.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Cheers

Callan

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