Re: [Hampshire] Mobile broadband dongle things

Isaac Close wrote:
> hallo folks,
>
> Quick question, anyone have experience with those usb mobile broadband thingys ?
>
> I've heard of someone using a vodafone doobrey on a linux laptop with instant joy, could this really be true ? All info appreciated.

Three.co.uk currently have the best deals for data plans, for both
pay-as-you-go and contract, but shop around before you sign up.

I have a Huawai E220 for Three. Looks like a pillbox with a 6 inch USB
cable attached. The same is available from other networks. the E220
works out of the box. No messing. Most/all distros.

Next is the Huawai E169. Looks like a over-size USB thumb drive. I've
heard reports that it works with Linux but no direct experience.

Next isthe Huawai E160. Similar to the E169 but smaller. Don't know its
compatibility with Linux.

There are non-Huawai products, but I've no experience with them.

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