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HSPDA sim, is it different?

D22 · 2009-03-09 18:28:07

Hi, Can you use any sim card with a USB BB modem or does it have to be a particular type? Do all the networks supply sim only for BB service? Cheers.

09-03-2009 07:28PM

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D22

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Hi,

Can you use any sim card with a USB BB modem or does it have to be a particular type? Do all the networks supply sim only for BB service?

Cheers.

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#2 09-03-2009 07:47PM

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In my experience (O2 prepay + billpay, Vodafone prepay, Meteor prepay + Meteor broadband) the SIM has made no difference. I've used both 2g and 3g SIMs. They do recommend 3G SIMs though and you may have problems with older SIMs.

I don't know if any of the networks sell "SIM only broadbad". I guess you could buy 3pay and signup for the addon?

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#3 09-03-2009 10:18PM

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Unless the SIM is very ancient it makes no difference.

If it works to unlock the phone/modem and connect, then it works. It has no effect on signal quality or speed at all whatsover. It's just a key really.

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