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Can i use same modem if moving 3g provider?

  • 11-02-2010 11:31am
    #1
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭


    I have a Huawei E220 with vodafone prepay. If i want to move to O2 or 3 prepay can i use the same modem or will i have to buy another one?
    Can you get 3g sims without a modem?


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  • #2
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭Scruff


    Seeing as the response was resounding i found this tutorial that unlocks the E220 modem

    Problem i now have is that the vodafone software installed on the modem (Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite) wont let me connect as it says i must be on the vodafone network.

    Where can i get the o2 software? The link on the o2 websh1te typically does not work http://help.o2online.ie/al/12/4/article.aspx?aid=3569&tab=search&bt=4


  • #3
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    You just create a new profile, using the settings in the FAQ at the top of the forum. No need to change the software, as it's all the same, just different branding on them.


  • #4
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭Scruff


    No it have vodafone specific software that was restricting it to the vodafone network even though the device itself was sim unlocked.
    So i had to install the Huawei Mobile Connect software over the vodafone crap using this: http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/file/download.do?f=20497&ctype=1
    (rename it to .zip after download)

    I also put on a new firmware that boost the max speed from 3.6mbps to 7.2mbps

    So now i have a sim free, network unbranded, speed boosted 3g modem. Thanks to me for all my help :pac:


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