Vodafone USB 3G Modem HSPDA Review

Vodafone USB 3G Modem HSPDA

Vodafone USB 3G Modem HSPDA - Not reviewed yet.

Your Comments/Opinions

Are these USB 3G Modems locked to Vodafone? Is it possible to unlock them? Will they take a French SFR sim card without unlocking? I have asked these questions in my local vodafone store but the manager didnt know the answers. He tried to get an unlock code of his system and couldnt, said it might be because they are not locked to vodafone.

PaulSimmons

I have what I think is the same device on t-mobile web'n'walk and it is locked to t-mobile. The bloke in my t-mobile store suggested the unlocking place in the market could probably unlock it.

Marky

The device is probably a Huawei E220, "With tiny design and high speed, Huawei E220 USB Modem redefines mini fashion for the elite. The irresistible creation features the eye-catching sleek design and a great speed up to 3.6Mbps. Its USB cable can be used by both laptops and desktop computers. Put the chic near your hand and enjoy the charm of mini fashion." I think you unlock by intalling the generic firmware from the Huawei website

unlocker

I could not connect using the Huawei E220, the device had worked fine for a few months and then stopped working. I called vodafone and they suggested putting the sim card from the Huawei E220 in my mobile phone and connecting to vodafone live using that, then replacing the sim in the Huawei E220. When I did this I got a message saying THIS IS NOT A VODAFONE SIM - PLEASE INSERT A VODAFONE SIM. I called vodafone and they said that this meant the device was faulty and needed to be replaced. I couldnt be bothered trying to explain the problem to vodafone customer services for the 10th time so I just left it and tried the modem the next day and it worked fine. It has worked OK for the last few weeks. Vodafone tech support are useless, and when you call customer services you have to avoid using terms like BROADBAND or MODEM because you will be put through to VODAFONE HOME BROADBAND who obviously cant help.

Clem

Manufacturers Description/Specification

Simply plug into your PC laptop - and go. Software also included for Apple Mac users

Flat rates from just £25 a month

Iconic good looks

Connect over the whole UK plus another 45 countries

Fast 3G broadband communication speed – up to 1.4Mbps.

Award-winning technology. Winner of Business Innovation of the Year at the Mobile Awards 2007 All Vodafone Mobile Broadband tariffs are subject to a fair usage policy in order to ensure that the service is fast and reliable for all of our customers. If your usage is excessively high, Vodafone may get in touch to discuss how you can reduce your usage. If your usage continues to be excessive, Vodafone reserve the right to charge you for additional usage, limit the speed of your service or terminate your account.

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