Possible to use 2degrees SIM in Vodafone USB modem?

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JR44

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#67591 4-Sep-2010 07:56

Hi All
I am nearly convinced to make the change from Vodafone to 2dg.
Does anyone know if you can use the sim in a Vodafone USB modem.

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#376447 4-Sep-2010 08:01

It should just work, since Vodafone doesn't lock their devices. You might have to make a small configuration change, to use a different APN.

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#376451 4-Sep-2010 08:06

Cheers for that.
Im off to the shop :)

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#376472 4-Sep-2010 09:08

I use my Vodafone one in my Telecom one, so I assume the same would apply in your case

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#376489 4-Sep-2010 09:56

Thanks for your replies
First of went to Warehouse Stationary and they told me its a memory card - not a sim and would have to go to Dick Smiths for that.
Went to Dick Smiths and enquired.
Ended up getting a good deal with a new USB modem and 10Gs data for $199 that lasts for 90 days.
So your loss Warehouse Stationary i guess

And thanks for your replies guys.

leftfieldnz

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#376555 4-Sep-2010 13:07

Yes 2D works in Vodem
Change User to 2Degrees
Password Internet
APN blank

I using 2D Sim in Vodem on Linux.
Works Fine!

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#376561 4-Sep-2010 13:23

If you are using a vodem in wondows i know you need to change some config files with notepad, otherwise it won't let you connect. Thats with an old E220 i have, i'm not sure about the newer ones.

Its kinda a pain as they aren't locked per se but the average person wouldn't be able to change the settings.

if you want to break completely free you can download the generic Huawei software for the Vodems apart from the new ZTE ones from the Huawei website and you don't have to look at the vodafone logo either

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#376581 4-Sep-2010 14:24

leftfieldnz: Yes 2D works in Vodem
Change User to 2Degrees
Password Internet
APN blank

I using 2D Sim in Vodem on Linux.

Works Fine!

This also work with a Telecom Tstick??

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#377235 6-Sep-2010 19:18

I use a 2d SIM in a XT USB modem (the ones they were giving away free for a while) with the supplied software. It all works with no config changes required - ditto for a VF SIM in the same hardware

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#377276 6-Sep-2010 21:15

If you are roaming on Vodafone you will need to change the settings though

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#377491 7-Sep-2010 12:50

I got an old Vodafone Vodem Stick working with a 2degrees SIM under Mac OS X, using these instructions:

http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/ZTE+K3565-Z+%28Vodafone%29
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/thread/4008037/installation+and+usage+under+MacOS+X

No extra software required. Works well. Unfortunately with this setup you can't send or receive txts, and so have to take out the SIM and put it in a phone in order to buy more data. It would make things easier if 2degrees would let you buy data packs through their website.

Also used an old Nokia phone of mine as a 3G modem, which works pretty well on 2degrees, and unlike the Vodem can send txts to buy more data.

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#377510 7-Sep-2010 13:33

Thanks everyone - I have been enjoying 2 Degrees now for a few days and am very pleased with the intial outcome

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#377588 7-Sep-2010 16:33

JR44: Thanks for your replies
First of went to Warehouse Stationary and they told me its a memory card - not a sim and would have to go to Dick Smiths for that.
Went to Dick Smiths and enquired.
Ended up getting a good deal with a new USB modem and 10Gs data for $199 that lasts for 90 days.
So your loss Warehouse Stationary i guess

And thanks for your replies guys.

Hi JR44

Can I ask which Warehouse Stationery that was? I'm sure it was just an off day but someone might need a spot of training!

Please PM to protect the innocent.
Cheers
^POB

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#378715 11-Sep-2010 02:36

froob: I got an old Vodafone Vodem Stick working with a 2degrees SIM under Mac OS X, using these instructions:

http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/ZTE+K3565-Z+%28Vodafone%29
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/thread/4008037/installation+and+usage+under+MacOS+X

No extra software required. Works well. Unfortunately with this setup you can't send or receive txts, and so have to take out the SIM and put it in a phone in order to buy more data. It would make things easier if 2degrees would let you buy data packs through their website.

Also used an old Nokia phone of mine as a 3G modem, which works pretty well on 2degrees, and unlike the Vodem can send txts to buy more data.

Thanks! That will save me from purchase another USB device!
Currently in Singapore, purchased a SIM card but got lots of errors when trying to use my Vodafone NZ Vodem

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#378758 11-Sep-2010 11:40

You can't send texts from vodem? I have vodem software installed on my PC for when I want to use my vodafone sim. It had some text app built in aswel

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#382951 21-Sep-2010 23:52

freitasm: It should just work, since Vodafone doesn't lock their devices. You might have to make a small configuration change, to use a different APN.

Your kiddin me right??..I got a new 2d sim card broadband pack pack today, didn't work in my Vodafone stick when I got home and put it in my pc..what's APN??

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