Hi Vinicius,

Instructing the modem to prefer one particular type of network (i.e. a
HSPA/UMTS one instead of one using GPRS/GSM) is probably a common query. You
can probe what the modem is set to prefer various modes using an AT command,
but as seems to be the case with every single damn WWAN adapter
manufacturer, standardisation is a concept long since abandoned.

Novatel I believe use AT$NWRAT? while Option have AT_OPSYS. I think from
memory most Huawei stuff uses AT^SYSCFG.

In fact, as I write I remember now this is something that gets Dan Williams
understandably irate and he did blog about it at one point.

I found this interesting series of messages on this very list that pertain
to your issue. It seems that maybe NM do implement this behavioural choice
but it's hidden. The thread is here -
http://www.nabble.com/UMTS-Vs.-GSM-Vs.-GPRS-td18632471.html

If it scrubs that then just search for "Re: UMTS Vs. GSM Vs. GPRS". Also on
the thread is a full list from André Lemos of the AT^SYSCFG commands that
work for his E220.

I know some frontends like HSOconnect, Vodafone Mobile Connect (and by
extension maybe Wader) have options to prefer or insist on 2G or 3G networks
so you can set this behaviour with the minimum of hassle but I'm really not
sure if this concept is easily configurable with NM through either that
hidden GUI menu or a config file. I'm sure one of the developers can give
you more insight.

All the best!
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