> I am running ubuntu 11.10 can anyone tell me if they are using 3g > wireless dongles in Australia and how easy is it to install.
Hi, Yes, it's easy :) I'm with Adam Internet, and behind the 'Adam' logo it's actually a Huawei branded USB dongle. The one I have is an E169 (an old model now!) and it works fine, as does the E160 and the E1762. So when you choose a provider it's not necessarily about the provider themself, but more about the particular brand and model of the USB stick. Be aware that sometimes they won't tell you what brand/model the stick is, sometimes it's not even printed on the device itself. If in doubt you could always source a particular known-working dongle second hand off ebay or something, then approach your Internet provider for a "SIM ONLY" service. Another option if your device has wifi, use one of the portable wifi routers instead of a usb dongle. This may be easier as you don't have a dongle sticking out the side of the machine AND you can use more than one device at the same time. Netcomm make some good ones. Hope this helps! Cheers Callan
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