Public bug reported:
I'm using a 3G WWAN modem, Huawei E270 which uses the "Option" kernel module.
The problem is that while I'm connected I can't identify the network the modem
is connected to because the name of the connection profile is shown instead.
That's a problem when I go out on vacation because I'm on the frontier of my
country and at any time the modem can hook up to an international network
without notifying me and without being able to check to which network I'm
connected.
As there's no SMS support on NetworkManager I can't read SMS notifying me that
I'm on an international network, or that I've reached my limit of international
traffic (affecting my national plan too).
So, using my 3G connection I feel like a blind person going out to the street
without any help (stick, dog - SMS, network information).
Instead of showing the name of the profile used, NM should display the operator
network name, something that can actually do. I've attached an screenshot
showing that NM applet can display the operator's network name. It should also
notify with a notify-osd alert whenever it changes the network to which it's
connected.
There should be SMS arrival notifications too, and being able to read the
messages.
Finally, there should be the option to connect only to your national operator
network. Of course you can deal with your mobile Internet provider, but then
you have to call for support every time you want or not international roaming.
It's better being able to select which network operator you want to connect to,
national or an allowed international one if there's more than one to choose
from, just like a phone.
** Affects: network-manager-applet (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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NetworkManager doesn't work properly with Virtual Mobile Operators
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