FREE Pay As You Go broadband dongle

preecey

Spikey wrote: »

why are people unlocking them? which is the cheapest and best network to run them on?

By far T-Mobile is the best network (for data) in my opinion.
They don't charge you for going over the limit (every other operator does).

I've also found their network to be much faster than any other. Now I'm not condoning T-Mobile at all, as I'm personally an O2 fan. However, in terms of their HSDPA data network and the fact they don't criticise you for going over download limits, T-Mobile is a winner.

valiant

preecey wrote: »

Why pay to unlock when you can do it for free? Simply use this software (dc-unlocker.com/downloads/open/46) instead of the pre-installed software on the modem, along with the SIM card of your choice. Don't be put off that it says MF622 instead of MF627; they're basically the same modems. Of course, you'd have to enter the network settings manually, but it takes five minutes and they can easily be found on Google. Try searching for 'O2 web settings', for example.

Doesn't that software cost 15 Euros?

Spikey_2

can the dongle be unlocked for FREE?

Aidy

For those wary of the security element, the 3 Dongle is E-Bay's Deal of the day today (if you are happy with e-bay / paypal security!!):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-3-PLUG-N-PLAY-USB-MOBILE-WIRELEES-BROADBAND-MODEM_W0QQitemZ370203133612QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item370203133612&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

It is the Huawei E156G and is £14.99 delivered, which is £10 more than the original post

Donnie

preecey wrote: »

Why pay to unlock when you can do it for free? Simply use this software (dc-unlocker.com/downloads/open/46) instead of the pre-installed software on the modem, along with the SIM card of your choice. Don't be put off that it says MF622 instead of MF627; they're basically the same modems. Of course, you'd have to enter the network settings manually, but it takes five minutes and they can easily be found on Google. Try searching for 'O2 web settings', for example.

Have you tried putting in another SIM and running the generic software without unlocking it?

MyUserNamesTaken

YES, YOU CAN UNLOCK THESE FOR FREE:

Everything you need to unlock this dongle can be found here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/235523732/ZTE2.rar.html

Just download the files and follow the instructions.

Thanks to FastEddie and Harlzter over at HUKD.

I am going to post this over in the Mobiles section of the site, too, as it is relevant to all owners of this dongle, not just those who took up this offer.

A full global list of Mobile Broadband provider settings can be found here:

http://www.vysoo.com/apn.php#403
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J44H

I sent for one for my grandson, got it this morning only sent for it 2 days ago,he's over the moon and not at all bothered about the card that's because its mine :eek:oh well com se com sa seriously though thanks for this.:j

quoia

MyUserNamesTaken wrote: »

YES, YOU CAN UNLOCK THESE FOR FREE:

Everything you need to unlock this dongle can be found here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/235523732/ZTE2.rar.html

Just download the files and follow the instructions.

Thanks to FastEddie and Harlzter over at HUKD.

I am going to post this over in the Mobiles section of the site, too, as it is relevant to all owners of this dongle, not just those who took up this offer.

A full global list of Mobile Broadband provider settings can be found here:

http://www.vysoo.com/apn.php#403
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Anyone done this yet ?

MyUserNamesTaken

quoia wrote: »

Anyone done this yet ?

Me...I unlocked mine this morning. You can also check the thread over on HUKD to see that people have successfully unlocked theirs this way, too.

I posted it here, too:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=21772285&posted=1#post21772285

Others have also unlocked theirs with success.

kb1977

Ordered mine Tuesday, arrived Wednesday! (First attempt failed, said mastercard security failure, second attempt put an 's' after http in adrdess bar, and it went through the mastercard security process and processed fine)
Thanks OP.

Any tips on which network provider is cheapest if i unlock the dongle?