Can I sell a T mobile internet dongle?

DazzaMc

I bought a t mobile internet dongle last year (USB stick 120) when I was stuck without internet for a while, and have no need for it now - can I sell it? I have no idea if I registered my name or address or whatever as cannot seem to log in anymore, is there any risk of identity theft or whatever? Or will the buyer just set up their own account using the same dongle? Or should I just sell the dongle and take out the sim? Thanks

Nile

Hello DazzaMc

I'll move your thread to the 'Internet Access' board...............and if that's not the best place (wasn't sure if Mobile Phones would suit), the board guides will move it for you.;)

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Nile

Mark_In_Hampshire

With Three, you don't need to log into your online account - it logs you in automatically. It's tied to the SIM card

With that in mind, if T-Mobile is similar, then you could sell the dongle but remove the SIM to prevent that.

Wannie_2

There is a thread on this board with unlocking instructions for this modem. Here

Then you can use it on any UK network or worldwide, in conjunction with a local SIM.

In addition, it will increase the resale value if you decide to sell it.

The generic part number is ZTE MF626.

There are two versions of firmware within that thread, Globe and Telstra M02. If you go for the Telstra option, you will also be able to find their Windows 7 compatible M03 drivers and/or connection manager online using Google.

DazzaMc

Wannie wrote: »

There is a thread on this board with unlocking instructions for this modem. Here

Then you can use it on any UK network or worldwide, in conjunction with a local SIM.

In addition, it will increase the resale value if you decide to sell it.

The generic part number is ZTE MF626.

There are two versions of firmware within that thread, Globe and Telstra M02. If you go for the Telstra option, you will also be able to find their Windows 7 compatible M03 drivers and/or connection manager online using Google.

Thanks, I didn't understand the last bit though

Wannie_2

Throughout the thread or at least on the first and second to last pages, there are links to new software for your modem. Download and open them all. Once you open them it will either state Globe firmware inside or 3G Turbo indicating Telstra firmware.
Both will work. But perhaps Telstra has more upgrade options for use with the latest machines.