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How to enable Tata Docomo 3G Internet in Ubuntu?
I just got a new Tata Docomo 3G Broadband Internet Connection, and they told me that I just have to insert the 3G USB stick and the computer will be connected to the Internet. But nothing is happening when I inserted the USB device (Dongle) in my Ubuntu, tried it in both Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04
Please can you let me know how to enable Docomo 3G Internet in Ubuntu?
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It is very simple to install Tata Docomo 3G Internet connection in Ubuntu. There is no need to install any device drivers or linux packages etc. Just follow the steps mentioned below, it worked for me.
1. Plug in the USB device and wait for around 30 seconds till the device gets recognized by the operating system
2. Now click on the network connections icon and click on the “New Mobile Broadband (GSM) Connection” in the menu. This will appear only after Ubuntu has recognized the USB device.
3. Now in the dialog box that came up click the “Forward” button.
4. In the list of countries displayed select “India” and click the “Forward” button.
6. In the list of service providers displayed DO NOT select “Tata Docomo”. This was where I got it wrong initially. Instead, select the option button”I can’t find my provider and I wish to enter manually” and in the textbox enter as given below
TATA DOCOMO UMTS
7. Again click the “Forward” button. Now for “Choose Billing Plan” you will see that the drop down will have “My plan is not listed” because you entered a manual entry earlier. So in the text box labeled “Select plan APN (Access Point Name)” enter the APN as follows
tatadocomo3g
8. Now click the “Confirm” button and finally the “Apply” button.
Now if you click the Network Manager again you will see “TATA DOCOMO UMTS connection” listed in the available broadband options. Just click it and your computer should get connected to the 3G Broadband internet very soon.
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