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Can I use BSNL 3G with my Nokia 5230 to connect my Laptop to Internet?

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saurabhpatel
saurabhpatel Original post #1
Sep 24, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Hi,
I have a BSNL 2G postpaid SIM. BSNL has recently slashed its 3G unlimited data transfer plan to Rs. 1359
:: BSNL 3G ::
Which as good as any broadband service provider in my area.
Now my question is can I connect my laptop to internet using Nokia 5230 as a modem? If I get speeds of anything around 1mbps I'd be satisfied, Can I expect such speeds provided that BSNL uses MTNL network in Ghaziabad (I mean the network shows as IN DOLPHIN)?
T
Sep 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM
You have to buy a 3g sim. Activate settings and the internet should be up and running like it was when you used 2g sim.(actually 2.5g).