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USB 3G modem buying help

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panacea_amc
panacea_amc Original post #1
Aug 31, 2011 at 10:35 AM
hello,
I own a cellone 3G sim. I want to buy an USB modem to use it for internet in laptop.
Which are the good USB 3G modems available in india for use at an affordable price?
I have google'd and have come across Micromax and beetle ones. R they good? I heard the outer cover of micromax is not very good. What about the Beetle ones? I dont need wifi support in the modem. I just want to use it for High speed 3G support.
Plz guide me
thanks in advance.
S
sumit05 #2
Aug 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Buy the Huawei E173.
Check it here Huawei E173 3G usb modem Data Card 7.2Mbps HSUPA Model | eBay
panacea_amc
Aug 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM
thanks @sumit05,,
I dont have got the Huawei E173 in my place..i need to buy fast.
My shop has the beetel ZTE- mpf 190 model. It also has 7.2 mb download speed + other accesories like 32 GB micro sd support. Its priced at Rs 1950.
Will it be ok? Can i use it on other sim as well, i mean i hope it will not be locked for 1 sim only.
S
sumit05 #4
Sep 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Buy the huawei they r the best.Do not buy micromax,betel etc.