USB modems are always locked by the mobile connection provider. They cannot be used with any other service providers. If you want to switch your service provider then you must buy a new USB modem which can be costly affair.
However, you can unlock these USB modems and you can then use them with other service provider connections also. Here is a quick guide to unlock Idea Huawei E1550 netSetter.
Steps to Unlock Idea Net Setter
- Install Huawei frimware E-1550For idea india
- After successful installation, unplug your modem and insert a sim (airtel/bsnl or any other)and replug the modem and install the driver and install the driver and software
- open the software and enter the unlock code when it asks usingUniversal master code (you can download it from here)
- now your modem is completely unlocked
- then create a profile for current sim from Tools menu and set corresponding APN for the sim.
- APN
- Aircel APN: aircelgprs | Access Number: *99***1#
- Airtel APN: airtelgprs.com | Access Number: *99#
- Tata Docomo APN: tata.docom.internet | Access Number: *99#
- Idea APN: internet | Access Number: *99#
- Reliance APN: rcomwap | Access Number: *99#
- BSNL 3G APN: bsnlnet | Access Number: *99#
- MTNL 3G Postpaid APN: mtnl3g | Access Number: *99#
- MTNL 3G Prepaid APN: pps3g | Access Number: *99#
- Vodafone APN: www | Access Number: *99#
