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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet
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Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)
Before getting started with Mobile Broadband, you first need to choose a
mobile network operator and make sure you are in the coverage area of the
network. After that, you also need:
• To activate the Mobile Broadband service through your local mobile
network operator. You will get a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
after activation. For instructions on inserting the SIM card, refer to For
details, see “Inserting the SIM card” on page 26.
• A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile
Broadband network.
Notes:
•
Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services.
The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following
standards:
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)
SCDMA (Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)
EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized)
HSPA (High Speed Packet Access)
•
Mobile Broadband is a subscription service. Refer to your local mobile network operator
for availability, cost and other information.
•
A SIM card is a type of smart card used by mobile network operators to identify their
service subscribers on the mobile network. You will get the SIM card from your mobile
network operator after you have activated the Mobile Broadband service.
Note:
In general, your mobile service provider provides this utility.
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