Since the last time I tried out how to setup a 3G connection on Ubuntu Intrepid, I’ve been trying out other cell phones that works with the new feature in Intrepid to allow users to easily connect via their mobile phones.

So far I’ve tried the following GPRS/3G/HSDPA mobile phones and they work under Ubuntu Intrepid.

Current list of supported cell phones in Ubuntu Intrepid’s mobile broadband automatic connection feature:

• Motorola RAZR (3G/HSPDA works with Network Manager using a cable)
• Sony Ericsson 810i (3G works with Network Manager using a cable)
• Nokia N80ie (3G works with Network Manager using a cable)
• Nokia N95 ( will try out this week 3G/HSDPA works with Network Manager using a cable)

If you have made your mobile phone to work on Ubuntu Intrepid, please leave a comment so I can try and make a list of supported handsets. Thanks.

Now that I have finished learning how to automatically detect my mobile phone as a media device I decided to experiment on how to connect it as a USB modem and connect to the Internet using 3G. I am now using Ubuntu Intrepid on my Compaq CQ20 and was a bit curious at the new support it offers for broadband connections via mobile phones.

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