Using Mobile Broadband (on select models)
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
"Inserting the SIM card" on page 28.
Note:
Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services.
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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)
LTE (Long term Evolution)
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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.
• A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to your Mobile
Broadband network.
Note: In general, your mobile service provider provides this utility.
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