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snowy

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Hi

I recently switched to Linux Mint 'Rebecca' and I am still using my MTN usb modem.
When I was on Windows the dialogue box for MTN would load when I plugged in the modem
and from there I could get my messages, see my remaining data, and monitor my usage etc.

I can now no longer get that dialogue box with Linux.

Is there any other monitor I can download or does anyone know how to correct it.

Cheers all
 
Hi ginggs
Thanks for your reply.
I did try the Modem Manager but it is not really that good as it doesn't let me get my messages (though it tells me I have 25 messages so far)
I cannot see my remaining airtime so I have to wait till it runs out before I know, which is a pain if your in the middle of something
and you need to run out and get more airtime.
Maybe I should contact MTN what do you think?
Regards
snowy
 
I can read SMS and check my balance using USSD with modem-manager-gui.
 
Hi ginggs

I am on Modem Manager GUI as I write this mail, In the USSD option on the request window I have *100#
In the main window I have:-

*100#
Welcome to MTN Voicemail Service Options
1. Missed call notification (MCN)
USSD session is active. Waiting for your input...
What is the input???

In my SMS window I have :-
This is folder for your incoming SMS messages.
You can answer selected message using 'Answer' button.

Answer button is not active.
When I log on to the network it tells me i have 25 messages


Regards
 
snowy said:
I am on Modem Manager GUI as I write this mail, In the USSD option on the request window I have *100#
Click to expand...
I don't think *100# is the correct USSD code for MTN, see:
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/92978-MTN-USSD-codes
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/479964-MTN-USSD-service-numbers-MTN-account-information
snowy said:
When I log on to the network it tells me i have 25 messages
Click to expand...
I'm not sure what you mean by this.

I'll try reading an SMS tonight and post here.
 
Hi Ginggs

Thanks for your info I can now get my up to date data information using *141#.
I can also get my messages now, when i click on incoming messages the arrow moves and points to the side
(it wasn't noticed before) and then clicking on the arrow opens my messages and other functions.
Thanks a million

Regards
Snowy
 
snowy said:
Thanks for your info I can now get my up to date data information using *141#.
I can also get my messages now, when i click on incoming messages the arrow moves and points to the side
(it wasn't noticed before) and then clicking on the arrow opens my messages and other functions.
Click to expand...
Thanks for feedback! :cool:
 
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