Is CellC USB dongle network locked

[TimTDP]

I want to try Cell C's broadband data offering and am happy to pay for their USB dongle
However, in the event that their broadband data offering fails, can I use their dongle on the other networks?

 

[ColdComfort]

I used my Vodacom sim in the cellc dongle with no problems

 

[Mr K]

I want to try Cell C's broadband data offering and am happy to pay for their USB dongle
However, in the event that their broadband data offering fails, can I use their dongle on the other networks?

As far as i know it is illegal to network lock in south africa.

 

[Madhawk]

I want to try Cell C's broadband data offering and am happy to pay for their USB dongle
However, in the event that their broadband data offering fails, can I use their dongle on the other networks?

I'm with you on this one.

For example, If i go down to Margate on holiday and if Cell C doesn't cover that area,
I would like to able to swap the Cell C sim card with my Vodacom sim card and buy a 1GB data bundle just for the time that I am on holiday.
Reading through the forums, I don't see why not, which is good news.

 

[TimTDP]

But what about the managment software?
Each USB dongle comes with managment software to allow users to connect to the network, manage air-time etc
Do I need this this software, and if yes can I use Cell C's managment software on another network?

If USB dongles are not locked, and I don't need management software, should I obtain a USB dongle from another source? i.e get a better dongle elsewhere?

 

[ginggs]

...can I use Cell C's managment software on another network?

Cell C's management software is a customized version of Huawei Mobile Partner, it doesn't do anything to prevent you from using a SIM from another provider.

If USB dongles are not locked, and I don't need management software, should I obtain a USB dongle from another source? i.e get a better dongle elsewhere?

There's nothing stopping you, but R500 for the E1752 and R1000 for the E1820 will be hard to beat.

 

[RichardG]

No dongles in South Africa are network locked same thing with cellphone from 2006/7 -- I have used my CELL C dongle on Vodacom and MTN, no problems at all.

Just plug-in device and click connect once you open up the dashboard.

 

[sean12]

I'm with you on this one.

For example, If i go down to Margate on holiday and if Cell C doesn't cover that area,
I would like to able to swap the Cell C sim card with my Vodacom sim card and buy a 1GB data bundle just for the time that I am on holiday.
Reading through the forums, I don't see why not, which is good news.

I am in Hogsback in the eastern cape and getting Edge Speeds on Cell C Voda roaming