Using a built in sim card - MTN

[terencetobin]

Hi Folks

I have asked MTN and have been told there is no software to use their sim card in my laptop without a modem and I am not going to buy a modem.

Does anyone know how I can use their sim card to access data on the sim card via a built in modem on a Lenovo Thinkpad?

 

[Kosmik]

Hi Folks

I have asked MTN and have been told there is no software to use their sim card in my laptop without a modem and I am not going to buy a modem.

Does anyone know how I can use their sim card to access data on the sim card via a built in modem on a Lenovo Thinkpad?

You can just use the sim in the laptop. You should have the option to create a mobile connection under networking. Set the APN to mymtn and if you need a number, set it to dial *99#

*edit* there is also a Lenovo dialler software if I recall as well, use the same settings as above.

 

[Voldemort]

Just remember that no support is provided by MTN for if this doesn't work- the built in devices are untested on the network.

 

[Kosmik]

Just remember that no support is provided by MTN for if this doesn't work- the built in devices are untested on the network.

True but its the same with any cellphone not provided by them which is effectively what the internal modem is.

 

[sajunky]

Are you sure it is built in SIM card or just SIM slot? It can be built in 3G/4G modem, but typically in Thinkpads there is an optional security device with a socket which looks like a SIM holder. Thinkpad full model number number, location and photos and expanded view of Device Manager will help.