FACTS TO NOTE BEFORE BUYING A 3G / 4G MODEM FOR YOUR DECODER + UNLOCKING GUIDES



I will first have to apologize for the delay of this article. The truth is tat i was preoccupied with how exactly to write it, i mean what to including and what to omit. Now i have resolved to simply write about various buying guides on a usb dongle as well as hints on how to unlock (a 3g / 4g modem that can be unlocked) a usb internet modem.






WHAT IS A 3G / 4G USB INTERNET MODEM?

A 3G modem is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet via a high-speed mobile broadband connection. This means that the Internet signal is broadcast over the airwaves rather than sent and received through a cable or telephone line. The technology is largely the same that is used for delivering Internet content to modern cellphones. I am personally using a zte mf667 modem and it is not compatible with my azsky g6, strong 4922a and qsat q11g. The only way i have been able to use my modem with my decoder is through my numerous 3g routers. Modems are cheaper than 3g routers / mobile broadband, however if you are new, i will advice you to buy a mobile broadband router and plunge into a world of more possibilities instead of going through the inconveniences of selecting a 3g modem for your decoder. A very good mobile broadband router can be found here

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR WHEN PLANNING TO BUY A 3G MODEM FOR MY COMPUTER ONLY?
The simply truth is that, you can buy just any internet modem if your sole aim is to use it with your computer. You can buy a universal modem, a wcdma modem(e.g multilinks, swift 4g, e.c), you cn buy a branded, or a modem that is locked to a particular network service provide… e.g mtn nigeria fastlink, glo bolt, etisalat datacards e.t.c. All you should put in mind if you want to buy a modem for your computer only is ; 1. Durability and 2. Flexibility (I mean can it be unlocked) If you need a durable modem, huawei has an edge here but new versions of huawei are very difficult to unlock in fact only mtn huawei can be easily unlocked through a paid software known as dc-unlocker. So if you can find a powerful universal modem, you may give it a shot.

WHAT SHOUD I CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING USB DONGLES THAT CAN WORK WITH MY COMPUTER AND OTHER DEVICES LIKE DECODERS
This is a very tricky question to answer, However i will try and leave no stone unturned in addressing this issue and i will love your sincere contributions on the list of modems tested to be working perfectly with a decoder.

The Ultimate guide when buying the dongle is for you ti inform the seller before hand that, if it doesn’t work for your decoder, you will return it and collect your money. The reason being that, everyday new 3g modems come out and it becomes more difficult to get the one that works with your decoder. This is not an easy move though.
Huawei modems are generally compatible with all decoders that supports a 3g modem. For example, strong, and azsky g6 only support any huawei 3g modem. while qsat decoder supports zte mf190 and all huawei 3g modems.
A universal 3g / 4g modem has 95% probability of not working with your decoder so if you have it in mind to use your modem directly with a decoder, avoid a universal modem as much as you can.
Any huawei 3g modem from any internet service provider will work perfectly with any decoder that supports a 3g modem(Note: we have both 2g modems and 3g modems, a decoder supprts both but you wont be able to use your huawei modem to connect your decoder to the internet. Examples of huawei 2g modems are e621, and zte mf110. Please don’t use a 2g modem on a decoder that supports 3g modems
My in exhaustive list of usb data cards / dongles that have been tested to be working with all kinds of decoders are ZTE MF190{Works with qsat), Huawei E173, e303, e355.. and newer works with qsat and other decoders that supports 3g modems either through software upgrade or out of the box.
3g / 4g modems tested not to be working with qsat and other decoders are:  newer versions of swift 4g modem, zte mf673, mf667 and newer, most universal modems, any 2g modem.
You should also know that some 3g models seems to share same model number, but they are not the same. Airtel huawei e173u-1 modem is different from Airtel huawei e173 modem. They will both work with any decoder, but Airtel huawei e173u-1 cannot be unlocked why you can easily unlock airtel huawei e173. Their is advance customization of e173u-1 while we only have simple customization of huawei e173. So beware. same goes for zte.
The only network provider that offers modems that can easily be unlocked either through paid means or with a free software is MTN Nigeria. Etisalat, airtel and glo modems are almost impossible to unlock. What this means is that once you buy them, you will be restricted to using only their sim cards for a very longtime to come
A modem that cannot be unlock today, can be unlocked tomorrow but up till now, airtel huawei e173u-1 cannot be unlocked. There is a paid software software that can easily unlock any router or modem that supports unlocking. Please check the site out here and make sure you check the model of your device properly
To actually get your compatible usb modem to work with your decoder, you need to follow my guide here
List of current iks / FTA decoders that supports a 3g modem either by software upgrade or directly are: zorrobox z3, qsat, speed hd s1, azsky g6, strong decoders 4920, 4922,4922a, tlink 600hd and a host of others
Older usb huawei modems can be unlock with a free software named Universal mastercode generator I will drop a link on it later.. It unlock huawei modems produced ealier than e173u-1.. that is it can ulock huawei e173 and older. In fact someone can help you unlock older huawei modem without seeing your modem what he needs is your modem imei number.
All zte modems can only be unlocked through hardware unlocking. In other words, you must connect the zte modem to your computer before using the paid tool to unlock it
Am yet to see any mtn zte modem that cannot be unlocked. Etisalt mf 190 modem, airtel mf 190 and glo mf190 can also be unlocked using dc-unlocker. mtn mf667, can be unlocked as well. My problem with zte modems is that it is difficult to find a zte modem that can work with decoders.
It is also possible to get a universal modem that will work with a decoder. Am yet to come across any.

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