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    Is the Z series locked to T-mobile in the UK?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by isdoo, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. isdoo

    isdoo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Can anyone let me know if the Z series in the UK is locked to T-Mobile or can Vodafone for example be used?

    If it is can it be unlocked?

    The Z series comes with a sim card for t-mobile.

    Thanks.
     
    isdoo, Oct 4, 2008
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  2. InfyMcGirk

    InfyMcGirk while(!(succeed=try()));

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    The hardware isn't locked, but the software used to configure a connection and connect to WWAN is... at least on the default Vista install.

    To get around this, you could either get an unlocked copy of GlobeTrotter Connect, some other third party WWAN software, or you could downgrade to XP. The UK versions all come with Vista Business and thus an automatic licence to legally downgrade to XP - and Sony helpfully provide a disc in the box to help you do just that (once you've burnt your Vista recovery DVDs first, just in case, of course). The XP version of GlobeTrotter Connect supplied on the Sony website isn't branded T-Mobile like the Vista version and seems to work just fine with any SIM. At least that's my experience. ;)
     
    InfyMcGirk, Oct 4, 2008
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    nawara Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the Z11VN and i am using the Vista Business and still the WWAN is working perfectly with a vodafone SIM. U just need to have the Vodafone (or ur carrier) software.
     
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  4. InfyMcGirk

    InfyMcGirk while(!(succeed=try()));

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    Yup, that's what I meant by third party WWAN software. Sorry if that wasn't clear. :eek:
     
    InfyMcGirk, Oct 4, 2008
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    bbasra Notebook Evangelist

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    Does three, vodafone, o2, orange carriers software support the internal wwan?
     
    bbasra, Oct 4, 2008
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    clever_trevor Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I have a Z11 and have inserted my Vodafone SIM & installed the Vodafone Connect 9.3.3.x s/w.

    However, although the device is listed in VF s/w - I am unable o make it active.

    I am using Vista & the SIM is working.

    Can you advice how I get mine working, either via third pary s/w,if so what ? or how I configure the Vodafone software to enable connection?

    Many Thanks,
    Trev
     
    clever_trevor, Oct 25, 2008
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    kerryburn Newbie

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    Guys has anyone managed to get this working, I have tried everything in the forums and i cannot get my laptop to see Orange, BT Mobile or vodafone sims, I am starting to think it is faulty and will try the T Mobile SIM (I have a vodafone contract so want to stick with that)

    no matter which software I use, I am getting 'device not found???' i have rebuilt the machine twice so I have a clean install and the modem appears in device manager???

    any pointers greatly appreciated

    regards

    Kerry
     
    kerryburn, Dec 27, 2008
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  8. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Doesn't Sony supply "Globetrotter Connect" for the Z?

    They do for the SZ and Vista.

    This software lets you use any SIM.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 27, 2008
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