In this small article I will share my experience on connecting internet using my new toy E71 from Ubuntu.
The most important reason that I bought this phone, is to be able to use it as 3G modem (Well, the other reason is it’s impressive looking). But it has so many many overwhelming functionalities that I am testing it as a 3G modem today (3 weeks later).
Connecting the phone over windows xp was not a problem. I was wandering how it was going to be with ubuntu. It was unexpectedly very easy 
. Here are the steps I went through and got shocked in the end;
First of all I am using Ubuntu 9.10
System->Preferences->Network Connections
Click “Mobie Broadband” tab
Click “Add” on the menu at right side
At this wizard you will be required to input; your country,GSM provider name,APN (ask your GSM provider).
Now connect your phone via USB cable. On your phone you will be asked for the usage mode. Select “Pc Suite”
Now return to ubuntu. Find the network locations icon in your desktop (Where you usually select wireless network to connect). Its usually on the toolbar next to clock. You should now see your GSM name as a connection. Select it and have fun in net.
And we are done Hope this small article helped you.