step1:Connect your mobile or tata photon or any other usb modem device
step2:Open terminal and type command $lsusb this will show information of your usb

Now that I have finished learning how to automatically detect my mobile phone as a media device I decided to experiment on how to connect it as a USB modem and connect to the Internet using 3G. I am now using Ubuntu Intrepid on my Compaq CQ20 and was a bit curious at the new support it offers for broadband connections via mobile phones.

This week in our regular update on Linux.com's forum activity, how to set up SIM-based mobile broadband, how to edit partitions on a bootable USB thumb drive, and more. Plus, you can smell the excitement in the air at the official start of the autumn unanswered questions season.

If you need wireless internet access on your boat, car, helicopter or while hiking, this may be the solution you are looking for. A Linux powered device sharing mobile broadband EVDO/HSDPA on a wifi router. The hardware runs on 110/220 volt with a DC power supply but it's very flexible allowing for 11-56 Volt DC input and even 5 volt trough an internal connec

He raised a very valid point: Linux was easy and multimedia on Linux was easy - but only for people with solid Internet connection. Let's help people without broadband enjoy Linux.

In September 2008, MSPmentor (WorksWithU's sister site)  predicted broadband providers would offer Netbooks (those low-cost sub-notebooks) for free with monthly broadband service contracts. Here's some new evidence that we're marching in that direction.

In a state like New Mexico, which ranks 47th in broadband access and where only 10% of Native Americans have high-speed Internet connections, the message resonated.
The solution? Get the FCC to restore its authority over broadband, pass strong Net Neutrality rules

"THE EU COMMISSION has warned that France’s quest for universal internet access would be hampered by a presidential proposal to tax broadband usage. The plan is to supplement the licence fee for public broadcast television and radio which has a funding shortfall due to the decision to abolish advertising in order to 'raise standards'..."

Fedora 10 users are allowed to enable wired, wireless, mobile broadband, VPN and DSL network connections and then switch back and forth right on the Fedora desktop panel.