How to configure Huawei E1552 in Ubuntu Linux

Huawei E1552 is an USB Stick modem capable of delivering HSDPA connectivity at up to 3.6Mbps. Being a USB stick modem cause some problem with older versions of Ubuntu (and Linux general), but can be fixed by the following method.

1. Create new udev rule using your preferred text editor.

   $ sudo vi /etc/udev/rules.d/50-huawei-e1552.rules

2. Add the following lines and save the file.

   SUBSYSTEM=="usb",
   ATTR{idVendor}=="12d1",
   ATTR{idProduct}=="1446",
   RUN+="/lib/udev/modem-modeswitch -v 0x%s{idVendor} -p 0x%s{idProduct} -t option-zerocd"

3. Restart udev.

   $ sudo service udev restart

4. Create a new connection.
5. Set up a mobile broadband connection.
6. Choose the provider's country.
7. Choose provider.
8. Choose a plan.
9. Select created connection (if you're not automatically connected).
10. If there's no problem, you should be connected.
11. To disconnect, click Disconnect under your connection name.