in trying to pin point the 'offending' upgrade package, a clean install (Alpha 3) was performed to which the broadband Huawei modem connected flawlessly.
after checking for updates, a partial upgrade was recommended and was performed. again, after completing the Partial Upgrade, the modem is recognised, and is able to dial, but will not connect. apt history log is attached. ** Attachment added: "apt history log" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-nettool/+bug/840082/+attachment/2353169/+files/history.log -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/840082 Title: Huawei broadband modem fails to connect after the most recent Ocelot update (Sep. 3.2011) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-nettool/+bug/840082/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs