An update on the subject: there seems to be a strange interaction between kernel module usb-storage and usb-modeswitch software (http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/#trouble see kernel related issues).
The workaround that preserves the most features is adding the following line to /etc/modprobe.conf: options usb-storage delay_use=10 This allows to continue to use usb-storage for usb mass storage and at the same time use the internet key for connectivity. -- Huawei E169 3G dongle is not detected by Maverick https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/637948 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs