Confirmed that downloading the 'usb-modeswitch' package solves the problem on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx (2.6.32-23-generic).
To keep things simple, you can even use the Ubuntu Software Centre to search for and download 'usb-modeswitch'. You will also need to go to System->Preferences->Network Connections->Mobile Broadband and configure your connection.
Confirmed that downloading the 'usb-modeswitch' package solves the problem on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx (2.6.32- 23-generic) . >Preferences- >Network Connections->Mobile Broadband and configure your connection.
To keep things simple, you can even use the Ubuntu Software Centre to search for and download 'usb-modeswitch'. You will also need to go to System-