Modem lock status 'sim-pin2' but modem connected.

[Aleksander Morgado]

Hey hey,

>
> What is the meaning of lock status 'sim-pin2'? According to the
> specification: 'SIM requires the PIN2 code.'.
>
> Why is the modem then connected?
>
>   Status   |           lock: 'sim-pin2'
>            | unlock retries: 'sim-pin (3), sim-pin2 (3), sim-puk (10),
> sim-puk2 (10)'
>            |          state: 'connected'
>            |    power state: 'on'
>            |    access tech: 'umts'
>            | signal quality: '36' (recent)

The SIM-PIN 2 lock prevents unauthorized access to some operations
(e.g. call or quota restrictions), but connection itself isn't
forbidden if the SIM-PIN 2 is left locked.

-- 
Aleksander
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