I am listening to a podcast (Going Linux 37) and about 50 minutes in there is
help for the Verizon wireless usb modem user. It also mentions podcast alley
where this issue was discussed, going linux 36 where it was first brought up and
a link to Ubuntu forums. You can usually find links in the program notes for
going linux. I don't have a link to the podcast itself as I get it over RSS feed
and it is an older broadcast from last month.

I hope the user is able to track it down and find a solution.