What is the correct way of checking for mobile network available (no data connection)

Question

What is the correct way of checking if a mobile network (GSM) connection is available on Android? (>2.1) I don\'t want to check if there is data connection available over the mo

Answer 1

Look at my answer to Problem in detecting Internet Connection in Android.

You may get the NETWORK_TYPE_UNKNOWN response if the network is either not available or is still connecting.