diff --git a/sms_functions.py b/sms_functions.py
index 26ea629..bf582b5 100644
--- a/sms_functions.py
+++ b/sms_functions.py
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ def send_sms(recipients, smsstring):
     # Assemble SMS
     logger.info("Sending SMS: %s", smsstring)
     
-    unlock_and_enable_modem()
+    modem = unlock_and_enable_modem()
     
     # test sending SMS
     modem_msg = modem['org.freedesktop.ModemManager1.Modem.Messaging']