diff --git a/api.py b/api.py
index 55f9bff..d97224c 100644
--- a/api.py
+++ b/api.py
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ class Modem:
 		return res.decode('utf-8')    # decode to string
 
 	def reset(self):
+		self.send('ATE1')
 		res = self.send('ATZ')
 		if res != 'OK':
 			raise InvalidResponseException(res)