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where to purchase a phone

mllcrk98 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:47:53 GMT

Hello ladies & gentleman, which retailers in BC sells a basic phone ($60-80) to use on public mobile?

Re: where to purchase a phone

Alex888 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:41:33 GMT

@mllcrk98 Best Buy, Walmart, London Drugs. Before you buy a phone check https://willmyphonework.net/ and make sure it will work with Public Mobile.

Re: where to purchase a phone

Triguy — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:15:46 GMT

You could search Staples & the source. Also make sure it is unlocked. You are probably limited to a flip phone style.

Re: where to purchase a phone

Jess516 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 03:31:40 GMT

Buy a used one off the internet. Maybe Kijiji, Amazon or even eBay. You may find a better deal this way. Make sure it is unlocked.

Re: where to purchase a phone

CellGirl — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:39:40 GMT

Kijiji is sketchy... better off going to local stores

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Re: where to purchase a phone

Alex888 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:10:06 GMT

@Jess516Quite a few people have been scammed buying second hand phone through there. People don't pay their bill and the provider blacklists the IMEI, so the person sells the phone but it can't be registered to another provider until the original bill is paid, which it never is.

Re: where to purchase a phone

srlawren — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:44:33 GMT

@mllcrk98 wrote:
Hello ladies & gentleman, which retailers in BC sells a basic phone ($60-80) to use on public mobile?

@mllcrk98 did you end up finding anything yet? That price point is pretty tough to work with for a new device. You could look at something like the BLU Advance 5.2, which is $92 on Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/BLU-Advance-5-2-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B076MM5LM7. But this is a VERY basic unit, and it's going to be painfully slow with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage (hopefully you don't like apps or taking photos or anything), and it doesn't even have LTE so you'll be stuck with 3G. But it's compatible and might meet your needs, if they truly are very basic.

Re: where to purchase a phone

computergeek541 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:48:10 GMT

@mllcrk98 wrote:
Hello ladies & gentleman, which retailers in BC sells a basic phone ($60-80) to use on public mobile?

If you're okay with online order, both newegg.ca and bhphoto.com have an assortment of phones, some of which will work with Public Mobile.

Re: where to purchase a phone

Jess516 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:27:21 GMT

I only buy second hand phones. I guess I have been lucky to not get ripped off. Maybe try eBay or amazon.

Re: where to purchase a phone

seanwong080 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 13:18:35 GMT

IF you dont know what you are looking for, it may be best to ask family/friends. chances are, there is a backup phone collecting dust that someone is more than happy to get rid of. its a win/win situation.

basic phones can be purchased from 7/11 or some petro canada gas stations

smart phones in that price point are limited to used market. new smartphones retailing at this price point is not worth the hassle.

Re: where to purchase a phone

MMack — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 03:20:25 GMT

For this price of $60-80 CAD you are going to need to search your local used market to get the best deals. Make sure to check the IMEI# on devicecheck.ca website before purchasing. This will let you know if the device has been blacklisted. Make sure the phone is also unlocked, or Telus/Koodo Branded.

There are many older smartphone models that will suit your needs and be under $100. Something around 3-5 years old.

Good luck, and be careful.