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Does it matter if my phone does not support 2G or 3G?

sahands — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:34:01 GMT

The new phone I want to buy supports 4G, but has no bands for 3G or 2G on P.M.

will it matter since I don't use 3G data? Also will lack of 2G and 3G mean that I won't always have a strong signal to make and receive calls?

Re: Does it matter if my phone does not support 2G or 3G?

Tony8 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:16:55 GMT

Hi, You need Telus/Public Mobility 3G WCDMA (HSPA): 850/1900

Check your phone here, https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/public-mobile-canada

Re: Does it matter if my phone does not support 2G or 3G?

computergeek541 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:41:49 GMT

@geopublic wrote:
@sahands wrote:
The new phone I want to buy supports 4G, but has no bands for 3G or 2G on P.M.
will it matter since I don't use 3G data? Also will lack of 2G and 3G mean that I won't always have a strong signal to make and receive calls?
2g is not used by PM but you need 3g for talk and text. Best to look for another phone.

Text messaging will actually work on the LTE network, but yes, 3g is required for phone calls.

Re: Does it matter if my phone does not support 2G or 3G?

frostbite — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:01:50 GMT

@slash407 wrote:
it would still work but it ~~might~~ be limited ~~abit~~, i personally wouldnt worry at all about this especially with 5g on the way

[Completely wrong info struck through ….. Luddite]

People will worry when they can't make/receive calls. Data will work but no calls.