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Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

MeganElford — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:01:21 GMT

Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my phone to this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-A30-SM-A305G-Unlocked-International/dp/B07NKBBVLV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+a30&qid=1558442145&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Samsung A30 Dual Sim, Latin Version

Will it work on the Public Mobile network for voice, text and data?

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

Triguy — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:45:19 GMT

Check it on this website. https://willmyphonework.net/

Also the phone needs to be unlocked.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-started

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

geopublic — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:01:02 GMT

@MeganElford wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my phone to this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-A30-SM-A305G-Unlocked-International/dp/B07NKBBVLV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+a30&qid=1558442145&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Samsung A30 Dual Sim, Latin Version

Will it work on the Public Mobile network for voice, text and data?

@MeganElford Yes it will work with PM without any issues. It covers all the bands that PM will require.

4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

3G UMTS
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

will13am — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:12:22 GMT

@geopublic wrote:
@MeganElford wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my phone to this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-A30-SM-A305G-Unlocked-International/dp/B07NKBBVLV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+a30&qid=1558442145&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Samsung A30 Dual Sim, Latin Version

Will it work on the Public Mobile network for voice, text and data?
@MeganElford Yes it will work with PM without any issues. It covers all the bands that PM will require.
4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

3G UMTS
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

Are you sure about the LTE bands? Gsmarena suggests differently.

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30-9579.php

Bestbuy.ca is in agreement with gsmarena. LTE coverage is going to be weak although 3G will be fine.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-galaxy-a30-32gb-3gb-ram-6-4-dual-sim-sm-a305g-ds-factory-unlocked-blue/13496139

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

geopublic — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:13:15 GMT

@will13am wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@MeganElford wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my phone to this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-A30-SM-A305G-Unlocked-International/dp/B07NKBBVLV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+a30&qid=1558442145&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Samsung A30 Dual Sim, Latin Version

Will it work on the Public Mobile network for voice, text and data?
@MeganElford Yes it will work with PM without any issues. It covers all the bands that PM will require.
4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

3G UMTS
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

Are you sure about the LTE bands? Gsmarena suggests differently.

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30-9579.php

Bestbuy.ca is in agreement with gsmarena. LTE coverage is going to be weak although 3G will be fine.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-galaxy-a30-32gb-3gb-ram-6-4-dual-sim-sm-a305g-ds-factory-unlocked-blue/13496139

@will13am I got the info directly from the Samsung website.

https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/smartphones/galaxy-a30-a305/SM-A305GZWKTPA/

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

will13am — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:22:45 GMT

@geopublic wrote:
@will13am wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@MeganElford wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my phone to this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-A30-SM-A305G-Unlocked-International/dp/B07NKBBVLV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=samsung+a30&qid=1558442145&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Samsung A30 Dual Sim, Latin Version

Will it work on the Public Mobile network for voice, text and data?
@MeganElford Yes it will work with PM without any issues. It covers all the bands that PM will require.
4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

3G UMTS
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

Are you sure about the LTE bands? Gsmarena suggests differently.

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30-9579.php

Bestbuy.ca is in agreement with gsmarena. LTE coverage is going to be weak although 3G will be fine.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-galaxy-a30-32gb-3gb-ram-6-4-dual-sim-sm-a305g-ds-factory-unlocked-blue/13496139

@will13am I got the info directly from the Samsung website.

https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/smartphones/galaxy-a30-a305/SM-A305GZWKTPA/

I wonder if the version from Amazon is identical to the one you found on the Samsung website. The specs say the phone also has band 66 LTE. The only countries that use this band is Canada and US.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

geopublic — Wed, 22 May 2019 13:48:14 GMT

@will13am wrote:

I wonder if the version from Amazon is identical to the one you found on the Samsung website. The specs say the phone also has band 66 LTE. The only countries that use this band is Canada and US

@will13am My understanding is that there is only one Latin Spec International version of this phone. To make sure the OP can start a chat session from the Samsung site that I linked to be 100% sure.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

kelvarnsen — Sun, 26 May 2019 11:39:50 GMT

@MeganElford did you end up getting this. I am starting to think about getting something new and this phone might be a good choice for me. Assuming it works.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

GinYVR — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:01:52 GMT

If you are close to the city, you might want to check out the Samsung Experience Stores..

@kelvarnsen wrote:
@MeganElford did you end up getting this. I am starting to think about getting something new and this phone might be a good choice for me. Assuming it works.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

MeganElford — Mon, 27 May 2019 20:27:02 GMT

Haven't got it yet ... I'm still up in the air about whether or not it will work ...

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

MeganElford — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:33:48 GMT

So I ended up getting this model: Samsung Galaxy A30 32GB/ 3GB RAM 6.4" Dual SIM (SM-A305G/DS) Factory Unlocked Phone GSM Latin Specs (International Version) 2X Memory (Free 32GB SD Card)- Blue (Blue)

It works perfectly! I feel like there were other versions of this phone that didn't have 4G, but that specific one does, and it works beautifully! This is a great phone in and of itself too. Lots of great features for such a budget-friendly phone.

I currently have PM for my personal number, and a voip number for work. Since this phone has dual sim, I'm thinking of transfering my work number over to a second PM sim card. I'll have to do some more research first.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

Lieux — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:37:11 GMT

@MeganElford wrote:
So I ended up getting this model: Samsung Galaxy A30 32GB/ 3GB RAM 6.4" Dual SIM (SM-A305G/DS) Factory Unlocked Phone GSM Latin Specs (International Version) 2X Memory (Free 32GB SD Card)- Blue (Blue)

It works perfectly! I feel like there were other versions of this phone that didn't have 4G, but that specific one does, and it works beautifully! This is a great phone in and of itself too. Lots of great features for such a budget-friendly phone.

I currently have PM for my personal number, and a voip number for work. Since this phone has dual sim, I'm thinking of transfering my work number over to a second PM sim card. I'll have to do some more research first.

Good. Be aware for your phone number for work that it COULD be something if ....autopay fail...or a bad luck with...could you manage with not having service during few hours or days?

Good to think about it.

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

MeganElford — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:07:59 GMT

Glad you mentioned this!! I decided to go with a different carrier for my work line as a result. Thanks - I wouldn't have thought of it myself 🙂

Re: Looking at Samsung A30 - will it work with PM?

jimbobs — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:25:52 GMT

@GinYVR wrote:
If you are close to the city, you might want to check out the Samsung Experience Stores..

I was going to suggest this as well. Very friendly and eager to help staff rather than pushy sales people.