topic Re: Does service include 3G? in Get Support

Does service include 3G?

MrBill — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:21:59 GMT

I checked my Nokia 3710 flip phone, and this is what was reported:

"Learn about your phone's compatibility with our network:
3G 850MHz, 1900MHz (Has checkmark in front of 3G)
4G LTE Device does not support 4G LTE bands
Disclaimer
Public Mobile utilizes the following frequency bands:
4G LTE and LTE Advanced: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz downlink and 1700 MHz uplink (AWS) HSPA: 850 MHz and 1900 MHz (UMTS)"

Does this mean my phone will work for calls in 3G mode, or that it must be 4G compatible to do so?

I simply want a phone for emergencie calls, or when power is out and my landline is down.

Re: Does service include 3G?

ChuckYeah — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:30:11 GMT

Yes it will work for PM. I assume it will accept a sim?

Re: Does service include 3G?

computergeek541 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:32:33 GMT

@MrBill LTE compatibility is not a requirement to use Public Mobile. Be sure you check which regional variant that you have. One that has UMTS 850 and 1900MHz will work.

Re: Does service include 3G?

Staliger — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:34:02 GMT

@MrBill wrote:
I checked my Nokia 3710 flip phone, and this is what was reported:
"Learn about your phone's compatibility with our network:
3G 850MHz, 1900MHz (Has checkmark in front of 3G)
4G LTE Device does not support 4G LTE bands
Disclaimer
Public Mobile utilizes the following frequency bands:
4G LTE and LTE Advanced: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz downlink and 1700 MHz uplink (AWS) HSPA: 850 MHz and 1900 MHz (UMTS)"
Does this mean my phone will work for calls in 3G mode, or that it must be 4G compatible to do so?
I simply want a phone for emergencie calls, or when power is out and my landline is down.

Yes, your phone will work perfectly with PM.

Re: Does service include 3G?

geopublic — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:34:27 GMT

@MrBill wrote:
I checked my Nokia 3710 flip phone, and this is what was reported:
"Learn about your phone's compatibility with our network:
3G 850MHz, 1900MHz (Has checkmark in front of 3G)
4G LTE Device does not support 4G LTE bands
Disclaimer
Public Mobile utilizes the following frequency bands:
4G LTE and LTE Advanced: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz downlink and 1700 MHz uplink (AWS) HSPA: 850 MHz and 1900 MHz (UMTS)"
Does this mean my phone will work for calls in 3G mode, or that it must be 4G compatible to do so?
I simply want a phone for emergencie calls, or when power is out and my landline is down.

@MrBill Calls are only supported on 3G Public Mobile does not use LTE for calling so you have nothing to worry about.

Re: Does service include 3G?

MrBill — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:36:36 GMT

"Will work for PM"

I presume that means "phone mode: lol

Thx

Re: Does service include 3G?

computergeek541 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:46:10 GMT

@MrBill wrote:
"Will work for PM"
I presume that means "phone mode: lol

Thx

3g is required for phone calls, but the 3g network will also work for data. There is no LTE phone call ability at Public Mobile.

Re: Does service include 3G?

ashleyskye — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:23:51 GMT

yes, your phone will make calls and use 3g data. Most Public Mobile plans dont use 4G/LTE

Re: Does service include 3G?

computergeek541 — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:27:02 GMT

@ashleyskye wrote:
yes, your phone will make calls and use 3g data. Most Public Mobile plans dont use 4G/LTE

All plans at Public Mobile that have data (or texts) use the LTE network where available and if the phone is compatible. 3g plans impose a speed restriction rather than a network type restriction.