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Phone compatibility

TomJurik — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:21:19 GMT

Hello everyone. Would anyone know, if Samsung Galaxy A40 is compatibile with network in BC? Couldnt find him in the list. Many thanks.

Re: Phone compatibility

will13am — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:02 GMT

@TomJurik , yes the Samsung A series phones are compatible for use on this service.

Re: Phone compatibility

gblackma — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:16:41 GMT

@TomJurik according to Gishan.net it's compatible, excluding LTE data. So in areas with only 4g LTE , you wouldn't have any data. Welcome to PM.

https://apn-canada.gishan.net/en/apn/public-mobile/samsung-galaxy-a40

@TomJurik wrote:
Hello everyone. Would anyone know, if Samsung Galaxy A40 is compatibile with network in BC? Couldnt find him in the list. Many thanks.

Re: Phone compatibility

scorpio17 — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:53:32 GMT

@gblackma wrote:
@TomJurik according to Gishan.net it's compatible, excluding LTE data. So in areas with only 4g LTE , you wouldn't have any data. Welcome to PM.
https://apn-canada.gishan.net/en/apn/public-mobile/samsung-galaxy-a40

I don't think it will be a problem. 3g network is usually wider then 4g.

Re: Phone compatibility

computergeek541 — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:59:09 GMT

@scorpio17 wrote:
@gblackma wrote:
@TomJurik according to Gishan.net it's compatible, excluding LTE data. So in areas with only 4g LTE , you wouldn't have any data. Welcome to PM.
https://apn-canada.gishan.net/en/apn/public-mobile/samsung-galaxy-a40
I don't think it will be a problem. 3g network is usually wider then 4g.

There are some LTE bands that have better provide more coverage area and in-building signal. There are also now some locations that are only covered by LTE, but not 3g.

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:41:55 GMT

Try using this...

Dial *#06#. If it works, your IMEI will pop up and your phone should be compatible on PM network.

Re: Phone compatibility

gblackma — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:45:00 GMT

Thanks for the information @Jomp . Welcome to the community .

@Jomp wrote:
Try using this...

Dial *#06#. If it works, your IMEI will pop up and your phone should be compatible on PM network.

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:49:54 GMT

Thank you @gblackma

have a fantastic weekend

Re: Phone compatibility

gblackma — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:54:16 GMT

You are welcome @Jomp . You have one too. UFC fight tomorrow at 10 pm est.

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:59:09 GMT

@gblackmaWiil do... were all snowed in over here in MontrealQue...

Ohh I can't wait!!! My man Jon Bones Jones is back in the octagon! It should be a great fight.

Re: Phone compatibility

gblackma — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:02:59 GMT

The Shevchenko should be good too.

@Jomp wrote:
@gblackmaWiil do... were all snowed in over here in MontrealQue...
Ohh I can't wait!!! My man Jon Bones Jones is back in the octagon! It should be a great fight.

Re: Phone compatibility

gblackma — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:07:44 GMT

@Jomp would this work if you are trying to identify if a brand new SIM is valid?

@Jomp wrote:
Try using this...

Dial *#06#. If it works, your IMEI will pop up and your phone should be compatible on PM network.

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:32:09 GMT

@gblackmaThe IMEI number uniquely identifies a mobile device, it's sepreat from the UICC number or the SIM number. So it won't work for that.

Re: Phone compatibility

computergeek541 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:54:36 GMT

@gblackma wrote:
@Jomp would this work if you are trying to identify if a brand new SIM is valid?
@Jomp wrote:
Try using this...

Dial *#06#. If it works, your IMEI will pop up and your phone should be compatible on PM network.

To check the validity of a sim to activate, you would need to go to the online activation site at activate.publicmobile.ca and enter the sim card number there. If no error messsages shows on-screen, the sim card is ready for use. If an error message shows, that means that either the sim card has been used before, or that someone has at least went through part of the activation process in the past 50 minutes using that sim card number.

Re: Phone compatibility

Luddite — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:26:00 GMT

@computergeek541 @gblackma I believe that an area which has ONLY LTE no phone will provide calling service. Therefore, every phone used with PM must have at least the 3G bands for full service.

Re: Phone compatibility

skotmich — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:04:31 GMT

I have just switched from Koodo to Public mobile and it's working on my Samsung galaxy A40.

Re: Phone compatibility

computergeek541 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:42:59 GMT

@skotmich wrote:
I have just switched from Koodo to Public mobile and it's working on my Samsung galaxy A40.

Koodo and Public use the same network (and are owned by the same company).

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:40:19 GMT

I think I would like my wife to change from chatr to Public. Shw would need just a little data for emergencies so I would like to see if there are any deals right now.

Thank you

Re: Phone compatibility

hTideGnow — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:44:15 GMT

@Jomp you missed the special earlier.

You can wait for the next promotion If you decide to have your wife come over now , make sure you give your referral code for your wife's activation to save the $10

For the PM SIM,consider going to a local kiosk like Walrmart/London durg/Loblaws, they might give you free SIM when you activate with them.

Re: Phone compatibility

Jomp — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:49:28 GMT

really! ok Thanks good info but I'm in Quebec right ...They never give anything away for free haha! Take care stay safe !