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Use iPhone 13 in us

Donski51 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:39:46 GMT

I have the $60 us plan, grandfathered.

will my iPhone 13 still work properly in us after the end of the year. I understand most major players are changing from 3G. Will my phone go to LTE automatically?? Expect to be south for approx 3 months

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Quigley — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:37:37 GMT

@Donski51 Your phone will still work but with limited service, from time to time and depending where you are in the USA, if you have a USA add on. Your probably better off trying to get a cheap local sim card and plan while in the USA. You could also use a VoIP app , while on wifi.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

JK8 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:50:43 GMT

@Donski51

~~That plan is to call the US while you are in Canada. If in the US you need a US roaming add on. It would be cheaper to buy a sim while down there.~~

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Metal1967 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:33:17 GMT

@Donski51 us service is only thru addon.. if you’re not in Canada

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dust2dust — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:34:06 GMT

No one knows what this place will do. For now, the only talk choice is T-Mobile on their old 2G network. Manually connect to T-Mobile. The text and data should work fine. The 3G thing is all about talk. Your phone needs to be able to switch down to 2G. You might be able to set it to 2G also.

Reliable talk roaming is waiting for VoLTE to be rolled out ...if it ever does.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Donski51 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:36:41 GMT

I have unlimited calling in the US on my grandfathered plan, hoping not to have to try mint or visible as they are also available to roam in Canada.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

JK8 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:50:20 GMT

@Donski51

I ~~think those old plans with US calling is when you are located in Canada calling to the US.~~

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dust2dust — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:44:41 GMT

Ok Donski51...hit us with your 2GB roaming data also. It was my assumption that that is your plan.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dabr — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:47:43 GMT

@JK8 I think OP maybe on the discontinued Canada/US hybrid plan which allows for unlimited call/text plus 2GB data while in the US.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

JK8 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:47:53 GMT

@dust2dust

Before my time….did they sell US calling plans at PM when located in the US?

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

JK8 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:48:30 GMT

@dabr wrote:
@JK8 I think OP maybe on the discontinued Canada/US hybrid plan which allows for unlimited call/text plus 2GB data while in the US.

Okay thanks for the clarification.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Donski51 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:50:43 GMT

That is my plan

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Donski51 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:58:41 GMT

I’m in Vancouver, bought this deal a few years ago. The big question is will my iPhone work while I’m sitting on my backside in Phoenix for 3 months after they shut down 3g

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Donski51 — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:08:58 GMT

correct Question is, will PM work down in Phoenix after end of the year???

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

Metal1967 — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:10:25 GMT

@dabr Forgot about that plan.. not mentioned often.. probably same results as roaming addon.. hopefully the op lets us know the outcome..

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dabr — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:15:04 GMT

@Donski51 Unfortunately, I don't think anyone here can guarantee that your roaming service will work without a hitch right now because of the 3G network shut down. You maybe the one of the lucky ones where most of the time it'll work for you. We've seen posts from some who haven't had (many) issues with the roaming and others who basically were lucky to get any and then had to ask for a refund, although in your case that won't apply.

As mentioned previously, try to put your phone into 2G network mode and connect to T-Mobile for the talk, but texting and data is not supposed to affected by the US carriers' changes, although YMMV.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

gpixel — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:48:43 GMT

@Donski51

since you have 2gb data you could just use textnow or any VoIP app to make calls. just forward the PM number to the text now number. I think text and data will be the most reliable

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dust2dust — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:54:36 GMT

@gpixel- Forwarding breaks upon connecting to a US tower.

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

gpixel — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:14:57 GMT

@dust2dust

they have a roaming plan. they should still have the ability to control it in the US

Re: Use iPhone 13 in us

dust2dust — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:22:38 GMT

@gpixel- You know...I'm going to tentatively say...maybe. I doubt it. But maybe.. with your comment. Thanks for the possibility. Maybe the OP can test out the idea and let us know when he can.