topic Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile? in Get Support

Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

publicuser1234 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:52:37 GMT

Hi I'm thinking of buying this phone and am wondering if it works on public mobile network? thanks

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006107661314.html

(i think so)

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

Chalupa_Batman — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:56:28 GMT

Several users report that purchasing phones from different countries don't work on PM. Might want pick something up local.

Here is a link from PM which freqs they use. According to @computergeek541 this may not be up to date.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/check-your-phones-compatibility#:~:text=Public%20Mobile%20operates%20on%20HSPA,%2C%201900%20MHz%20(UMTS).

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

softech — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:56:17 GMT

@publicuser1234

according to the spec, it has the necessary 3G network for voice but not enough 4G bands for stable data connection

Also, spec on those phones are not reliable, I would not suggest using it on On, especially if you need to buy it new now

Add: these are the bands needed for PM network

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

fixin — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:57:45 GMT

@publicuser1234 - I believe it will work with Public Mobile. If you are unsure, click the link:

⬇️ Link To Agent ⬇️
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/composepage/note-to-user-id/22437

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

Chalupa_Batman — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:00:57 GMT

To add, if you're looking for an affordable phone, Moto has some on sale.

https://www.motorola.ca/smartphones

Costco has them on cheaper.

https://www.costco.ca/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=motorola

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

sheytoon — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:10:22 GMT

@publicuser1234 I wouldn't get that phone. If the specs are accurate, it only has LTE B7 that is compatible with PM. Your reception will be terrible and there's a good chance voice calls will not work at all.

Network:

FDD:B1/B3/B7/B8/B19/B20/B28A/B28B/B40

WCDMA:B1/B8

Re: Shark 8 phone work on public mobile?

publicuser1234 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:17:12 GMT

Thanks for that info guys, I think it's unfortunate that you need more than one band for 4g, and that this phone doesn't support that.

I also messaged an agent.

edit: thanks for all the replies