3G Network Shutdown in Canada

[colleeno]

According to this article by MobileSyrup that was published today, the three main Canadian providers are all shutting down their 3G networks in 2025: Rogers in July, Bell in October and Telus in December.

It mentions that some OnePlus phone users’ calling ability will be affected by that.

https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/09/3g-network-shutdown-will-leave-some-canadian-oneplus-users-unable...

[will13am]

Strange that OnePlus 9 would not work with VoLTE.  I have a Umidigi F2 that is 2018 vintage that work.  The funny thing is when I check the IMS status on the phone using the hidden menu, it says that VoLTE is not enabled.  However, phone calls are being made on the 4G network.  

[Chalupa_Batman]

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@Techfish wrote:

It may be worth nothing that they're using Reddit as a source.

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I laugh often when I see iphonesincanada use RedFlagDeals as a source. 

[Techfish]

It may be worth nothing that they're using Reddit as a source.

[sheytoon]

Bell and Telus will not shut down 3G 1900 MHz for many more years. I don't know where these rumours keep coming from.

[Sansan]

I have an S20 and A8. So far both works without any issues 🤞.

[Chalupa_Batman]

Thanks for sharing @colleeno 

I think we all knew the day was coming but I am really hoping we can finally get an updated VoLTE list. There are a TON of phones out there that will work on the network if Telus/Public Mobile would just allow it. I really wish they'd be open about why they don't want certain phones on their networks. Only thing I can think of is security reasons.