3g phone

[maxwell14]

Hi I'm on the way to get a new cheap cell phone for my husband. He does not text or go on line only wants it for calling. Will a 3g phone with public mobile?

[computergeek541]

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@maxwell14 wrote:

Hi I'm on the way to get a new cheap cell phone for my husband. He does not text or go on line only wants it for calling. Will a 3g phone with public mobile?

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3g is actually a requirement for your phone calls  Since you won't be using text mesaging or data, LTE won't be used for your normal uaage.  However a phone that can't connect to Public's Mobile's LTE will not be able to receive emergency alerts through the official system.

[Triguy]

PM uses Telus and Bell towers which are 4G but throttles speeds to 3G.  Most phones should be 3G/4G capable but make sure it is unlocked.  You can also check willmyphonework.net.

[Dunkman]

@maxwell14 

Yes, a 3 G phone would work but it need the necessary 3G bands.  Which model of phone?

Public Mobile uses the following frequency bands:

• 4G LTE and LTE Advanced: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz downlink and 1700 MHz uplink (AWS).  band 12, band 5, band 2, band 1, band 4
• HSPA: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz (UMTS). - 3G bands

You can check the phone compatitibilty checker on PM website