08-21-2021 09:43 AM - edited 01-06-2022 03:13 AM
Hey, trying to set up a flip phone with PM and the model number isn't in the compatibility list - does anyone know if it still could be compatible? It's a flip phone. LG C441
Thanks!
08-23-2021 09:38 PM
@darlicious wrote:I wasn't referring to LTE connectivity but the lack of 3G signal in a few places in Canada like our fellow member the other day near Springdale, Newfoundland who wanted to know why they and a few of their friends and family on pm could not send or recieve calls at home......because of the complete absence of a 3G network in their immediate area.
So while we did find a work around for the issue using fongo and their crystal clear 4G LTE signal that would not work for the OP using a flip phone with no 4G LTE connectivity.
I understand but that part, but that isn't related to the compatibility of the device with the network. Based on thie information in this thread, the OP could really be anywhere.
08-23-2021 08:28 PM
I wasn't referring to LTE connectivity but the lack of 3G signal in a few places in Canada like our fellow member the other day near Springdale, Newfoundland who wanted to know why they and a few of their friends and family on pm could not send or recieve calls at home......because of the complete absence of a 3G network in their immediate area.
So while we did find a work around for the issue using fongo and their crystal clear 4G LTE signal that would not work for the OP using a flip phone with no 4G LTE connectivity.
08-23-2021 08:09 PM - edited 08-23-2021 08:12 PM
@darlicious wrote:Unless you are in Brandon or Winnipeg, Manitoba where you could have some issues with connectivity inside or in more remote areas of Canada like parts of Newfoundland then you couv ld at times be without any signal. Major centres and highway corridors you shouldn't have any issues.
If you live outside of a major centre you can give us an approximate location we can check for service in your area with cell tower map.
Which provider was/is the phone with? If it's a telus family company then the MMS APN will probably work without issue.
If this was one fo the F4NR devices distributed by LG Canada, this is likely a device from Bell/Virgin and is likely locked. While the phone doesn't support LTE, this device is fully compatible with voice,text, and data services at Public Mobile.
While it's true that there can be areas that are only provided service by LTE, I don't see that as a factor. A customer is unlikely to want to use internet or even MMS on this model as both the display and camera are very low resolution.
This type of device I see as very likely to be used for mainly phone calls, for which this device is 100% compatible. The lack of LTE won't affect a customer for voice services.
08-23-2021 06:55 PM - edited 08-23-2021 08:28 PM
Unless you are in Brandon or Winnipeg, Manitoba where you could have some issues with connectivity inside or in more remote areas of Canada like parts of Newfoundland then you could at times be without any signal. Major centres and highway corridors you shouldn't have any issues.
If you live outside of a major centre you can give us an approximate location we can check for service in your area with cell tower map.
Which provider was/is the phone with? If it's a telus family company then the MMS APN will probably work without issue.
08-21-2021 11:57 AM - edited 08-21-2021 11:59 AM
@Islandgurl Yes, it should work with PM but on the 3G HSPA network. Depending on the area you live in, some carriers in some areas may have announced dates for decommissioning the 3G HSPA network. So, I would check just incase.
08-21-2021 09:51 AM
Is this your phone? https://www.lg.com/ca_en/cell-phones/lg-LGC441
It has 850 and 1900 bands so should work. I would first make sure it is unlocked or get it unlocked from the previous provider.
08-21-2021 09:51 AM
.. an another comment on the same thread
Even the APN settings work, though it was a little tricky to set them up.
so, if all you want is phone calls, it probably easy. If you want data or mms as well, might be a bit of adventure.
08-21-2021 09:49 AM
Based on these specs it is compatible but only on 3G.
08-21-2021 09:49 AM
Is this the same as Lg C441 F4NR? If so, It should work
someone said this in the Community from before as well :
My mother and my friend both have one that I transfered from bell Mobility and they work great, only thing I had to mess with was the mms settings to get the picture messages to work