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kb_mv · ‎08-27-2020

I was out for a drive in rural southern NB today. Usually my phone/car display shows Public Mobile as the network followed by network signal strength. Today I happened to notice that for a period I was registered on the READY network. Anyone know who they are? Just curious.

PS: Had no idea where to post this. Feel free to move it.

popping · ‎08-27-2020

@kb_mv wrote:
@popping That's odd as I was between Sussez and St. Martin, nowhere near the US border. At least 190 kms from the border! Why would my phone register on the network of a US carrier?

If you are at a location without Telus/Bell tower, your phone will login to any network signal available.

gblackma · ‎08-27-2020

@kb_mv check to see if you have roaming enabled. Disable it. Stay safe.

kb_mv · ‎08-27-2020

@popping wrote:
@kb_mv
Ready Mobile is an US provider.
https://www.readymobile.com

Since PM is a prepaid provider, don';t worry about the roaming charge.

@popping Not the least bit concerned, just baffled that I connected to a network 190 kms away!

kb_mv · ‎08-27-2020

@popping That's odd as I was between Sussez and St. Martin, nowhere near the US border. At least 190 kms from the border! Why would my phone register on the network of a US carrier?