Telus Phones

[LUNA75]

I am wondering with the upcoming changes and my phone needing to be upgraded for the network (since it's not whitelisted despite technically being "compatible") if purchasing a phone model that Telus sells would work.

I can't afford much but I'd prefer to buy one outright rather than pay monthly and I'd like to stay with Public. I certainly can't afford to buy random phones and hope for the best. I'm just wondering since there doesn't appear to be a dedicated list of phones that work that if Telus sells it, then it should work right?

Thanks!

[LUNA75]

How can I check IME on a phone I'm buying online? I have been searching for some kind of list of acceptable phones and it feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. I have an Umidigi G100 that should be compatible but the IME says it's not.

[Meow]

When you find a phone you like and can afford ALWAYS check it with PM for compatibility.

Buying a phone form Telus will NOT guarantee it will fork with PM. ALWAYS CHECK IMEI with PM no matter how old or new or fancy your future phone will be.

[slusagm]

Sorry, all providers are ending 3G Network and you need a newer phone

What phone do you have?

Or you can also check with Koodo and Telus and see if your phone will work there.  But their plan charge could be slightly pricier 

[BKNS27]

@LUNA75 

Telus has their own whitelist that may not be on the PM whitelist.

Best to stick to Apple, Samsung, Google and Moto (Motorola) later models.

Check out Costco for Moto on sale and also a refurbished phone if your budget is limited.