What will happen to PM 3G Plans?

[Typhon]

When 3G is completely phased out what will happen to existing 3G plans?  Would they be automatically switched to the 4G network and if yes hopefully at the same cost?

PS.  I’m not concerned about phone compatibility . I’m asking when 3G plans will no longer be available then we won’t be able to switch plans back and forth to suit our needs. So should we hold on to our 3G plans and not take a chance that once we switch to a higher plan we may not be able to switch back to a 3G plan. For example I don’t think PM parent Telus offers 3G plans. 

[hTideGnow · Accepted solution]

hi @Typhon yes hold on. No need to rush

[Typhon]

’m not concerned about phone compatibility . I’m asking when 3G plans will no longer be available then we won’t be able to switch plans back and forth to suit our needs. So should we hold on to our 3G plans and not take a chance that once we switch to a higher plan we may not be able to switch back to a 3G plan. For example I don’t think PM parent Telus offers 3G plans. 

[HALIMACS]

My guess @Typhon … nothing.

They’ll just be relabeled 4G plans and the throttling down will be disabled.

[hTideGnow]

hi @Typhon 

The 3G plan just about speed , not network  So, PM can continue this 3Mbps plan

[softech]

> When 3G is completely phased out what will happen to existing 3G plans?  Would they be automatically switched to the 4G network and if yes hopefully at the same cost?

Typhon, 

Still a long time before 3G will be decomissioned in Canada.  Earlier expectation was end of 2025, but it looks like it will be pushed.  And remember your plan is a 3G speed plan and allows you to access 4G and 5G network at reduced speed

[umnikke8]

One of the common confusions with Public and the plan names is that they have nothing to do with the network. Whether you have a "3G" "4G" or "5G" plan just means you have a specific speed limit as determined by Public. All the plans currently have access to the full network from 3G-5G wherever it is available. So you can have have a "3G" plan and use it on the 5G network, or you might have a "5G" plan but you are in an area of low coverage where only a 4G or 3G network connection is available. No matter which network you are connected to, your maximum speed is limited as determined by plan type.

[BKNS27]

@Typhon 

Most likely it will so you will have the option of 4G and 5G.

Then all those members with 3G phones will need to purchase a new phone in 2025.