Zenfone 3 Laser LTE Work on PM?

[damdoom10]

LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 6(900), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 41(2500)

Does not have band 4 so i'm curious as to if it will work. I live in the Toronto area. 

[gmd]

After some more tests (comparing to a OnePlus 3), it appears like the LTE signal from Telus in Ottawa could be to blame (or at least the frequencies they use does not penetrate buildings well).

Any news?

[gmd]

@stonechucker,

Sounds like a good plan. Let us know.

I was just playing with the phone and when I did a scan, "Wind (3G)" showed up. Interesting.

-gmd

[stonechucker]

I'm looking at the ZC551KL on the BestBuy website, and it says band 4, and the same model on the Canadian ASUS website doesn't.

ive sent an email asking for clarification, as the price point is just about my upper limit, and with my current phone about to (possibly) fail, I'd like to have a replacement.

i will advise on the difference if I hear back from them.  They strive for 48 hour response.

[gmd]

I have just put a Moto X 2014 next to the Zenfone 3 laser as well as switching to SIM2 (Telus).

The Moto X 2014 was close to the results, but with Telus, the signal appeared to be slightly stronger.

[gmd]

One quick thing: when they say that only one SIM can be active in 4G mode, they actually mean 3G.

So if you use PM, the other SIM will only work with Rogers/Fido/AT&T/T-Mobile in GSM/EDGE...

-gmd

[gmd]

If you click on the link for Specification on their website, it shows the specs for the Deluxe version which has all these bands

FDD: Band:

1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/29/30

If  I had known, I would have stayed clear.

If you need more convincing, I can tell you that 0.03 seconds to focus is fast; too fast actually when it takes almost 2 seconds to snap a picture. If you double press the volume down key, you can unlock the phone... but the feature only works half the time (and can take 3-5 seconds).

Do you like debugging?

-gmd

[gmd]

@stonechucker,

The LTE signal is constantly low. According to ASUS's website, the bands are

FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/6/7/8/18/19/28

http://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/specifications/

I read that there is a US version for T-Mobile, but cannot find a site with both models/lists (yours and mine).

-gmd

[stonechucker]

@gmd, from the BestBuy website today, I see Band 4 is listed for the same model you've specified.

Can you confirm you don't have Band 4?  I'm looking to possibly purchase this as my Nexus 5 is giving me various issues recently.  Hating that I sold my iPhone, as it could have been a back up for me.

Supported 4G Modes/Bands

4G: FDD-LTE 700(B17)/700(B28)/850(B5)/900(B8)/1700(B4)/1800(B3)/1900(B2)/2100(B1)/2600(B7)MHz

[gmd]

The Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL) had band 4.

[gmd]

I got this phone (ZC551KL) at CanadaComputers a month ago. It does not have band 4 and it shows.

With LTE on, the signal is always weak.

I have been using the phone mostly on HSPA/HSPA+.

Still an upgrade from the Moto G (original/2013).

[computergeek541]

The official specs for the US version of the Zenfone 3 Laser are listed here:

http://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/Tech-Specs/

Copied directly from Asus:

"US/BR version FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28) WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 😎 GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)"

So, there you have it.  The US/North American variant of ZC551KL supports every single LTE Band in use today by Public Mobile, no if, ands, or buts about it.  Just make sure you get the correct version.

[computergeek541]

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@hummuschips wrote:

Band 5 and 2 on the phone are supported on Telus for LTE but they aren't the main LTE band.  Band 4 is the main LTE band so you will probalby have spotty LTE coverage if anything at all. I would expect to mostly be on HSPA/HSPA+ using that phone.

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Zenfone 3 Laser (U.S. versions) will be fine.  The specs that OP posted are for a differnt variant of the phone.  But if he/she buys it from an official distributor in Canada (ie. Staples, Best Buy, Newwegg, NCIX, Canada Computers, etc.), it will be good to go.

[computergeek541]

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@MoreYummy wrote:

What band does public mobile LTE use?

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While most of Public/Telus's LTE network is on LTE Band 4 (AWS 1700 MHz), they also use LTE Band 7 (2600MHz), LTE Band 2 (1900MHz), LTE Band 5 (850MHz), and LTE Band 17 (700MHz).

[hummuschips]

Band 5 and 2 on the phone are supported on Telus for LTE but they aren't the main LTE band.  Band 4 is the main LTE band so you will probalby have spotty LTE coverage if anything at all. I would expect to mostly be on HSPA/HSPA+ using that phone.

[damdoom10]

The specific model isn't on the website.

[TAPS]

Public Mobile 3G spec's:
Phone 3G specs UMTS/ HSPA: 850/1900/2100 MHz up to HSDPA 42 Mbps
Public Mobile3G specs: 3G 850/1900
its a match for 3G, your phone will work on Public Mobile network

Public Mobile LTE spec's:
Phone LTE specs: LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz
Public Mobile LTE specs LTE AWS/1700/2100 MHz
its not a match, phone will not work on Public Mobile LTE network

[MoreYummy]

What band does public mobile LTE use?

[SD08]

Try checking it on these sites:

(Zenfone manufacturer is ASUS)

http://willmyphonework.net/

https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatibility/ReNyUro/asus-zenfone-3-laser-dual-sim-td-lte-tw-jp-hk-z...

Or, if you already have the phone, input the IMEI # into PM's compatibility checker on this page:

https://publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-started