coverage north of Toronto

[aztec]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me:

1. what is the coverage like for Public Mobile 1 hour north of Toronto (Barrie) area?
2. is there LTE service here with Public or just 3G?

I'm looking at getting the $25 package. I'm currently with Freedom mobile and their service in rural areas isn't great.

[jor123]

That site is a great resource! It's usually updated once a month as well when the IC database is updated. 

[porcupine]

I find the coverage  very good 

[sheytoon]

@geopublic provided an excellent response.

[mitchnet12]

I have used an Android app to locate cell phone towers when referring friends to PM. As others have mentioned, Bell and Telus are partners. My experience has been seamless on the Bell and Telus (PM uses Telus) networks, as opposed to Rogers with their "extended coverage". There is a web browser version with the same cell phone tower map.

Android App:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ertyu.towerlocator&hl=en_CA

Web browser:

https://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html

[hairbag1]

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@Electric wrote:

We have an older device that is only able to get 3G FYI

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What make / model is the phone you want to use. Make sure it's unlocked and not blacklisted. Look at top of this page "Get Started". Scroll down until "Find out if your phone is compatible with PM networks"

[geopublic]

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@Electric wrote:

We have an older device that is only able to get 3G FYI

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@Electric  Public uses 3G for calls, texts and data and also LTE for data and texts so depending on your device it will select the best option unless you set it to a specific one within your device.

[Electric]

Thank you

[gblackma]

@Electric can we help you with something? Welcome to PM. 

[Electric]

We have an older device that is only able to get 3G FYI

[computergeek541]

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@aztec wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me:

1. what is the coverage like for Public Mobile 1 hour north of Toronto (Barrie) area?
2. is there LTE service here with Public or just 3G?

I'm looking at getting the $25 package. I'm currently with Freedom mobile and their service in rural areas isn't great.

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@aztec wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me:

1. what is the coverage like for Public Mobile 1 hour north of Toronto (Barrie) area?
2. is there LTE service here with Public or just 3G?

I'm looking at getting the $25 package. I'm currently with Freedom mobile and their service in rural areas isn't great.

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Any information being given here will be a generalization. No carrier cover every location perfectly, and while customers can advise of the type of coverage they receive, each cell site services a limited area.In a particular place, some people might think that coverage is great there, especially if they're just passing by outdoors, but indoor or underground coverage could be an entirely different expererience. 

As for Freedom, their coverage area is definitely growing. Howver, they've only recently been filling in some gaps of outdoor coverage area in the middle of major cities, so as @will13am was saying, there really is no comparision. You should be aware though that it is still posssible to have some places with better coverage with Freedom over Public.  

[Luddite]

@aztec Sister has that plan; lives north of hiway 11 between Barrie & Orillia and reception is fine. 

[will13am]

@aztec , don't even try to compare Freedom coverage to Public Mobile.  Freedom barely covers the GTA.  You will be fine with Public Mobile.  The service is nation wide.  

[Nezgar]

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@Triguy wrote:

All plans are 3G except 1GB data only plan is 4G.  Here is a coverage map.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/coverage

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All current Public Mobile plans have access to both 3G *AND* 4G LTE for data. When connected to the 4G LTE network, your speed will be throttled to "3G-Like" speed, (which means 3Mbps) except for the 1GB data only plan, which is *NOT* throttled to 3Mbps when connected to 4G LTE.

Public Mobile does not (currently) support voice over LTE, so your phone will switch to the 3G network for phone calls.

3G data is not throttled on any plan, so you may see speeds anywhere from 1 to 20 Mbps - Usually less than 10. The cost savings are worth it though, I and you are highly unlikely to notice any difference in performance in regular daily use accessing apps, streaming, browsing, videos, etc.

[BearFBI]

PM is owned and operated by TELUS so you should be good if you have TELUS or BELL towers near you.

[geopublic · Accepted solution]

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@aztec wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me:

1. what is the coverage like for Public Mobile 1 hour north of Toronto (Barrie) area?

@aztec  Same as Telus, Koodo, Bell, Virgin and Lucky.

1. is there LTE service here with Public or just 3G?

Public uses LTE for Data and Texting. The new plans just throttle down the speed to 3Mbps which is more than enough for the majority of users unless you watch 4K videos all day.

I'm looking at getting the $25 package. I'm currently with Freedom mobile and their service in rural areas isn't great.

Great Plan. No doubt coverage will be better.

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[gblackma]

@aztec I would say way better than Freedoms coverage. PM uses the Telus network, so it would be on par with Bells. Heres a coverage map, use it to check the area.

 https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/coverage

Here's 4 articles on activation and porting and the Refer a friend reward  if required:

1. What you require to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/what-you-need-to-activate
2.How to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/activation-account-set-up
3.How to port https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/choose-your-phone-number
4. Refer a friend https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/the-refer-a-friend-reward

Welcome to PM. Stay safe. 

[hairbag1]

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@aztec wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me:

1. what is the coverage like for Public Mobile 1 hour north of Toronto (Barrie) area?
2. is there LTE service here with Public or just 3G?

I'm looking at getting the $25 package. I'm currently with Freedom mobile and their service in rural areas isn't great.

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My sis is in Barrie area with PM service for a year. She's happy with it and has $aved big bux since coming over to PM.

[Triguy]

All plans are 3G except 1GB data only plan is 4G.  Here is a coverage map.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/coverage