05-21-2020 10:23 AM - edited 01-05-2022 10:51 AM
05-22-2020 04:57 PM
yes absolutely works if not blacklisted or locked in another country. For example i tried my sim card in sprint carrier locked phone(American version) it was not working.
It depends upon your device if its factory unlocked.
05-22-2020 02:17 PM
Thanks for your help.
05-21-2020 12:39 PM
Yes but make sure the model is a Canadian one (model SM-A715W). Samsung also produces international versions which may not be fully compatible but will still do the job.
Cheers.
05-21-2020 11:50 AM
@Jb456For 4G to be able to function on Public Mobile, does the phone have to have ALL those 4G frequencies? Or will it work if you have only one of the frequencies?
05-21-2020 11:44 AM
@pharaohpeter Take note that the compatibility phone check does not list "all" phones. That link is manually updated by Public Mobile.
Many newer phones (like ops) is not listed until PM updates the list.
As long as the phone matches public mobiles frequency it will work.
Public Mobile uses the following frequency bands:
05-21-2020 11:38 AM
@Gurchetankang If you go here,
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/qc/get-started
you can check ALL the phones that work on the Public Mobile network!
05-21-2020 10:35 AM - edited 05-21-2020 10:35 AM
As @Jb456 says it will work. Welcome to PM. Stay safe.
Here's 4 articles on activation and porting and the Refer a friend reward if you need them:
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
And once you activate your SIM card. Insert your SIM card and reset your network settings
Restart your phone and re- enter your WiFi if applicable. You should be set to go.
05-21-2020 10:30 AM
Yes, it will work with Public mobile.
Here are your phones specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71-9995.php
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
Public Mobile uses the following frequency bands:
05-21-2020 10:25 AM
Yes it does. Make sure it's unlocked. Don't forget to use a referral code for a$10 signup bonus.