09-10-2015 10:21 PM - edited 01-04-2022 12:44 PM
I checked my IMEI before switching, but now I'm starting to think that my Nexus S GT-i9020T isn't compatible.. Not a penta band phone? Yet I've roamed on Rogers before?!? (Yes, I know Public Mobile is Belus and not Rogers, is that the issue?)
Any help would be appreciated.
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09-11-2015 01:41 AM
@TeddyBoom wrote:
@deltatux wrote:
Moto G or the ASUS Zenfone 2 instead if you want to stick with going for Public Mobile.
Am I crazy, or is the zenfone 2 a much better deal than Moto G? Less than $50 difference..
The base model is $249 and is much faster than the Moto G. Moto G would be better for those who want a better battery life and a closer to stock Android experience. The major downside to the Zenfone 2 is the heavy software bloat.
09-11-2015 12:50 AM - edited 09-11-2015 12:51 AM
@deltatux wrote:
Moto G or the ASUS Zenfone 2 instead if you want to stick with going for Public Mobile.
Am I crazy, or is the zenfone 2 a much better deal than Moto G? Less than $50 difference..
09-10-2015 11:22 PM
Get a used samsung galaxy or iphone, used lg nexus at those prices are meh especially the 4. To be honest I just went to a koodo store and got a refurb S3 for 118 on prepaid so there are better deals than what you are finding. See if bestbuy or walmart have any prepaid Koodo/Telus phones those are usually a good bargain
09-10-2015 11:20 PM
@TeddyBoom wrote:Ya.. It is okay, but not great at $244 after tax. I like the look of Nexus 4 for $100ish, I think. Battery life is not a big concern.
Up to you, I just personally never do used devices
09-10-2015 11:08 PM
Ya.. It is okay, but not great at $244 after tax. I like the look of Nexus 4 for $100ish, I think. Battery life is not a big concern.
09-10-2015 11:03 PM - edited 09-10-2015 11:03 PM
@TeddyBoom wrote:Wind is done, phone number already moved to Public. In downtown Toronto Wind just doesn't work due to congestion.
I'm not ready for a new phone yet, but I see Nexus 4 on kijiji for $120, what do you think?
Add a bit more and you can get a brand new phone...
https://www.koodomobile.com/phones/moto-g-3rd-gen ($216)
Phones on Koodo works on Public Mobile.
The Nexus 4 has a pretty cruddy battery life, I used to have one.
09-10-2015 10:59 PM - edited 09-10-2015 11:01 PM
Wind is done, phone number already moved to Public. In downtown Toronto Wind just doesn't work due to congestion.
I'm not ready for a new phone yet, but I see Nexus 4 on kijiji for $120, what do you think?
(or Nexus 5 for $220?!)
09-10-2015 10:57 PM
@TeddyBoom wrote:Yep... From GSM Arena:
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - i9020A for AT&T
and
HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 - i9020T for T-Mobile
So I guess 850 and 1900 bands for Bellus, which ya, everything seems to say that now that I'm searching the right thing.
That really sucks, obviously a new phone had to come along at some point, but...
@TeddyBoom, device still works on WIND if you don't want to let go of the device. I would recommend something like the Moto G or the ASUS Zenfone 2 instead if you want to stick with going for Public Mobile.
09-10-2015 10:53 PM
Yep... From GSM Arena:
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - i9020A for AT&T
and
HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 - i9020T for T-Mobile
So I guess 850 and 1900 bands for Bellus, which ya, everything seems to say that now that I'm searching the right thing.
That really sucks, obviously a new phone had to come along at some point, but...
09-10-2015 10:45 PM
@TeddyBoom wrote:Thanks for the quick reply. Yes I understand about LTE, not too worried about that. I can't seem to see/connect to a network though..
Like, when I search networks (while outside, so signals are strong) I see 302490 (which I think is Wind), MOBILICITY, and CAN Rogers Wireless Inc. Obvioulsy none of those is right.
GT-i9020T was released for mainly AWS networks in Canada at the time. Probably the only reason why you only see WIND, Mobilicity & Rogers is because that Rogers is the 2G GSM network. Thus, I don't think it will work then. The GT-i9020A was the variant sold by Rogers at the time.
09-10-2015 10:39 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes I understand about LTE, not too worried about that. I can't seem to see/connect to a network though..
Like, when I search networks (while outside, so signals are strong) I see 302490 (which I think is Wind), MOBILICITY, and CAN Rogers Wireless Inc. Obvioulsy none of those is right.
09-10-2015 10:27 PM - edited 09-10-2015 10:27 PM
@TeddyBoom wrote:I checked my IMEI before switching, but now I'm starting to think that my Nexus S GT-i9020T isn't compatible.. Not a penta band phone? Yet I've roamed on Rogers before?!? (Yes, I know Public Mobile is Belus and not Rogers, is that the issue?)
Any help would be appreciated.
@TeddyBoom, the device should work on Public Mobile as the device is the T-Mobile version of the Nexus S. Do note that since it's a 5 year old device, you will not have access to the LTE network.
Though since my Nexus S died a couple years back. I cannot confirm, so we'll see what others say about this. When you used to roam on Rogers, did you get access to their 3G/HSPA network or were you stuck on 2G/EDGE?