Phone compatibility

[lanashirley7]

Hello, I would like to sign my daughter up with Public Mobile but I want to be sure the phone is compatible before I buy it. I'm considering a Samsung galaxy A50, A51, A70 or A71 but they are not in the list of compatible phones. Also, how can I find the imei number before buying it?

[computergeek541]

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@Jasonsss wrote:
Any phone manufactured passed 2017 is compatible with all cell phone companies

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This statement is not correct. There are many phones that do not work at Public Mobile (even if made after 2017), and I also do not believe that there is any one single device that is compatble with every cell phone company in the world.

[Jasonsss]

Any phone manufactured passed 2017 is compatible with all cell phone companies

[lanashirley7]

Thank you for your help. 

[lanashirley7]

Thank you for your help. Very much appreciated.

[geopublic · Accepted solution]

@lanashirley7  Any new Samsung A series phone sold by a Canadian retailer is compatible with Public Mobile. If you are going to purchase from a private seller or Kijiji be careful as the phone can be stolen or on contract and there is a possiblity that it will get blacklisted.

[Triguy]

Here is a list of phone bands:

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/LTE-network-fundamentals/td-p/130581/page...

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Discussions/LTE-network-fundamentals/m-p/134356#M5822...

[gpixel]

@lanashirley7 you can ask the seller for the IMEI number. they will provide it to you

[Jb456]

@lanashirley7 

A50

https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/samsung-galaxy-a50

A51

https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/samsung-galaxy-a51

A70

https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/samsung-galaxy-a70

A71

https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/samsung-galaxy-a71

You'll be fine with anyone but look through link some have more bands then others.

Enjoy your new purchase when you get it 🙂

 

[Triguy]

IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. Your 15-digit IMEI number could come in handy if you need to track a lost phone. There are three ways to find your phone’s IMEI number:

• Dial *#06#
• Check the SIM card tray, or original box, for the number.
• Remove your battery, underneath it you will find a white label with your IMEI number.

[Jb456]

They will work. The compatibility checker is updated manually and newer models are not on the list.