uleway flip phone with 3G does not work

dinh L.

It says
"Please insert SIM"
or something about network not available or no network
This flip phone is a 3G phone.
So, does Fizz with with 3G phone?
But it calls 911 by accident and it works. So sorry for the 911 operator.
Thanks.

Mike

Hi

The 911 calls do not count, since you can call it, without a SIM

However, it seems that is not compatible

Check this link
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/uleway-3g-senior-flip-phones-unlocked-canada-sos-button-basic-cell-phone-dual-sim-card-slots-big-button-large-volume/15009445

"NOT compatible with Wind Mobile(Freedom Mobile), Videotron or Mobilicity."

Francine D. #40713

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply.
I bought it from Amazon.ca
https://www.amazon.ca/Uleway-Unlocked-Button-Screen-Seniors/dp/B08CGY6FPF/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I live in Ottawa/Hull.
Does Fizz works with 3G phone(Uleway flip phone with 3G)?
Thanks again.

Francine D. #40713

Hi Mike,
I put in a Freedom Mobile SIM card and it works.
Note: there are two SIM slots in this flip phone. I tried both and does not work. One slot says 3G. The Freedom Mobile SIM would not work in the 3G slot.
The FIZZ SIM card does not work on either slots.
The FIZZ SIM card works on my SAMSUNG 10G.

StefanM

So you need to check whether the bands of Fizz are supported. More information here: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/compatible-devices

Fizzy

Hi Dinh

Sorry as you probably figured out by now, the Uleway flip phone is not fully compatible with Fizz network.

See here for Fizz frequency info: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/compatible-devices#3

Here are examples of 2 flip phones which are compatible:
Coolpad Snap
Alcatel GO FLIP

Francine D. #40713

Hi StefanM,
I have two Fizz accounts. 1 of 2 is working. I had to put Fizz SIM card in/out many times and it works. I will try the 2of2 tomorrow and get back to you guys.
Thanks for your help.
P.S. Mike and StefanM, are you tech support for Fizz?

Anthony2

Never heard of this phone, but I know Alcatel Flip works. It's only $65 in Bestbuy. Go get one yoruself.

Fizzy

Hi Francine

This is the user community forum. We are Fizz customers like you.

The member "Whizz" is forum moderator and works for Fizz.

The reason why your phone may work at times, is depending on which network/frequency you are connected to, but the phone is not fully compatible with Fizz network (which means you will have limited use).

Anthony2

Try this model instead, which is newer than the one I bought in 2019.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/alcatel-go-flip-4044v-black-unlocked-cellphone-certified-refurbished/12869985

Francine D. #40713

What network does Fizz uses/connects to.
-Rogers (Fido),
-Telus (Koodo),
-Bell (Virgin Mobile)
-Wind Mobile(Freedom Mobile),
-Videotron or
-Mobilicity.
Thanks.