TEXT ONLY FIZZ plan question Can I use a 2G phone that operates on GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900 band

Cooksville_Steve

Hi,

Will a 2G phone on GSM 850/1800/1900 band work as a text only phone in ONTARIO on the FIZZ network?

Yes or No please?

Thanks,

Steve

Fizz_IUHDZ

Yes, it works on 2G phone. i have used it on a phone from 2006 and on another one from 2014 !!

BradDoell

Good morning @Cooksville_Steve

Unfortunately the answer is yes AND no. :-)

Yes until spring 2025 when the 3G network is expected to be disbanded.

No after that. Frequencies for 3G and 4G are below, as well as the source. Typically Fizz uses other provider towers when not using their own.

Other provider Wireless

3G : 850 MHz Cellular, Band 5 (UMTS/ HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s). 1900 MHz PCS, Band 2 (UMTS/ HSPA+ 21 Mbit/s).

4G : 700 MHz Lower A/B/C, Band 12 (LTE). 1700/ 2100 MHz AWS, Band 4 (LTE). 2600 MHz IMT-E, Band 7 (LTE)

Source:

https://www.signalbooster.com/pages/what-are-the-cellular-frequencies-of-cell-phone-carriers-in-usa-canada

Cheers,

Brad

G225 code IRSGE

Yes, a 2G phone operating on the GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz bands should work for text messaging on the Fizz network in Ontario. However, it's important to note that Fizz primarily uses 3G and 4G LTE networks, and the 2G network may not be supported indefinitely.

If you plan to use this phone for an extended period, you might want to consider upgrading to a device that supports VOLTE to ensure continued service.

M T. #12340

From my understanding Fizz in Ontario uses another provider which does not have 2G . So it should not work.

G225 code IRSGE

@Whizz work or no 2G for texto?

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https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6936288#Comment_6936288

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