VoLTE date?

Jeremy G. #4536 · July 2023

Hi,

I have a OnePlus 5. I received today an email saying that I need to change my phone to one that is VoLTE compatible, but there's no date on the email saying when I need to change.

Does anyone know?

Thanks!

AK20230110 · July 2023

@Jeremy G. #4536

Hello,

Your phone will still work...

You can learn more about VoLTE here:

https://fizz.ca/en/faq/why-volte-important

If in doubt you can always consult with the customer support: https://fizz.ca/en/support

uzedia · July 2023

That is interesting! I have a phone that is not VoLTE compatible but never received any e-mail. Do you have a Canada/US plan? We will need a VoLTE compatible phone for being able to make phone calls in the US because most networks there are VoLTE. I guess Canada will soon follow.

Jeremy G. #4536 · July 2023

@uzedia no it's a Canada only plan!

AK20230110 · July 2023

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/2642618/volte-date

If you ever want to change phone, here is the list with the certified VoLTE phones: 👇https://fizz.ca/en/faq/compatible-devices

uzedia · July 2023

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6718043#Comment_6718043

I would be curious to know why Fizz sent out this e-mail to certain users but not everyone with a non-compatible phone.

Sébastien code ZXEL1 · July 2023

for the moment only the united states which no longer have 3g

for canada we have no date for the end of 3g

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/2642618/volte-date

anyway it was announced to the mouvel one day for when the end of 3g for canada

AK20230110 · July 2023

There are some dates, but nothing official

Sébastien code ZXEL1 · July 2023

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/2642618/volte-date

you can do a test deactivated the wifi passed a call if it remains in lte it is who is volte

Jess_i88b6 · July 2023

At the moment there is not a date from dropping the 3G in CanadA. However the 5 is pretty old (for a smartphone) also Verizon suggest a oneplus8 or greater

thwrefore if you don’t plan to use your phone to travel in USA yiu can still wait

ygravel001 · July 2023

According to Fizz's email that I got today:

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Why being VoLTE certified is important.

With the 3G network set to disappear within the next year, your calls will only use the LTE network. Your phone and your SIM card will have to be compatible with VoLTE technology to make and receive calls.

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They say 3G is going away next year and it doesn't look like my Galaxy 9S has VoLTE. I wasn't planning to change phones until the battery stopped keeping a decent charge. Sucks for me I guess.