02-27-2017 07:23 AM - last edited on 02-27-2017 01:38 PM by RogersPrasana
Hi,
I was interested in getting one of the new Nokia 3310's but I read that it runs on 2.5G. Since Rogers will be shutting down its 2G network in the near future, does that mean the phone wouldn't work anymore after that? Or does that only mean that internet won't work anymore but calls and texts will?
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02-27-2017 12:55 PM
02-27-2017 08:07 AM
02-27-2017 11:42 AM
@icecap If the new phone only supports GSM, then the phone WON'T work for calls or text, when Rogers shuts down it's GSM/GPRS/EDGE Network. The network *could* be shutdown by 2018, so investing in this phone isn't a good idea. Also it looks like it doesn't include any WiFi capability, so you can't use data on it.
It's a shame Nokia didn't include HSPA capability on it, since most networks in the world are in the process of shutting down their older GSM networks.
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3310_(2017)-8597.php
02-27-2017 11:58 AM - edited 02-27-2017 12:08 PM
02-27-2017 12:17 PM
@Meowmix Everything I read online said that they will be shutting down the GSM network and refarming those frequencies to HSPA and LTE. Also I can't see how Rogers can keep GSM/EDGE/GPRS data Off but calls On, since they are physicaly removing these 2G antennas. Either way buying a device that only supports 2G doesn't make sense since Rogers is only supporting 2G until 2018.
Change in Rogers 2G Network, provincially, from Apr - Jun 2016
2G Antenna Channel counts, from 2013 - 2015
from Wikipedia:
"Since 2002, the company's 2G GSM network with EDGE has operated in Canada.[11][12] It provides compatibility for GSM-based devices, including those frequently used by international travelers. However, this technology is limited to speeds up to 236 kilobits per second, which is only about four times the speed of dial-up.
Rogers is no longer increasing its GSM coverage footprint and has only committed to support its 2G GSM network until 2018"
02-27-2017 12:19 PM - edited 02-27-2017 12:23 PM
02-27-2017 12:37 PM
Does Rogers support 900 MHz and 1800 MHz?
02-27-2017 12:49 PM
02-27-2017 12:52 PM
02-27-2017 12:55 PM
02-27-2017 01:03 PM
It indeed is a very nice remake of the classic phone and unfortunately it sucks that it won't work here. if it is anything like the original version, the 3310 was never sold or intended to be used in north america, north america got the 3360 (tdma version) and 3390 (2g gsm version) if they release one for our market, they no doubt need to make it compatible with our frequences and bands, so 3g at a minimum and 850/1900. And since all the news reports Ive read only mention 3310, and NOT 3390, its very unlikely that we will see a north american flavour
02-27-2017 01:07 PM
02-27-2017 01:37 PM
Why did North and South America go with 850/1900 when the rest of the entire world uses 900/1800?
02-27-2017 01:43 PM - edited 02-27-2017 01:44 PM
03-01-2017 12:24 PM
12-12-2017 02:15 PM
Just heard that the Nokia 3310 3G version is officially coming to Canada......is Rogers going to offer it ??
12-12-2017 03:54 PM