Been with them since Wind. It's very YMMV on coverage until band 66 came online. Pair with a phone with VoLTE and Wifi calling, Freedom has been solid.
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- Xtrema
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- pointsdude
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- Jul 29, 2016
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Is this deal available for current Freedom customers or new customers only?
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- NavieM
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Can’t stand their service but upvoted cause the deal is actually really good
If only the regular carriers could have promos like this
If only the regular carriers could have promos like this
Koodo, Fido, Telus, Public Mobile, Virgin customer.
- pjw918 [OP]
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- Feb 28, 2012
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Apparently these Switch & Save deals are available to existing customers, on HUP or new-line activation.pointsdude wrote: ↑ Is this deal available for current Freedom customers or new customers only?
- 777canadian
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- May 16, 2017
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- Calgary, AB
Why can`t we wait for black Friday which is merely a month away....
- Ludepower
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- Feb 24, 2017
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I think I'll BYOD to freedom and try then for a couple months.
Then sign on contract with free phone if I like the service.
Is this a good strategy? Would they give me this deal if im an existing customer?
Then sign on contract with free phone if I like the service.
Is this a good strategy? Would they give me this deal if im an existing customer?
- John8graz
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- Aug 9, 2016
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Can't beat their device prices. But that 20GB data isn't usable if most of the time there is no network coverage. I'm currently with Freedom and most of the time if you are inside a building Freedom doesn't have signal or lost its signal. Mind you that this is in Metro Vancouver.
- redflagdealsguy
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So... same as WIND then.
I wonder if their 5G is better.
- d1ulove3
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I have no issue using Freedom, I think that inside the building no signal issue is YMMV.
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- cosmopath
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Current Freedom customer in the GTHA here: their signal is definitely not bad, but there are quite a bit more dead spots and 3G-only areas than the big 3. When I was travelling on the Go between KW and Toronto frequently, I would lose signal for a decent amount of the route. Around where I live the signal is mostly strong but with the occasional weird dead spot where all the other carriers have signal.
It's serviceable (no pun intended) but not great, to be honest. I'm looking to switch off if there's any competitive looking deals from Koodo or Virgin or something. This seems like a great deal but just keep your expectations low for coverage if you do decide to switch into Freedom, at least if you're in my area.
It's serviceable (no pun intended) but not great, to be honest. I'm looking to switch off if there's any competitive looking deals from Koodo or Virgin or something. This seems like a great deal but just keep your expectations low for coverage if you do decide to switch into Freedom, at least if you're in my area.
- RosalynG779926
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- Vancouver
So this is not for new customers right ? skip then : (
- Gtaphotog
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It's not a Retina display, that's on iPhones.redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Lower resolution screen, but still retina IMO.
RAM is reduced from 12GB (North America S20 5G) to 6GB (North America FE).
Everything about this phone is great, but I'm in the small minority that can't do 6GB of RAM. For most people, this is a great phone, at a great price, with a top-shelf processor. I would get an app to monitor your ram usage in the top bar, however.
God bless.
The S20FE 5G has a Super Amoled 1080×2400 display with HDR10 and 120hz.
Here's a link to the full specs which will vary a little from variant to variant and country to country https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s ... -10377.php
- pjw918 [OP]
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redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Did they change their bands since WIND? WIND was complete garbage back [in the day]..
LOLredflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ So... same as WIND then.
No, not the same as WIND.
Shaw has poured money into network upgrades.
Deployment of 700MHz Band 13 has made quite a difference.
Most recently Shaw spent $482M on 600MHz Band 71 spectrum.
- redflagdealsguy
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Let's not parse words, the PPI puts the FE into what was considered 'retina' range on iPhones. 'Retina' is shorthand to convey that meaning.
This feels like Snopes saying 'no, but yes'. I don't disagree.The S20FE 5G has a Super Amoled 1080×2400 display with HDR10 and 120hz.
...Here's a link to the full specs which will vary a little from variant to variant and country to country https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s ... -10377.php
- pitabread
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Been with them since 2012. It's very YMMV and for me it's been fine and I understand the limitations. What's helpful is the ability to roam on other networks without additional fees. Though it doesn't happen often for my usage, it's nice to have especially going to interior BC or the US. Also, I've noticed some network improvements. For example, the most notable for me was Costco's around the lower mainland having coverage.
- redflagdealsguy
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Let's be fair, I think Band 13 is the game changer if properly rolled out.pjw918 wrote: ↑ LOL
No, not the same as WIND.
Shaw has poured money into network upgrades.
Deployment of 700MHz Band 13 has made quite a difference.
Most recently Shaw spent $482M on 600MHz Band 71 spectrum.
Here's a detailed assessment.
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Source: https://techdaily.ca/mobile/carriers/fr ... le/review/Pros
Works pretty good if you’re in city centres
4G LTE seems to be working well in city centres
Price for the coverage is great if you rarely go outside of the Home area
December 2017: TTC Subway Platform & Some Tunnel Coverage – Seriously? Yes! – Freedom Mobile now works on every single TTC subway platform, including new line 1 extension platforms. It also works in the tunnel on the Yonge line between Bloor Street and King Street as well as from around the new Downsview Park station all the way north to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station!
Cons
If you travel between city centres i.e. Toronto to Ottawa there will be dead zones and roaming charges in between the two cities
Go to the cottage often? Or Blue Mountain? Good luck getting reception
4G LTE network still needs work outside of the city centres
According to the Freedom Mobile website, over 1.3 million Canadians will get access to fast LTE data in 2019.
In addition, they’ve also started to push their roll out of Extended LTE which is their Band 13 LTE (700MHZ low-band spectrum).
What Extended LTE means is you should get stronger coverage in areas where you currently get just ok coverage as this spectrum has a better ability to penetrate walls.
This should also help Freedom expand their network further. Extended LTE is available in the GTA – if you’ve noticed a difference let us know in the comments below!
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Recommendation
Great for those who want large amounts of data
Good for those who are usually in the city/close to the core
Cheaper than the big 3 (on a straight up plan for plan basis)
Any downsides? Who is Freedom Not For?
If you spend a lot of time at the cottage or in rural areas
if you’re on the road a lot travelling between larger cities and smaller towns
If reception is imperative to your job function, such as for salespeople where a missed call can be detrimental
- d1ulove3
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another screen to bw burnout.Gtaphotog wrote: ↑ It's not a Retina display, that's on iPhones.
The S20FE 5G has a Super Amoled 1080×2400 display with HDR10 and 120hz.
Here's a link to the full specs which will vary a little from variant to variant and country to country https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s ... -10377.php
Freedom Mobile F&F
- Gtaphotog
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For 99% of people familiar with smartphones when the word retina is used they think of the iPhones retina display and when the word(s) Super Amoled is used it's almost always Samsung display, no one reason not to use the correct terms to correlate with the correct devices to lessen the confusion.redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Let's not parse words, the PPI puts the FE into what was considered 'retina' range on iPhones. 'Retina' is shorthand to convey that meaning.
This feels like Snopes saying 'no, but yes'. I don't disagree.
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While iPhones displays are pretty damn good they can't be compared to the latest Amoleds from Samsung… even though both displays are produced by Samsung. I have the iPhone SE² and Note20U so obviously the size difference is ridiculous in comparison but you can see the differences in display technology on both.
- Gangsta101
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I would. You're still within the return window. New is usually better.
This is the sentiment I am hoping most people will adopt. Instead of bashing Freedom, acknowledge what they are doing for the market. In some high population areas, they've got good service if not great. With deals like this, they've been chipping away at the Big 3's user base and this has been forcing them to respond with targeted promos. Everyone is coming out on top with Freedom mobile. So my stand has always been "If the deal is suitable for you, grab it! If it isn't, don't stand in other people's way by downvoting and thread-crapping!" These guys are doing us all a solid.
You can, but there's no telling what deals will be available then.777canadian wrote: ↑Why can`t we wait for black Friday which is merely a month away....
VoWiFi has helped ameliorate this for a lot of people.
- redflagdealsguy
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This is just a semantics argument now, in my circle this word transcends Apple to mean higher PPI displays at large. However, to each their own.Gtaphotog wrote: ↑ For 99% of people familiar with smartphones when the word retina is used they think of the iPhones retina display and when the word(s) Super Amoled is used it's almost always Samsung display, no one reason not to use the correct terms to correlate with the correct devices to lessen the confusion.
While iPhones displays are pretty damn good they can't be compared to the latest Amoleds from Samsung… even though both displays are produced by Samsung. I have the iPhone SE² and Note20U so obviously the size difference is ridiculous in comparison but you can see the differences in display technology on both.
The rest of your analysis deviates from PPI to discuss other tangentially-related items.
I say this with maximum respect, as you're nonetheless providing factual technical information. So let's call it bygones, I'm not looking for a Saturday afternoon back-and-forth.
God bless.