Mobilicity now operates on both old HSPA and the new Rogers 3G network

Nov 13th, 2015 5:05 pm

#1

NoCountry4RFDer [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2383 posts; 2033 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 13th, 2015 5:05 pm

Mobilicity now operates on both old HSPA and the new Rogers 3G network

Mobilicity is now working on both the old Mobilicity HSPA network and the Rogers 3G network

I downloaded a map from Here to test the data and got
250MB downloaded in 9 minutes (~3.7mbps)
410MB downloaded in 18 minutes (~3.0mbps)

The speed test showed 2mbps down/1mbps up

Edit:
Clarification, we are still restricted to the limited zones but Rogers increased it as I'm getting 4 bars in Orleans (Ottawa) where before I had no reception at all

Nov 13th, 2015 5:06 pm

#2

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23589 posts; 5808 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 13th, 2015 5:06 pm

Does hottt!!

Bought 10 - 1 for myself and 9 to hoard...thx OP!

Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

+2

Nov 13th, 2015 5:10 pm

#3

killer007: Deal Addict; Mar 7, 2010; 2742 posts; 408 upvotes; Mississauga

Nov 13th, 2015 5:10 pm

Ummm but my signal still super bad

+2

Nov 13th, 2015 5:11 pm

#4

Wpegger: Deal Fanatic; Apr 11, 2012; 5827 posts; 3080 upvotes; Winnipeg

Nov 13th, 2015 5:11 pm

where can I buy one?

Nov 13th, 2015 5:19 pm

#5

NoCountry4RFDer [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2383 posts; 2033 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 13th, 2015 5:19 pm

Wpegger wrote: ↑where can I buy one?

You can locate the mobilicity stores here http://mobilicity.ca/stores/

Nov 13th, 2015 5:20 pm

#6

NoCountry4RFDer [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2383 posts; 2033 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 13th, 2015 5:20 pm

killer007 wrote: ↑Ummm but my signal still super bad

Try the CND ROAMING, once I connect to it it shows Mobilicity without Roaming icon and 3G data works.

It didn't charge me roaming fees so far (I only have $1 left anyway)

Nov 13th, 2015 5:21 pm

#7

SomeGuyNamedBob: Deal Addict; Aug 21, 2007; 3127 posts; 3149 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 5:21 pm

NoCountry4RFDer wrote: ↑Mobilicity is now working on both the old Mobilicity HSPA network and the Rogers 3G network

I downloaded a map from Here to test the data and got
250MB downloaded in 9 minutes (~3.7mbps)
410MB downloaded in 18 minutes (~3.0mbps)

The speed test showed 2mbps

Is that with the "Light" data plan or the regular data plan?

Nov 13th, 2015 5:23 pm

#8

NoCountry4RFDer [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2383 posts; 2033 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 13th, 2015 5:23 pm

ji2o0k wrote: ↑Does hottt!!

Bought 10 - 1 for myself and 9 to hoard...thx OP!

There are a lot of threads about other more expensive carriers and people stayed away from Mobilicity before due to coverage with this new network I'm getting coverage where I had poor or no reception before

Nov 13th, 2015 5:25 pm

#9

RxMills: Deal Addict; Apr 10, 2011; 3467 posts; 3978 upvotes; Canada

Nov 13th, 2015 5:25 pm

I too am a Mobilicity user. So does that mean that their first stage is to have both networks going in parallel, then they'll drop the Mobilicity side later?

I got an e-mail from Rogers/Mobilicity saying I had to upgrade my phone to be able to use their new Rogers network, which I did. That implies that they're not going to use the older Mobilicity signal (is that HSPA?).

You're getting 2mbps now? What were you getting before?

I wonder if there's a fixed date when Rogers will drop the old Mobilicity network. I'll be there are still some that don't have compatible phones with the newer Rogers network. Under the deal with the Federal Gov't, they were obligated to carry the old Mobilicity user base with them and not drop them. So that's why they offered phone upgrade deals (some at no cost), etc.

Nov 13th, 2015 5:26 pm

#10

NoCountry4RFDer [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2383 posts; 2033 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 13th, 2015 5:26 pm

SomeGuyNamedBob wrote: ↑Is that with the "Light" data plan or the regular data plan?

The regular one that came with the old back to school promo (not premium)

Nov 13th, 2015 5:26 pm

#11

nellium: Deal Addict; Feb 16, 2009; 3605 posts; 1686 upvotes; 'Shwallywood

Nov 13th, 2015 5:26 pm

The big thing for me at least would be the coverage, If they get coverage like Public Mobile did, this would be smokin

I don't fail, I succeed at finding what doesn't work

Nov 13th, 2015 5:41 pm

#12

sanman: Jr. Member; Aug 4, 2006; 167 posts; 18 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 5:41 pm

I also get much better coverage now, thanks for confirming that they are now using Rogers' 3G network. I work in an office building that's a lot of steel and concrete and previously had no signal....was waiting for this day!

Nov 13th, 2015 5:50 pm

#13

death_hawk: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2006; 29394 posts; 14896 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 5:50 pm

Damn that's faster than Wind.
I can't break 1/.1 with them.

Good thing I'm still on a $25 plan.

Nov 13th, 2015 6:04 pm

#14

fortunat: Sr. Member; Mar 5, 2005; 537 posts; 325 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 6:04 pm

if you are on Rogers can you sign up with Mobilicity and bring your old phone?

Nov 13th, 2015 6:05 pm

#15

Mrbj: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2007; 3357 posts; 583 upvotes; CALGARY

Nov 13th, 2015 6:05 pm

Just today, my calls dropped in downtown Calgary once entered +15 walkway. I hope to get some better reception soon, or I will be porting out.

Zoomer : $45/7GB subscriber ($50 Ref + $150 welcome) + Pixel 4A

Nov 13th, 2015 6:45 pm

#16

AndroidRootGuy: Deal Addict; Jun 9, 2012; 1765 posts; 343 upvotes; Mississauga

Nov 13th, 2015 6:45 pm

Confirmed working in iPhone 4s.. Which was not mobilicity compatible

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An Android a day keeps the Apple away.

+1

Nov 13th, 2015 7:12 pm

#17

EEE2: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2007; 4481 posts; 1528 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 7:12 pm

Question should I move to mobile city now. Their $55 plan seems amazing. Can anyone explain to me if their network now being on Rogers is good?

Nov 13th, 2015 7:19 pm

#18

bernieyee: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2008; 1867 posts; 897 upvotes

Nov 13th, 2015 7:19 pm

I'd just get the Koodo plan

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Nov 13th, 2015 7:23 pm

#19

way2quik: Deal Addict; Apr 30, 2006; 1853 posts; 212 upvotes; Vancouver

Nov 13th, 2015 7:23 pm

I'm still getting 1down/2up. However, I have reception where I did not have previously, which for me is a HUGE bonus.

Nov 13th, 2015 9:37 pm

#20

johnsazzr: Banned; Jul 23, 2011; 498 posts; 74 upvotes; Lindsay

Nov 13th, 2015 9:37 pm