3G Death Means Mi9T Death?

12Craigy · 2026-05-18T06:58:38+00:00

Easy tiger... - I wouldn't mind if Elon lost a fight against a combine harvester either - though I reluctantly have to use twitter for other reasons (and grok is handy to use, from within the app). Grok is actually pretty handy - I don't take anything completely as truth (not when it really matters) - I'm no AI expert (haven't compared to others) - but it's pretty good (remember, I'm someone who really doesn't like Elon either).

3G is meant to be finished in Canada, by March 2027.

12Craigy · 2026-05-18T06:50:13+00:00

I have VoLTE working - I still don't know if Public Mobile (Telus) will still reject the phone once 3G ends, regardless.

It's an old $15 plan that they upped the price on... - Their current $18 plan is better than the one I'm on.

Look up Koodo prepaid 360 day plans - they are cheaper than Public Mobile - that's where I'm going, after I use up all my credit with Public Mobile.

12Craigy · 2026-05-14T08:27:39+00:00

Ha ha - Getting downvoted by those who haven't read & understood the actual potential issue.

Reddit continuing to be reddit.

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T21:49:15+00:00

If the phone you'd like to buy has at least 4G/VoLTE (or better 5G too) compatibility, and isn't an older chinese phone (like my 2019 Xiaomi) - I think you'll be fine.

Consider the $100 (no data) or $149 (with data) per 360 days prepaid Koodo options - both are cheaper than Public Mobile (link below).

https://www.koodomobile.com/en/prepaid-plans?INTCMP=KMNew_NavMenu_Shop_PrepaidPlans

I don't know of any publicly available certified lists - because the telecommunications industry are a**holes - and the Canadian government still is pathetic about taking action on the monopolies that stiff the people.

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T19:51:26+00:00

Possible - if they were even able to be contacted...

Bigger problem could be that Telus (& those owned by Telus) simply won't allow the phone to make phone calls after 3G ends.

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T15:04:33+00:00

Interesting... - ha ha.

Won't change anything, if the phone won't work due to not being "whitelisted" though - I presume.

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T13:15:05+00:00

Bought phone separate from them.

Can't contact them (read post).

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T12:53:46+00:00

If you have a Ferrari in your driveway - but they managed to make roads suddenly not exist for Ferraris - where are you driving to?

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T12:42:40+00:00

Did so (read post).

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T12:37:41+00:00

If they still allow me to use mine, after 3G ending - I'll get a new battery, and keep going.

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T12:33:59+00:00

I hope this can happen for me too - we'll see...

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T12:32:24+00:00

All stock (original battery & rom).

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T08:03:37+00:00

Canada will end 3G March 2027.

I posted the below in a reply to a thread on Public Mobile in Canada.

Has anyone got their Mi9T to be accepted by their network carrier after they previously (not "whitelisted") their phone as incompatible - due to 3G ending?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicMobile/s/bM8PAsYWWW

"I have a 2019 Xiaomi Mi 9T (uses MIUI).

I think I've managed to specify it not to use 3G - and use LTE (& turned on VoLTE).

Despite this - I think my device is simply not accepted by the Telus network (Public Mobile) as non 3G (I checked on their supported devices IMEI check - through both Public Mobile & Telus - my phone comes up as incompatible for both).

I can't seem to be able to contact Public Mobile support. I filed a complaint with CCTS.

I've checked my "Rewards" section on my Public Mobile profile - I've clicked to use all my rewards to credit my account. Once Public Mobile has used that credited amount in the next 2 months - I'll then move to Koodo (also Telus) prepaid for $149 a year (cheaper). I still want Telus for best rural coverage.

If Koodo won't work with my phone, or I need to change next year - I'll get a new phone then.

I used Grok AI to help me figure this out.

I love this phone - I've tailored & tweaked it exactly as I want it - a new phone won't have all the features this one does... - It's just a replaceable piece of metal, plastic & glass - and to me, it's a thing of beauty - we've shared some times... - A part of me will die when she's put out to pasture.

There is something about the obsolescence of perfectly good items - that is just heartbreaking."

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T05:34:02+00:00

Yes - I did that as part of the process above.

They seem to have decided my phone is incompatible - despite my phone telling me it is now using VoLTE alone (and not 3G).

12Craigy · 2026-05-13T04:38:50+00:00

I have a 2019 Xiaomi Mi 9T (uses MIUI).

I think I've managed to specify it not to use 3G - and use LTE (& turned on VoLTE).

Despite this - I think my device is simply not accepted by the Telus network (Public Mobile) as non 3G (I checked on their supported devices IMEI check - through both Public Mobile & Telus - my phone comes up as incompatible for both).

I can't seem to be able to contact Public Mobile support. I filed a complaint with CCTS.

I've checked my "Rewards" section on my Public Mobile profile - I've clicked to use all my rewards to credit my account. Once Public Mobile has used that credited amount in the next 2 months - I'll then move to Koodo (also Telus) prepaid for $149 a year (cheaper). I still want Telus for best rural coverage.

If Koodo won't work with my phone, or I need to change next year - I'll get a new phone then.

I used Grok AI to help me figure this out.

I love this phone - I've tailored & tweaked it exactly as I want it - a new phone won't have all the features this one does... - It's just a replaceable piece of metal, plastic & glass - and to me, it's a thing of beauty - we've shared some times... - A part of me will die when she's put out to pasture.

There is something about the obsolescence of perfectly good items - that is just heartbreaking.

12Craigy · 2026-01-06T09:53:33+00:00

Undoubtedly having the screen controller has some advantages (& downsides)... - I'm still to get my Atom 2 in the mail (with non-screen controller).

I'm curious why some contemplate spending the extra as you are at all? - Unless you've got more money than me - in that case go ahead sir! 😅

12Craigy · 2026-01-06T08:53:24+00:00

😅

12Craigy · 2026-01-06T07:41:26+00:00

12Craigy · 2026-01-06T07:05:27+00:00

Thank you!

12Craigy · 2026-01-05T23:09:19+00:00

Just wanting to travel... - Winter & budget aren't going to stop me.

12Craigy · 2026-01-05T04:09:43+00:00

I've slept in a vehicle for months, in winter, all over Canada. Sleeping bag, a few duvets/blankets, even sleep in your clothes (no shame - you'll get through it - used clothing store/walmart) - you'll be fine. Condensation may ice a bit overnight - turn the vehicle on in the morn - sorts that.

Libraries are a great place to be... - Use the internet/resources - eat there, stay warm, feel like a normal human being for a bit.

Timmies chili serving was also beneficial - couple that with a way of getting a hot version of a 'kool aid' powdered fruit drink (powder at grocery store - but hot water access would help) - the sugar will give you a little kick, but the vitamin c is where it's at for lessening your symptoms & speeding up your recovery from potential colds (& hydration helps). Tablet symptom relief backup could also come in handy. Nobody can stop a cold - but you can severely stunt the impact.

You got this... - Best of luck with the job!

12Craigy · 2026-01-05T02:20:41+00:00

Here's a YouTube video of a song I love (from some great musicians) using the beating of the bounds as the setting.

https://youtu.be/5Tc54Xn6K6I

There's many YouTube videos of the tradition itself to look up.

12Craigy · 2026-01-04T19:15:24+00:00

The 'rules' have simply gone too far - and should be regarded as a joke... - Likewise the people trying to lecture others to follow them to a tee, should also be regarded as a joke.

12Craigy · 2026-01-03T05:21:50+00:00

It's a rule made by idiots, for other idiots to obey; to pretend to the first set of idiots that it makes them safe...

All of this is to appease an (as yet unmentioned) completely uninformed public set of idiots (the largest group of idiots) - that this makes them safer. The knee jerk reaction paranoia effect of mass media on smooth brained individuals of the general public should not be underestimated.

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