Hi, will the A31 SM-A315G/DS work after Telstra shuts down 3G?
Current phone is a Xiaomi A3 which will not work but I’ve been offered the above phone from a friend. I read the Xiaomi was missing a band or Telstra required settings however I can find a succinct way to see if this phone meets the requirements.
Thank you.
Pity this was last updated in 2022. Although looks like it was last updated in 2015 or so.
There’s also, which has a number you can sms
https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closur…
The Telstra 3G network is scheduled to shut down across Australia on June 30, 2024³. If you have a Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS, here are some important considerations:
3G Compatibility: The Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS does not rely solely on 3G for connectivity. It supports 4G networks, which means it should continue to function for data services even after the 3G shutdown.
Voice Calls: However, if your mobile device does not have Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology, it may not be able to make voice calls on Telstra's network after the 3G shutdown². VoLTE enables voice calls over 4G, so ensure that your phone supports this feature.
Emergency Calls: Some older 4G phones may not be capable of making emergency calls (including connecting to Triple Zero) when 3G is turned off³. Verify if your Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS supports VoLTE to ensure uninterrupted emergency services.
In summary, while the Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS should continue to work for data services, it's essential to check its VoLTE compatibility for voice calls. If it supports VoLTE, you should be in good shape even after the 3G shutdown. 📱🌐🔊
(1) Check your phone before we close 3G - Telstra. https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/3g-is-closing-check-your….
(2) 3G closure - what do I need to know? - Telstra. https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closur….
(3) Will a Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS Work after Telstra 3G Shutdown? - OzBargain. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/839785.
3G Compatibility: The Samsung A31 SM-A315G/DS does not rely solely on 3G for connectivity. It supports 4G networks, which means it should continue to function for data services even after the 3G shutdown.
That is for the paid version.
Nice that it links back to this thread.
Network Technology:
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-A315F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - SM-A315G
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - SM-A315F
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - SM-A315G
Speed HSPA, LTE
It should work.
Wondor if Telstra will give away phones like the did 5 years ago when 3G 2100 was shut down: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/426540
I work for Telstra, and haven’t seen/heard anything about free phones
Found this thread because my friend has this phone, and it has been dropping VoLTE approximately every 24 hours while using an Aldi sim card.
She would not be able to make or receive calls until she reboots the phone. I discovered that toggling airplane mode would also fix it, but that is still only a temp solution.
https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/telstravoltehandsets
"Non-Telstra devices are not guaranteed to work or support all features. In many cases, if your device isn't using Telstra firmware, required settings for VoLTE, ViLTE, Wi-Fi Calling and SMS over Wi-Fi may not be present."
Your Xiaomi doesn't work since it wasn't sold in Australia and it doesn't have the necessary firmware settings to support Volte down under. It can probably be fixed manually using the following instructions
https://forums.androidcentral.com/threads/australian-xiaomi-…
and from Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/17vlx2y/comment/k9b…