topic Re: Public Mobile Global Text in Get Support

Public Mobile Global Text

ShahzadGQ — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:58:41 GMT

Hi, I was wondering with the new PM update to do Globel Text instead of Canada Wide, what countries are included in Global Text?? Thanks

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

makkahn28 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:55:58 GMT

I'd assume all of them, but could be wrong, but hoping all

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

ShahzadGQ — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:57:47 GMT

Is there a list of some sort telling us which ones are and which ones aren't?

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

Shazia_K — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:01:51 GMT

Hey @ShahzadGQ,

Global text = anywhere around the globe with no restrictions 🙂

Cheers,

Shazia

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

ShahzadGQ — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:03:25 GMT

Thank You for clearing that up!😃

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

makkahn28 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:03:47 GMT

@Shazia_K, thanks for the clarification

@ShahzadGQ, your question has been answered. All Countries covered

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

Luddite — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:35:35 GMT

FYI All means everywhere "allowed"; unfortunately some countries block, or have incompatible systems.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

makkahn28 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:43:47 GMT

True

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

srlawren — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 19:13:36 GMT

Hi @ShahzadGQ, hopefully @Shazia_K has answered your question.

One small point of clarification also: international texting didn't just get introduced at Public Mobile, it just used to be an option in the previous plans--you used to be able to pick no texting, Canada-wide texting, or international texting. Now it's all or nothing--no texting, or global texting. The choices were simplified, for the better IMHO.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

makkahn28 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 19:22:16 GMT

That I would agree with. Txt is Txt, and one that gave all the best without issues is A#1

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

socialcocoon — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:23:18 GMT

How is it for the better when there's now no cheaper option than global? I will likely never use global text yet I'm still paying for it.

More options = more flexibility = more choice. Yes, that also means more overhead and more confusion for those who want to keep things simple.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

makkahn28 — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:27:44 GMT

It's not that much, and to be sure, if you compare to the competition, PM is relatively cheaper, and still as reliable. PM can only do what makes sense, and what would be more easier to manage.

Example, some PPL on the Now Gone Canada-Wide Txt tried to use CERTAIN Short Codes, though Canadian, encountered the message, Sorry, But your Short Code Message will not work on Canada-Wide Txt.

The Global solved those issues, and to have a separate Canada-Wide would be pointless.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

manichauhan — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:00:00 GMT

With Global Text (which is an included service with PM) is it possible for someone to be able to send/receive text messages while in a different country other than Canada? If so would there be any additional costs applied? For simplicity if was out of Canada would I be able to text back into Canada from UK or from UK to any other country?

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

srlawren — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:43:30 GMT

Hi @manichauhan,

The short answer is no, that will not work, and you will get no services at all (including text) from PM while outside of Canada.

The longer answer is that PM has no roaming agreements internationally, so as soon as you leave Canada, your phone will lose service. If you need services in your destination country(s), you will need to use a global roaming service such as iRoam (I beleive they work in the UK but have never tried), or purchase a pre-paid SIM from a local provider once you land in your destination country and use their services while away.

The Global texting option in the PM plans is to send and receive texts to international phone numbers but only while you are physically whtihing Canada.

EDIT: just realized I neglected to say: welcome to the Public Mobile community! Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. And for quickest answers, it's usally better to start a new thread than to reply to other existing threads whenever possible. Cheers!

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

manichauhan — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:28:48 GMT

@srlawren - Thank you for the information and tips. This is greatly appreciated.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

srlawren — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:54:08 GMT

@manichauhan my pleasure.

I didn't want to overload you with info, but there are data-based ways you can sort of work around the problem of not being reachable on your regular (public mobile) phone number. If you're curious for more details and planning to buy service overseas that includes mobile data, let me know.

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

manypips — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 03:41:39 GMT

I have global text, but now canada only

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

Rockdaddy22 — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 03:57:39 GMT

What do you mean?

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

srlawren — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:41:41 GMT

@manypips I share @Rockdaddy22's question: what do you mean? And did you have a question or was that a statement?

Re: Public Mobile Global Text

manypips — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 13:24:26 GMT

I'm signed up 90 days plan with global txt, but now only Canada txt.