topic Re: Free Sim in Get Support

Free Sim

spoolinx86 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:58:21 GMT

I haven't been a member for a few years but I would like to get back to Public Mobile. I see now they are charging $10 to mail a sim card. Is there anyway to get one for free (in store or for returning customers)?

Bonus question. Having been on LTE for several years, how do people find dropping down to 3G? I don't stream video but I do steam music and browse reddit (so I guess there are videos there). Do you really notice the speed that much?

Thanks!

Re: Free Sim

gblackma — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 22:50:24 GMT

@spoolinx86 its LTE throttled to 3 mbts. Personally, I dont see the difference for my light browsing. Sometimes Walmart gives a free SIM with in store activation. Try Canadian cell supplies https://canadiancellsupplies.com/collections/latest-products/products/public-sim-card

Currently the Sim is $3.33 each with free shipping. And you can use a referral code to get $10 credit.

Here's 4 articles on activation and porting and the Refer a friend reward if you need them:

1. What you require to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/what-you-need-to-activate
2.How to activate https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/activation-account-set-up
3.How to port https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/choose-your-phone-number
4. Refer a friend https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/the-refer-a-friend-reward

Welcome back. Stay safe.

Re: Free Sim

yanzhiqiang — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 22:56:48 GMT

I went to Super store got free Sim and actived in store.

Re: Free Sim

spoolinx86 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:05:22 GMT

Awesome, thanks for all the details gblackma!

Re: Free Sim

tabi159w — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:25:02 GMT

Canada Cell Supplies sells SIMs for $3.33 with free shipping which is the best deal that I'm aware of. Also, I find no difference in PM's "3G" data. It's essentially just throttled LTE. It works fine for all the apps that I use.

Re: Free Sim

spoolinx86 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:26:54 GMT

Can a mod delete this? Now I'm getting tons of private messages begging I use their referral code.

Re: Free Sim

Dunkman — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:31:00 GMT

@spoolinx86

Community members should not be spamming people with private messages. Unless you publicly asked for a referral code.

Re: Free Sim

darlicious — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 09:02:21 GMT

@spoolinx86

Welcome back to public mobile. The biggest difference you'll see with throttled 4G LTE data is your usage will go down for using as you did before....especially with video content. Otherwise you will enjoy as before just for less money out of your pocket.

When it comes to getting spammed with referral codes that is unacceptable. If you feel any or all were out of line you can always report the user at the bottom left of their message. A warning or worse from pm might prevent this from happening to new users. Etiquette goes a long way in making a good impression....if you have at more questions ask away were always happy to help!