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US Roaming not Working!

zainabn — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:39:52 GMT

I purchased a US roaming talk/text and data 250mb last night while I was still in Canada. I am now in NYC, but only the data is working.

I am not getting any incoming calls (all going straight to voicemail), if i try to call someone/anyone in CA or US, I hear nothing- not even a single tone.

I checked my add-ons and it does show that talk text is active as well, but it isnt actually working.

I have activated roaming in data, restarted phone a few times- but nothing is fixing this. I can see the T-Mobile logo, so it is detecting the network.

Please help!

Re: US Roaming not Working!

dabr — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:45:53 GMT

@zainabn wrote:
Hi

I purchased a US roaming talk/text and data 250mb last night while I was still in Canada. I am now in NYC, but only the data is working.
I am not getting any incoming calls (all going straight to voicemail), if i try to call someone/anyone in CA or US, I hear nothing- not even a single tone.
I checked my add-ons and it does show that talk text is active as well, but it isnt actually working.
I have activated roaming in data, restarted phone a few times- but nothing is fixing this.

Please help!

@zainabn Can you try manually selecting either AT&T or T-Mobile. Sometimes one network can have a better signal than the other depending upon your location.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

zainabn — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:50:39 GMT

Wow, so i manually shifted to AT&T, and tried calling a number in Canada. It says your call could not be completed because you have not purchased a US Roaming Addon?! Are you kidding me, it says in my account that its active!

Re: US Roaming not Working!

dabr — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:55:15 GMT

@zainabn wrote:
Wow, so i manually shifted to AT&T, and tried calling a number in Canada. It says your call could not be completed because you have not purchased a US Roaming Addon?! Are you kidding me, it says in my account that its active!

@zainabn That does sound strange if you see the correct roaming add-on in your account.

There seems to be a few other posters having issues with the US roaming recently for some reason, so I'd suggest you contact moderators either via the chatbot bubble bottom right of the screen or click the envelope icon top right (next to your avatar) and send a private message to Moderator_Team to take a look at your account.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

zainabn — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:02:43 GMT

thank you!

its sad im 24hrs in and it hasnt even worked but im down 1 day, plus now the ticket team takes 24 hrs to get back when i need this for interviews asap 😞

Re: US Roaming not Working!

dabr — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:07:31 GMT

@zainabn wrote:
thank you!

its sad im 24hrs in and it hasnt even worked but im down 1 day, plus now the ticket team takes 24 hrs to get back when i need this for interviews asap 😞

@zainabn Sorry to hear that, yeah Public Mobile can let you down at the worst time (occasionally). Make sure to mention that you've lost a day of service already when you submit your ticket/message to moderators. Good luck.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

dabr — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:23:49 GMT

@zainabn wrote:
thank you!

its sad im 24hrs in and it hasnt even worked but im down 1 day, plus now the ticket team takes 24 hrs to get back when i need this for interviews asap 😞

@zainabn Usually the moderator response time is within an hour or two unless there's a backlog of issues they're dealing with. I also wanted to mention that other users often recommend that you download TalkNow app which allows for free talk/text as long as you're connected to the internet.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

darlicious — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:28:30 GMT

@zainabn

You do have roaming turned on in your phone?

Re: US Roaming not Working!

johncbennett — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:26:08 GMT

I have the same issue: Bought Talk/Text/Data before leaving Canada. Arrived in Florida with only data working. No calls or texts out, and continual messages from Public Mobile saying "Sorry, your plan does not include sending texts while in the US", as well as telling me that I do not have a US calling plan added to my account. But, I have confirmed it has been added, and the data portion works.

I've done US roaming a dozen times before, and my phone is set up to allow roaming.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

SpunkyGeek — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:27:46 GMT

I've had the exact same problem! Apparently, there have been lots of other people having the same problem too! I've been activated and been using my phone and plan since September 2020. Yesterday, I purchased the US Roaming Talk and Text package as I've done before. Today, I got a text from Public Mobile saying that I can't text while in the US and to add a plan. I logged into my account and yes, it does show my add-on that I purchased. However, I tried to send only 3 texts to see if it worked. But still got the same text saying I can't. Now I am getting that same text every few minutes even though I'm not texting! Hope they fix this issue soon! I rely on texts while in the US.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

darlicious — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:26:29 GMT

@Catherine_T

There seems to be a larger issue here that is not getting resolved nor do the moderators seem to understand the issue. Individually or the bigger picture.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

Steven_Doll — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:38:50 GMT

Agreed. Seems that there is just a glitch in the system that is only being found out now that travel increased over the holidays.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

Gizmo1202 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:42:37 GMT

I’ll add one more user to the list of travellers to the US whose purchased roaming add-on is not working. Shows as active and paid in my Public account.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

Jb456 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:43:39 GMT

@Gizmo1202 only one add-on purchased?

Have you tried manually switching networks from ATT to T-Mobile or vice versa?

Re: US Roaming not Working!

Jb456 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:46:48 GMT

Guys in the interim while you wait for moderators. Download the app TEXTNOW.

Free Canadian number in your area to call and text Canada & USA numbers for free over data or WiFi anywhere in the world. If not connected to internet people can even leave you a voicemail for when the next time you come online.

More details about TEXTNOW on link below.

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Community/How-to-15-plan-Check-Voicemail-Free-Textnow/m-p/622079

Re: US Roaming not Working!

johncbennett — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:27:03 GMT

The moderators were able to get my service working: I now have talk/text/data in the US.

TextNow is a great idea: I use it in conjunction with my service, but of course, it appears as a separate number.

John

Re: US Roaming not Working!

Gizmo1202 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:04:44 GMT

Both carriers have been tried with no resolution. The add on was for the $20/10day full service voice/text/data. Thanks

Re: US Roaming not Working!

darlicious — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 03:18:32 GMT

@Gizmo1202

Have you opened a service request ticket to contact the moderators? They obviously need to fix it from their end . Click on the chat bubble at the bottom right corner of your screen to send a request via simon or send a private message thru your mailbox the envelope icon at the top right corner of your screen.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

SpunkyGeek — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:34:26 GMT

Yes, I started the chat bubble and got ahold of a moderator. They finally fixed my issue.

Re: US Roaming not Working!

zainabn — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:15:52 GMT

yes!