topic Re: store locator doesn't work in Get Support

store locator doesn't work

guestwilliam — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:36:25 GMT

The store locator doesn't seem to be working. Is there a public mobile store close by to my location which is around 2250 Victoria Park Ave, North York, ON M1R 1V9? I'm interested in purchasing some SIM cards.

Re: store locator doesn't work

softech — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:42:08 GMT

Try a Walmart around you. Some Walmart will give you free SIM and help you to activate as well. Also, you can try Loblaws 🙂

If you don't want to go physically and if you have Amazon Prime, you can order there for Prime delivery.

Please note if you order from PM directly online, it can be as many as 3 weeks

Re: store locator doesn't work

will13am — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:42:18 GMT

@softech wrote:
Try a Walmart around you. Some Walmart will give you free SIM and help you to activate as well. Also, you can try Loblaws 🙂

Walmarts are also known to not sell SIM cards to customers if they don't want/need to do in store activation.

Re: store locator doesn't work

softech — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:56:08 GMT

@will13am It really YMMV, I did buy SIM only no activation from them before 🙂

Re: store locator doesn't work

will13am — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:43:48 GMT

@guestwilliam , it seems like the store locator is broken at the moment when using postal code or address. I found that letting the location services work on the browser gave me locations nearby. I was able to type the city and get locations as well.

Re: store locator doesn't work

esjliv — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:45:45 GMT

@guestwilliam wrote:
The store locator doesn't seem to be working. Is there a public mobile store close by to my location which is around 2250 Victoria Park Ave, North York, ON M1R 1V9? I'm interested in purchasing some SIM cards.

@guestwilliam you are right that link for the store locator is hit and miss...this one you are talking about right? https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/store-locator

But I can get it to work in incognito mode most of the time. Clear your browser's cache and use another browser with it, you should have better luck.

EDIT: it just opened up in Safari for me, and worked well.

Re: store locator doesn't work

guestwilliam — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:51:54 GMT

why do some results say for example Telus store/koodo shop on the map? Here's a screenshot

Re: store locator doesn't work

softech — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:54:25 GMT

Koodo and PM are both part of Telus.

I don't think Koodo and Telus will sell PM SIM. At least I tried once before in a Telus store and they didn't have PM sim for me to buy

Re: store locator doesn't work

Dunkman — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:56:11 GMT

@guestwilliam

Some authorized Koodo/Telus dealers also can activate PM accounts. Need to be a bit careful though. Some dealers will charge more than $10 for SIM card. Walmart, London drugs, Mobile shops (inside Superstore), Wow mobile are other dealers that usually charge the $10 for SIM cards. Also, some Walmart/London drug reps may offer the SIM card for free if you activate in store. YMMV.

Re: store locator doesn't work

LurganIeUk — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:10:55 GMT

@guestwilliam wrote:
The store locator doesn't seem to be working. Is there a public mobile store close by to my location which is around 2250 Victoria Park Ave, North York, ON M1R 1V9? I'm interested in purchasing some SIM cards.

Try these folks in North York.

https://canadiancellsupplies.com/collections/latest-products/products/public-sim-card

Re: store locator doesn't work

BKNS27 — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:46:46 GMT

@guestwilliam as @LurganIeUk noted, best place near your area is Canadian Cell Supplies at discounted price.

They currently have a sale. Free SIM, free shipping and free activation.

Re: store locator doesn't work

kselmak — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:08:12 GMT

@guestwilliam

Walmart sometimes gives sims for free if you activate in store.

You can use your friend's referral and yours too if you bring a smartphone or laptop with you too access your account.

They will also help with porting numbers if needed

Give them a call and ask, weekend is usually when they have it

Re: store locator doesn't work

Triguy — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:30:43 GMT

You could order them from https://canadiancellsupplies.com or Amazon.ca. Canadian Cell Supplies offers local pickup.