topic Re: Going on a trip in Get Support

Going on a trip

Violetmwhitney — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:06:11 GMT

What do people suggest for add-ons when going down south? Do we only have access to talk time?

Re: Going on a trip

softech — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:07:51 GMT

@Violetmwhitney If you go to US, you will need to purchase roaming add-on to use the service. (The only exception is that you get receiving text for free, but you still cannot send text)

Here are the US roaming add-ons, depends on your need, you can buy the one you want:

US Roaming
Bundle - US Roaming - Talk Text (10-day) - $15.00 (10 Reward points)
Bundle - US Roaming - Talk Text 250 Data (10-day) - $20.00 (15 Reward points)
Data - US Roaming - 1 GB Data (10-day) - $20.00 (15 Reward points)
Data - US Roaming - 250 MB Data (10-day) - $10.00 (5 Reward points)
Data - US Roaming - 500 MB Data (10-day) - $15.00 (10 Reward points)
Text - US Roaming - Unlimited Text (10-day) - $8.00 (5 Reward points)
Talk - US Roaming - Unlimited Talk (10-day) - $8.00 (5 Reward points)

Re: Going on a trip

Yummy — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:08:49 GMT

Here is a list of all US add-ons

US Roaming for 10 day packages

Unlimited U.S. Talk, Text and 250MB Data Bundle = $20

Unlimited U.S. Talk and Text Bundle = $15

Unlimited U.S. Talk Only = $8

Unlimited U.S. Text Only = $8

U.S. Data Only for 10 day packages

250MB = $10

500MB = $15

1GB = $20

You don't need to purchase US roaming text add-on to receive incoming texts while in US.

Purchasing add-ons is two step process: add funds and then go back to purchase correct add-on. Make sure to purchase the add-on as close to trip date as the clock starts immediately upon buying and is limited for 10 days x 24 hour period.

Re: Going on a trip

hairbag1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:08:16 GMT

Only 10 Day US Roaming talk / text / data options. They only work for....10 days (240 hrs)

Re: Going on a trip

dust2dust — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:08:43 GMT

Depends for how long. If a week or two then the add-ons aren't a bad deal. If longer then they start to become expensive compared to getting a local service. The add-ons are talk and text and data. Another option is voip apps that work on wifi or data.

Re: Going on a trip

Dunkman — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:08:55 GMT

@Violetmwhitney

Without any 10 day roaming packages, you are able to only receive texts while in the USA. Not able to send texts, talk or data.

Depends on your needs, you can purchase talk, text and data.

Here is some more information:

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/us-roaming

Re: Going on a trip

Violetmwhitney — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:08:56 GMT

I’m not going to the US…I’m going to Cuba

Re: Going on a trip

Yummy — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:09:59 GMT

There is No PM service in Cuba.

Re: Going on a trip

Dunkman — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:10:00 GMT

@Violetmwhitney wrote:
I’m not going to the US…I’m going to Cuba

@Violetmwhitney

Sorry, no international roaming besides USA. You will unable to use Public mobile in Cuba.

Re: Going on a trip

kb_mv — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:10:49 GMT

@Violetmwhitney wrote:
I’m not going to the US…I’m going to Cuba

@Violetmwhitney Unfortunately PM service doesn't work in Cuba. Only Canada and US (with add ons)

Re: Going on a trip

softech — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:10:52 GMT

@Violetmwhitney wrote:
I’m not going to the US…I’m going to Cuba

@Violetmwhitney Sorry, you won't get any service in Cuba, PM only has roaming for US and no where else

You will need to buy local Data prepaid SIM and use VoIP app, like TextNow, to make free calls and text

Re: Going on a trip

hairbag1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:11:37 GMT

Out of luck...no roaming in Cuba. Try free voip app TextNow which uses wifi. You can call / text most any Cdn or US number using TextNow and your wifi.

Re: Going on a trip

JL9 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:11:38 GMT

3G issues are making even the US ones hit and miss, but yes no other options for any other country - so either a local option or voip type app is probably the way to go.

Re: Going on a trip

dust2dust — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:17:18 GMT

lol I guess obviously Cuba is south but that term makes me think of southern states. ie. sunny and warm.

Re: Going on a trip

hairbag1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:19:49 GMT

@Violetmwhitney

@hairbag1 wrote:
Out of luck...no roaming in Cuba. Try free voip app TextNow which uses wifi. You can call / text most any Cdn or US number using TextNow and your wifi.

Another option is to purchase a local sim and a cheap plan while in Cuba. Take an old, unlocked phone with you. Only trouble with that is...people in Canada won't be able to call your new Cuban number unless they have a long distance calling plan.

The free voip app like TextNow is a good option for you.

Re: Going on a trip

norsearts — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:22:15 GMT

Every person has different needs while traveling. Length of stay, location of repeaters example dead zones etc. This seems to be a good add on. Unlimited U.S. Talk, Text and 250MB Data Bundle = $20

Re: Going on a trip

Violetmwhitney — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:23:33 GMT

I’m going to Cuba…the only thing I found was International talk

Re: Going on a trip

hairbag1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:32:56 GMT

@norsearts wrote:
Every person has different needs while traveling. Length of stay, location of repeaters example dead zones etc. This seems to be a good add on. Unlimited U.S. Talk, Text and 250MB Data Bundle = $20

Excellent deal for travel while in US. PM has nothing available for use outside of Canada or USA (with the add-on).

Re: Going on a trip

dust2dust — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:35:20 GMT

Right. And that add-on is only for while in Canada and it doesn't include Cuba.

Re: Going on a trip

Violetmwhitney — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:38:12 GMT

Will this use the Cuban wifi? Do I register with a Cuban phone number? Or a PEI phone number?