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UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

LeePublic — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:03:25 GMT

Link:

https://mobilesyrup.com/2022/05/04/public-mobile-100-ercent-online-only/

The wording is confusing but some are speculating a possible merging of the 2 brands?

Update: a small excerpt from the article suggests this:

"Additionally, as of May 3rd, Koodo Prepaid will be available alongside Public Mobile, which means the two brands will overlap for a time until July 13th."

Re: Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

softech — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:36:20 GMT

I thought Koodo Prepaid is already along side with PM ,what is the actual meaning for

Koodo Prepaid will be available alongside Public Mobile as of May 3rd??

So PM going 100% online. It was 99.99 online already from long time. The only news we have here is that PM is closing all its Kiosks. But they only have .. how many? 5 across Canada? and Many were already "temporary closed" since Covid. So, there is really not much new info on that 100% online part

Re: Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

will13am — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:54:55 GMT

Take a look at the competition. If Chatr and Lucky brands are assimilated, then so will Public Mobile.

Re: Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

esjliv — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:55:21 GMT

Geez, I had 1 account come from koodo. I'd be fine going back to Koodo on the same rate. 😁

No retail stores eh? 🤔

But still vouchers available to purchase? What about instant top ups?

So many questions...

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

jor123 — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:19:02 GMT

Yeah, not sure what that means.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

JL9 — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:40:38 GMT

Hmmm I hope they clarify and clear up what the future is going to look like here.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

hTideGnow — Wed, 04 May 2022 22:15:16 GMT

HI @LeePublic ,

I think it is Koodo Prepaid coming over. PM has revamp the Community this year and just introduced Public Points, I think Telus is keep PM with all these moves.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

LeePublic — Wed, 04 May 2022 23:53:43 GMT

@hTideGnow I think you are right. Koodo Prepaid could fold into Public Mobile.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

jor123 — Thu, 05 May 2022 02:34:25 GMT

Koodo is likely the more well known brand though I'd think

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

LeePublic — Thu, 05 May 2022 03:11:38 GMT

I've checked out the plans on Koodo Prepaid, they look almost the same as PM except for Public Points program and the lack of 4G speed plans.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

softech — Thu, 05 May 2022 03:23:50 GMT

I guess the reason to offer Koodo Prepaid (and Telus prepaid) is to make it them look good for offering the cheap alternatives while keeping their focus on high end plans. That is definitely overlapping the market that PM focusing on.

Maybe with the CRTC requirement for offering Postpaid occasional-use plans, maximum $15, Telus really no need to offer similar postpaid plan with Koodo. Hence, it is a nature move to bring everything to one roof.

If it turns out PM is keeping all the postpaid plans (better be, or we will be chatting in the Koodo Community comes July 13), it is not bad for us. At least we know Telus is keep this bus running. With 3G going away soon, we will see VoLTE here sooner than later then.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

softech — Thu, 05 May 2022 19:11:28 GMT

Maybe after all, there is really no change on both side of the fence .. (other than PM formally closing those kiosk)

Maybe the writer got mixed up

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

softech — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:37:49 GMT

Someone on the Koodo Community thinks

What this means is that Public can no longer be activated in-store (at places such at The Mobile Shop, OSL/Walmart Wireless, Glentel/TBooth/Wireless Wave, etc). Customers will only be able to buy the SIM card there, they'll have to activate it online.

@J_PM can you confirm if this is true? As of July 13, there will be no more in-store activation? Or can you comment on exactly what it meant by PM will be fully online that day and what it meant by " Koodo Prepaid will be available alongside Public Mobile, which means the two brands will overlap for a time until July 13th." Would our Kodoo Prepaid friends come over to join our party here?

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

dust2dust — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:42:46 GMT

The article does not give a verifiable source. I'm not sure what anybody from Public would openly state at this time.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

computergeek541 — Fri, 06 May 2022 20:44:38 GMT

I don't see no longer being able to activate at a store to as reason to say anything about a possible merger. People have been saying things about a merger for years, and I don't believe that the writer of the Mobile Syrup has any reason nor any new information that leads to that conclusion. I believe that the exit from retail actually means that such a merger is less likely. Public Mobile focusing being entirely online-only further differentiates Public Mobile from Koodo Mobile.

Re: UPDATE. Possible merging between Public and Koodo Prepaid?

ShawnC13 — Fri, 06 May 2022 21:59:29 GMT

I see this as Public Mobile going back to it's Origins. Online model only no retail activations