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Where to get sim card?

Rberry — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:34:06 GMT

Went to London Drug to get a sim card today but they told me they no longer selling it.. Try another mobile store in the same mall and was told the same thing

where can I get it now?

Re: Where to get sim card?

hTideGnow — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:39:17 GMT

Hi @Rberry

Get it from your local Telus or Koodo store. And avoid getting it from PM online, it will take long for them to deliver

FYI in store activation is no longer an option. You will have to get the sim card first, then activate online yourself

Re: Where to get sim card?

Rberry — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:40:35 GMT

Thanks. Will try tomorrow. Now just need to find a Telus , close to me

Re: Where to get sim card?

hairbag1 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:43:58 GMT

What city are you in,or at least near ?

Re: Where to get sim card?

JL9 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:44:26 GMT

Yes that is the best option, unfortunately they took a lot of other options away, even ones that shipped to you in a timely fashion and PMs shipping time seems to be getting longer and longer, some people report not getting it even after a month....so in store is your best bet

Re: Where to get sim card?

CountyDownIeUk — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:49:05 GMT

Amazon is also selling.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Timer — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:55:10 GMT

@Rberry

Shell Stations they have it or other gas stations store as well.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Korth — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:31:50 GMT

@Rberry

I've got a small pile of them, new, unopened, unused, purchased from Public Mobile (via Amazon) that I can't get rid of these days - referrals just aren't interested in signing up with Public Mobile anymore, it's still a good deal but it's not the fantastic and compelling deal it used to be.

Happy to give you a few for free, better than letting them go unused forever. If you're in or near the Fraser Valley, BC.

Re: Where to get sim card?

ShawnC13 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:03:55 GMT

@Timer wrote:
@Rberry
Shell Stations they have it or other gas stations store as well.

@Timer gas stations have SIM cards? Are you sure of this?

Re: Where to get sim card?

Timer — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:05:11 GMT

@ShawnC13

yes at shell they have but for a limit, when then end what they have then not bring anymore.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Korth — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:18:54 GMT

I know PM SIM cards are sold at my local Walmart, London Drugs, Superstore (Loblaws), and "The Mobile Shop" (a small laptop/cellphone repair business). And of course the Telus and Koodo stores (in theory). Nowhere else in my city. It's worth noting that all of these locations claimed to have no PM SIM cards left in stock whenever PM was running unusually good promos.

I know PM Payment Vouchers are sold at the same places, along with my local Shoppers Drug Marts, Canadian Tire, and Shell stations. I've heard that you can also buy the Payment Vouchers at Money Marts and 7-Elevens (I never go to those places so I haven't confirmed).

Re: Where to get sim card?

computergeek541 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:33:12 GMT

@Korth wrote:
I know PM SIM cards are sold at my local Walmart, London Drugs, Superstore (Loblaws), and "The Mobile Shop" (a small laptop/cellphone repair business). And of course the Telus and Koodo stores (in theory). Nowhere else in my city. It's worth noting that all of these locations claimed to have no PM SIM cards left in stock whenever PM was running unusually good promos.

I know PM Payment Vouchers are sold at the same places, along with my local Shoppers Drug Marts, Canadian Tire, and Shell stations. I've heard that you can also buy the Payment Vouchers at Money Marts and 7-Elevens (I never go to those places so I haven't confirmed).

Have you asked these places within the past 2 weeks if they still sell Public Mobile SIM cards?. Other than Telus/Koodo stores, the other places that you have mentioned are no longer authorized sellers of Public Mobile SIM cards, and as such Public Mobile will no longer be supplying them at wholesale pricing. Going forwared, retail locations other than Telus/Koodo stores cannot be counted on to have stock of these.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Timer — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:32:23 GMT

@Korth

but i saw at shell they have and i ask them about the SIM card they say we have a limit when is sold out then not bring more is supplier no more they have it,, i don't know,

Re: Where to get sim card?

Korth — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:59:58 GMT

@computergeek541 wrote:
Have you asked these places within the past 2 weeks if they still sell Public Mobile SIM cards?. Other than Telus/Koodo stores, the other places that you have mentioned are no longer authorized sellers of Public Mobile SIM cards, and as such Public Mobile will no longer be supplying them at wholesale pricing. Going forwared, retail locations other than Telus/Koodo stores cannot be counted on to have stock of these.

I haven't. Because I still have most of the little pile of PM SIM cards I bought when they on sale for $5 each around xmas season - I anticipated a lot of opportunities to score referrals, some sort of killer promo with gifts from PM - I was rudely surprised in subsequent months by PM shoving out an entirely uncompetitive plan lineups, uninspired and unattractive promos, downgraded perks, inflated prices on existing plans, endless stupid surveys, and other unpopular decisions. I don't even point people to PM anymore because they find more than enough negativity to turn away (and make me look bad).

The last time I hunted through all those (and other) locations for a PM SIM card was a few years back. And a few years before that. They never had PM SIM cards available when I needed them - because I wanted to get referrals hooked up with a great promo - which is why I later purchased a pile of spare PM SIM cards for this purpose, lol.

I doubt PM will ever be able to get the small laptop/cellphone repair shops to stop selling their SIM cards, lol. These little businesses probably keep a few SIM cards from each operator on hand (which they bought at regular prices) simply to offer full service and convenience to their customers. Their business model depends on happy customers walking out the door with working devices before the end of the day.

Re: Where to get sim card?

computergeek541 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:16:44 GMT

@Korth wrote:
I haven't. Because I still have most of the little pile of PM SIM cards I bought when they on sale for $5 each around xmas season - I anticipated a lot of opportunities to score referrals, some sort of killer promo with gifts from PM - I was rudely surprised in subsequent months by PM shoving out an entirely uncompetitive plan lineups, uninspired and unattractive promos, downgraded perks, inflated prices on existing plans, endless stupid surveys, and other unpopular decisions. I don't even point people to PM anymore because they find more than enough negativity to turn away (and make me look bad).

The last time I hunted through all those (and other) locations for a PM SIM card was a few years back. And a few years before that. They never had PM SIM cards available when I needed them - because I wanted to get referrals hooked up with a great promo - which is why I later purchased a pile of spare PM SIM cards for this purpose, lol.

I doubt PM will ever be able to get the small laptop/cellphone repair shops to stop selling their SIM cards, lol. These little businesses probably keep a few SIM cards from each operator on hand (which they bought at regular prices) simply to offer full service and convenience to their customers. Their business model depends on happy customers walking out the door with working devices before the end of the day.

It's nearly impossible to refer customers. The plans (still) aren't that good. The re-introduction of 4g plans helped, but it also caused a confusing mess of too many options With the way that the prices are currently structred, who's going to take any of the 3g plans priced $40 and over? - probably almost no one (or just about as many people who buy the $95 plan). Public Mobile is probably the best deal for those who have had years to accumulate rewards, but the hope/dream of achieving a free plan isn't going to attract that many customers without better competitive plans.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Korth — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:38:07 GMT

@computergeek541

The new Points aren't as good as old Rewards. But they're still better than the nothing which every other provider sells.

The plans and prices are essentially identical to Koodo and to some of Telus. And to Lucky, Chatr, Virgin, Fido.

But sooner or later PM is going to run a good promo which is better than the others, for a little while at least. I just hope it's not the usual "get it now get it now" rush job because most people are reluctant to leave their existing providers mid-cycle or before contract term - it's not worth their while to get a $20 credit or free month service or handful of GB if it's going to cost them just as much or more to jump ship early - it's definitely not worth their while without being able to break even then get ahead after a few months of Rewards.

PM might still hand out gifts and freebies. Maybe we can get people on before xmas and get them to stick around after xmas if they're happy, lol.

PM is gradually (glacially) expanding and improving long-distance, data, and add-on options. Still behind Lucky, but they're catching up and maybe one day they'll suddenly offer all the same basics as their Telus parent.

My logic is that Koodo and PM are basically interchangeable right now. Koodo sells phone Tabs, PM sells Points. But Telus is going to eventually have to let PM do something else distinctive if they want the brand (and all the brand's subscribers) to remain viable.

At least Self-Serve finally got fixed up. Cosmetically and functionally. That's one less ghetto-looking sketchy thing which scares people off. Let's maybe hope the Community gets a similar upgrade.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Plan — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:45:05 GMT

Very simple - just search EBay - $3 each.

Re: Where to get sim card?

esjliv — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:14:10 GMT

@Rberry - public mobile sells them online here:https://store.publicmobile.ca/cart

They are normally shipped via Canada Post letter mail, so you are at the mercy of this service.

I know sometimes it takes longer for some people, but mine came in 10 days.

Plus, normally they are $10 with public mobile online, but now they are currently at $5 (not sure for how much longer though).

Re: Where to get sim card?

Korth — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:47:03 GMT

Already dropped a PM SIM card into the mail for @Rberry

It's not going too far, only a few cities away, but it may take a few extra days because Canada Post and long weekends are never a good mix, lol.

Re: Where to get sim card?

Rberry — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:03:01 GMT

thanks @CountyDownIeUk I am old generation, still like to pick it myself. LoL