topic Re: Need help transferring to another provider in Get Support

Need help transferring to another provider

Gilang — Tue, 21 May 2024 00:51:44 GMT

I am not receiving the text message from PM asking me to approve the transfer. However, I am receiving allost immediately after a transfer request an email from the new provider saying the number cannot be transfered. I have transferred my spouses number without a problem. Any ideas?

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

softech — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:20:54 GMT

@Gilang since you got the message about unable to transfer from your new carrier, you need to contact them first and understand what was the problem

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Chalupa_Batman — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:27:13 GMT

Hello @Gilang

Just wondering, is your account still active? That might be the reason. If it's not active, it won't transfer and you may be required to start it again just to port it.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Gilang — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:28:40 GMT

Hi, the new provider is claiming incorrect account number or IMEI number. I have provided that information 3 times and made sure it is accurate. I was able to transfer my spouses account without any problems. I know the information I am providing is accurate. Now, they’re asking me to contact PM to lookninto on their end. Possibly because I’m also not receiving the text message asking to approve the change.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Chalupa_Batman — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:32:00 GMT

Hey @Gilang Please create a ticket to reach customer service so they can release your phone number.

To Submit a ticket, please click the following link to access the Public Mobile Chatbot: https://widget.telus.tiia.ai/publicmobile/publicmobile.html Type: Customer Service Agent

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: I am not a Public Mobile employee. I am a customer just like you. Please do not send me a private message with your personal information.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Gilang — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:31:41 GMT

Hi, yes the account is still active. I usually leave it to the transfer process to cancel the account with the old provider.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Phil_Adelphus — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:56:12 GMT

@Gilang Are the area code and next 3 digits the same for both your phones?

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Gilang — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:57:52 GMT

Yes, the numbers are almost identical. Same area code and same prefix.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Phil_Adelphus — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:05:05 GMT

@Gilang If the new provider is anything like PM using the IMEI number tends to cause problems, using the account number is more reliable.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Gilang — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:10:05 GMT

Yeah! I they have tried both and both come back as incorrect but the information has been verified as accurate. Weird situation which I hope can ge fixed today. Wish I could talk to someone lol probably a 5 min thing to look into.

Re: Need help transferring to another provider

Chalupa_Batman — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:21:23 GMT

Like I said, you'll need to create a ticket to get this resolved and sadly, it may take a few days to hear back from PM.