Keeping Old Phone Number

Oscarkiai — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:58:41 GMT

Can I new user keep the same phone number ( that they were using from a previous provider ) under a new public mobile SIM (in this

Re: Keeping Old Phone Number

BKNS27 — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:47:16 GMT

Yes, you can port your old number over to PM on the onetime use of a new SIM.

Just follow these instructions:

The steps must be followed in exact order if you are porting your number over to PM:

Make sure your old SIM is active (previous carrier) so DON’T CANCEL serviced with them.
Purchase a PM SIM from Amazon ($5) or Canadian Cell Supplies ($4) or pick one up from Telus/Koodo/Mobile Klinik store ($10.00) or eSIM from Public (ONLY if your phone is eSIM compatible so check).
Download the PM app on your phone to activate the SIM. There is an option to pick a new number or
Porting your old number = Use the old account number and not the IMEI to avoid issues. Complete to step 6. Note that your previous service is Koodo prepaid…you will need to pick a temporary number and contact the CS_Agent to complete the porting of your old number.
Keep the old SIM in your phone and wait for the text from old carrier and confirm with YES you are porting over to PM within 90 minute window once you get the text.
Keep the old SIM in your phone until porting process is completed because the old SIM will continue to work for about 2 hours.
Power off the phone once porting is completed then switch to PM SIM and power on your phone.

softech — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:58:50 GMT

@Oscarkiai most numbers can be ported into PM but not all. What is your area code and the next 3 digits? We can confirm it for you