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Need help activating a data plan on a secondary phone with an eSIM

DonAdams — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:12:32 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm an existing Public Mobile customer, and I've just purchased a new Pixel 9a to use as a secondary device. I'm hoping to use it for data only, as my primary Public Mobile phone is an iPhone.

I recently installed a new Public Mobile eSIM on the Pixel 9a, but I'm a bit confused about the next steps. I'm looking for a data plan for this new line, but I'm not seeing any "data only" options.

Can someone please clarify if Public Mobile offers true data-only plans for a secondary phone line? Or do I need to sign up for a regular plan with talk and text and simply not use those features?

If a regular plan is the only option, what is the best way to get a new line activated on my secondary phone?

Do I need to create a brand new account with a separate email address?

Can I use the same credit card on a new account?

I've heard about referral rewards. Can I use my own referral code from my primary account when I create this new secondary account?

Any advice on the simplest way to get this set up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

Re: Need help activating a data plan on a secondary phone with an eSIM

hairbag1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:52:02 GMT

@DonAdams

there are currently no data only plans with Public Mobile.

You'll need to downlaod the app to the new cell to create a new account and buy an esim (or buy a hard sim from Amazon or Mobile Klinik in your area). You'll need to use a different email address than other plan. You can use same payment card.

You can use referral code from other account applied to new account.

ed; sim info

Re: Need help activating a data plan on a secondary phone with an eSIM

DonAdams — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:00:18 GMT

Thanks, Ed!