09-19-2018 10:50 AM
Hey Community,
In our quest to make it easier for you to purchase and activate our SIM cards, we are happy to announce that we’ve now launched at The Mobile Shop! There are nearly 200 The Mobile Shop locations across Canada, located in places like Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore. Find the store closest to you by clicking here. As with our other retail partners, you will continue to have the option to activate at home or in-store, based on what you prefer.
If you happen to be near The Mobile Shop after we launch, we’d love to hear your feedback on how things are going.
-Public Mobile Community Team
09-19-2018 01:58 PM
This is good get...
But come on.. why can you not buy a PM SIM from a Koodo outlet?
09-19-2018 12:00 PM
Wonderful news! Seeing public mobile expand into retail gives me more confidence that PM isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
As already mentioned, it might be time to lose Walmart (or lady down some stronger ground rules), the negative experiences people are having there aren't worth it for the brand.
09-19-2018 11:59 AM
This is awesome! Most people i know shop at PC stores, so encouraging them to sign up to PM might be easier. Good move guys!
09-19-2018 11:47 AM
I know I can buy a prepaid phone with point. Anything involing Koodo is currently toxic though. Could not take advantage of the tax free sale, or use my PC points to pay for the phone. Was given a $107 bill for a $35 plan though, even though I was only with Koodo for 13 days. Definatively unimpressed.
09-19-2018 11:42 AM - edited 09-19-2018 11:43 AM
that's a great news, Thanks
09-19-2018 11:38 AM
Always nice to see the service expanding. Hopefully the Mobile Shop will have a better track record than Walmart.
09-19-2018 11:31 AM
Great news
09-19-2018 11:29 AM - edited 09-19-2018 12:07 PM
Great news. I can pay for the SIM card with PC Optimum points.
09-19-2018 11:27 AM
With the merger of PC Points and the Shoppers DrugMart Optimum Rewards, I think it will be allowed, as there USED to be a minimum $20 (20,000 PC Points) redemption, which is now $10 (10,000 PC Optimum points)
09-19-2018 11:17 AM
@bridonca i believe you should be able to. I remember being told i could buy a phone with points so a sim should be the same.
09-19-2018 11:05 AM
Anyone know if you can buy Public Mobile SIM cards with PC points, and if I am able to take advantage of the tax free sales? I already know I cannot do that with airtime.
09-19-2018 11:05 AM
awesome news I agree with @ShawnC13 time to lose walmart. now if i can only win the guacamole contest and use the gift card at the mobile shop 🙂
PS i loved the foreshadowing of the announcement via the contest 🙂
09-19-2018 10:59 AM
@Brooke_C, this is GREAT news as I think this will be a wider distribution and really help PM. Now if it is a successful launch and they are a good retailer how about considering laying some rules or enforcing stuff with Walmart or cut them as a retailer. There have been some good stories out of Walmart but way more negative
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09-19-2018 10:58 AM
This is great! Too bad all three local retail sites (Walmart, WOW, and now The Mobile Shop) are all located in the farthest reaches of my community, from where I live.
Saying this though, I will be happy to support this location before I go to Walmart.
09-19-2018 10:55 AM
Great news! Glad to see PM is moving into more stores.