03-19-2019 01:54 PM - edited 03-19-2019 07:31 PM
Most Recent Update
19:30 ET - March 19, 2019
Hey Community,
Earlier today we identified an issue affecting select customers on Province-wide talk plans in which outbound phone calls were unable to be placed. Inbound calling, texting and data services remained unaffected.
Our technical teams are implementing a solution which will restore outbound calling service to normal by early morning of March 20. No action is required on your behalf.
However, in the meantime, we have added a complimentary 400 minutes Long Distance Talk Add-On (includes calls to Canada & the U.S) for our affected customers, which you can use immediately and will allow you to make outbound calls. This Add-On will not expire as any unused minutes will roll over to your next cycle.
We understand that your service and staying connected is important and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.
-Public Mobile Community Team
Updates
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13:30 ET - March 19, 2019
Hey Community,
We’ve identified an issue affecting select customers on Province-wide talk plans in which outbound phone calls are unable to placed. Currently, this looks to be isolated only to Quebec.
If you’re currently experiencing this issue, please note that inbound calling, texting, and data services remain unaffected. Meanwhile, wi-fi calling services and inbound calling may meet your talk needs temporarily.
Our technical team has identified the source of the issue and is working to restore service as quickly as possible. We will provide updates as we learn more.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.
-Public Mobile Community Team
03-18-2019 07:16 PM
03-18-2019 07:05 PM
I have the same problem and the self service zone is amazingly slow. My guess is we are not alone in this situation.
03-18-2019 07:02 PM
03-18-2019 07:00 PM
03-18-2019 07:00 PM
have no outgoing calls.doesn't matter if i dial 1 or not.no phone calls.i am in montreal quebec.there is no help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please help.
03-18-2019 06:55 PM
can not do outgoing calls.password not good to see the plan for my account.what happened????
03-18-2019 06:53 PM - edited 03-18-2019 06:59 PM
Hard to say right now, i'm also unable to login to my account currently.
Edit : But even then, the call i was making was to the next region in the same province and didnt have any problem yesterday or for the last years either.
03-18-2019 06:52 PM
Add +1 before area code, for instance: +1 xxx-xxx-xxxx.
03-18-2019 06:51 PM
Can we please have an update. I logged in to find out users in QC are experiencing this situation. No service since all day
Thank you
03-18-2019 06:46 PM
Yup, it’s unlimited provincial calling and like I mentioned I am able to receive incoming calls
03-18-2019 06:43 PM
@kape3331 Have you checked your self service portal. Does it show your (correct) plan as active?
03-18-2019 06:41 PM
Hi,
I cannot make local calls. Whenever I make a call I get a voice message indicating that my plan doesn't cover this long distance call and my call is not covered by my plan. Although, I’m able to get incoming calls. My phone was working as of yesterday and I have unlimited provinicial calling. Also, I get the same voice message when I attempt to call my voicemail. Can someone help?
Thanks,
03-18-2019 06:40 PM
@Tremblayj - Does your self service portal show the new plan as active? Are you sure you did an immediate change (not change at next renewal).
Perhaps the lost/stolen phone trick migh reset your plan to what is shown in your portal...
03-18-2019 06:36 PM
Have a problem since this morning, can't make long distance call in the same province. I had the $25 plan with province-wide unlimited calling and just switched to canada-wide today... and the message still says i dont have a long distance call plan????
03-18-2019 06:13 PM
Moi non plus depuis hier je ne peux plus faire d'appels locaux même si j'ai l'option appels illimités dans ma province
03-18-2019 06:11 PM
@Nikita Sorry to hear about that, I would say please wait little bit more
If nothing works then I suggest you to please send Private Message to Moderator by CLICK HERE
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03-18-2019 06:09 PM
@yasharmahooti Sorry to hear about that, I would say please wait bit more
If nothing works then I suggest you to please send Private Message to Moderator by CLICK HERE
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03-18-2019 06:07 PM
My hushusb, son and mother dont have an issue 😞 guess im in quebec and have a high profile 🙂 ok ill wait 🙂
Anyone know if public mibile aware of issue? Or is this just because many ppl from queven are having this issue
03-18-2019 05:53 PM
Been having this issue for the last 6 hours can’t make any calls
03-18-2019 05:26 PM
@yasharmahooti wrote:I can not make local calls from this morning
Unfortunately a lot of people in quebec are in the same boat as yours...nothing we can do but waiting after the problem is fixed...patience..
03-18-2019 05:25 PM
@Nikita wrote:Hi. Been a public mobile member for ever (2013). No changes to phone number nothing .Today i cant make any calls anywhere. Keeps saying don't have long distance plan. I can text and use data. I can receive calls. Just can't make em. Neither to 438 numbers not 514 numbers . Tried rebooting phone same thing. Help
Unfortunately a lot of people in quebec are in the same boat as yours...nothing we can do but waiting after the problem is fixed...patience..
03-18-2019 05:19 PM
03-18-2019 05:19 PM
03-18-2019 05:15 PM
Hi. Been a public mobile member for ever (2013). No changes to phone number nothing .Today i cant make any calls anywhere. Keeps saying don't have long distance plan. I can text and use data. I can receive calls. Just can't make em. Neither to 438 numbers not 514 numbers . Tried rebooting phone same thing. Help
03-18-2019 05:14 PM
I can not make local calls from this morning
03-18-2019 05:12 PM
Same for me, since this morning in Montreal my zone it says that I need a longue distance plan, my landlord with pm also in the same block is getting the same message and can't call.
03-18-2019 04:48 PM
There's no number or customer chat, just moderators and forum community help. Hopefully that was evident upon sign up, as it's a no frills service.
That said, I'm sorry to hear about you not being able to make calls. All providers go down from time to time and in my experience a call center call won't really add much. Something has to be fixed on the server end, no doubt mods are aware of it (would be nice to get an acknowledgment), and this will be fixed soon.
As others suggested, a WiFi calling backup (like Fongo) is a good idea.
03-18-2019 04:48 PM
Thanks for that Quick answer ...Moderator are working on that issue,,,but one thing i don't get is Publicmobile belongs to Telus...a Solid company with a Reputable Name...
i do not understand why it's taking ..so far 16 hours to fix issue....!! certainly hope next maintance will be in 1 year...or so......So i hope i made a good choice to switched to Publicmobile..!!!
03-18-2019 04:46 PM
I have the same problem I try to call someone from public mobile, the reason why they r doing this is to loose customer
03-18-2019 04:45 PM
@ApatheticFloW No carrier guarantees 100% uptime; even Bell landlines go down. Here's my take: 100% SERVICE.