08-08-2023 02:00 AM
My friend, who is a Public Mobile Customer I referred, writes: I went traveling for 6 months and changed my account to the most basic plan available just to keep my cell number. I was under the impression I would be able to receive international texts but discovered I couldn't and have been locked out of my Apple account because I can't receive the necessary secondary confirmation to my cell number. I'm home in Canada now and would like to upgrade my plan to something with data and phone, but can't sign into my public mobile account with out the secondary confirmation being sent to my number which isn't receiving messages at this time. What can I do? thank you.
08-08-2023 02:48 AM
Is he in the USA or another country where there is 'No Service'?
In Places like Mexico and Cuba, Public Mobile won't even work for incoming text messages.
08-08-2023 02:32 AM
he should be able to receive the 2FA code via email still
On the screen it is expecting you to enter the code, click Didn't get the code? or Resend code and then choose Send email
If Send email still not an option, ask him to try these workarounds
If none of those workarounds helps, ask him to open ticket with support by direct message here:
08-08-2023 02:15 AM
Ok I'll pass it on. Thank you!
08-08-2023 02:07 AM
He can first try having the Public sim in a phone and dialing 611 to see what it has to say. Or from another phone dial 1-855-4pu-blic and enter his number and see what it has to say.
If it says suspended then he can make a payment. He can buy vouchers or use the real time payment method.