@Indira2
If you are looking at activating a new account. Here is the instructions for opting your number over to PM:
- Make sure your old SIM is active 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.
If you are an existing member. Call 1-855-4PUBLIC to enable AutoPay on file. If the system can’t find your number then your account is closed due to nonpayment longer than 90 days. In this case, you need to start from scratch and open a new account.
