05-30-2023 06:31 PM - edited 05-30-2023 06:32 PM
Hello,
I received a dual sim work phone. I want to convert my physical sim card with Public Mobile to an eSim so that I can have both my work line and personal line on the same device. Is it possible to purchase just an eSim from Public Mobile? After following the instruction on the website, it seems eSim is only available to new customers? If it's available to all customers, can you send me a link to purchase an eSim? Thank you
Solved! Go to Solution.
03-23-2024 01:07 PM
Yes, you are right
03-23-2024 12:48 PM
Thanks for your answer, when you said your physical sim will be transferred to your eSIM and the physical sim will no longer work, does that mean my current subscription will also migrate to the eSIM automatically ?
02-02-2024 02:56 PM
Hello,
yes, you can now switch from a physical sim to an esim while maintaining the same phone number. Read through this thread and you will find a way to do it.
thanks
02-02-2024 02:38 PM
Has any advancement been made on this? Can I transfer my physical SIM to an eSim while maintaining the same phone number? Or conversely, I will terminate the account with the physical SIM and start a new account with an eSim and transfer my number. Is this possible?
11-17-2023 10:27 PM
HI @abe531 eSIM is electronic sim, not a physical sim
Honest, if you are not sure what is eSIM, physical sim properly is better and less costly on long term and you should stick with it
And no, using eSIM does not need to change phone number
11-17-2023 10:19 PM
Hello there,
you just have to purchase an esim, your phone number will remains the same, but your physical sim will be transferred to the esim, and you can no longer use the physical sim card
11-17-2023 10:11 PM
By new eSim number do you mean the sim id, or do you mean your telephone number changes? Sorry if that seems self-evident , but want to make sure. Thanks
08-13-2023 12:17 PM
Thank you! It tripped up on activation but I was able to correct it by logging into the website and installing the eSIM from there.
Very happy eSIMs support has been added for existing Public Mobile customers!
08-13-2023 10:40 AM
Hello David,
open public mobile app, there is a little + mark at bottom left corner, click on that + and go to subscriptions and add ons. Go to very bottom and there is an option to buy sim card, click on shop shim card now, select to buy esim card there to start the process.
08-13-2023 10:36 AM
There is no option on the app or webpage to purchase an esim under "add-ons" or "change subscription".
08-13-2023 10:07 AM
@DavidCooke wrote:How do you "Begin the esim activation process"? There doesn't appear to be any option within the app to do that...
you need to buy the new eSIM from My Account
Using the app on your phone, login and go to the ‘Overview’ or ‘Subscription & Add-ons’ page in your account to purchase either an eSIM and follow the instructions to insall it on your phone
08-13-2023 09:58 AM
How do you "Begin the esim activation process"? There doesn't appear to be any option within the app to do that...
08-13-2023 12:22 AM
Hello there,
yes, now you can transfer your physical sim to esim. See instructions below
08-13-2023 12:18 AM
Hello David,
it’s possible now to transition to an esim for existing customers. Below is the procedure to do it
07-27-2023 06:00 AM
@Naser5654 No not yet . Some are hoping soon . But honestly . Myself I prefer physical SIM card . You can change device on your own with extra cost of eSIM every time . Even if they could offered it everyone you chnage devices
07-27-2023 05:57 AM
Any changes in the policy regarding switching to esim for existing customers
07-14-2023 11:01 PM
@PJ74 not yet, eSIM still for new activation only at the moment
hopefully we will have good news for existing subscribers soon, maybe another month. Keep checking the Community
07-14-2023 10:39 PM
@PJ74 no eSIM still only for new activation , not existing customers . So for now if you get a eSIM and delete it or get a new phone you need to go back to physical SIM card
07-14-2023 10:28 PM
Has this situation changed?
05-30-2023 09:27 PM
HI @DavidCooke you have a profile from 2017 , so you are on the OLD rewards? Don't do it. when you come back, you are on the new rewards, and much worse discount
Best to wait till PM has a date for existing customers to change to eSIM.
05-30-2023 09:25 PM - edited 05-30-2023 09:27 PM
@DavidCooke Yes unfortunately , best to keep your rewards intact and PM Will eventually allow the rest of us to hop on board … and truth be told lots of folks are having issues with the esims activating right now .best to let them be the Guinea pigs first
05-30-2023 09:22 PM
@DavidCooke Yes, your account would be closed and you would lose everything associated with it in regards to promotions credits, and rewards.
05-30-2023 07:50 PM
If I port out to another carrier, and then port back to public mobile a few hours later, will I lose my rewards? Obviously I would be doing this solely to get an eSim....
05-30-2023 06:41 PM
@DavidCooke Yes eSIM is only for new activations at the moment
Can I switch from a physical SIM to eSIM?
Currently, we do not offer the option to switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM. Customers can only obtain an eSIM during activation or when transferring between eSIMs. We are actively working on offering this option, stay tuned for updates.
(ref: https://publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/esim-faqs)
05-30-2023 06:39 PM
HI @DavidCooke no eSIM for existing customers for now. But PM is working on it and will come out with a solution soon
05-30-2023 06:38 PM
That's unfortunate. I guess I'm looking for a new carrier. Thanks anyway.
05-30-2023 06:34 PM
@DavidCooke You can’t at the moment , it’s just for new activations for the time being