01-26-2026 04:20 PM
I signed up for the 50% off promo and when I checked my phone with my IMEI # it said it was eSIM compatible. Now that I need to finish the activation, it says it is not compatible. I don't mind ordering a SIM card, but will I lose out on the promo while I wait for the SIM card?
01-26-2026 06:05 PM
I have an Samsung S20. I ordered a SIM through Amazon and it should be here tomorrow. I hope I don't lose out on the plan.
01-26-2026 05:27 PM
hi @JIAKANG
if you phone cannot use eSIM, you need to change to physical sim anyway
but the sim, then message PM and ask them to update it for you, you can submit ticket by direct message:
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/composepage/note-to-user-id/22437
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01-26-2026 05:24 PM
hi
i have same problem ,i can go store buy a sim card ,but i don't know to to active it ,and before paid the plan fee, i choose esim ,but my phone camn't use esim!i have no way to active ,even i buy a physical card ,i camn't active it.
01-26-2026 04:38 PM
Yep, with prime you get it next day. W/o prime you buy something else for free shipping over $35 in 2 days.
Public Mobile takes up to 10 business days if you buy it from their website.
01-26-2026 04:38 PM
hi @Quantum821
yes, that is the one you need
01-26-2026 04:35 PM
Awesome, thanks. I assume this is the $5 SIM I need?
https://www.amazon.ca/Public-prepaid-postpaid-Activate-Allinone/dp/B06X9ZGDWG/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1CD2ZF...
01-26-2026 04:35 PM
01-26-2026 04:33 PM
Same!!
01-26-2026 04:23 PM
No you will not loose out as you have to pay for the plan upfront.
What phone do you have ?
Buy a $5 SIM card from Amazon. Or from Telus for $10.
01-26-2026 04:22 PM
hi @Quantum821
what phone do you have ?
but yes, you will probably need to change to a physical sim. You can get a PM physical sim from Telus or Koodo or Mobile Klink store , then ask PM support agent to update the sim card for you to complete the activation
You can ask them first and see what to do , you can submit ticket by direct message:
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/composepage/note-to-user-id/22437
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