Phone number

[Leanie]

Can i pick my own phone number

edited by computergeek541: changed category (discussion isn't related to phone hardware)

[Socrates8567]

Yes, you can pick your own number with Public Mobile, but the level of "picking" depends on whether you want a brand-new number or if you're bringing one with you.

You select your province and city, and the system will show you a list of about 5 available numbers.

If you don't like those 5, you can hit "Refresh" or "Show more" to generate a new list. You can do this many times until you find a combination of digits you like.

You cannot manually type in a specific 10-digit number. You are limited to what is currently "in the pool" of available numbers for that city.

Many users buy a specific number from a service like NumberBarn or a VOIP app (like Fongo or TextNow), and then port (transfer) that number into Public Mobile. Once you own a number elsewhere, Public Mobile is legally required to let you bring it over.

[hTideGnow]

sorry @Leanie 

generally no.  the only choice you have is the list of 4 or 5 numbers the system gives.  But you can keep refresh and hope to get the number you like 

[BKNS27]

@Leanie 

Sorry you can only choose the numbers available in Account - Change Phone Number. You can change your number 4 times/month.