It is certainly frustrating when a transition between providers remains in a state of purgatory, particularly when the 16-hour mark has long since passed. Typically, a mobile number port should conclude within 2 to 3 hours, so a delay of this magnitude suggests a misalignment in the authorization process.
The most common culprit is that the Freedom Mobile SIM card must remain active and inside a functioning handset to receive and respond to the final confirmation SMS. If that step was completed and you are still experiencing a "mixed service" state—where outgoing services work but incoming calls do not—the port has likely stalled.
Even if you replied "Yes" yesterday, the request may have timed out or failed to register on the recipient's end.
Ensure the old SIM is still active. If it has already lost signal, the port may be processing, but if it still has signal and isn't receiving calls, the "Yes" confirmation might need to be re-sent.
Turn the Public Mobile eSIM off and then back on in your Cellular/Network settings. Try resetting Network Settings. This can often clear cached data from the previous provider that might be blocking incoming routing.
