02-26-2024 07:17 PM
02-26-2024 09:32 PM - edited 02-26-2024 09:33 PM
If PM requested POA documentation, then they should have also provided instruction on how to provide it. It's a long document, so uploading as an image via a direct message isn't a great option.
I'm not clear on what the scenario is though. If you opened the new PM account in the same name that is on the current account (your old provider), I don't see what the concern is.
If you're trying to act on the account holders behalf, then yes it could be reasonable for them to verify that you are POA for the account holder.
02-26-2024 07:55 PM
@CdnGeo - It probably is a Fido porting out Problem, but if you aren't able to port into Public Mobile after re-sending the port request sent by @Handy1 , try this checker (Koodo Branded but works with Telus & Public Mobile also) https://secure.koodomobile.com/checktransfereligibilityparrot/default.do
02-26-2024 07:43 PM
@CdnGeo your phone guy says you need to submit poa to Public Mobile first in order for port to be done, how would he be able to verify that you did??
Doesn't make sense!!
02-26-2024 07:39 PM
Never heard of need for POA to port number to/from Public mobile????
Just follow procedure: initiate port, keep old sim in a phone, reply Yes within 90 minutes. All done.
02-26-2024 07:30 PM
I am trying to port the number from Fido to public. I paid for the service, replied YES and thought it was all done.
But here I am, on the phone with someone who is supposed to approve the port and won't because the POA needs to be submitted to Public.
02-26-2024 07:28 PM
@CdnGeo I’ll send you the porting team number private message they can re trigger the port request for you
02-26-2024 07:27 PM
Public mobile does not verify name and address. You can put whatever you want
02-26-2024 07:26 PM
Porting in and now in limbo. Not even sure why this occurred but I am having a big problem getting from Fido to Public.
02-26-2024 07:22 PM
@CdnGeo wrote:I did all of this and now I am on the phone with a phone rep (not Public) and they are saying I have to submit a copy of the POA to Public Mobile or I cannot port the number.
you don't have to. Are you trying to port out a number from PM? or porting in?
you just need to provide the new provider the phone number and PM account number
if you are porting in, PM definitely does not need a POA
02-26-2024 07:21 PM
HI @CdnGeo
porting in our out?
if porting out, is the account active and you can receive text? PM will send you a text for approval
if any trouble with that arrangement, you can talk to PM agent. please submit a ticket with CS Agent here:
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/composepage/note-to-user-id/22437
02-26-2024 07:21 PM
I did all of this and now I am on the phone with a phone rep (not Public) and they are saying I have to submit a copy of the POA to Public Mobile or I cannot port the number.
02-26-2024 07:20 PM
Please note that public mobile does not verify the name on the account. You just have to make sure that the name on the account that you porting from is in the correct name.
02-26-2024 07:19 PM
@CdnGeo Poring out? Public Mobile does not need that. All they need is for you to have an active account with and able to receive text from your phone to approve the porting within 90 mins
02-26-2024 07:19 PM
@CdnGeo You porting in to PM or out ? In any event you start the porting process with new carrier leaving old providers SIM card in the phone . You will get a text from old provider and you need to reply YES to the confirmation text to port . That’s it no power of attorney needed