Sim cards

[Demas11]

If a damaged Sim card needs to be replaced, can it be replaced with the same number as the damaged original Sim card and what would the cost be?

[darlicious]

@Demas11 

Sometimes a paper shim or a carefully placed piece of tape can secure sim card with cosmetic damage only.

[Demas11]

This was a "What if?" situation .... the way the sim cards are manufactured to fit many different styles of phones, sometimes the containing edges become damaged and the cards are almost impossible to align properly..

Thanks to all for the suggestions, much appreciated.

Demas11

[esjliv]

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@BKNS27 wrote:

@Demas11 

Just go the London Drugs, Walmart or Loblaw Cell store and get a free SIM and activation then port your old number to the new SIM.

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@BKNS27  - I think you are suggesting for the OP to activate a NEW Public Mobile SIM card? But they don't need to do this...?

@Demas11  - if your current Public Mobile SIM card is damaged, then yes you can obtain a new Public Mobile SIM card from retail location, Public Mobile online, amazon, CCS for prices averaging $5-10.

You do NOT need to activate the SIM card, but you will need to perform a SIM SWAP on your Self Serve account from the OLD # to the NEW SIM number, under the Change Sim Card option. This will ensure you have the same phone number and keep your current account/available funds/rewards.

[BKNS27]

@Demas11 

Just go the London Drugs, Walmart or Loblaw Cell store and get a free SIM and activation then port your old number to the new SIM.

[Anonymous]

@Demas11 

your phone number is will be keep it in your account,,, you need only to replaced SIM card number,

i suggest you to get a New SIM card is better for you and fast way

from any Retail store or gas station near you and you buy it right away,

Where To Buy A SIM card,

You can purchase a Public Mobile SIM card at a variety of retail locations. Click Here link 

to open our store locator and find the closest retailer to you.

or 

Too easy buy it online or in store visit Here link, or Pickup 1-2 Hours.

if you want two SIM card for the $5  Sim Card (publicmobile.ca) but is will be arrive 5 to 8 business days 

How To Change Your SIM Card

follow the below steps:

1. Log into your My Account
2. Go to Plan and Add-Ons > Change SIM Card
3. Enter your new SIM card number
4. Select where you would like your 6-digit security verification code to be sent to. You can choose to have the code sent to your email, please select the email option.
5. Check your email or phone for your security code, and input the code into the page
6. Click “Verify Code”

Please note: after 5 failed attempts to verify your security code, your account will be locked, and you will need to have your account unlocked and your SIM card manually updated by an agent by submitting a ticket Here link,.

1. Once you have verified your code, click “submit” to complete your SIM card change, and you’re all set!

[darlicious]

@Demas11 

You replace your sim card in your account. It will transfer your phone number, account and services to the new sim card but you will then have a new sim card number but the # will still start with 8912230000XXXXXXXXX. PM had half price sim cards on sale for $5 and a BOGO free offer. Or they are currently on offer at Canadian Cell Supplies for $4.

[softech · Accepted solution]

@Demas11 you can get a new SIM for around $10 .  Once you got the new SIM, go to My Account and click Change SIM card.  The same phone number will be moved to the new SIM

why you think your SIM is broken?  Faulty sim is rare , although it happens