Why can't I connect to the network

[pilkster21]

Since this afternoon I haven't been able to connect to the PM network. If I try to make a call it says "Not Registered on Network". I can send texts that take awhile but I can't receive anything or send messages to group texts. I have a ticket in and they tried refreshing my account and that didn't work. I want to go to sleep but also want this fixed and now it's been awhile since the CS person has replied. Any one have any suggestions, here is what I have tried so far that didn't work:

• Restarting my phone
• Resetting the network settings
• Turning airplane mode on and off
• I put my husband's PM sim card in my phone and it worked fine but when put mine back the problem came back.

I have had this phone for about 8 months and had PM the whole time. The problem just started today. I checked and my account is fully paid up. What else can I do?

[pilkster21]

@softech looks like an esim is possible for my phone. I installed the PM app and I will see if that works.

Editing to add that I just installed the esim on my phone and everything works again. I also sent another message to CS support to see if I could get that esim fee waived.

[pilkster21]

@Chalupa_Batman I tried doing that and when I selected Telus as my preferred network it wouldn't let me connect.

[softech]

@pilkster21 

there is likely a problem with your sim card.  You might need to get a new one (you can get a PM sim card from Amazon for $5 or local Telus/Koodo store for $10)

Tell what you found from all these tests  to support agent when they reply and ask them to reimburse you the sim replacement cost.

[pilkster21]

@softech the account is active. 

I just tried putting the SIM in his phone and when I do it doesn't even recognize that there is a SIM card. But when it is in my phone it recognizes that there is a SIM and even knows the phone number. But it just says it's an unknown SIM.

[softech]

@pilkster21 

when you logged in My Account, does it show your account is currently active?

I understand you tried to put your husband sim card into your phone and test, but can you do it the other way? Put your sim card in your husband's phone.  By doing so, it will for a sim reprovision and it could resolve the issue

[pilkster21]

I checked the SIM number and it matches the one in my account.

And looking at your note about the support agent hours it looks like they are closed so if anyone else has any suggestions for how I can fix this myself it would be very helpful.

[Chalupa_Batman]

Hey @pilkster21 

This this. Sounds odd, but just wondering if this fixes it. Go to your network settings. Turn off Automatic and choose Public Mobile. Then reboot. See what that does.

[fixin1]

@pilkster21 - Also have you tried logging in and seeing if your SIM number matches the one listed on the Profile within My Account and the one that you have inserted in your device?

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