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Important Update: eSIM QR Code Now Included in Activation Summary Emails

Hi Community, We're happy to share some news that aims to make your eSIM installation process smoother and easier. As of June 15, we've started including an eSIM QR code in our activation summary emails. Why does this matter? If you encounter any dif...

Ck_PM by Public Mobile
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Troubleshooting Login Issues: OTP, 2FA, EverSafe

Hey Community, We are working very hard to resolve errors some of you are facing when logging in or creating a new ID. For Eversafe ID specific issues, our agents are currently unable to support a fix. Please hang tight until we provide an update.  I...

A_CX_PM by Public Mobile
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Nokia 8110 4G Compatibility?

I'm thinking of buying a Nokia 8110 4G (2018) Single-SIM 4GB TA-1071 SS Factory Unlocked 4G Smartphone from Amazon. Can anyone tell me if it'll work on Public Mobile?  Here is some Network Compatibility info for it: 2G GSM 900 / 1800 and/or 3G 850(B5...

arichmond by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Bad transmission/reception with new phone

I started using Public in September on my old Sony Xperia and I was getting excellent reception and transmission, even in my basement. In November, I bought a new Google Pixel 3 and was having so-so reception, and horrible transmission everywhere. I ...

jzh045 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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payment declined

How long does it normally take moderators to respond?  PM won't accept my credit card although I have contacted the financial institution and they assure me the problem is not with the card but with Public Mobile.  I have been without service for a d...

lisab by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! when go outside of Canada, still receiving the text?

If I go outside of Canada, can I still received the text message? Before I was using Fido, I still can receive the text when I go abroad. Not sure if PM had the same funtion.

missorange by Town Hero / Héro de la Ville
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Resolved! Old phone number did not transfer over properly (due to using the wrong account # upon registering)

I activated my Public Mobile SIM card/account yesterday but unfortunately got confused and entered the incorrect account # (Virgin Mobile). The number did not transfer over to my new phone. I had both of them with me this morning and when my wife cal...

Corwin by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Purchased wrong talk add on

Hi i accidentally purchased the 200 min talk US and Canada long distance plan.  I'm currently in IS and realized that I actually need the US roaming unlimited talk plan. How may I change the plan.  I have used 0 min of the 200 mins.  Thank you

Missk888 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Plan Change??

hey all, ive been wondering about changing to new plan.Ive been on the same plan for 2 years or so. all it says is; This plan includes: -       90 day plan $135 (45/mo)- 6GB Data- Unlimited Canada-wide Talk- Unlimited International Textand then under...

jamie_wil by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Why does my phone read 4G when my plan is 3G?

Hi there I just signed up for Public Mobile's $40 (Limited Time) Plan Offer- 5GB at 3G Speed- Unlimited Canada-wide Talk- Unlimited International TextI just set up my phone and it's working fine but it reads Public Mobile 4G at the top instead of 3G?...

Corwin by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Not receiving calls

I have had the same issues in the last 30 days, but now it is many people who have said when they call me it goes straight to voicemail.  Is this the Public Mobile aka Telus Network service expectations?  Is this how Telus represents their national b...

could not find account number

hi ,I lost my sim card and i am not registered for public self serve ,i need my account number .my phone number with public is 6XXXXXXXX1. please help me out. Edited by ShawnC13 to remove phone number

REETOTTAL by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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long distance not working

I have a long distance add-on which has not been working for the past month. Is there anything that I can do about this? When I make a call I get the message that I usually get when I have ran out of minutes. 

bmmalone21 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Transfer number from chatr

Hi there I just activated my sim card and threw the process I put in my current number from chatr I was told to msg here to transfer it because it is a little more complicated cause chatr is prepaid.

Vissarl by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Change plan

I am trying to change my plan have sent about 10 private messages. My current prepaid plan is up no answer.

Csteeves71 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! US roaming add-on

My kid is taking one of my PM SIM to US for a few days.  Is there any way to test the US roaming before leaving Canada?  It is a 3 days trip.  By the time I found out the add-on does not work and waiting for 3 days for moderator to fix the problem.  ...

popping by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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7 days of wait and the issue is solved, finally

Hi @CS_Agent I have been waiting for 6 days, plus initially 3 days for my first request to solve my issue.Please help rectify my incorrect DATA only plan back to the original 8.5GB + unlimited NA calls plan. It's getting fraustrated. It's been more t...

hzmy by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Having trouble with activation

I received a text saying they are having trouble activating my phone and they changed my number. 

Moniproxi by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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No Data Service - Plan Had Run Out But Had Bought 1GB Add On

As the title says. Had a low data alert back in December. My plan rolls over Jan 25, so bought a 1GB add on. Was told that it would automatically kick in once the base plan ran out. Screenshots don't show my data minutes left like usual. Main summary...

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KingCreole by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Text messages to "7723" -- So Confused

Hello. Been using PM for a while now and all has been trouble free until yesterday when I changed to a new phone (Oneplus 6).  I am on the $10/month plan (50 text msgs). I received a text from PM late last night informing me that I have 10 text msgs ...

MikeyCanada by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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@mod

I need help. I activated my phones yesterday. Its been almost 19 hours and I am still not receiving incoming calls. Ive sent a private message and no reply

tiaka1972 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Data in U.S. stopped working, also can't send texts.

3rd time in the U.S. since using Public Mobile and all 3 times I am not able to reply to text messages only receive them. All help from Public Mobile the last 2 times did nothing.Now starting yesterday while on the road and needed Google Maps my data...

Maiden by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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How to block IMEI number?

My phone was recently stolen and I want to block the IMEI number by putting it on the national blacklist. Is Public Mobile able to arrange this? To be very clear, I am not looking for instructions on how to recover my phone or suspend my Public Mobil...

Resolved! Lost SIM card and send private messages to Moderator but no response.

Hello, I have lost my public mobile SIM card before registering self serve online; i got replacement SIM but can't register it.Refering to old topics i sent private messages to moderators to help me out with activation of new SIM with my current numb...

anandadroja by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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How to prevent port in? I want to keep my number.

I requested a number to be ported into Public Mobile from another carrier, but I have changed my mind.  I want to keep my current Public Mobile number and not port the number in from the other carrier; I want that number to stay with the other carrie...

pb71 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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