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Pack Your Bags – Public Mobile’s Trip to Mexico Contest is Here

Hello Community, We’re thrilled to announce an exciting contest to celebrate our new CAN/US/MEX plans. Get ready to spice up your travel plans because we’re sending a lucky winner on a trip for two to Mexico. Who’s Eligible?  New customers who purcha...

Ck_PM by Public Mobile
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[NEW] Important Update Regarding Recent Account Notifications

Hello Community, Due to a recent system issue, you may have received an email and/or text message incorrectly stating that your account is in suspended status. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. To validate your account status, plea...

Ck_PM by Public Mobile
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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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Resolved! Xiaomi redmi 7a Global

Thinking of getting the Xiaomi redmi 7a Global for 94$ CAD https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_7a-9716.php#redmi-7a-global Will it work with PM ?

beatnutz1 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! international texting

Is it free to text from Canada to New Zealand or what is the best way,thanks all

dukes by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Locked out of account

Either my username doesn't  work or my password. After two tries, I get message I've exceeded  number of tries. I've tried different  combinations without success. I need a moderator to help me get in and reset. Or what else can I do? Thanks

Mercedesswami by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Text Messaging Issues

Hi! I am new to Public Mobile (and Canada) and got the plan activated yesterday. However, when I sent a text message to my friend, I never received her reply and she shared a screen shot that a person replied with my number that it is a wrong number....

juzaltme by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Unable to text my wife's phone number

I recently bought two Google Pixel 3 and Public Mobile plans for both. Texts I send from my new phone to her phone do not go through. I can, however, text her from my old iPhone and she can text both my new phone and my old phone from her phone. Does...

livyer by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Data 3G vs 4G

Hello, I don't do much with my data, surf the net, use apps like uber (no Facebook, twitter, etc, nothing that updates and refreshes) and I like to send and receive photos a few times a week. Is 3G enough for this? I just joined yesterday, so I guess...

Karyathena by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! Text messaging

I noticed there is a green checkmark on the bottom of my sent texts, what does it mean?Can others tell when I have read their texts?I have an android, sony Xperia phone.Thank you  

Karyathena by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! Data setting

Oy phone, Sony Xperia, has two data settings, Mobile Data and Data roaming. Do I need to put both on when I am off WiFi? What is the difference between the two? Thank you! 

Karyathena by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Transferring number

I signed up yesterday and transfered my old cell number.  I am getting phone calls but no texts with the number I transfered too.  It still shows the number I was assigned when I signed up in settings on my phone.   When I try to type in the number I...

Melkodatara by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Referred someone but not getting reward

I referred someone but I'm not getting $1 off or the $10 promotion. The person literally took 30mins to choose a number, not sure if that affects it...

natewu by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Phone compatibility chart is outdated

Like the title says, you should update your phone compatibility chart as it seems outdated. It said my phone won't work with 3G when it clearly does as I've been using it for years.

Mike3b by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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APN settings Android

HelloI have tried to set up data on my android using the steps provided.The new APN wont save, even after I hit save.Also some things on my phone are slighly differentfor example, instead of MMSC proxy (on Public's instructions, I have MMSCamd MMS pr...

Karyathena by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Active Long Distance Plan

Anyone have any thoughts?  I have an active plan that is setup on autopay.  When I try to make a call I get a message "you don't have an active long distance plan". The plan was the 100min plan, but  cannot see anywhere to check if I was over. I can ...

capebretoner by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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New phone plan

I just got a new cell phone plan today with you.When I call the new number from another cell phone it rings.When I call the new number from a landline it says number is not available.  

msoursos by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! SIM CARD ACTIVATE

I activated my SIM card as the steps from GET STARTED, but it didn't finish. When I try to activated again from the GET STARTED, it said my SIM card number is invalid. I tried login with email and password which I activated, it didn't work. What can ...

Patrick2019 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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1GB Promo

$120 / 12GB / 90 Day Plan$10 / 50 mins / 30 Day Plan  I was quite surprised to see that the old $10 promo plans ARE eligible for the 1GB data promo Any other plans that were gifted this data bonus?  

kav2001c by Mayor / Maire
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Payed but no service

I have changed my plan in June 2019. However since then, every month I paid the monthly fee, but my mobile doesn't working. I can not call and can not test msg. I am wondering if I can get my payment back for these 3 months.

dragon88 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Correct settings for phone using public mobile

Hi All,I recently bought the US roam for 10 days add on as we were spending a few days in Maine travelling with another couple and just wanted to be able get in touch if necessary.On arrival stateside realised it was not working so played ith phone s...

kayakjock by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Using up LD minutes

I am changing to the $10.00 plan for a while, has there been any issues recently with dropping to this plan? it will take affect on my next auto payment. Also I have some international LD minutes and some Canada US minute still in my add on's, if I u...

Johan by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Not able to create an account

Hello i am not able to create an account. when i type in my phone number it says that my number is invalid or i may have created my profile already. but i have never created a profile. it takes me to page where i have to put in my email address and i...

Innerchi88 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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The Brilliance of Telus

I say PUBLIC's community programme and referrals are excellent marketing strategies Telus has devised.   Very convenient for users and make them feel more appreciated as customers.

Lyuh1945 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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unable to update credit card information

There is no direct link to update credit card information when credit card expire, when i remove and add autopay it doesnt ask me to update expiery date or cvv #. Would my next payment go through if my card epired and new date and cvv# has not been u...

aak by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! change plan

i just subcribe 25 dollars plan, and a week ago. Can i change plan to 60 dollars plan? anytime or have to be by the end of the billing cycle? if anytimes, am going to get the partial return from my previous plan? or i lose the 25 dollars and pay 60 d...

cheowk by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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No Internet Since Yesterday

I do not have access to the internet since yesterday and ive tried reseting my phone by removing my sim card and battery back.

Jcarlsilva by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Re-reister an existing SIM

Looking for some help.....  I was a Public Mobile user last year.  I cancelled my account and went to a different carrier (major mistake).  I would like to re-activate my SIM and account with PM.  Is this possible?  I tried setting up a new account b...

chris_dewar by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Can't figure out iPhone 3 MMS APN

I am trying to configure my iPhone 3G (MC134C/A) to send and receive MMS. I suspect the problem is the APN setting which I cannot find for MMS. The only one that appears is the one for data (which does work). I have tried to use unlockit.co.nz which ...

Mango by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Samsung A10 compatibility

model number SM-A105M. not sure how well it works and specs. even for instance,  last time I checked specs online it did not have a radio, but it does, so experience with phone over online insight would be preferred. thank you

ChefAndy by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Recharger avant le renouvellement

Bonjour, j'ai mon autopay déjà installé, mais je n'ai plus de crédit avant la fin de mon renouvellement automatique. J'essaie de recharger maintenant, mais ca ne fonctionne pas. Le renouvellement automatique est du pour dans 1 semaine, alors que j'en...

Asn04 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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