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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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Intermittent lost of network service.

I have been with public mobile for two months, only recently I have realized sometimes I am not able to receive incoming calls. My phone will show full bars of reception, but my husband will try to call me and will direct him straight to voice mail. ...

ct23 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Disappointing Start. :(

Well, it's been a rather disappointing start with Public Mobile and I'm not sure what else to do other than sit back and wait for a Mod to help, but perhaps one of you can help me? 2 SIM cards, 2 issues.Card A: seemed to have no issues. Account set u...

hjdup by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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APN Setup but still no Pics in Texts

Hi  I have the APN setup on the phone for Public Mobile following the instructions and still can not send or receive pics in text. I have international texting and a 4g data plan Using an ASUS Senfone 2 Any thoughts

Suzita by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Need a receipt for payment for tax purposes

In my account all I can find is some very high level of balance information.  But this does not include taxes charged, or dates the charge was placed.  This is insufficient for tax purposes and makes it illegal for me to use my business phone line wi...

deweydb by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! US Roaming not working

Hi, I bought the US roaming bundle. Verified that I purchased it. It shows up when I log into My Account. My phone settings have also been turned on to data roaming. I purchased the bundle for a 2 day US travel. I'm passing through NY, CT and MA and ...

amauyeung by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Locked out of community

I was recently locked out of my community account, and the system would not let me reset the password. I had to create a new account to get in touch with a moderator. Is there any other way to do this?

Dninclaus by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Going to Telus and keeping my phone number

Hello, My old plan was recently made unavailable and unfortunately, PM is not a good option for me anymore. I receive my mother's old iPhone 5 phone and I want to use it with Telus' prepaid 100$/year plan. I went to a Telus store and when they were t...

Gingras_ol by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Data usage incorrect

 I made an RT our payment of $60 waited four days to get my service for nobody to explain to me what happened to begin with now two days ago I got a text message saying I'm 75% into my data I am supposed to have 6 GB what is going on with my account ...

Kyoung by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Updating AutoPay

Hey, I’m trying to update my CC information for the autopay however it’s saying that my card is declined. I’ve contacted my CC company and they’re saying it’s going through on their end; I even have the verification codes on hand for confirmation.  P...

Francistrieu by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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My data has not connected yet

I have switched it on and it still does not connect to any network so I would like to know how to fix this problem please I need my data.

The questions about reward

Hi,  I have some questions!!1. I gonna leave Canada for four months, how can I keep my number? 2. Can I still keep my refer friends rewards and auto- payment reward when I renew my plan? Pla tell me if you know !!Thank you!!!

sandy1761 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Having trouble signing in

Hi there, New to Public Mobile.  Successfully ported number from Telus.  Setup an online account but having trouble logging in.  The email address I used is not recognized.  Need to change billing information on pre-pay.  Can a moderator help? FJQA

FJQA by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Unable to make call or text, account is active

My wife just came back from an overseas trip. Her plan renewed while she was out of the country. I checked the account and it is active. However, when she tried to use her phone to make a call (from the airport) the message said she cannot make long ...

darkroast by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Re: Will my iPhone work on Public Mobile network?

I just tried to use my daughters iphone with a public mobile SIM card and the settings are quite different than you stated on the instructions here. It is an iphone 5 unlocked. How do I get service?

eliza1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Easy Smeasy !

Picked up a card tonight from Walmart.  Setup my account, hoping I could port my old cell number.  By the time I had my account setup and paid, my phone and old number were active.   Old provider was Telus, so I’m glad it was that easy.  

John316guy by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Transfering number from Fido

I'm trying to transfer my fido number over but when I enter my old number it gives me the below message. We were unable to transfer the phone number you entered. Try one of the following options:-  Make sure you entered your number correctly.-  Selec...

alee14 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Sonetel Number Port not working

Hi team, I have just ported my Sonetel number 647 243 xxx2 to Public Mobile SIM Card No. 89122xxxxxxx8927205The process was smooth and efficient. However, I'm able to make only outgoing calls from this number.Incoming calls are NOT working! None of m...

electrokawal by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! change plan

My plan has expired and I want to change plan.The payment was made to cover the amount but it still wouldn't change,then another payment was made by mistake.

chris777 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! data block

Hi!  I'm just new to public mobile.  Don't have sim card in phone yet.  But with my phone plan, I have chosen no data.  Can a data block be put on my phone so that I can easily send and receive text pictures/videos?  Thanks

mjdyck by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! changing phone number

Hi!  I just registered with public mobile.  Because I was registered with PC Mobile, Public Mobile asked me to choose a new phone number, and that I could ask Public Mobile to get my old number transferred from PC Mobile to Public Mobile.  How does t...

mjdyck by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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How many times are they legally allowed to increase the monthly fee?

I am a "legacy" customer, originally paying about 25$ monthly for unlimited text, talk, Canada-wide... they have already raised rates once for 3$, now for a second time 5$ in February. Is there not some legal rule that they cannot raise the fee past ...

svance by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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I don't remember the email

I have 2 accounts with public mobile. One that it is mine and the other that I use for my mother in law. She used the account for a certain time but than she took I break for a couple months (she used it when she goes in vacation in the West).But now...

Darryl by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! port issues

hey I just received the  the message from public Public Mobile here: Your transfer request has been completed successfully. Welcome to Public Mobile and thank you for joining us!the problem is  i can't use any data, only the cell calls are enable, is...

maxqwe007 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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change plan

i have activated the pm sim card last month but now i want to chnge the plan to one of the promotional plan but don't know how to do it.please helpthanks in advance

asd11 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Serious help needed.

In January I attempted to activate a phone number, after being told the activation failed and my credit card was not charged it turned out my credit card was charged and I just found out this month that I activated three accounts with the same sim ca...

nckvarela by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Just ported my number to my new sim card, not receiving texts

Hello! Apologies if this is a kind of n00b question, i switched to PM officially today and transferred my rogers number with it. I can send texts, make phone calls and use data just fine, but so far i have not received any texts from people, and inco...

retrove by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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