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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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Charges for incoming calls

I just signed up with Public. They sent me 3 text messages, and although incoming texts are free, they were deducted from my allotted number of texts. Anyone know why this is?

Wilmes by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Do calls to toll-free numbers count toward your monthly usage?

When I was with Koodo (postpaid), I called a toll-free number and it counted toward my monthly usage. Someone else I know had a plan with Virgin Mobile (postpaid) and they called a toll-free number and it also counted toward their usage. Is the same ...

Jasok by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Rewards

I don't know how many loyal customers out there are missing out on the rewards being offered here? Customer for over 4 years, joined public back in 2014 which excluded me from earning this rewards! Simple solution just changed plan and now finally I'...

H3rnandez by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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So. Many. Spam. Calls.

In the past week I've received at least 10 calls from spam phone numbers, many of which also end up leaving a voicemail message in Chinese. I've been blocking them through my phone, but I'm sure there's plenty of other numbers that are going to reach...

sserser by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Lost Sim Card

Hi - I purchased a new plan, and before I was able to register and activate, I lost my SIM card.  I have a new SIM card now.  How do I sign up for the self serve account if I don't have the SIM card to receive the text? 

CGSG2018 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Getting Bell device unlocked

Hey all, new Public Mobile user here. I spoke with Bell 60 minutes ago to have them unlock my device so I could use my PM Sim Card. Have been waiting now and still am unable to use the PM Sim Card...in your experience how long does it usually take fo...

ctrain213 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Plan won't activate

Hi, I just signed up for Public Mobile at london drugs, and i bought a sim card and payed $43 for the $40 plan. The guy helped me set up the account and activate the plan. But now i'm looking at it says my plan isn't active and i have insufficient fu...

spoonofsoup by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! That was quick

Recieved my sim card today after ordering it online Friday that is quick, inserted sim card and am now up and running didn't take much time at all, I do have 2 questions though when will I see the $10 credit for using a referall and like I was instru...

Willaug56 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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iCloud email not supported?

I signed up with public mobile about a week ago I regularly use only my iCloud email but during the application it would not accept my iCloud email so I had to use my Gmail email instead. Anyway I can use my iCloud email instead? Thanks for your time...

mepckts by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Going away for extended vacation

Hi, I have 30 day plan and plans to go away for 90 days. I understand that i can suspend my account by not paying for a month. Does that mean i have to pay for the two months that I won't be using the phone?

Resolved! US roaming

Hi, if international texting is included in my plan, is it required to purchase US roaming? Can I activate it in the States since I am going for more than 10 days.  

A friendly reminder that comes from experience

Whenever you need to contact the Mods, each response, requires extra time to resolve your issue.  So when you first contact them, save yourself a step by giving them your phone number, and your pin code. If you don't know your pin code, then be sure ...

jclaydon2018 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! Quoting previous posts when messing Mods

So with the new system of several mods using the same account, I've noticed that sometimes by the time someone has gotten back to you, they've either forgotten what your issue was, or it gets misinterpereted.  The other thing that i've noticed happen...

jclaydon2018 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Help plz

I really want to port my old number from Koodo but it won’t let me can anyone plz help 

Jamusrowe by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Payments

I have tried to make a manual payment for "amount due" it is coming back saying my amount due is 0 yet my phone is not working.  Can not send or receive textes, cannot call out and all incoming goes directly to voicemail

Lana by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Good data management app?

Can anyone recommend a good mobile data management app for android? The one built into the system doesn't work that great for Public since it only tracks data monthly. Not so great for the 8 months of the year that don't have 30 days.

kelvarnsen by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Wont let me Change Plan

Well i have seen a couple threads on this.Basically i had a plan and it had ended back on the 21. On the 22nd i went to get a voucher but i was planning on switching from the45$ plan to the 25$ plan because  I dont need the data and only the talk and...

RaviL by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Wont let me Change Plan

Well i have seen a couple threads on this.Basically i had a plan and it had ended back on the 21. On the 22nd i went to get a voucher but i was planning on switching from the45$ plan to the 25$ plan because  I dont need the data and only the talk and...

RaviL by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! cant register with my number

Hello, i want to register to public mobil, so i tryed to with my actually cell phone then i will port this number phone with a new phone , and i also did already bought the sim cards needed!Thanks hope you can help ¸ 

jahme by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Emergency Alert System- Ottawa Tornado

I am just wondering if Public Mobile is part of the emergency alert system. The reason I am curious is because of the tornado that hit the Ottawa area on September 21st. That evening I was home standing next to my wife holding our phones. I am with P...

kelvarnsen by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Resolved! Cannot make calls on "Unlimited Provincial Talk" Plan

My plan, which is active, includes "Unlimited Provincial Talk". Talk was working until a few days ago when I noticed I couldn't call my voicemail. I tried calling other in-province (Ontario) numbers, and they did not work either. I am currently in se...

asemahle by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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US Roaming Text and Data won't connect

Hello, I purchased a US text, voice, data add-on. I finished both steps as mentioned in previous posts. I manually tried to connect to AT-T and T-Mobile and neither work. Please help!

MountainMomM by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Plan change issues

@CS_Agent My 90 day plan renews today. I was trying to change to the $45 6gb plan today, but when I topped up my account to switch it automatically charged me for my old 90 day plan. I don't want to pay for both but I've been going over my data limit...

emcjacks by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Cancelling 90day Service

Hello, I've paid until Dec 10th with the 90 day plan. If I  cancel this service this week. Will I be credit back to my credit card? Thanks

pouliotg by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Can't login to self serve to cancel auto pay

I've recently moved to Kodoo after the latest offer, but I'm not able to login to the self serve to cancel auto pay. My password is entered correctly but I get a message saying login failed. When trying to reset my password I get the following notifi...

Public mobile stole my money!!! , sim card shows not registered !!

 All of a sudden cellphone says unregistered sim card, can't make or receive calls? I have checked every setting on the phone and also tried it in other unlocked phones...NOTHING....Payment is not due yet, (it's $40 dollar plan) unlimited talk and te...

tifsha1 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Can't get a phone#

Yesterday I posted about not be able to port my number from my old carrier,my mistake because I cancelled my service before trying to port. Trying to get a new # but keeps telling me it fail. Please help

Rennie by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! US Calling Feature not working

@Moderator_Team I bought the US calling add-on last week but it isn't working yet. I tried restarting the phone and connecting it to the local cellular network but no luck. My account says that it's been purchased. Is there way it needs to be activat...

MaliniS by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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