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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! Two weeks later and still can't receive calls or sms

It's been two weeks since I activated my SIM and the porting of my phone number is still broken. E.g., I can make outgoing calls and my number shows up, but I can't receive calls (they get a 'this number doesn't exist' message). Here's the more detai...

jendav by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Canada Wide Calling on Fall Promo $40 plan

Hi all,I currently have the $40 fall promo plan (fantastic btw) and I was wondering if it's possible to add Canada-wide calling or am I stuck with purchasing the 200 min Canada-wide LD add-on?Thanks!Will

Wnghiem by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Mobile hot spot

Im using a unlocked note 5. I dunno why but my laptop doesnt want to work with my hot spot. It (my laptop) can connect to the thing and it even says Im connecting to the Internet but its a liar cuz I cant.  So anyone knows whts the problem? Many thx!...

trdtdtd by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Autopay not charged - Account Suspended

One of my accounts is showing as suspended for non payment.I deleted the auto payment and re-added the same card.It appeared to go through, but the account says:Your account has been suspended. Make a payment to reactivate your current plan.Suspended...

h88ch by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! US Roaming 1Gb 10 day plan cost? $20 or 30$

Confused about this add-on. Under the Plans Tab it is advertised as $20 but when you go to actually buy the addon is says $30. Whats the real cost? thanksM Edit: NVM I figured it out

maninz by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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10-Day Data Price

Ok, so this will not impact 99% of the Community, but here it is: I was looking at a 150MB data only plan (no talk, no text)f or a 10-day period, which adds $10 to the plan for a total of $15.Ironically, I could go with a base plan with nothing for $...

MEU_21 by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Charged full amount for my April Bill

Hello, I was charged a full amount of 135.60 for my plan despite having refer a friend discounts and Auto pay. My credit card expired and when I updated my credit and did a manual charge for the amount due I was charged this full amount. Thanks,Nour

nourel by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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On the fence!

So I just want to see how many people switched to the new 55 for 4GB/month promo plan?I am still unsure if it would be worth it....    

DealHunter by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! plan expired?

My account is due for renewal on the 26th, I have the money thre for the renewal but today when I check the status it says my plan has expired? How can I get this looed at? thanks

gumbyone by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Importing from Bell Home Phone to Public Mobile Cellphone

Hi Everyone, Was wondering if anyone has imported their home phone to public mobile before? How does it work and also, can I change the account holder to another person right away? Here's my situation: My GrandFather has a home phone with Bell and he...

Ifra888 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Account suspended for non-pay; paid, but no data access

As the title states an account was suspended for late payment. After a payment was made calling service was returned, but data was not working. How long before account is fully released from suspension? Thanks Phone: iPhone 4

brainfreze by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! Is Canadian talk/text necessary to get the US talk/text add on?

To enable a US Roaming talk/text add on, does your basic plan need to include Canadian talk/text? I'm assuming so, but just double checking. I'll be in the States for 2 months so I'd rather not pay for for Canadian talk/text (since I won't even be in...

Brucee by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Unable to Tether iPhone 5s

Hello! LTE data is working fine and my laptop is able to connect to the Wifi hotspot, but the laptop can't receive data. My "Personal Hotspot" settings are: APN: isp.mb.comUsername: <blank>Password: <blank> I've tried the many suggestions listed in t...

tsudoh by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Data

Does anyone know if the 3gb dta plan is 3 for the 3 month period or 3 each month?.Thx

leandrofontp by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Trying to find a specific plan I was looking at on Friday

Hello!I am new to public mobile. I picked out what plan I wanted and ordered a SIM card on Friday (2017, April 22.) The plan I was looking at was 90 day, canada-wide talk, global text, and 6GB data for $99. Now that I have my SIM card and I am ready ...

SirKibble by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Just wanted to say Thanks!

Hi everyone, I felt compelled to write a little 'thank-you' to Public Mobile and this community. I recently switched from Telus to PM and am very happy so far. This community has answered all of my questions and eased any concerns I had along the way...

brobinson5662 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! US Roaming Add-On - When Do The 10 Days Start

I will be going to the US in a few weeks. I would like to order the 10 Day Roaming Add-On. When does the 10 days start?i.e.a) Do you get the option of choosing the start date when you place the order orb) Does it go in effect as soon as you place the...

asnow by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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4GB Fall Promotion

Hi, I'm currently thinking about switching from Fido to Public Mobile. I was thinking about also switching to Freedom instead of Public Mobile instead because of the extra data for the same price. I have a family member currently using Public Mobile ...

tylor by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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the phone can't make a call

since this morning the phone can\t make a call it is no long distance call however i just call the local please relove the problem for me have send private message this morning also however so far nobody reply yet.  @Mary_M

Cypm by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! SMS not working after USA roaming plan

Hey everyone,My phone isn't receiving any SMS messages today, which corresponds to the same day that my USA data roaming plan expired.MMS messages are still working.Browsing the forums it looks like their might be a correlation between the two...Than...

Allison by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Adding US Data plan - Where does it show up in the portal?

Hello, I've added US Data plan using the portal. I see the $20 charge on the transaction history. Where will it show if I actually added? I am paranoid and don't want a big charge when I go to the USA tomorrow. Thanks in advance!Anna

annersyuen by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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I am a loyalty member now

April 29, 2016 was when I decided I want to save on my phone bill. It was the date when I joined Public Mobile which at that time was like a small family. After 3 months of use, I wrote a positive review. Are you in for the long read? Here’s the link...

ute1978 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Data inconsistencies

I switched from a 6gb/3month plan to 12gb/3month when there was a promotion back last november and in my 'current plan' area it indicates I have 12gb data but when I check my data usage it shows me I only have 6gb available... does anyone know how I ...

kelleyc by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Data Only Company?

Once Telus (and therefore PM) move to voice over LTE, it would it be possible for PM switch to being a data only provider. I don't see why not, charging per minute is so yesterday.(Of course, this would require LTE to be available everywhere)  

RogerI by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Resolved! Going to UK for Approx a Month

I will be going to the uk for approx a month,my plan is 90 day with autopay,i have province wide calling,Canada wide text and 400 international long distance.What am i in need of doing for me to use my phone once i get there,thanks

Caeser by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! iPhone 7+

Hello I am thinking of buying an iPhone 7+ from Telus. I live chatted with them and they said it will work with public mobile. Is it possible for you guys to confirm for me that the iPhone 7+ will indeed work on public mobile without getting it unloc...

Bewbew7777 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Unable to access self serve account, SIM card network locked?

Hello, hoping someone has an idea of what to try next. I recently went through the activation process for my SIM card and Account Profile, made the payment and recieved an email for said payment, but I can't log in, password recovery doesn't work, an...

sleepwalkin by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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