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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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Amber Alert 2018 05 14 @11:35am

Anyone on Public Mobile receive the amber alert that went out in Ontario a few minutes ago? All the other phones in the house went off, Freedom, Fido even SpeakOut! But not mine and I've received Amber Alerts before on this handset with a different p...

rwboyd by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Forgot password to account

Hi PM, It has been a long time since I've logged into my account, and now I've forgotten my password. Can you help me with this? Thanks, Ian

Ian_C by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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add on

Hi ! I tried to add on some data to cover me until my next renewal date of June 7th.Now it seems I have lost my basic plan.Does this make sense?Public Mobile sent a message that new plan does not included texting but my original package did.  

adkilleen79 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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my phone is LG m153 criket

cannot find its APN to use data? my phone is LG m153 criket Helppp

askar by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Cant return to PM using same email

I know this will seem a little petty but I found out you cant leave PM then come back and sign up with the same email. It just seems a little ridiculous given that you can port the number out and back in to PM in the same month. I know what some of y...

toolman by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! $10 Plan and addon minutes

This has likely been answered before. Sorry I found it hard to navigate to find an answer. My mother has a $10 plan. If I buy her a 200 or 400 min addon, will she first use up her 50 monthly minutes then be able to use the addon as a backup? The reas...

toolman by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Murphy's Law - locked out

Is there a rule that says you will get locked out of your account when there is no support available? In this case, it's my mom's account. Her phone stopped working, I realized she would have been due for renewal, and she never updated her account wi...

Meeko by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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The Telus mobile network

We all know that Public Mobile is a Telus subsidiary/brand which uses the Telus network. Telus proudly advertises itself as the "Fastest network in Canada".A claim which seems to be supported by a few independent testing/review sites (like this one)....

Korth by Mayor / Maire
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Unlimited Text

Hello,Is there an option plan to just have unlimited text and that's it?Thank You

jblack86 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Is the payment system going to be fixed?

Every three months it's the same thing, Unable to Process transaction. Three different confirmed fully-functional credit-cards, and it's only by chance that every now and again a payment works. Even if you don't care about the frustration your custom...

Natedmd by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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New phone for public mobile?

I'm looking for a new phone for public mobile. I don't pay much attention to the phone market. My current phone is a Blue HD Advance 5.5 I believe, which I wasn't super happy about. There was trouble getting it on Public Mobile's network initially, w...

CE2JRH by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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How Can I Block a Number?

There is this number calling me several times a day.Does anybody know what this number is? How can I block it?011248991225How can I block it? Thanks!

Sherry1313 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Happy Mothers day!

To all the mothers within our community I would like to wish Happy Mothers day! 

pulp74 by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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All bars, then no bars?

I have been with Telus Mobility for about three years. Since my home (house + yard) has poor reception I've stuck with the $5 prepaid texting package. I get x to 0 bars inside and 1 or maaaaybe 2 bars outside in the yard. However I've been wanting to...

Thranduilien by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Suddenly I can't place calls...

I'm using an Essential PH-1 and suddenly today I can't place any calls, even to my own voicemail!  Calls just drop before even attempting to ring.  I'm on the west coast.  Anyone else experiencing this?

MelSereda by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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How to change plan after expired?

I'm switching to a different mobile provider and I'd like to port my number. In order to do so, I've been told that my account must be active. I'd like to add the cheapest plan ($10) to my account so my number can be transferred, but it seems that I ...

Bubblesses by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! SONY XPERIA XA2 ULTRA

Will this phone work on the Public Mobile network? It was only launched in March 2018, and is not yet listed on www.willmyphonework.net. Its predecessor, the SONY XPERIA XA1 ULTRA is compatible with the Public Mobile network, according to the aforeme...

Graeme by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Missed calls eat up about eight seconds whenever callers hear voice mail greeting and hang up

Hi, I am new to Public Mobile. I just activated $10 plan. Today, I found that missed calls eat up about eight seconds whenever callers hear voice mail greeting and hang up. They didn't leave a voice message at all. Below is the usage history of calls...

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slpless by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Will this phone phone work with Public?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/polaroid-polaroid-link-s50-8gb-smartphone-black-unlocked-s50bk/10515604.aspx? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

jblack86 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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No network

My sim doesn't log on at public mobile network. I managed to enter my selfcare, where the sim is showed as active, just because the sim log on USA network(tmobile)!!So, as long as I am in canada, I can't use my sim!!!!!!

sciuritiddu by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Can I use a public mobile sim for my Korean phone when I visit Canada?

I will be visiting Canada this summer and need some kind of sim card.I am coming from Korea.  I will have an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7.Can I buy the card at Walmart, set up an account - can I use my brother's Canadian address for the account set-up....

markusos1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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SIM INVALID ATTEMPTING SETUP

When through initial phone setup, SIM was accepted. Submitted payment but could not be processed.  Called Visa - no issue with card. Suspect I made entry error. Unable to return to payment screen to correct entryStarted from beginning again to setup ...

btpm by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Microphone missing on keyboard

I want to use microphone on keyboard for texting, instead of typing, but I cant find mic when I turn on my keyboard.

marilores by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Cell Phone Plans

Do you have a cell phone plan for public mobile users?

5199915612 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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USA itinérance....données

J'ai acheté un bloc de 20$ ...1GB pour les USA, j'y étais hier ...à Burlington Vermont et çca n'a pas fonctionné...... 

brucemtl by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Phones for Public Mobile

Looking for a cheap phone for under $100. I don't download a lot of apps, just whats app and tinder really. May use youtube occasionally, I barely talk on the phone, just text on whatsapp. Let me know! Thank You

jblack86 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! SIM Network Unlock Pin?

Hi there, I signed up with Public today, activated my SIM card and transfered my number from Freedom Mobile, but I get a request for a SIM Network Unlock PIN whenever I try turning on the phone with the SIM card. Do I need to request such a PIN? I've...

PL29 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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I am not able to remember my username or password for my account

Hi,my name is Tony,my phone number is 403 xxx xxxxcurrently in calgary,alberta if somebody out there could posibly help me to log in please and thanks  Edit:  Personal information removed.  This is a public forum, please do not post personal informat...

Tony3 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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