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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! Can't Port a number error on webpage PLEASE HELP!

I want to activate a sim card and port in a number but i get stuck on the 2 Phone number page. After filling out the information I press process button and the page hangs and i get a website that says Generic ErrorOh no! It looks like something went ...

matthewdchin by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Identity Verification via. Public Mobile Phone Bill

I am in the progress of signing up with a new bank. However, to verify my identity, I would require that I send the bank an original copy of my latest phone bill that contains my name and address.  Through some research, it seems public mobile does n...

waynechen by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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FYI Regarding Travel to New Zealand

Though this isn't a question for the Community, it might answer some questions that other members had/have. I thought my travel experience with international phone plans might be helpful for others looking to do so in the future. I was just in New Ze...

jessicat13 by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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No service

I just switched to PUblicMobile, and my phone is now often showing no service 'service network unavailable', and when I try to make calls, it will say the number is 'not registered on network'. Often after 4-5 attempts, the phone will show full signa...

KateH by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Can not activate cellular data network

Hi, new user and activated a sim card online for an iphone 4. Yes an iphone 4 Has a compatible IMEI number and can make calls. It shows public mobile 3G on my screen with full strength but when I try and use my data, it says (can not activate cellul...

bodil by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Barely any signal bars with in Ottawa

Just switched over to PM today, but I am getting terrible reception, and already missed a  few calls due to no service in downtown Ottawa! What is going on? I used to be with one of the big guys and never had signal issues. Drop from 4 bars, to 1 or ...

PMOttawa by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Accessing account

I have two PM accounts for two separate phones. I received a text on each saying my CC was expiring. I had no problem updating my CC on one phone but when I try to sign in to the other I keep getting logged into the same account. When I try to regist...

Elaphus by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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`@` symbol being appended to the end of some text messages

Hi all, I am experiencing an extremely weird issue that I'm not sure is the cause. At the end of some(not all) text messages, there is an @ symbol being appended to the end of the text. So for example, a text would be like "Hi there @"  This is occur...

adobochad by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Moving Phone Number from Another Carrier

I am currently trying out the service on an entry level plan. What is the best way for me to migrate my phone number that is with another supplier? I am paranoid about loosing it!

lfaber by • Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Changed to new plan - Lost $10/month credit?

Hello, I recently signed up for PM with 30/month plan with a $10/month for 6 months credit. I saw a special offer $25/month and accepted it. Is my credit no longer valid?? thanks for any help

nasreen1 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Payment Voucher Problems

I bought a payment voucher at shoppers drug mart today and it wont seem to work, ive tried the voucher number multiple times but to no avail. I contacted the shoppers that i got it from and they wont help me. the message i get is as follows: Unfortun...

Benjamin318 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Friend refer reward

Hi,I got a message saying that my friend referral reward reduced from $6 to $3 for 90 days due to the account inactivitiy. But I asked both of my friends, they are still actively using public mobile. Can you help me to check or tell me which account ...

brianng by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! I am vacationing in Spain and need to confirm my data is not being used.

Hi folks, I am vacationing in Spain. I understand that Public Mobile does not offer data plans outside of Canada or US.  I'd like to confirm that my data is not being used.  I have my Cellular Data turned off.  Is there anything else I need to do, to...

JJ2 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Can I create an account without an existing phone number?

Hello.. as the title says i am trying to get a cell phone through public mobile.. but when i try to create an actual account it asks for a 10 digit phone number which i dont have... any tips would be nice

J_brown1 by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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my account doesn't show both of our phones

When I go to my account I can see my phone info but not my husbands that was activated under my name, address... How can I join the two phones on one account

DebraLea by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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What happens to my phone number/account if I do not pay?

I will be travelling for 2 months out of the country and was wondering what happens if I don't pre-pay for those 2 months. Will I still be able to use my phone number and pay again after 60 days and continue with my plan?

serious7 by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! my account doesn't show both of our phones

When I go to my account I can see my phone info but not my husbands that was activated under my name, address... How can I join the two phones on one account

DebraLea by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! activation failed for new sim

Good morning everyone, I am trying to activate a new account for my dad. But after putting in my payment method, I got the following error message. Tried twice and the same error. I am pretty sure the card info. entered is correct. Thank you! 

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irisxiaolu by • Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Data stop working

I have a plan that gives me 8.5 gigsa month and every first of the month the payment comes off my credit card, but for some reason my data stop working  at 3.5 gigs, have no idea why,my number is 7****** can someone please help me with this problem, ...

Carrier2019 by • Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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New used phone

What are your thoughts and advice on a used phone from KIJIJI,

denis2 by • Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Phone recommedations, reward question

Hi, in your post you mentioned something about rewards,  could you please explain what rewards and how do I find out if I qualify for any.Also we need new phones and have been with PUBLIC MOBILE for more than 10 years, do you or anyone else know wher...

Joann by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Number not in service after port

Hi all, New member here.  Here's my story. I'm a new member (March 13), everything was working great, so i decided to port my number over from Telus.  It said everything was sucessful when i performed the port via self-serve. .  Since then, i can't c...

gallant684 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Noob Question (blush)

I am just test driving the service. So far so good. Some Noob questions.....I am wondering what happens when:I run out of talk minutes on my planI run out of data on my planI run out of text messages on my planI am in the States and try and make a ca...

lfaber by • Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Payments and service?

So far we have made 3 payments for service since February 28th. Our initial plan was 10 dollar text plan. We soon found this was not what we wanted and changed to 25 dollar plan. This change was made only a few days after activation of the start up. ...

Scoobog by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! How long are these Special Offer plans available?

Hello Community! Both of my kids have the $10 - 50min/50text plan since Christmas and the payment went through yesterday.  My daughter has been using up all of her texts (of course), and my son would like a little data. So I logged in to see what was...

minn1234 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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No physical person for customer service available

what's the point in not having a physical human being you can actually interact with when there is a customer service issue that is very frustrating and difficult to resolve or address when one can only get service from a customer relations represent...

Chels420 by • Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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