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[Megathread] No Incoming / Outgoing Calls

Neither my husband or I can place or receive calls, but everything else works. Anyone else?

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...

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...

Can’t make calls

This is probably the sixth time I’ve emailed Public. I have been paying for services I am not receiving. I can make calls and texts but cannot receive them because my chosen number which I was told was available has not been ported. It has been a mon...

Koodo Raises Plan Prices Another $5 In Ontario For New Customers

This is terrible. Have a look at Koodo's new plan prices and features: $35per month, Pay-per-use data, 500 minutes,Unlimited messaging$45per month, Pay-per-use data, Unlimited minutes, Unlimited messaging$50per month, 1 GBof Shock-Free Data, 500 m...

Resolved! Area Code: 437 (problems with the network switch programming)

The "437" area code thing seems to be a bouncing ball. The problems change periodically and sometimes by locations. #1. Right now, while in down town Toronto, I dial 10-digits (no "1" prefix) to a 437 PM number from a 437 PM number an intercept recor...

Resolved! Activating SIM issues

Hello, I hope everyone is well. I am attempting to activate my SIM card which I bought from Walmart yesturday. However, the activation site does not accept my 18 digit number which is at the back of my SIM card because it: 'Doesn't belong to a va...

Resolved! changer vers un plan self serv

bonjour Je suis abonné a public sur une close grand père. Je remarque qu'ils augmente le prix de plus en plus. Nous sommes rendus a 25$ pour un service inter provincial sans texto. Pour le meme prix je pourrais avoir texto. quand j'essaye de changé...

Resolved! Sim for iWatch

Is there plans or SIM cards available for iWatch on Public Mobile?

Porting out

Public Mobile is blocking my port request. Claiming that my account number is wrong.The only account number I have is the one on my selfserve portal.This is getting very frustrating.Please port my number out.

Is there a moderator here now?

Hi,Can't reset my password. I sent a private message to the moderator team but still haven't heard anything.Any moderators available now? Thanks,Anne Marie

Unable to Process Transaction

Hi, I am trying reinstate my account by using my rbc visa card but I am getting following message. Unable to Process Transaction Sorry, your credit card transaction was denied by your card issuer, so this purchase could not be completed. Your credit ...

Resolved! New Activation and...nothing happened

Just activated my SIM card and paid for a plan but I'm not getting any service.I'm transferring a number from Freedom but it's been over 4 hours now.I'm using an LG G4 and I followed all the instructions here regarding APN settings and stuff.I really...

Travelling on a Province Wide Plan

Hi, I have an unlimited BC calling plan. I was wondering what happens if I took the phone to Alberta? Would I be able to call out and receive calls? Would the internet package on my plan work in Alberta? What about texting? If it doesnt work. Is...

Help sending International SMS

Am trying to message my nephew after his dad died, trying to message UK, have area code for the region he is in 01474. Have tried diallin 011-44-1474-number like I would if calling but text is failing. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated , we reall...

"Sorry, the SIM card number is invalid or already in use. Please try again or order a new SIM card"

That's the message I get when tying to change my sim card at https://selfserve.publicmobile.ca/Overview/plan-and-Add-ons/change-sim-card/Is this a problem with the PM website or with the sim card? I've been with PM before, and I just logged into my ...

TXT Message Received : 'Plan did not Renew'

Got the following text.... 'Your plan did not renew because we did not receive your payment.' AutoPay is enabled on the account (checked) so I am not sure why I am getting this message or why it didn't renew as expected. I could pay it manually but I...

New Loyalty Reward for all who did not take the Koodo promo 💥

@Brooke_C @CS_Agent We are awaiting with bated breath your announcement: "Once you’ve bought your next 90 day plan we’ll simply boost your data by 1GB extra every month you continue with us."

Resolved! US roaming add-on

Hi Community,can someone please, advise if Hawaii is covered if I buy 10 days US roaminmg add-on? Thank you.

if me and my husband want family plan public cell we want you to start family plans{two can share

i like to suggest public should start family plans, like two can share , couple plan mom and kid plan like so

Will not be renewing my plan if I cannot find a plan within $60 range for 6GB a month

Hello, just wanted to inform that I will not be renewing my plan if I cannot find a plan within $60 range for 6GB a month.I currently have unlimited talk and text for 4gb a month for $45.

Resolved! IPHONE 4

Recently I activated data services for Iphone 4 and it not working.It shows on the top the phone Public Mobile 3G. However when I go to Internet the messages comes up "Could not activate cellular data network. You are not subscribed to cellular data ...

Charged

Why did i get charged for calling in when i never got to talk to anyone as i waited 35 mins and lost connection whats up with that i want my money back?

Resolved! Sometimes my phone has service, and sometimes it doesn't

I started with Public Mobile around mid-February, and have not used my phone much, but I tested it with texts and phone calls when I started, and everything was fine. Then on Feb 26 I wanted to make a call and my screen said I don't have talk on my p...

Resolved! Can I get a new number from Publicmobile?

I have a used cell phone and the IMEI is compatible with publicmobile, but I need an unused number. Can publicmobile issue me an unused number once I have my SIM card? If not, how can I get one?

Password Reset Email Not Sent

I have seen other threads indicating that the password reset function on the website may be broken... Could a Community Moderator assist me with manually resetting my account password asap? I have requested a password reset several times but have not...

Global News article on Canadian cell phone plans

Most will not be surprised we are second highest for talk text (to the usa that maybe surprising though).Add data and we are the most expensive by far. To be fair they don't take into account promos like PM or Koodo have. https://globalnews.ca/news...

Billing question regarding koodo switch

My wife and I switch to the koodo offer. Her PM line was just renewed within the last week and I have not really realize that before switching. is that fee lost or are we able to get a partial refund consideration .

Port to Koodo - Autopay will cancel?

If I port to Koodo, will autopay still ding me when my original 3months is up? Or porting out means everything is cancelled?

Not able to make calls

Hi, My plan includes unlimited talk to Canada and US. When I tried making a call today it tells me "the plan does not include talk". I just payed yesterday and I double checked to make sure my plan includes talk. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

US Add-ons not working

My wife in NY state right now. Had US roam, text data package. Worked for 8 days then it dropped (stopped workin) She then paid for Text/talk on Mar 2nd. It never took, but was charged. I got into her account today, Mar 3rd, and added talk only. It w...

Credit card was fully charged, both rewards and available funds from vouchers weren't applied.

Hello, A while back, I entered my PM voucher amount into my self-serve account (Jan. 18) well before my amount owing billing renewal (Jan. 24). Once the vouchers were accepted and my account displayed the total availble funds from the vouchers ($99)...

Double billed

Hi, I closed my account but have just had a charge from Public on my credit card

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