is PM merging with Koodo.

[Tekker16]

This is a MSG I got recently. What is going on? wanting us to switch to Koodo????

9:01 AM (0 minutes ago)

to me

Public Mobile here. Looking for a new device? We're teaming up with Koodo to give you an exclusive offer. Switch to Koodo today for that new phone you've been eyeing and a plan you'll love.

Get a Certified Pre-Owned iPhone 13 for $0 upfront and $5/mo with the Tab
- Eligible with a 4G Koodo plan with 100GB data for $40/mo with the auto-pay discount
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty on the device
- Personalize your plan with a free perk like Unlimited Long Distance Pack

Call 1-833-881-8878 or visit a TELUS/Koodo store near you. Make sure to mention promo code KP2PCPO25

Switch today and get a connection fee bill credit on us.

Conditions apply. Subject to approved credit. While quantities last. Reply STOP or visit  if you no longer wish to hear about Public Mobile offers. 

Edit by Dunkman: removed personal information (ie. email address)

[computergeek541]

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@slusagm wrote:

Telus cannot just make a business decision to close Public Mobile or Koodo or merge any of them.  It needs government approval for all the band licenses they have.   

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I'm not saying that it will be done and there has been zero indication that it would happen, but Telus can close Public Mobile or Koodo Mobile at any time that they want. Both Public and Koodo are simply brand names.  Closing or merging of either Public or Koodo doesn't change any of the radio frequency spectrums.

[Techfish]

I believe the government auctions bands to companies like Telus directly, not Koodo or Public, so would it need applications/approval? I may be wrong, I'm not an expert.

[slusagm]

Telus cannot just make a business decision to close Public Mobile or Koodo or merge any of them.  It needs government approval for all the band licenses they have.   

[Techfish]

The offers are probably legitimate.

Public and Koodo are not merging, but are both owned by Telus.

[jojo99]

I got a similar promo text: get a Like-New Google Pixel 8 for $0 upfront and $7/mo with the Tab - Eligible w/a 4G Koodo plan w/60GB data for $34/mo w/the auto-pay discount 1 year...

I don't usually respond to click on unsolicited messages. I've read around this PM Community site about a PM-Koodo merge, so wondering ate these offers legit to click on?

[Luddite]

Being a minimalist I have never found a phone deal better value than outright purchase plus my preferred plan. Plus one is usually locked to that carrier for at least 2 years. 😩

[Dunkman]

@Tekker16 

No, Public mobile is not merging with Koodo.  

However, since PM and Koodo both belong to Telus group, PM customers are sometimes offered different deals to migrate up the Telus mobile chain of companies. In general, when you move up, the customers are paying more money to the Telus group.  There have been these promo texts to entice PM customers for quite a while now. 

If you need a newer phone, then it might be a decent deal.