porting number

[Corry92]

I currently have a contract with Virgin Plus that ends next month. I received a 25% off for the year code from public to sign up before Sept 7. I'm wondering if I sign up for Public now to secure the discount can I port my number over next month from Virgin once my contract is done? I assume Public will assign me a temporary number when I sign up and don't port it over right away? 

[hTideGnow · Accepted solution]

hi @Corry92 

if you use eSIM, it will be activated immediately

Since your phone has no physical sim, when the physical sim arrives, you will have to use another phone to complete the activation with it.  Then download PM app on your current phone, login (and the 2FA will send to the physical sim card you using on another phone) and buy a new esim

Another workaround is to use website to activate, choose eSIM.    It will go as far as payment step.  After payment, you will be asked to download PM app and complete the activation.  But don't download the app and complete the step until you are ready.  Again, you have only 90 days to wait.  

[Corry92]

Is this still the case if my phone has 2 e-sim slots? Do I need to immediately activate the public mobile esim when I receive it?

[hTideGnow]

hi @Corry92 

if you are doing it this way, you will need to activate with a physical sim card and ask PM to send you the sim card in mail.   PM will take as many as 1 to 3 weeks for the sim card shipping and you have up to 90 days (from the day you subscribe)  to complete the subscription.