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trying to transfer to esim on iphone 17

R3mi2k5
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

It say invalid phone number when i try to transfer my phone number from my iphone 12 to my new iphone 17pro max.

i tried on the new phone, old phone, as we on the website.

How do i need to proceed to do that??

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hTideGnow
Mayor / Maire

hi @R3mi2k5 

sound like you might be setting up a new account

all you need to do is to just install PM app on the new phone, login with the same (old) account and go to Account page, click Purchase sim card and choose eSIM

App-PurchaseEsim.jpg

softech
Oracle
Oracle

hi @R3mi2k5 

eSIM cannot be moved.  BUT Luckily, you can get a replacement for FREE

To rebuy new eSIM for FREE, first, download the app on your new phone and login.  If you have problem with receiving 2FA code, click "Didn't Receive code" or "Resend code" and choose either Send email or Send voice message

Once logged in, Click Account from the bottom, then click Purchase SIM Card and select eSIM

Once it confirms your phone is eSIM compatible, click Pay $  and Install (the system will check and apply a $5 credit to bring the total price back to $0 at checkout), and follow the prompt to complete and purchase and install eSIM on your device
(in rare case that PM charges you for the replacement esim, you can submit a ticket with PM support and ask them for reimbursement)

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/get-help/articles/esim-faqs

While direct eSIM to eSIM transfers are not supported, we do offer the option to transfer service from one eSIM to another by purchasing a new eSIM. If you are already using a Public Mobile eSIM, when you request a new eSIM, we automatically identify you as an existing eSIM user and waive the replacement fee, provided you meet certain conditions.

To qualify for a fee waiver when transitioning between eSIMs, you must meet the following criteria:
     *  The current Public Mobile eSIM must be actively installed in the device you’re transferring from.
     *  The eSIM must have been purchased at least 15 days prior to the new request.

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