03-19-2019 01:13 PM - edited 01-05-2022 03:48 AM
Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
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03-31-2019 03:07 PM
@warzouing wrote:I know that Public Mobile has no roaming service anywhere else besides the US that was why I have proposed the solution (not proven yet unless somebody from PM will try it during their next vacations). Note that it will require a wifi connection in any case.
@warzouing yes this works, I've done it before, except that I used a local SIM (when in Europe) or Roam Mobility (when in the USA) to provide mobile data instead of relying on WiFi. WiFi-only works too, but you just won't be able to receive calls when you're away from a WiFi signal (calls will go to your Fongo voicemail box).
03-30-2019 08:46 AM
I forgot to add that with Fongo, besides Canada calls (to/from) which are free you can buy credits to call anywhere in the world. Long distance rates, not very expensive, are the ones from Canada to the country you are calling. My personal experience with Fongo is very good when travelling to Southeast Asia, Europe and the US. I was able to call home as well as people in Canada was able to reach me on my Fongo number
03-30-2019 08:37 AM
I know that Public Mobile has no roaming service anywhere else besides the US that was why I have proposed the solution (not proven yet unless somebody from PM will try it during their next vacations). Note that it will require a wifi connection in any case.
03-29-2019 04:06 PM
@johnstonlinda wrote:Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
Public Mobile only has service in Canada and roaming in U.S., no where else.
03-29-2019 03:21 PM
A possible solution is to install Fongo, get a Canada number then forward Public Mobile number to that Fongo number when you will go abroad. With the Fongo number set up, you should be able to call any number in Canada while away and anybody calling your Public Mobile number will be forwarded to your Fongo number.
03-19-2019 01:38 PM
I have bought moviestar sim I believe it cost 7$ and included 1 gb data and north American calling. Even for 1 day it's worth it
03-19-2019 01:26 PM
@sunflowershine wrote:
@johnstonlinda wrote:Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
@johnstonlinda NO. International call only for you to call from Canada to oversea. PM doesn't have a roaming plan for Mexico.
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03-19-2019 01:24 PM - edited 03-19-2019 01:26 PM
@johnstonlinda wrote:Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
Alternative is to use a VOIP app such as Whatsapp. You can text and call home as long as you have wifi.
03-19-2019 01:20 PM
@johnstonlinda wrote:Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
No Public Mobile service while in Mexico. Depending on how long you plan on being there, you can buy a very inexpensive SIM card and 30 days of international calling/texting. Gogle it and you'll see there are some attractive options. Adios.
03-19-2019 01:16 PM
@johnstonlinda wrote:Heading to Mexico, can I use my public mobile phone while there?
@johnstonlinda NO. International call only for you to call from Canada to oversea. PM doesn't have a roaming plan for Mexico.