Facilitating Travel

[Luddite]

If giffgaff.com and Public Mobile had an arrangement to stock each others' sim cards travellers could get one via local delivery.

Canadians going to UK/Europe would order a giffgaff card from PM, and

UK visitors to Canada would order a PM card from giffgaff.

Both can be activated online and both companies support unlocked phones. Of course, Koodo/Telus phones will not function in Europe.

[imm1304]

I like the idea.  

Could be very convenient and tap into an additional market of international travelers.  

Could do similar deals with the US and other popular destinations as well.  

I am sure PM can do the research and find out which countries Canadians visit most frequently and also where we get the most tourists from.  

One potential problem I see is with payments.  I don't know if PM accepts foreign credit cards but Paypal can surely be integrated for those who get a PM sim card from a partner in home country and activate it before leaving for Canada.  

[Luddite]

Right, forgot about payment. I know giffgaff accepots my Visa card but don't know about vice versa.

[Brooke_C]

Hey @Luddite,

This is a really neat idea! Our current priority is on the Canadian market, rather than focusing on customers who are coming to Canada for a shorter period of time. We want to make sure that everyone has an exceptional experience with us, and we know that there is still a ways to go!

When we do shift our focus to the traveler segment, we will be sure to include this an as option. 

Thanks for you idea!

Public Mobile Community Team