SIMS in Retail Stores

[Luddite]

Think this must be somewhere in the Lab but cannot find it. 

Sell PM SIMs in locations where vouchers are available for $5. That's it that's all.

Would be cool to get 7-11 stores on board as many of their phones are unlocked. So, one could get a phone, SIM, and voucher at one location. Staples and Best Buy would also be good bets.

[will13am]

Great idea. As an incentive, some vouchers could be packaged with a SIM for say less than the regular $5.

[Samianauman]

Such a great idea this will be so convenient 

[SD08]

Yes, physical pickup locations would be convenient.  There would probably be costs added by the retailer to carry them, but then PM would save on the express postal fees.

Here are a few similar lab posts:

Pick-up from Telus outlets:
http://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Public-Lab/New-SIM-card-delivery-options/idi-p/68330

SIM card pickup depots, e.g drug stores, Costco:
http://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Public-Lab/SIM-card-pickup-depots/idi-p/145984

Vending machines:
http://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Public-Lab/Vending-machine-for-SIM-cards/idi-p/104353

[Samianauman]

@SD08

Pretty sure new or even existing users won't mind paying bit more at least they don't have to wait for shipment 

[SD08]

@Samianauman

Yes.  PM could have both options.  The delivery option would be for those who can wait, or aren't close to any pickup locations.

[Samianauman]

Great like to see implementation on this idea:)

[paulie]

+1 Yes, make sense.....  especially how unreliable Canada Post can be. Community mail box = mail going to wrong address.  Also if one makes the decision to sign up with PublicMobile, why make them wait for a SIM?  

Also for tourists, have them at airports, train stations, etc.

[kav2001c]

I think physical pickup from Telus/Koodo is most conveniant but would they allow that?

7-11 is tough; they sell thier own SIMs for $10 because they know you pay for a plan at same time

[makkahn28]

I luv this idea

[tehowennathe]

I  agree. If place like Walmart carried sim cards it would get more people to join the network. Plus would allow for a replacement sim to be purchased right away instead of being without service as Canada Post takes forever to deliver