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why I can't make any phone call ?

My CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION include Unlimited Canada-wide Talk;Unlimited International Text;but when i try to make a phone call to another number ,telling me I used all my talking minutes? that's insane and can't raise tickets . the service sucks !I hope...

dalinqin by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Not able to receive texts and calls while in US

I'm in US, I have a Ca-US-Mexico roaming plan, and not able to receive any texts and calls, while data works and I can make calls just fine. This is urgent as I have to confirm a payment and I cannot receive the verification code through SMS! 

lucb1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Weak signal in the last 4-5 days?

Hi, apologies if it's been asked already, but is anyone noticing their PM signal went down a lot? I typically get 4-5 bars, but now I'm hovering around 1 and sometimes none. I'm on the east coast (NL), in case that helps, and I'm using a Unihertz Tit...

mh1983_2 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Porting my phone number

The public mobile site says that it takes around 5 hours to port the existing phone number. However, I activated my SIM and requested the phone transfer yesterday but the transfer has not been made yet. I didn't even get an update despite sending mul...

yasirdildar by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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SIM card blocked although I am paid up and on subscription

Suddenly this after noon between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM my phone wouldn't work and I got a SIM Card Blocked error. I have the "Emergency calls only" symbol as well.I took my SIM card out and put it back and rebooted but to no avail. 

ssumcell by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Re: CAN/US /MEX plans are finally here community

There was a link for CAN/US/MEX to include long distance minutes with the plan (500 Minutes LD to UK,India,etc)I remember when clicking on it , it was showing LD minutes to UK , Thailand etc... in the proposed plan, but after login in and checking th...

alegator_23 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Spam calls increased

Lately receiving lot of spam calls on PM numbers. Sometimes even the phone will display spam as id. Most of them are the same area code as mine so I tried to call back couple of times but as usual the number is not in service. Anyone found any soluti...

Rajaji by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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S24 ultra set up stuck at SIM transfer

I recently purchased a new S24 Ultra from Samsung (unlocked). I am setting up the phone and it foes not let me get past the 'Transfer SIM' screen. My options are to scan a QR code or transfer from my phone. Neither of which Public Mobile lets you do....

OliverH43 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Did not receive referral money

I recently referred someone to use Public mobile. It has been over 3 days and they have recieved the $10. However, I did not receive anything for referring. Any way I can get the referral incentive?

C123456 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Texting

Why can’t I text any other phones besides an iPhone? I could before now it’s not working 

Resolved! 3G switch to 5G?

I’ve been a long time user of public mobile. Originally 3G only but since paying for 5G what do I need to do to get 5G?  I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max.  Any help would be appreciated in advance. 

Koa by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Can’t get into account help

OK I’m in a bit of a weird situation. I took my new iPhone 16 Pro Max to Apple exchange it for a different colour and during the process the gentleman working there did not click transfer eSIM and it was too late so I thought OK no problem. I could d...

Brandyncam by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Calls

I'm unable to receive incoming calls and text 

Carmel2 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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No access to account

I created a separate account for a family member for public mobile.The person can't access the account. It says the person needs to pay, but I paid for the person.We have tried every possible way to get into the account, but with no success 

Klossie by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Network Signal Strength

Any ideas as to why I consistently only get 1 bar when I'm in the coverage zone

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VEP by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Short sms codes

I am not receiving verification codes for places like Uber, indeed, dating sites, and most importantly my office app to log into Wi-Fi. 

MMM_222 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! International Calling Bonus minutes.

I've been with PM since March 2020.   Each Christmas, for the first 3 years I was with PM,  PM gifted 500 international calling minutes and 2000 MB data.   There was no expiration date indicated.  I had about 1400 International calling minutes and ab...

Claudio749 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Mobile Network Disconnected

Hello, I failed to update an expired credit card on file and it suspended my service until I updated the credit card and made a payment which I did 30mins ago. I've restarted my phone (hard reset). My PM account is active again but the mobile network...

Airborne101 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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US roaming and calling add on

I payed for a US roaming and calling add on. However, I am still unable to call US numbers from Canada. Does this add on only work when I am in the US, or if there some settings I have to change to be able to call US numbers from Canada?

CanJam by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Why won’t my app update?

I downloaded the public mobile app because I wanted to keep track of my data usage. However from the day I downloaded it (back in Sept) it has told me that I have used .11/1GB. This never changes. It says “last updated: Sep 23, 4:58pm”. Why won’t it ...

Shnogirl by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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