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[NEW] Blog Post: Phone Recycling

The Call to Recycle: Transforming Old Phones into New Opportunities In an age where technology evolves at lightning speed, most of us have old mobile phones collecting dust in drawers. But what if those forgotten handsets could help reduce waste, sav...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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Top Contributors - Congratulate

Hey Community, Thank you to everyone who contributed to the great conversations this month! We'd like to encourage community members to congratulate other members and share comments under this thread. However, we will keep the Top Contributors announ...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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Brand new phone from auction site?

So, auction site sells brand new, unopened box (shelf pull) Samsung phone.How can I be sure it is not branded (Bell, Rog, Telus, etc.) and if it is unlocked? Yes, I can visit auction store but they might not know either...HOW difficult is to unlock a...

Yummy by Mayor / Maire
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New iPhone

Wanting to buy a new iPhone what do you recommend? 

RavenG by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Re: Can I speak to a human ????

How disingenuous we both know the ticket page shows an error anytime you open it plus your chat bot is literally useless 

Hayden227 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Changing from ESIM to SIM card

I’m moving from eSIM to physical Koodo SIM I purchased from public mobile The 19-digit ICCID is valid but Self Serve says invalid. Can you manually swap/activate it?” I need help @All 

MabelDemasio by New in Town / Nouveau en Ville
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what is the major advantage of Koodo over public mobile?

I saw there are push to switch to Koodo, However, I do not know what is the advantage of switching and switching through public Mobile? Is it one or a number of the following:1. easy to switch than to start new with Koodo directly with a new account?...

Johny_GP by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Thanks Back in my account

Thanks to all agents who tried to help me get back on my account to chnge autopay.  It's DONE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 

ClaudetteCote by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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What is mesh WiFi and how it improves my home internet?

I’ve been hearing a lot about mesh WiFi systems, but I’m not exactly sure how they work. How is mesh WiFi different from a regular router? Will it actually fix weak signals or dead zones in my home? My current WiFi is slow in certain areas. Does mesh...

sidra-jefferi by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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How Public Mobile speed can be this amazing

(All scrn shoots are not on PM but with Fizz)Now this is not really a question anyway so moderators, feel free to remove or delete as you see fit.I want to share my recent experience by switching from PM to another provider Fizz which consider to be ...

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Larpu by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 128GB - $148

Anyone looking for a very affordable brand name phone, this would be a great choice to use on Public Mobile.https://www.visions.ca/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-128gb-unlocked-refurbished-1-year-warranty-samsunga15-r?utm_source=FLIPP&utm_medium=hostedHope th...

What is bigger, MB or GB?

I’m a bit confused about storage units. Is MB bigger than GB, or is it the other way around? Also, how many MB are in 1 GB? A simple explanation would really help.

sidra-jefferi by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Telus & Bell are sunsetting their 3G network Nationally

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/get-help/articles/3g-shutdownCurrently, the sunset has been initiated in Manitoba (Rural & Winnipeg / Brandon)Starting March 1st 2027, Telus & Bell will begin shutting down their 3G network, which includes Public Mobile...

fixin1 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Stream+

I had stream+ subscription extended for another 3 months (total of 4 months so far), and expiring on April 15. Will this stream+ be extended for extra 3 months?

Lizita by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Happy easter community

Happy Easter community, enjoy your day community and don’t eat too much ham and turkey or chocolate Have fun and travel safe all . Hope everyone has a great Easter  

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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Wifi Setup

So I was thinking of setting up wifi in my home so I don’t have to keep using up my data from my phone, but I’m worried about the price. Any suggestions? I’m based in downtown Vancouver in the West End.

Ry-Ry by New in Town / Nouveau en Ville
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How to Roam with PM outside of Can-US-Mex?

Not having international Wifi calling is one of PM's shortcomings. There are no PM roaming plans other than US-Mexico. Travelling outside of these countries can be challenging.To make up for this I call forward my PM number to TextNow. Anybody in Can...

funpig1 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Updated: April 1 2026 Price Increase $20 3GB to $24 3GB

April 2 2026 Update:@HYLU5 Good News.  I guess this thread and all the complaints on Reddit got PM's attention. The latest app update restored the $24 8GB and $25 10GB option in the Change Subscription. So people still have a chance to change before ...

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funpig1 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Big three activations fee instore is $80.

What are your thoughts on this Koodo, Bell and Roger’s. In store $80 activation fees. I know you can do it online for free but not everyone is comfortable. The greed is just next level these days. Love to hear your thoughts. 

TheKing604 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Koodo Internet Offer

I got the following text from public mobile “Public Mobile here. Happy home. Happy wallet. Get Koodo Internet from only $40/mo. for 24 months, then $45/mo. after (reg price: $70/mo.)with DIY set-up and unlimited data.” it included a link and discount...

AS1992 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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