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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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Blog Post: Unlock the Power of Public Points

The More You Know: Unlock the Power of Public Points Introduction As a subscriber to Public Mobile, you're likely familiar with the variety of unique perks that come with using our service. Among them is the Public Points Rewards program, which is a...

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J_PM by Public Mobile
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Blog Post: Why 5G is the Future with Public Mobile

When it comes to technology, standing still is the same as moving backward. That's why at Public Mobile, we're not just keeping pace with change; we're leading the way with Canada's first 5G subscription phone service.  What's So Special About 5G?5G ...

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J_PM by Public Mobile
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Top Contributors 2023

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 ...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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Freedom Introduces new Plans.

The New Plans are available on both postpaid and prepaid.It is:$5 100MB 5G 2 Hour talk and unlimited texts with Canada - US - Mexico coverage $20 3GB 5G 2 Hour talk and unlimited texts with Canada - US - Mexico Coverage$29 10GB 5G Unlimited talk and ...

fixin1 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Landline ported to Cell Line - now what?

This is not a Public issue but maybe someone can help.I ported a (226) area code from an internet land line to Public probably 5 years back.Once in a while when I put my number into a service for verifying/sending texts it will say I cannot use a lan...

Frank_M by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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WIFI calling clarification that may help some members.

(1) Having wifi calling does not magically get you connected to whatever wifi site. You need to step through that hoop to connect to whatever wifi site and then you can use wifi calling.(2) Information about the TELUS Wi-Fi Calling service for Apple ...

Wayworn by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Which to share, Direct Link or Public Mobile Bot??

Many here have said the direct link is only to be used if the bot isn't working correctly or a customer has used the bot and not received a timely response from a CS Agent. It's also been said that by using the direct link to a CS Agent and not using...

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Worldwide internet outage

There was a massive internet outage worldwide to Banks, Hospitals, Airlines and other businesses that uses Crowdstrike software security program. It was a bug on their updates.Telus is one of the business.Things of future to come when we rely on our ...

BKNS27 by Mayor / Maire
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Are you thinking of switching from Sasktel?

Switching from SaskTel to Public Mobile Was A Game Changer for Me!     Making the switch from SaskTel to Public Mobile has been a refreshing change for me. Here are some of the key benefits I’ve experienced since making the switch:1. Cost Savings - O...

Is PM just too good of a mobile plan provider?

 It seems to me that just perhaps the reason there so many complaints and disgruntled PM is because PM is just too good and offers us too many options. I for one was a bit disappointed with the fact that if I select a higher priced plan I would not h...

Wayworn by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Lower redemption amount

Would it benefit you to have a variety of redemption amounts?I would like to see lower amounts for those who would like to cash in more frequently. For example cash in at $5 & $10.On the flipside, perhaps some would like to cash in with higher amount...

Dolphin12 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Points as rewards

I wish we could go back to the old system instead of points.  Before I converted to points I used to pay 11.30 per month. Now with the point system I'm paying 16.95 per month.What's up with that??????

Reggie128 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Is this a helping others forum?

I started posting on this forum because part of my plan includes bonus points if I participate in this forum. And yes after my first month I did receive a 2 point bonus.However have noticed that a large section of posts  are of disgruntled members co...

Wayworn by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Why is my husband getting special offers but not me?

Twice now my husband has gotten a data bonus or a better plan offer and I get no such offer. We joined PM at about the same time, he has a few more friend referrals, other then that our accounts are the same. Has anyone else experienced a similar thi...

JocelyneAline by New in Town / Nouveau en Ville
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Public Mobile screwing over existing customers again.

I want to change my plan, but Public Mobile is purposely restricting existing customers from switching.Aren't you fed up with these tactics by Public Mobile?I have my entire family’s account with them, and I think it's time to switch.Should I move to...

Zantac by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Nice PM plans for new activations, but why not for me?

Wonder as to why good plans are only offered to new activations. Does PM not want existing customers to upgrade and pay them more money?ALSO the self serve plan select feature is somewhat disappointing in that it seems to only allow to select plan up...

Wayworn by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Re: Set "Public Points" to always reduce my monthly bill?

@TroyBoyd Slim chance that Mint Mobile will come to Canada. The same reason that TextNow SIM can’t be use for free calling and texting WITHOUT the need for wifi to work…Government Regulators! They won’t let TextNow partner up with one of the big 3 co...

BKNS27 by Mayor / Maire
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Earning points is nice but not really a factor.

My basic $15 plan just renewed and I noticed that it earned .75 points. At this rate it would take 20 months to earn the minimum 15 points required to cash in for a $15 account credit. After reading several disgruntled posts now I understand how they...

Wayworn by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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WHAT???

This much people online??? Where? Who?? When? 

Sansan by Mayor / Maire
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Public Mobile New Plans

For those of you who had been with PM for many years, are you happy with PM new reward points system?I certainly am very choked as I used to pay $8 to now $15 after all the points deductions, I am finding it hard to continue to stay with PM.  Has any...

danlee1 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Dummy Phones anyone?

Anyone here have a dummy flip phone and works well with Public Mobile?I was thinking of buying this from the US. Nokia 2780 Flip Unlocked  It has LTE/4G and VoLTE as well. If on the $15 unlimited talk/text with no data, what's the point of using a sm...

Camping out on Mandarin lawn

Oh boy, the line up is three times around the block.Hopefully I'll get in before 4pm. Gotta go to the gym after. 

Sansan by Mayor / Maire
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