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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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Painless process at London Drugs (V6X 2E3)

Officially about a week since I signed up and wanted to share my experience -  Great mobile/tech support tech at this London Drugs store - helpful and knowledgeable, made the transition and process smooth as butter!  Only criticism would be that they...

jingsz by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Shameless self promotion

As the title says...  Nonetheless, it's a major milestone I am proud of it.  I helped some people along the way and I am grateful for the acknowledgement.      

will13am by Oracle
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Than can I convert OST files to PST.

How do I convert OST to PST and why a regular email with a regular account was suddenly stored in OST format if as it is said You have this Exchange account extension. Good day! Does anyone have a Converter from ost file to pst ?

fisherman by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Data tracking app for iPhone

Hi all,My phone is an Android so I use the Data Witness app graciously provided by our very own @IWIK. My wife and daughter have iPhones. I've been reading up on apps to track 90 day plans, and I have determined that My Data Manager will do the job. ...

GreatCanadian by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Need a Koodo referral? V3

If yes, check out this thread:https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Paying-for-your-service/Need-Koodo-Referral-Code/m-p/... This post added (again ) just to help direct folks from the landing page. 

Luddite by Oracle
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"Moving customers 'up the value chain'"

Interesting read from MobileSyrup,https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/03/06/public-mobile-offers-customers-40-6gb-koodo-promo-plan/ My favourite part:"In the most recent Telus earnings' call, CEO Darren Entwistle noted that moving customers 'up the value ch...

youbme by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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I hit the 1000 bravo mark in a 30 day period!

I have no idea if this has been achieved before in the past.  It feels stratospheric to reach such a milestone.  Many thanks to those who played a major role in putting me over the top. I couldn't have done it without all the help.         

will13am by Oracle
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Hi

crtowns by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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FAQ: How the Province-Wide Unlimited Talk Plan Works

Here is a summary of how the Province-Wide Unlimited Calling Plan works:Outbound calls to a tel # with an area code within the same province you are physically located are always free, regardless of the choice of unlimited calling plan.Outbound calls...

PhoneBox

Hi guys,Just wondering if anyone knows much about the provider PhoneBox (https://gophonebox.com/)? I’ve heard that they also use Telus’ network, however they offer even cheaper plans than PM. For example, their $40 monthly plan includes Unlimited Can...

cai by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Just hit the 3000 bravo milestone!

When I started the account late last year, I thought to myself I'd be lucky if I can get 100 bravos in a year.  Here it is less than a year and I am at 3000 already.  Thanks every for all the appreciation.  This community forum is fantastic! 

will13am by Oracle
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PM vs Chatr - Both change plans

Could be just coinicidence, but it seems like PM is now competing with Chatr's 3G model as they both changed plans almost simultaneously.Chatr has only provided 3G plans but made a few tweaks with "Auto-pay" plans, effectively crediting you with addi...

MEU_21 by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Ok Preds or Pens?

Too bad no option for a poll  Who is going to win the silver?Preds or Pens? 

kav2001c by Mayor / Maire
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Happy Birthday, Jeremy M!

@Jeremy_M a little birdie told me it's your birthday today!!! On behalf of the community, I wanted to wish you a very happy day, and hope you are spending it having lots of fun with friends and/or family!Cheers to you, Jeremy!

srlawren by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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Google

About a year ago I was reading an article that basically mentioned that "Google" was going to launch free calling via Wifi. I wish that happened. Zoooom that would make my day.

talkalot by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Rexall has Canadian Tire Cards 10% Off

Canadian Tire Gift Cards can be used to buy Public Mobile credit at the Canadian Tire Gas Bars. Tax will be added by Canadian Tire. (Same as depositing through credit card). Plus a $1 service charge. Sale ends tomorrow.For $120 plan on autopay - the ...

KK by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Free whatsapp global roaming

I just read about how KnowRoaming is offering free whatsapp calls and texts roaming when out of your home country. I just bought two of the sim cards, though you can apparently get a sticker that goes over your sim card. Saw it on RFD and in an Engad...

Mixam by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Thankful

So glad I'm with Public Mobile. If one carrier bumps their rates, more will follow.http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/11/16/bell-set-to-increase-the-monthly-price-of-select-wireless-plan-add-ons-this-month/

imcphers by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Mod tags

Cool new adjustment for the mods (look at their names now, doesn't say PM, says MOD).   

Chaos_Scorpio by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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for future customer

before port your number from old carrier, please do some work about learning some others mistake or read carefully while activiating the new account. in that way , it saves a lot of time for make your phone work and less frustation for new ones. 

Cypm by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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strongly recommand about community moderator for new customer

As you know, our Community  is the place to get all the Public Mobile help and support you need! The Community is also the place where you can get assistance from our awesome Community Moderators when needed. very helpful for new custoemr to know abo...

Cypm by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Using VOIP for long distance

Hi guys, I often visit forums looking for advice, so I'm going to post my voip experience in case it helps anyone. I pay for a local phone number on voip.ms that costs $0.85/month. I've been using them for years with a SIP phone adaptor for a home ph...

pinolera by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Has Anyone Noticed..

Has anyone other than myself noticed a PM staff member by the name of Christopher_T who always seems to have an Online presence, yet if you click on his name and look at his profile, he has no posts made, no solutions offered, and no bravos earned si...

Alex-M by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Interesting Samsung S7 mod

http://bgr.com/2016/03/24/galaxy-s7-tricks-dual-sim-microsd/ As always do at your own risk but cool mod none the less. 

DK by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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You can have Visual Voicemail in Andriod

Hi All, My brother taugh me this setup which allows PM to have a visual voicemail feature using a free 3rd party app on Andriod phones.  Basically, when you don't/unable answer your phone, your number will get forwarded to the Fongo number and will c...

GotVVM by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Mental Health

Hello everyone!   Mental health is important in every stage of life.  As part of the annual, Bell Lets Talk campaign, Canada is talking about mental health and working towards alleviating stigma. We can all be part of the solution and the support net...

imm1304 by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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Re: motorola g

HI. What Moto G (1, 2 or 3rd Gen) are interested in knowing about?

makkahn28 by Mayor / Maire
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Re: Unable to activate SIM

HELLO @Mansi_G. Thanks. LOVE PM ALOT. USE MY MOTO G Data for EVERYTHING. BUT I WANT LTE. WISHED PM HAD LTE Handsets back during Transition. ME VERY JEALOUS. EVERYONE HAS the POWER of LTE BUT ME. What's difference between LTE and HSPA+ Speeds?

makkahn28 by Mayor / Maire
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