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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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Space based cellular broadband network ?

I just found out about this today.  https://ast-science.com/spacemobile/ There's a company planning on making a sattelite phone constellation simmaler to Spacex Starlink but it works with EXISTING mobile phones through 3G, 4G AND 5G.  I have many que...

BearFBI by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Electric Bikes

Anyone out there have an Electric Bike?  We're thinking of getting a Rad Rover.  I'd love to get some opinions.

ecowen by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Picture puzzle - Find the camel!

For community users who like puzzles or anyone who just has some time on their hands.   Unfortunately, I'll never know how long it would have taken me to find the camel, as someone provided the answer before I had finished trying...or maybe I might n...

dabr by Mayor / Maire
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Imessage on Android, but there's a catch....

I actually discovered this a couple months ago. I thought I would share it here. I've been using "Imessage" on my android for a while now and I simply love it. SMS is absolute garbage and I can finnaly participate in imessage group chats, send high q...

BearFBI by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Rogers 45$ 25GB winback offer.

Came across this article today... https://mobilesyrup.com/2021/02/19/rogers-45-25gb-winback-offer-canada-data-deal/ That's a lotta data for a small price.  If I had a plan in the 45$ range and I was coming from rogers to PM I certainly would switch b...

BearFBI by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Koodo Home Phone 5$ now ?

https://www.koodomobile.com/phones/wireless-home-phone I was looking at Koodo's wireless home phone and its 5$. Was it always that price ? That seems a little cheap. Heres some details. $5 /per month 1Plus a $125 onetime fee (Hub + SIM card)Unlimited...

BearFBI by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Fair Trade in Canada

Does anyone one know of Fair Trade phones in Canada. I like the FairPhone concept but don't think I will get to Europe anytime soon. I am also interested in other electronics if you know of any? I think the House of Marley are a good start.  I would ...

Julez by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Re: Change call display number (Outbound calls)

@KenAdams  Years ago when I was backpacking through western Europe I was just outside Barcelona hiking in the foothills of Mount Tibidabo, I was at the end of this path and I came to a clearing, there was a very secluded lake and there were tall tree...

gpixel by Mayor / Maire
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What streaming device do you have?

I've been using the Apple TV 3rd generation box for the longest time.  Mostly use it to watch Youtube content.  But beginning in March, the Youtube app will no longer be supported on the Apple TV 3rd generation.  So I'm thinking about another streami...

mobileguy by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Zoomer Wireless Promo.

Zoomer wireless is weird. Some plans are priced ridiculously but some are just dealbreakers. I was snooping around their site for fun and found out about this. Zoomer has a 45$ 7GB promo going paired with a Galaxy A71 Phone. The plan price is origina...

BearFBI by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Univac 5000 needs imput

The Univac 5000 needs some assistance imputting the community statistics. Due to an unannounced archiving (?) of recent posts members stats have changed. If anyone would like to pitch in and supply their personal stats (posts/bravos/solutions) achiev...

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mmohan by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Do any here Hold crypto?

Some of the best faucets, exchanges, and App's geared directly at earning and growing crypto holdings.If you know anything that should be added to the list, drop it here: https://t.me/T_Link_Share Exchanges:Binance  (5% kickback) https://cutt.ly/B5KB...

kujo by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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How to Ask a Question to the Community

I'm new to this and discovered a very hepful article by @Catherine_T that helped me to figure out how to post a question to the community, and which boards to use etc. Here's the article if you're new to the community and need the help, too: https://...

Oracle365 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Volte

Any rumors on anything coming down the pipes for the future with public mobile.  Only thing I'd like more is to have voice over lte.  I see all the bigger carriers coming out with cheaper plans and more data so I'm hoping public mobile has stuff in t...

GR by Mayor / Maire
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Re: Can someone give me a reason for optimism?

@darlicious wrote: @CFPartDeux I completely disagree with your fix this time.....timmy's too weak and starbucks is too burnt. I happen to quite enjoy mcd's coffee......I haven't had a chance to try a&w's new offering but there's still the rest of tod...

CFPartDeux by Town Hero / Héro de la Ville
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SIM card

I accidentally stuck my sim tray closed with epoxy resin and now my phone is basically plastic and it’s broken now so I can’t open the sim tray or use my phone at all. How do I get the resin to go back to liquid? 

Jasondimera by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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A Defensive Computing Checklist

I came across this helpful information that I think everyone should read through. We are all involved in some kind of online activities every day and staying safe is very important than you think.  Link: Defensive Computing Checklist Here are some ke...

NDesai by Oracle
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Lowering bill

Hey PM!hoe many of you awesome folks have reached the 5 year loyalty??!loving that savings or what’??

Savebig2 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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