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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 - 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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How do I port over to Koodo?

Hey guys, I am pretty new at this, and I apologize if this had been asked already. I am currently with Public Mobile for the really old promo plan ($120/3mths for 12GB total), however now I am looking to switch over to Koodo as I am finding that an a...

cyhoiii by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Three year anniversary

I finally hit the three year anniversary at Public Mobile. Whoohoo! To kick things off, I poured myself a glass of brandy, and pocket the extra savings of $3 bucks in my pocket...all kidding aside, I raise my glass to Public Mobile, the only company ...

mpcdesign by Mayor / Maire
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Patch Tuesday

What will Microsoft break this month with tomorrow Patch Tuesday update.I paused updates for 14 days. Wait for clear signal before update.

popping by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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Favourite Useful Apps

I'm looking for a few apps to kit out my new android phone.What are your top 2 or 3  favourite useful apps that I should consider?Thanks

DanAR by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Finding your PUK code

The search engines hit all sorts of results for this question, but (like this example) they invariably boil down to just three options:1) Look for the PUK code written somewhere on the SIM card or its packaging.2) Look for the PUK code written somewh...

Korth by Mayor / Maire
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Calgary Bell Fireworks Spectacular tonight at 11 pm MT

https://stampede2020.calgarystampede.com/bell-fireworks-spectacular/ Update: Link to CTV Calgary live at 11 PM MT tonighthttps://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=68597&jwsource=emIf you missed live show, enjoy the youtube version If you click on that ...

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popping by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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Bummer

Its been two weeks since I rolled my ankle inward and heard a pop.  called my GP and said its most likely a torn ligament.. now i have a long recovery road ahead since not a lot of blood goes to the ligaments thus slower healing process..... #rant

rhbcc by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Re: Where is my $1

C`mon I know that. Can`t connect to moderator. Bot is stupid "If you stay with Public Mobile, you will save $1 every 30 days after your first year.After staying with us for 2 years, you will save $2 every 30 days and so on to a maximum of $5 every 30...

telemonster by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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What’s up

Hey everyone  I am back on here finally. Been too crazy busy with lots of crazy stuff that happened that’s all been sorted out for the most part. What has everyone been up to these days where I been basically gone for the last month and a half. Hope ...

brettster99 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Unlimited Data Plans

Will there ever be a day when Public Mobile is able to have unlimited data plans? 

Rw by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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VPN

What are the best VPN services and are any of them free?

gpixel by Mayor / Maire
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Final bill with Telus, no credit

Hello, On Jun 22nd last month I moved my 3 family lines over to Public Mobile. Prior to that I was with Telus and as we all know, even though it's post paid, you always pre-pay for upcoming month. In my case, my billing cycle was 18th of every month....

jai2 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Regarding plan comparison with different provider

Lucky mobile 15 dollar plan same feature like public wrong things no incoming free minutes used for that so public mobile is goodlets see public mobile and freedomfreedom is better unlimited talk and text in 15 dollar but poor reception  

Sweetl by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Re: E-SIM

@ryanrudolf  I have also Fido data only plan, Is your Fido card data only? and can be active with esim card? Thanks

sarahsong by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Calgary Fireworks June 3 - Updated with CTV Calgary video.

Calgary did not have fireworks on Canada Day this year.But today is the start of Calgary Stampede 2020 if it was not canceled.  Calgary has fireworks every night during the 10 days Calgary Stampede. But Calgary has fireworks tonight at 11pm MST.https...

popping by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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Bangood vs. Ali Express

Has anyone purchased a phone on Banggood before?  Transit time for Banggood is 8-18 days and 15-30 days with Ali Express.  However, it often takes over 30 days with Ali Express.  I am wondering how long it would actually take to arrive if ordered fro...

elhota1 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Whats a bucket list goal you have?

My bucket list goal is to go sky diving (Hopefully it's not a one-way trip xD) and shark cage watching. I'm curious on what other people wanna do and what I should try out in the future.

PingRoll by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Pinball - Dialed In

Anyone here a pinball player? If so, how do you like the game Dialed In? https://youtu.be/8DHK3xrY0gE

bluejaywpg by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Somebody feed Phil!

Has anyone watched this show on Netflix? I suggested it. It is a good show to watch while we can't travel for a long time!

Kevin89 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Anyone here used Paybright to spread the cost of a purchase?

Just wondering if anyone has used Paybrights instalment service? I have seen they have partnered with Wayfair, EBay, Samsung etc. Would like to find some real life experience of whether they are any good or better to just use a credit card ?

Witcher by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Time to get away and Relax

I hope everyone is trying to find some time to get away and relax.  This is what I am doing this Canada Day/week.   

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ShawnC13 by Oracle
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Peace Arch State/Provincial park / 0 Avenue

On the off chance that anyone has been near this location recently (June 2020) is it busy there? are the walk thru gates sealed? My understanding is the park on either side of the border is basically a no man's land, however the Canadian side is clos...

Metallic by New Neighbour / Nouveau Voisin
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