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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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Can you Unscrabble it?

So today is Scrabble day. For those who don't know the game, you're given a bunch letter and you try to make a word out of it. I was thinking we can make a game out of this thread and see how many users will be willing to play. Basically one user giv...

Tiprix by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Rewards quest

How many posts or replies do I need to make to start earning rewards?

wobb4321 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Streaming music

It is really convenient when you are working out in the the gym or running on the treadmill.  Only major downside with free version of Spotify are the ads.  Has anyone tried any of the other streaming services like Pandora, Apple music, or YouTube mu...

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Mobile Klinik - Right to repair

https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/04/09/right-to-repair-mobile-klinik/Apple has a unique perspective able the ability to repair their phones.

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Cord cutter

I personally watch Netflix and use my cell as my only phone.  Are you a cord cutter ?

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Payments

I just got a text to say that my payment is due April 11. I just paid my contract March 29 and on my main page it said the next payment is due April 29. This is the first time this text has come early like this is there a problem with the auto text o...

Ray11 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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FYI: SIM-Swapping Scam

FYI: SIM-Swapping Scam https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sim-swapping-cell-phone-fraud-1.5073119 Hopefully the above link will save at least 1 person from falling victim to this scam.

Dogbert by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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my nude pictures

I have decided to take the risk and go full nude on my iphone by losing the screen protector and case. Only dropped it like 10 times so far and is holding up well. These are some pictures before and after. How long do you think it will last? I like t...

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Jessica_T by Town Hero / Héro de la Ville
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Freedom’s new 1.5GB nationwide for $24?

I stumbled upon this introductory offer from Freedom, where they include 1.5GB with no zones? Could it be that Public Mobile is making them squirm?

Haiggy by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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My personal pet peeve/rant (not related to Public Mobile)..

So the one thing that irks me a lot (besides the non-sensical daylight savings issue) is the way Canadian governments, businesses and just about anyone else is allowed to format the date. Personally I think it should have been standardized long time ...

dabr by Mayor / Maire
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Freedom's New Plans

Freedom Mobile came out with a few cheap prepaid plans. $9 for texting, $19 for talk and text, and $24 for talk, text and 1.5 gb of LTE. Tempting. Though I doubt I'll switch, as I'm not sure how reliable their network is where I live. I'm mostly brin...

zxcvbnm by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Recommendations for laptop under $500

Looking for a new laptop running Windows for streaming videos, email, and internet use.  Don't need any high end specs.  edit: moved to lounge by mimmo

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Using phone in other countries

I really like Public mobile, the price is good and it works like a charm. The only aspect I'm missing is the fact I cannot use Public mobile in other countries. It's just not handy. I undertand the US has a different system and Canadian phones don't ...

IreneG by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Congrats to Lieux

We have a new member on top of the leader board, even if momentarily.  Keep up the good work.       

Announcing: Quick Time for Number Exchange

Hi all,I wanted everyone to know that last week I put a PM SIM card into my friend's (@K9-LUVR) Umidigi phone. He was formally registered with Virgin.I'm pleased to say it only took 2 hours to transfer @K9-LUVR's  phone number. My friend decided to t...

CatCanyon by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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One month experience :-)

I've been a PM client for one month and thought I'd give my experience for anyone thinking of joining. I tried to get a sim card at Walmart but first thing out of their mouth was “oh you don't want that, there are too many problems” Then they tried t...

Lar by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Lucky Mobile WiFi Calling

Another competitive response will be coming soon.https://www.luckymobile.ca/support/plans-add-ons/Wi-Fi-CallingLucky Mobile is offering WiFi calling all their plan including the $10 50/50 plan.It says "Get additional calls & texts by connecting to Wi...

popping by Retired Oracle / Oracle Retraité
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I need to ask this question, IMPORTANT as I am not sure on this

Let's say one bought a Sim from Travelsim, and purchased a Local Calling Card from a Country like Taiwan or Vietnam and used it to call back to Canada using the Travelsim will that normally count on the Airtime of Travelsim Balance? The Travelsim Rep...

makkahn28 by Mayor / Maire
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Internet

I am looking for an economical option for internet and tv in eastern Canada. Does anyone know a good option.Thanks 

macjammin by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Collect calls

I'm just wondering if I can accept collect calls and if not then how do I get it set up so I will be able to as my wife is incarsrated in a b.c remand center and Is the only way I can get talk to her besides through letters . So can someone please le...

BIG-N-LITTLE by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Happy National Puppy Day! March 23, 2019

 DYK..... National Puppy Day History National Puppy Day seeks to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring to people's lives.  It is also a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate people about puppy mills and their ma...

smayhew by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Public Mobile shutting down rumour

HelloI was in a Best Buy Mobile Store today the Best Buy employee advised that the Kudo Mgr Rep advised the Public Mobile will be getting shut down in the future and Kudo will send promo texts to Public Mobile Customers with offers to get them to por...

Patrick_R by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Gigsky

Does someone has already used this sort of data in Europe or somewhere else? Gigsky.com. And is it OK? Buy a sim with Amazon? Just share your experience please.

Lieux by Oracle
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