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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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5G networks

According to this article 5G networks won't become mainstream util 2023. https://m.gsmarena.com/counterclockwise_new_networks_take_4_years_before_mainstream_adoption-news-36661.php

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Uber/Lyft

Do you use either Uber or Lyft ?  If it is not currently availble would you consider using either one ?

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Next car- gas or EV?

Seems that everyone I talk to these days is saying that their next car will be an EV.  The EV revolution is coming in the next 3-4 years as soon as the mainstream car manufacturers (VW, Honda, GM etc) start ramping up their production, the infrastruc...

elhota by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Desktop computers

Which desktop computer would you recommend for price vs performance vs reliability: 1. Lenovo Thinkcentre M Series Tower equipped with:- Intel Pentium Gold G5400 processor- 8 GB RAM- 1 TB hard drive- $455 2. Acer Aspire equipped with:- Intel i5-8400 ...

elhota by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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How waterproof is your phone ?

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-waterproof-is-your-android-phone-or-iphone-heres-what-ip68-and-ip67-ratings-mean/

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Online security 101

https://www.zdnet.com/article/online-security-101-how-to-protect-your-privacy-from-hackers-spies-and-the-government/

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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Pixel3a

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-3a-camera-975763/Would you accept lower end specs but have frequent OS updates and a good camera ?

Triguy by Mayor / Maire
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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...

before.jpg before2.jpg 1.jpg 2.jpg
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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Congrats to Lieux

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

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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