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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 2023

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 ...

J_PM by Public Mobile
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Reassessing my needs.

Right now I have 3 PM accounts. Two are cell phones. Rarely used but now a day to day necessity. Even if you are elderly. We can accept that and are able to keep up with technology. What’s hard,  is the expense. One is our land line. And it does not ...

SeniorCitizen by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Public Mobile

What is your favourite thing about public mobile? Why would you recommend it to a friend?

Emilydrew by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Loyalty- Peace out PM

We all know there is nothing to be loyal to these days, but it seems to be the most evident with phone companies. 5 years ago I thought PM was changing that narrative when I stumbled across them with their loyalty program, I know they started that ea...

WiFi Calling

I see that PM doesn't seem to support WiFi Calling which is very convenient in bad areas or when travelling or in my basement!  So, for a very small $$, I've been using my MagicJack.  Just forward all calls to your MJ & you can receive or call out fr...

Mexico & RING™ app Issues.

Just a heads up to anyone traveling to Mexico. I'm currently staying at the Royalton Riviera, Cancun. The WiFi is great but they use a VPN. Because of this certain apps will not work. Namely, I cannot access my Ring Alarm system & cameras at my house...

G_Pomzz by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Tesla Referral

Hello Everyone, I'm thinking of buying a Tesla any recommendations Model 3/Y/XorS  

Kydd by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Free Telus Calendar

I'm trying to order the free Telus calendar offered and my account login doesn't work. I understand that Public Mobile is under the Telus umbrella and the offer says it's open to all customers. https://www.telus.com/en/calendar 

jonnie_66 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Win Back Calls.

I've been with Public Mobile for a total of 3 days now, with my Primary line which I've just ported in from Bell. Today I got a call from Telus, offering me 75GB for some odd amount.. and I just find it odd?? Has anyone else had this happen right aft...

Priority by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Custom SIM Print.

I recently ordered one SIM Card off eBay because I seen one for a good deal..It arrived and it's unlike any Public SIM I've seen before, this seller managed to Print or Engrave their Friend Referral Code into the actual SIM Card. How did he do this, ...

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Priority by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Koodo VoLTE.

I just got this text message to my Koodo Pre-Paid Number which is on a $15 Plan. I've never ever recieved such from Public Mobile, and I was just inquiring about VoLTE on Public yesterday when this text message from Koodo came. I guess the smaller ca...

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Priority by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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International sim card

Can I add a sim card from Italy to my phone? Or an e-sim card?

Anid1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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7-Eleven Birthday.

I jusy went to a 7-Eleven Birthday Party since its July 11th(07/11), and I seen a wheel to spin for prizes similar to Public Mobile's colours. I just had to share since i thought it was funny and very similar.

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Priority by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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Port out number

Hi I Port out my number yesterday to lucky mobile, but that new sim card has no service. My public mobile number still works.

Siak by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Received a interesting Text from PM on something

Public Mobile here: We've partnered with Altima Telecom to offer our subscribers savings of $6/mo on Unlimited Home Internet plans & a Wi-Fi 6 router. Terms, conditions and early cancellation fees apply.To learn more, visit: https://txt.publicmobile....

makkahn28 by Mayor / Maire
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Cancel old plan

I was told public mobile would cancel my old phone plan but if I didn't port my number how will they? I just checked and it's still active. Do I need to contact Bell or public?

Kore by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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wifi not connecting to all public wifi systems.

I have noticed, on my last 3 cell phones. Two of which were Moto's and the current one is a Samsung. All three phones have been using the same sim card.When I go to some Malls and try to connect to their public wifi I get an error message that says m...

bman2000 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Curiosity got me to looking at the other 3rd tiers

So far I've noticed, public seems to be the first to offer 5gChatr and lucky both offer lower cost lower data bucket 4g plans (as well as 3g openly in market)Lucky offers 2gb add on for $15 vs 1gb here - but unclear if it rolls over. The more info sa...

Pawprints1986 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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How desperate can competition be?

Happy Mother's Day everyone and hope you're doing well.   On Friday I had telephoned my internet provider and the issue was solved.  When they asked what mobile provider I had I told them it was Public Mobile. They then offered me a deal which was mo...

home phone number was stolen

my 43 years plus home phone # was stolen & is being used to fraudulently access my personal info.& this can happen to other customers as well.there should be a system in place that prevents a phone # to be transferred from one service provider to ano...

mbollella59 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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CCTS Report: Telus doing Terrible

CCTS has reported on the number of complaints it has received and the amount of complaints against Telus brands have dramatically increased.https://pub.ccts-cprst.ca/2022-2023-mid-year-report/  Telus up 81%, Koodo up 75%, Rogers up 29% (including the...

umnikke8 by Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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Just a Thank You

Not a question or problem, just wanted to post a simple thank you, actually two of them I guess. The first is to the contributors/moderators who handle the various issues posted here.  To be brutally honest, from far too many of the comments and post...

OverJ by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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