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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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ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Issue

Hi there,Is anyone else having issues using ChatGPT's advanced voice mode while on cellular network? I get the error that it can't connect every time. Works fine when I'm on wifi or if I install a VPN to use while on cellular. This service worked fin...

pj39jameson by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Public mobile / Koodo migration offer correction

As title says there’s a been a correction with the migration plan to Koodo . Was just sent this from public mobile to clarify changes . I reported this offer on Oct 22 /25 month later here’s the correction text for those that are interested in this p...

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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Forum contributor blocked from Community

Has anyone else had this experience ? When I respond / reply to a message in the Community Forum, my response message will disappear as soon as I refresh or leave the page. Anyone else ? I won't de surprised if even this message disappears.

hairbag1 by Mayor / Maire
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WiFi

Cell phone does not connect to WiFi  - have Telus internet service Pure Fibre Internet 250 with unlimited data, have an unobstructed router and am sitting right next to the router.Also cell phone will not send or receive text messages if data is turn...

Wifi

I have no wifi or internet my boll automatically comes out if my account and it is always paid

Brenda-56 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Email

Could someone tell me why I lose my email in my email app on my iPhone, every time I use hotspot to use my computer. I then have to set my email up through my iPhone google account. Thank you. 

purple_ghost by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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INTERNET

Hi, I would like to share my internet..EX: with my GPS on the Truck. I saw that Public Mobile has not this automatic fonction. How I can add this fonction?

CHOKO1515 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Getting tired of PM's targeted deals

Whose the pm bean counter who thought up the idea of not allowing their customers to downgrade to cheaper plans or similar priced plans with different features? I only have 4 plans to choose from in my account and can't even select the $35 can/us/mex...

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shabby by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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APN is grey out on my Android phone

I would like to buy Japan SIM card when travel in Japan. The SIM card requests add new APN, but when I look at my APN setting, it is grey out. Does anyone know how to add new APN for new SIM card in this case? Thanks 

cjsy2001 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Experience with changing credit card info

Just to present my experience with changing credit card info.It went without absolutely NO issues. Using ordinary computer, no VPN, not removing cookies nor clearing cache.Just went to my account, updated CC info (had to input all details - number, e...

Meow by Mayor / Maire
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If your thinking of joining PM don't !!!

Just a warning for people thinking about joining PM. I have been a loyal customer for many many years, but will now be looking for new service. The price and service was great for many years, but now the service is terrible and so is the price. I use...

disabled apps

I have two identical phones.the disabled apps list included: apnlib, Carrier Services, and Software updateI enabled these on one phone, but they do not appear on the App management list. Are they legitimate apps?

kfs93 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Anyone found a better price provider?

So many people have been threatening to change providers after the new rewards program, so just wondering.... anyone find something better/cheaper?Personally I still find PM to be the best price at the moment. (Even with the new rewards). So just won...

turtleTurtle by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Some good news

The community manager has now acknowledged the sms / iMessage issues facing new activation . And says they are working on a fix . Might be good of them to make an actual announcement so folks can follow the updates in real time on the progress of the...

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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Assistance

How many customers would like to see the option of talking to agents on the phone?

RB83 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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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 Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle
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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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No Internet/Wifi

My services were disconnected because my card was expired on my account, so I switched it and made my payment. A few hours have passed and I still don't have access to internet (wifi on my phone and computer). Does anyone know how long it usually tak...

rominaa by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Wifi calling would you pay $5/month?

Would anyone pay an extra five dollars a month for Wi-Fi calling?It would be nice to have with PM and I’m sure it would be easy to add as an ad on featureJust a thought

OU8One2 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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No Complaints Here

Midway through my second month of service I wanted to share my own experience with Public Mobile:My Two-Week Review of Public MobileIt was posted to HowardForums last December but holds true today. The community homepage might suggest that Public is ...

Curbot by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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The whole point of community ??

The idea of this community is for customers to find answers to there inquiries. So when a thread  that’s 5 plus yeas old and no longer relevant today . Should this thread be removed ?? As it only causes more confusion for those seeks answers . For ex...

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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What is happening with Public mobile lately?

So Public mobile...This is a no frills service so we expect competitive pricing. This is the 1st year there have been no freebie bonuses (data and minutes). Other carrier plans have been more competitive but they seem to want to do nothing about it o...

powerserge by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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USA-Canada subscription deal, doesn't compare with Freedom Mobile

Hey everyone, I I have been with PM for over 3 years now, but I travel often to the US Freedom Mobile currently has a promotion For $34 you get 50GB a month with unlimited Canada - USA calling and text, plus no roaming ever in 94 countries (US includ...

Amuod016 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Better plans

I have been with public mobile for over 3 years. I pay too much for too little data. They offer great plans for new subscribers, but not if you are already with them. They should offer better plans to loyal customers, rather than just to newcomers.

Guenter by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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VPN anybody?

Hi Guys!Does anybody use any VPN?Which one would you recommend?

Meow by Mayor / Maire
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Why is NR-ARFCN different on other processors?

Why is NR-ARFCN different on other processors?Hi, i use NSG (network signal guru) on Qualcomm And mediatek, both Phones have root. But nr-arfcn Is different. The ssb And gscn Is the same.https://ibb.co/DYnkrx8https://ibb.co/1zKC39c

MpqCZ by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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