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Re: Transferring number problem with esim

Hey, I've got another possible porting issue changing from another carrier... The PM eSIM just hasn't picked up my phone number from the old carrier yet and it's been about ~10 hours or so. I'm going to keep using my old eSIM until it just stops but ...

Bravado by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Public Points. I just got converted to Points.

I just got converted to public points.  All my account shows is the 5 welcome  points.   What happened  to the perks i  had before this change.All my years of being with public down the drain as they say.Do I start my points as a newbie?Not good Publ...

carm3 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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My phone is stuck on verifying in imessage

I recently changed from lucky to public and ported my number over. In my iPhone general settings then iMessage my number is stuck on verifying. I figured it was a porting issue so in the public app I changed my number to a new one, but the issue is s...

ZiggyNeat by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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"5G" data speed on the $15 "3G" plan

Anyone else getting "5G" data speeds on their "3G" plan? I've had this issue since last September. The speedtest used over 600mb and ate into one of my bonus data add ons. The Telus tech who called me said data speed is determined by the tower and ne...

treefrog by Town Hero / Héro de la Ville
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Unsubscribing

Now that I have been switched to the points program and there is no monetary incentive to subscribe to autopay if I unsubscribe with a balance in my account that is more than my plan amount will my plan still renew? To suspend my account is my only o...

treefrog by Town Hero / Héro de la Ville
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overcharged

My wife and i don't have any complain for using public mobile service for more than four years until recently being overcharged both of us on May 04, 2024.  However we always have been charged $21.28 and $22.68 respectively, you may notice it through...

urimaum by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Regarding "Canada-US 5G 50GB for $34/mon"

I have some questions about the plan.1. Does it cover 5G+?2. Do I have to change my phone number? (I'm using Telus now)3. Is the covered area completely the same as Telus?4. Was wondering if I have to change some settings to use data and call when I ...

Not able to activate an Esim

I registered an ESIM for my cousin who just came to visit. When activating the esim i used my phone so it connected to my phone- eventhough i use his phone IMEI to check for compatibility. I got confused and accidentally deleted that esim. Afterward,...

Hieu8 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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40GB Data at 4G Speed - USA data coverage

Hello Community,I went to the USA last year, and I had a 3G plan. I found that Public Mobile doesn't support 3G in the USA. Now I want to upgrade to a 4G plan (40GB Data at 4G Speed) and be sure if I can connect the internet with this upgraded plan a...

racheee by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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$34 50GB US/Canada Plan

Good Evening.I just switched to the $34 50GB US/Canada plan.  The change is supposed to take place next billing cycle. I was going to recommend the same plan to my father but I wanted to make sure that I understand the plan correctly before I advise ...

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Banja by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Data usage in the US

I have the US-Canada package with 60GB. I came to the US today and my data stopped working. I also got a message that said I had to pay extra for roaming. My package had 60GB data in both countries with unlimited messages and calls. Do I just turn on...

aakhtar98 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Lower tax for the payment

When I lived in British Columbia, I activated my phone, but I've been living in Calgary from a year ago until now. However, the tax on monthly payments is currently being applied at 12% as per British Columbia regulations. If I request to change my n...

JJang by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Porting issues with text messages and voicemail

Hi everyone,  I am start frikkng out because I port my number from freedom to public mobile and I cannot receive messages nor send text messages. I am unable to set up the voicemail as well. I have already send messages to agents without response. If...

Backira2024 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Change subscription

I changed from 1gb plan for 25 to 20gb plan for 29 last month. It activated this month. They charged me 29 but the system so that I am still at the previous plan. How to solve the problem?

Felixno95 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Change Subscription

Hi,I would like to change my current subscription to 3GB Data at 4G Speed. I am unable to accomplish this online. Also, I would like to take advantage of the 90 Day option listed at $19/month which isn't an option as well. 

Mogi1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Black listed

"I recently purchased a second-hand Samsung phone and have been paying for service. However, I discovered that the phone is blacklisted, which has prevented it from functioning properly. I would like to request a cancellation of my service and a refu...

Gustavwind by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! unable to receive SMS messages after transferred account

I transferred my phone to PM, I'm unable to receive SMS messages. Additionally, my new account with PM isn't functioning anymore. The message I receive states: 'We’ve noticed you have an active Public Mobile service and would like to confirm your ful...

dnaty by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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$15 plan no longer has data

Anyone think they will bring the data back to the $15 plan?I don't use much data so it is perfect for me. 

Jess31 by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Can't send PM due to limit?

Talking to a CS rep to activate my line with Public Mobile and the error i get is"You have reached the limit for number of private messages that you can send for now. Please try again later."For a completely online based business model this has to be...

1gdm by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Rewards vs Points

Hello everyone, now that all public mobile customers are being forced to move to points we are loosing our rewards for loyalty, pre-paying and so on. My bill has gone up almost 10/month and I have to accumulate points to to get a discount on my bill ...

DL66 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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