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Important Update: eSIM QR Code Now Included in Activation Summary Emails

Hi Community, We're happy to share some news that aims to make your eSIM installation process smoother and easier. As of June 15, we've started including an eSIM QR code in our activation summary emails. Why does this matter? If you encounter any dif...

Ck_PM by Public Mobile
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Troubleshooting Login Issues: OTP, 2FA, EverSafe

Hey Community, We are working very hard to resolve errors some of you are facing when logging in or creating a new ID. For Eversafe ID specific issues, our agents are currently unable to support a fix. Please hang tight until we provide an update.  I...

A_CX_PM by Public Mobile
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Resolved! How do I know when number port is complete?

I signed up my wife to Public Mobile last night, and all is going great, so I just ported her number from Virgin. I completed the online info, and got the "Phone number change successful " message online. I know it can take some time for the port to ...

Mothman by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Have a maxwest vice 3g flip phone and can't get mms working

I have a Midwest vice 3g flip phone andHave tried to get the mms working. I had no trouble on my other phone ,lg. Any suggestions posted on here I have tried. The phone recognizes that there is an mms but get an error when trying to download....  Tha...

redorian965 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Know when Freedom Account shut after porting number

Hello,As a brand new client I took others advice and ported my Freedom number a few days ago.Freedom sent a email today stating"You have no phone numbers assigned to you, select a username and password within 45 days to keep your account access.Says ...

Patrick_R by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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No Service

I activated my account and now my phone says "No service" my phone is unlocked. Help!

kierra5163 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Where to Buy a SIM Card in MARKHAM

Hey Everyone, New here, have a phone package for my daughter with Roger's for the past 5 years and noticed that they were ripping me off this whole time, paying well over $35 for only 100mb!  Anyways, where can I purchase a Public Mobile SIM Card in ...

zoslick by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! can not port my number

i am trying to port my number from rogers under my name but public mobile is under my wife name wanna port over the number and keep getting this error if it does not work looks like i am gonna leave public mobile. erro: We were unable to transfer the...

r_jammu by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Porting failed

I ported my number over recently, but I'm having some issues. I can place a call, and it shows up from the ported number, however incoming calls just hear "6ut3 the number you have reached is not in service". Also texting incoming/outgoing aren't bei...

Rmiskie by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Problem with phone service

I signed up to Public Mobile today. I got my new phone number and signed up for $20 unlimited province-wide talk. However, I cannot receive incoming calls. Also, if I make an out going call, I get the message that long distance charges may apply, eve...

Air36 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Just ported over, data and calling out works...

Hello Community,  Just ported over from Freedom, I am able to start calls and use data on my phone. However, I am unable to receive calls from cellphones or landline. I've tried to restart the phone. Verified my APN settings, and topped up my balance...

guhtuhluh by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Plan

Want to change my plan only have so much money in my account forgot password how come thay dont offer plans when call #611

Kaydenkaycee by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! porting number at activation

In trying to port a telephone number I've been asked to complete a SIM & Activation online form/provide my ESN/MEID by clicking Contact us at the Publicmobile.ca webpage. I can't find the Contact us to click.

Johnns by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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No Service

So to start out, I ran out of data bfore my renewal in 2 days, so I made a payment to restart the cycle as it says in the payment page.  But it only deposited the money into my account and still no service.What am I missing as I don't see anything di...

MajorPainage by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Public Mobile online activation failed

Can someone please help me. I tried to activate a new sim card on public mobile (new account) and on the payment page --- when I pressed Activate, I get a error message after a while "Your activation request has failed. Please contact Public Mobile h...

AM_4 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Password

This is dum been trying for 2 days can not get my pass word reset 

Kaydenkaycee by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Can't Port a number error on webpage PLEASE HELP!

I want to activate a sim card and port in a number but i get stuck on the 2 Phone number page. After filling out the information I press process button and the page hangs and i get a website that says Generic ErrorOh no! It looks like something went ...

matthewdchin by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Identity Verification via. Public Mobile Phone Bill

I am in the progress of signing up with a new bank. However, to verify my identity, I would require that I send the bank an original copy of my latest phone bill that contains my name and address.  Through some research, it seems public mobile does n...

waynechen by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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FYI Regarding Travel to New Zealand

Though this isn't a question for the Community, it might answer some questions that other members had/have. I thought my travel experience with international phone plans might be helpful for others looking to do so in the future. I was just in New Ze...

jessicat13 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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No service

I just switched to PUblicMobile, and my phone is now often showing no service 'service network unavailable', and when I try to make calls, it will say the number is 'not registered on network'. Often after 4-5 attempts, the phone will show full signa...

KateH by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Can not activate cellular data network

Hi, new user and activated a sim card online for an iphone 4. Yes an iphone 4 Has a compatible IMEI number and can make calls. It shows public mobile 3G on my screen with full strength but when I try and use my data, it says (can not activate cellul...

bodil by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Barely any signal bars with in Ottawa

Just switched over to PM today, but I am getting terrible reception, and already missed a  few calls due to no service in downtown Ottawa! What is going on? I used to be with one of the big guys and never had signal issues. Drop from 4 bars, to 1 or ...

PMOttawa by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Accessing account

I have two PM accounts for two separate phones. I received a text on each saying my CC was expiring. I had no problem updating my CC on one phone but when I try to sign in to the other I keep getting logged into the same account. When I try to regist...

Elaphus by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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`@` symbol being appended to the end of some text messages

Hi all, I am experiencing an extremely weird issue that I'm not sure is the cause. At the end of some(not all) text messages, there is an @ symbol being appended to the end of the text. So for example, a text would be like "Hi there @"  This is occur...

adobochad by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Resolved! Moving Phone Number from Another Carrier

I am currently trying out the service on an entry level plan. What is the best way for me to migrate my phone number that is with another supplier? I am paranoid about loosing it!

lfaber by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Changed to new plan - Lost $10/month credit?

Hello, I recently signed up for PM with 30/month plan with a $10/month for 6 months credit. I saw a special offer $25/month and accepted it. Is my credit no longer valid?? thanks for any help

nasreen1 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! Payment Voucher Problems

I bought a payment voucher at shoppers drug mart today and it wont seem to work, ive tried the voucher number multiple times but to no avail. I contacted the shoppers that i got it from and they wont help me. the message i get is as follows: Unfortun...

Benjamin318 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Friend refer reward

Hi,I got a message saying that my friend referral reward reduced from $6 to $3 for 90 days due to the account inactivitiy. But I asked both of my friends, they are still actively using public mobile. Can you help me to check or tell me which account ...

brianng by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Resolved! I am vacationing in Spain and need to confirm my data is not being used.

Hi folks, I am vacationing in Spain. I understand that Public Mobile does not offer data plans outside of Canada or US.  I'd like to confirm that my data is not being used.  I have my Cellular Data turned off.  Is there anything else I need to do, to...

JJ2 by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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Can I create an account without an existing phone number?

Hello.. as the title says i am trying to get a cell phone through public mobile.. but when i try to create an actual account it asks for a 10 digit phone number which i dont have... any tips would be nice

J_brown1 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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my account doesn't show both of our phones

When I go to my account I can see my phone info but not my husbands that was activated under my name, address... How can I join the two phones on one account

DebraLea by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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