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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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Voice recognition

With all this AI crap in development (and currently in use), do you consider any kind of protection when answering calls from unknown number?Holding your nose? Mumbling something instead of saying 'Hello' or even worse "Hello, <your_name> speaking".D...

Boki by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Force EDL mode on Pixel 5a - Fastboot loop

Hi, I am trying to get to EDL mode on my pixel 5. On windows, it always shows up as "Android Bootloader Interface" in Device Manager - which works fine with ADB and Fastboot commands , as well as normal file transfer for the phone. But right now, I h...

ByteFragment by Great Neighbour / Super Voisin
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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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iPhone 15 pre orders started hour ago

Don’t wait hurry to order your iPhone 15 now just put mine in for 15 pro max and still have to wait till first week of Oct to get it . So if you want one don’t hesitate and pull the trigger now before the shipping dates get pushed back till nov/ dec 

Handy1 by Mayor / Maire
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Can a screen protector be cut down to the correct size?

First, I hope everybody had a great Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza and New Year’s Day (for those who celebrate it on January the first) or whatever else you celebrate! Please do not be offended if I missed somebody’s religious holy day which occurred i...

Word-Nerd by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Recharging phone

Do you charge your phone to 100% or do you use any 'battery saving app' where you can limit charge to 80%,90%, etc %?Even my laptop has BIOS option do I want 'battery saver' - 80% charge or 'longer work' - 100% charging.Should I bother with those 'ba...

Yummy by Mayor / Maire
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Best place to buy Iphone 14 (unlocked)

Anywhere that has any deals on unlocked 14 pro?Not necessarily money discount but even get a store credit or free earbuds etc. Was thinking best Buy might have some kind of store credit thing for for black Friday but they don't even sell it unlocked

Lukedurward by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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unsupported SD card

I bought a brand new phone, moved sim card from old phone to new one and getting unsupported Sd card message. What does that mean?

ShelleyA by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Pixel 6a

really temped to order the pixel 6a when it comes out what do you guys think about it? would love to set up auto google assistant call screening, and get rid of those spam voicemails

Tbialy by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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while I am here ...

Hi everyone. Webb here.I am getting such a remarkable response on my first day in the Community, I am finding it hard to keep up. So if I don't respond to all your emails don't be offended. But while I am here I think I will try another question.My p...

Webb by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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I see Koodo is up to their usual

Really starting to get out of hand https://mobilesyrup.com/2022/05/12/koodo-increases-cost-of-its-tab-plans-by-4-a-month/

JL9 by Mayor / Maire
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Is this price for real????

I suspect this is NOT 'original' (Samsung) S22. Just no way for that price? Anybody ever bought phone from China? 

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Coka by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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Cheap 3G phones by and by disappearing from the market

This is in reference to a thread about simple phones from last summer: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/Dumbphones-recommendations/m-p/697525  In recent weeks the cheap but durable 3G flip phones made by Ushining (F 230) hav...

Natsu by Great Citizen / Super Citoyen
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Lock screen wifi symbol not showing

In our household we have 2 iPhones connected to Public Mobile.  One phone displays "Public Mobile" and the WiFi symbol (when connected) on the upper left screen next to the cell signal strength symbol. However, the other phone doesn't display the WiF...

John41 by Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen
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What is a smart phone with data and ear buds good for?

So I bought some economically priced Bluetooth ear buds at Canadian Tire before Christmas. Just wanted to see how they worked but did not want to buy the more expensive Apple brand.  So I fired them up just a few days ago and called my brother in Nan...

Samsung A52-5G Today only - new pc optimum offer (New post)

Today only! If you have been in the market for the Samsung A52-5G and you are a pc optimum member whose been saving up your points for good electronics deal then today is the day. SDM has a today only offer: Spend $150+online before taxes and redempt...

Apple Stores and Apple.ca to start financing on iPhones Aug 11

Apparently, starting Aug 11, Apple will offer a financing option when purchasing a new iPhone from one of their stores or online at apple.ca I called an Apple store and he would not confirm but did say that there are rumours. I asked if the rumours w...

smp99 by Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire
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