What is Public Mobile app?
Public Mobile Inc. is a Canadian self-serve mobile brand which is owned by Telus. Launched on March 18, 2010, Public Mobile was one of several new Canadian cellphone providers that started in 2009–10 after a federal government initiative to encourage competition in the wireless sector.
What network does Public Mobile run on?
TELUS 4G LTE network
Public Mobile now operates on the TELUS 4G LTE network.
Who is Public Mobile owned by?
Telus
Text: Public Mobile has been bought by Telus, eliminating the small company from Canada’s wireless landscape and leaving Wind Mobile and Mobilicity as the remaining cellphone startups from the federal government’s efforts to create more competition almost five years ago.
What is the difference between Public Mobile and Koodo?
The main difference is that Public Mobile is 100% prepaid, whereas Koodo offers monthly and prepaid, self-serve options + customer service. Koodo also offers phone ‘subsidies’, as do all 1st and 2nd tier providers.
Can I talk to someone at Public Mobile?
Whether you have a general question or need account-specific help, our virtual assistant SIMon is the best place to get started for the quickest and easiest way to a solution. Available 24/7 with no waiting on hold, get the help you need following a brief conversation.
What is a SIM card do?
What does a SIM do? SIMs are computer chips that hold information and allow you to connect with your network. This means you can make calls, send SMS messages and connect to mobile internet services like 3G, 4G, and 5G. They’re also transferable and you can choose to save messages, contacts, and emails to them.
Is Public Mobile a CDMA carrier?
Public Mobile’s original CDMA network operated independently without the use of another carrier’s network, besides using TELUS as a roaming provider. Their legacy coverage network centered on Toronto, small parts of the GTA, and Montreal. Public Mobile now operates on TELUS’ 4G LTE network.
Is Public Mobile going out of business?
Telus says it will start shutting down Public Mobile’s cellphone network in May, moving the more than 260,000 discount customers to its main network over a period of several months. Telus, which bought Public Mobile last fall, says it is making the switch because the small carrier’s network uses old technology.
How do I switch from Koodo to Public Mobile?
I ported over from Koodo, as well, two weeks ago.
- Login to Self-Serve.
- Go to Plan and Add-Ons > Change Phone Number.
- Click “Transfer a wireless or wireline number from Public Mobile or another provider”
- Enter your number and click “Check Eligibility”
Is koodo part of Public Mobile?
Customers of the Telus prepaid brand, Public Mobile, received some ‘switcher’ deals this afternoon to sister company Koodo Mobile, offering some enticing plans with data. The text messages appear to have targeted Public Mobile users on the company’s $38/4GB plan (after Autopay).
How do I contact Public Mobile moderator?
Here’s when and how to contact the Moderator Team: If you don’t need to share personal or account information, just tag @CS_Agent to your thread and they’ll show up.