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Dec 18th, 2020 9:14 am

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2831 posts; 4550 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 9:14 am

Public Mobile: Second 30 days free any plan (plus one-time bonus 5GB on $25+ plan), Dec 18-Feb 8 (Online Activation)

Deal Link:: https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/boxingweek
Expiry:: February 8, 2021
Retailer:: Public Mobile

Public Mobile
December 18, 2020 to Feburary 8, 2021 11:59pm EST

Second 30 days free with new account activation of any plan

Customer needs to register for offer at https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/boxingweek
and activates online using same e-mail address by January 15, 2021 11:59pm EST (extended until February 8). Customer must activate service online only (in-store offer ended on January 6)

Account credit will be applied within 30 days of account activation.

Above offer is combinable with the free holiday giveaway add-ons (be sure to manually add them to your account by December 31, 2020).

Update: As of December 22, 2020, customers who take advantage of this offer but also on a $25 or higher plan will receivce a free one-time 5GB data add-on bonus. This has been extended until February 8, 2021 for online activations only (must have registered e-mail address at above website link).

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Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

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Dec 18th, 2020 9:25 am

Dunkster: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2017; 1820 posts; 1892 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 9:25 am

Simlar flash promotion as last weekend, but this time, any plan would qualify for 2nd month credit
If you combine this with the holiday give away promo, one of the better promotions this year for Public mobile.
Free 2 GB data add on
Free 500 long distance long distance add on.
Unused portion of adds on will roll over to next month until used up. One time add on only.
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Public Mobile, Tangerine

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Dec 18th, 2020 11:56 am

embguy: Deal Guru; Sep 21, 2005; 12981 posts; 11822 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 11:56 am

PM rewards system will lower phone bill in addition to the initial activation credit.

Have too many phones... This is how I limit my monthly phone payment.
Public Mobile $35 5GB, $11 250MB, 2x $5 50min/50text, Zoomer $36 6GB plan,
Fido $5 4GB plan with a free tablet, $0 FPL home phone.

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Dec 18th, 2020 8:47 pm

Delhiboyin: Newbie; Mar 30, 2018; 58 posts; 58 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 8:47 pm

Does these addon stack with 25$ plan and 1month free ?

Dec 18th, 2020 8:51 pm

Dunkster: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2017; 1820 posts; 1892 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 8:51 pm

Delhiboyin wrote: ↑ Does these addon stack with 25$ plan and 1month free ?

Yes. The holiday give away add on will stack with the $25 plan

Public Mobile, Tangerine

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Dec 18th, 2020 8:53 pm

nicknam4e: Sr. Member; Jan 24, 2011; 698 posts; 516 upvotes; Montreal / Laval

Dec 18th, 2020 8:53 pm

Setting up Autopay to save $2 per 30 day, and referrals as well. I pay like $20 for unlimited plan, 2 GB. Pretty best bang for your buck.

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Public Mobile Cell + Data: Unlimited talk and text + 2GB - 20$
Zoomer Wireless Cell + Data : Unlimited talk and text + 6 GB - 40$
IVC Internet : 100/30M Videotron cable - 40$

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Dec 18th, 2020 9:17 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2831 posts; 4550 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 9:17 pm

Delhiboyin wrote: ↑ Does these addon stack with 25$ plan and 1month free ?

The free add-ons that are offered until December 25 are actually available to any customer on any plan, even ones that are no longer offered to new customers.

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

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Dec 18th, 2020 9:21 pm

Emporium: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2004; 3357 posts; 3410 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Dec 18th, 2020 9:21 pm

Lovely, just missed it. I just activated daughter's plan last night @ 11pm

Oh well.. at least I used my son's account as a referral, so she got the $10 referral credit at least. And he'll get the $1/month discount.

Thnx anyhow.

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Dec 18th, 2020 11:15 pm

fightbriz: Deal Fanatic; May 25, 2009; 6977 posts; 3481 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 18th, 2020 11:15 pm

Where is everyone getting their sim card?

Also, on Autopay you get $2 credit, does that mean the first month on a $15 plan it's $13? Or do you pay $15, then you get the $2 credit for the next month (so you pay $13 next month)?

Another thing is, if i remove autopay, take a 2 month "vacation" from using the service, when i start using again can i put autopay back on too to get the discount? And how long can you suspend your service (otherwise they'll terminate your account?)

Let's say it's 90 days, can i use a month, suspend 90 days, use another month, suspend 90 days, etc?

Dec 18th, 2020 11:19 pm

VrajS29439: Newbie; Aug 19, 2019; 96 posts; 24 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 11:19 pm

Does public mobile have unlimited data? Like luck after using the data limit has 128 kbps throttling. It is helpful in using Maps

Dec 18th, 2020 11:22 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2831 posts; 4550 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 11:22 pm

fightbriz wrote: ↑ Where is everyone getting their sim card?

Also, on Autopay you get $2 credit, does that mean the first month on a $15 plan it's $13? Or do you pay $15, then you get the $2 credit for the next month (so you pay $13 next month)?

Another thing is, if i remove autopay, take a 2 month "vacation" from using the service, when i start using again can i put autopay back on too to get the discount? And how long can you suspend your service (otherwise they'll terminate your account?)

Let's say it's 90 days, can i use a month, suspend 90 days, use another month, suspend 90 days, etc?

The first 30 days on a $15 plan is $15+tax regardless of autoppay. The $2 for the first 30 days only gets added after activation. This means that there will be a double autopay credit of $4 available for the first renewal. The free 30 days gives you credit of $15, so that's $19 there.

If you got referred, you would also get another $10 meaning that your account balance for your first renewal would be $29. When it renews, that balance will be brought down to $14 ($29 minus $15). For the second renewal (3rd 30 days), you'll get another $2 added for autopay bringing your balance up to $16. This means that with autopay enabled, the second and third 30 days would be free if you got referred, and also assuming that no paid add-on packages were purchased.

If your account is suspended for 90 days, the account gets premanently closed.

Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

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Dec 18th, 2020 11:23 pm

computergeek541 [OP]: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2019; 2831 posts; 4550 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2020 11:23 pm

VrajS29439 wrote: ↑ Does public mobile have unlimited data? Like luck after using the data limit has 128 kbps throttling. It is helpful in using Maps

Once data is used up, that part of the service stops working.

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Public Mobile client: $50 calls/texts/10.5GB

Dec 18th, 2020 11:24 pm

Dhanushan: Deal Guru; Jun 20, 2020; 12163 posts; 14661 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 18th, 2020 11:24 pm

VrajS29439 wrote: ↑ Does public mobile have unlimited data? Like luck after using the data limit has 128 kbps throttling. It is helpful in using Maps

No

"You can add 200 MB or 1 GB of data to your plan: perfect for when you need just a little more data, or if you don’t have data in your base plan and want a back-up for occasional use."
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-h ... of-add-ons

Destiny is all

Dec 18th, 2020 11:57 pm

Emporium: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2004; 3357 posts; 3410 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Dec 18th, 2020 11:57 pm

fightbriz wrote: ↑ Where is everyone getting their sim card?
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I picked up a pair from Canadian Cell Supplies a few weeks ago (cost me $4.40 taxes and shipping for a pair of sim cards) . Their prices vary between $2 and $3 for public mobile sims. Right now they are $2.50 each including shipping. If you are in the North York / Mississauga area, you can pick them up locally.

I know sometimes at walmart you can get free sims, but it is a YMMV and I have no patience to go to walmart and deal with some of their employees. It's painfull enough when I go there for the free photo stuff and they are all confused. Gas alone would cost me most than $2 anyhow.

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Dec 19th, 2020 12:04 am

Dunkster: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2017; 1820 posts; 1892 upvotes

Dec 19th, 2020 12:04 am

fightbriz wrote: ↑ Where is everyone getting their sim card?

Also, on Autopay you get $2 credit, does that mean the first month on a $15 plan it's $13? Or do you pay $15, then you get the $2 credit for the next month (so you pay $13 next month)?

Another thing is, if i remove autopay, take a 2 month "vacation" from using the service, when i start using again can i put autopay back on too to get the discount? And how long can you suspend your service (otherwise they'll terminate your account?)

Let's say it's 90 days, can i use a month, suspend 90 days, use another month, suspend 90 days, etc?

One of the cheaper locations for SIM cards:
https://canadiancellsupplies.com/collections/sim-cards

You can also buy in store. Some Walmart reps will offer free SIM card if you activate in store. YMMV though.

Public Mobile, Tangerine

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Dec 21st, 2020 5:16 pm

meetoo: Newbie; Dec 15, 2019; 49 posts; 80 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2020 5:16 pm

Emporium wrote: ↑
I picked up a pair from Canadian Cell Supplies a few weeks ago (cost me $4.40 taxes and shipping for a pair of sim cards) . Their prices vary between $2 and $3 for public mobile sims. Right now they are $2.50 each including shipping. If you are in the North York / Mississauga area, you can pick them up locally.

I know sometimes at walmart you can get free sims, but it is a YMMV and I have no patience to go to walmart and deal with some of their employees. It's painfull enough when I go there for the free photo stuff and they are all confused. Gas alone would cost me most than $2 anyhow.

Dunkster wrote: ↑ One of the cheaper locations for SIM cards:
https://canadiancellsupplies.com/collections/sim-cards

You can also buy in store. Some Walmart reps will offer free SIM card if you activate in store. YMMV though.

Thanks - ordered a SIM online. Current sale price is $1.99 + 26c HST = $2.25; free shipping.

One month free promo is the best deal for Public Mobile at the moment (plus combined with annual Holiday freebies), but if you have some flexibility in your timing, I say wait to see if they will bring back another Lunar New Year's promo.
Last year's discount was:
$10 x 8 months discount, plans >=$35
$5 x 8 months discount, plans <$35
(Change of plans in first 8 months will result in loss of discount altogether)

public-mobile-public-mobile-lunar-new-y ... s-2349634/

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Dec 21st, 2020 5:35 pm

wra45mon: Deal Addict; Oct 22, 2015; 1501 posts; 482 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2020 5:35 pm

meetoo wrote: ↑
Thanks - ordered a SIM online. Current sale price is $1.99 + 26c HST = $2.25; free shipping.

One month free promo is the best deal for Public Mobile at the moment (plus combined with annual Holiday freebies), but if you have some flexibility in your timing, I say wait to see if they will bring back another Lunar New Year's promo.
Last year's discount was:
$10 x 8 months discount, plans >=$35
$5 x 8 months discount, plans <$35
(Change of plans in first 8 months will result in loss of discount altogether)

public-mobile-public-mobile-lunar-new-y ... s-2349634/

Let's hope you get your sim in time. Ordered 2 weeks ago... Nothing received.

Dec 21st, 2020 6:09 pm

fershy: Member; Jan 8, 2008; 347 posts; 118 upvotes; YYC

Dec 21st, 2020 6:09 pm

The web page asks you to enter your email address to get the promo. The problem is I never get an amil link back from them. Anyone else have the same problem or is it automatic when you sign up later with that same email inputted?

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Dec 21st, 2020 6:15 pm

Dunkster: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2017; 1820 posts; 1892 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2020 6:15 pm

fershy wrote: ↑ The web page asks you to enter your email address to get the promo. The problem is I never get an amil link back from them. Anyone else have the same problem or is it automatic when you sign up later with that same email inputted?

The email confirmation is not consistent with these promotions. Some customers will get the email promptly, whiles others will get a reminder email later on in the promotion. Others have not gotten the email confirmation at all. As long as you received the website confirmation that you entered the email address, you should be fine.

Public Mobile, Tangerine

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Dec 21st, 2020 6:23 pm

fershy: Member; Jan 8, 2008; 347 posts; 118 upvotes; YYC

Dec 21st, 2020 6:23 pm

Dunkster wrote: ↑ The email confirmation is not consistent with these promotions. Some customers will get the email promptly, whiles others will get a reminder email later on in the promotion. Others have not gotten the email confirmation at all. As long as you received the website confirmation that you entered the email address, you should be fine.

Yeah, that is the problem. I have entered a total of 5 email addresses over this month's promotion and last and have only received one confirmation. I'd like to add another line but?

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