Public Mobile opens to the Public
Public Mobile announced yesterday they’ve soft launched their new wireless network in Toronto and Montreal.
Montreal and Toronto
In the press release, Public Mobile indicated 15 retail locations were open to the public in Toronto and 10 in Montreal.
Currently, the coverage is limited to Toronto and Montreal. You can view the current coverage map here.
Official Launch Date
The “official” launch date is expected to be sometime in mid-May. With the official launch, Public Mobile’s CEO Alek Krstajic expects the number of retail locations to double in both cities.
$40 for Unlimited Talk & Text
They’re hoping to lure customers by offering a $40/month unlimited Talk and Text plan. Voicemail and Call Display with be an additional $5/month.
Public is aiming at basic talk and text customers, those who may have pay and talk services with the Big 3, and those who are looking to get rid of their home phone service.
Unlimited Canadian long distance for life
If you sign up with Public Mobile now, they will give you unlimited Canada-wide long distance calling. You will continue to receive free unlimited Canadian long distance for life as long as your account remains in good standing.
No Credit Check!
As Public Mobile will be targetting the prepaid / pay and talk market segment, they will not require a credit check to sign up fir their services.
Great news! I hope these companies can make a dent in the Canadian mobile phone market and try to keep prices in prices. Biggest con is the coverage area. You can’t use their services if you’re off on a trip up north or get out of their coverage zone. This is kind of like Fido’s old City Plan.
Any News of expanding to Alberta?
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