Public Mobile was acquired by TELUS in late 2013 in what was called a “client-focused transaction.” More recently, it announced plans to shut down all of its retail stores to become a “self-serve value brand.” As it continues to transform itself, it yesterday announced that it was taking down its home page for “some much needed renovations.” The new site […]
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Public Mobile dropping retail presence to become “self-serve value brand”
TELUS acquired Public Mobile late last year in what was described as a “client-focused transaction.” Earlier this year, TELUS began to migrate the smaller carrier’s 220,000 customers away from its CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA/LTE network. Now TELUS is taking the next step in phasing out the Public Mobile brand by shutting down its retail stores. TELUS explained […]
Huawei Ascend Y330 and Samsung Galaxy S III Mini now available at Public Mobile
As we told you back in June, Public Mobile, now owned by TELUS, is migrating its subscribers from its CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA one. As a result, it is also updating its device portfolio and two new devices are now available. Both the Huawei Ascend Y330 and Samsung Galaxy S III Mini are now available along with […]
Huawei Ascend Y330 and Samsung Galaxy S III Mini headed to Public Mobile
Public Mobile, now owned by TELUS, is in the process of transitioning its customers away from its CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA one. With the move over requiring that customers get a new handset, Public Mobile unveiled a new smartphone lineup. It appears that customers have been eagerly jumping over to the new network and apparently often choosing […]
Public Mobile announces new Canada-wide 4G network is ready to go
Now owned by TELUS, Public Mobile is ready to begin migrating its customers away from its old CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA network. As we reported earlier, the move will require that customers get a new handset, a move that has displeased more than a few customers. Aside from offering a number of devices at reduced rates and […]
WIND Mobile wooing Public Mobile and Mobilicity customers with new promotion
With about 700,000 subscribers, WIND Mobile has established a toe hold in the Canadian wireless market. It’s now looking for more and its latest marketing campaign is aimed at two of its closest rivals. The new promotion urges Mobilicity and Public Mobile customers to port over to WIND Mobile for “true mobile freedom.” It comes as Mobilicity is tries once […]
Public Mobile unveils updated plans and new smartphones including Moto G
With Public Mobile now part of TELUS, the budget carrier has begun its transition away from its CDMA network over to the TELUS HSPA network. As part of this changeover, customers will need to choose new plans and new devices. Here’s why. We’re moving to Canada’s largest 4G Network, the benefits of which include national coverage, faster wireless data speeds, […]
Public Mobile to begin transition to TELUS network in March
While TELUS has been unable so far to acquire Mobilicity despite repeated attempts, its Public Mobile acquisition closed quickly back in November. At the time, TELUS announced that it would migrate Public Mobile’s 280,000 wireless customers away from the CDMA network over to its own HSPA/LTE network. Public Mobile has now let its customers know that this migration will begin […]