Public Mobile is Canada's best-kept telecom secret. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Telus, it operates on the exact same 5G and LTE tower network — delivering identical coverage to standard Telus postpaid plans at a fraction of the cost. There are no contracts, no credit checks, and no paper invoices.
The pricing model is purely prepaid: you pay every 30 days, and if you stop paying, your service pauses — no cancellation fees, no penalties. For budget-conscious Canadians who want Telus network quality without the Telus bill, Public Mobile is the structural answer.
Public Mobile Plan Matrix (May 2026)
| Plan | Monthly Price | Data | Network | Referral Saving with W9TZMD | Net First Month Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential 1GB | $15/mo | 1 GB LTE | Telus LTE | -$10 | $5 Month 1 |
| Value 5GB | $25/mo | 5 GB 5G/LTE | Telus 5G/LTE | -$10 | $15 Month 1 |
| Power 50GB | $45/mo | 50 GB 5G | Telus 5G | -$10 | $35 Month 1 |
How to Apply Referral Code W9TZMD at Checkout
The discount applies to your first 30-day renewal cycle. You must enter the code before completing your activation — it cannot be applied retroactively.
- 1Visit publicmobile.ca and select your preferred 30-day plan.
- 2Click "Activate Now" or use the direct link: activate.publicmobile.ca/?raf=W9TZMD
- 3Enter your SIM card number (order a SIM first or pick one up at a convenience store).
- 4At the referral field during checkout, enter W9TZMD — the $10 discount appears immediately.
- 5Complete payment. Your plan activates within minutes.
The Public Mobile Points System — Ongoing Savings After Month 1
The $10 referral discount is just the entry point. Public Mobile runs a proprietary points ledger that compounds monthly savings without any manual action required on your part.
The autopay reward is the most valuable standing benefit: set your plan to renew automatically via credit card or pre-authorized debit, and you earn $2 off every single 30-day renewal. On a $25 plan, that is an 8% permanent monthly discount with zero ongoing effort.
Community points operate separately: for each person you successfully refer to Public Mobile with your own referral code, you earn 1 point per active lead per cycle. Points convert directly to bill credits — 1 point = $1 off your next renewal. A household that refers just 3 active friends is earning $3/month in community credits stacked on top of the $2 autopay reward, bringing a $25 plan down to an effective $20/month.
- Autopay Reward: $2/month off — applies as long as your plan auto-renews
- Loyalty Points: 1 point per year of service after year 1 — grows over time
- Community Points: 1 point per active referral per cycle — no cap disclosed
- Points Redemption: Applied directly as bill credits at next renewal — no store restrictions
Public Mobile vs. Fizz vs. Chatr — Value Comparison Table
| Provider | Monthly Cost (5GB) | Network | Referral Bonus | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Mobile | $25/mo | Telus 5G/LTE | $10 off month 1 (W9TZMD) | None |
| Fizz | $28–$35/mo | Videotron/Rogers | Account credit (varies) | None |
| Chatr | $30–$40/mo | Rogers LTE | None standard | None |
| Lucky Mobile | $25–$35/mo | Bell LTE | None standard | None |
Public Mobile wins on the combination of Telus 5G coverage + no contract + structured points rewards + active referral discount. No other tier-2 Canadian carrier combines all four simultaneously.