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How do I make sure my mobile service is working properly?

IMPORTANT: If you transferred your number, wait until you receive the confirmation text before proceeding to make sure results are conclusive. For
Make and receive a call, 1, Doesn't work?  
Send and receive a text message (SMS), 2, Doesn't work?
If your plan contains data, turn off your Wi-Fi option and then:
Surf the Web, 3, Doesn't work?  
Send and receive an image/picture by text (MMS), 4, Doesn't work?
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There is a delay before I receive text messages or multimedia text messages (SMS and MMS). Why?

When a phone tries to send a text message or a multimedia text message when it does not have access to the mobile network, delivery of the message may
Restart your phone, 1, Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. Following your reboot, your applications will load. Your p
Is it with multiple users?, 2, Determine if this is an issue affecting one or many users. It is important to know if the issue occurs when you are messaging just one person, or m
Test with another phone, 3, If possible, do a test using a different mobile phone. If you have access to a phone that is compatible with the Fizz mobile network, insert your F
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The content of my text messages or multimedia text messages (SMS or MMS) is empty, incorrect or corrupted. Why?

When a text message is empty or corrupted, it is possible that its content has been damaged during its transition on the mobile network(s). It coul
Is there mobile data in your plan?, 1, Make sure your plan includes mobile data (My plans). If your plan does not include data, you will not be able to connect to the Fizz mobile in
Is the type of file the cause?, 2, Is the type of file the cause of the problem? Some files may require an application or hardware/software specifications, such as the Flash module,
Restart your phone, 3, Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. Following your reboot, your applications will load. Your p
Is it with multiple users?, 4, Determine if this is an issue affecting one or many users. It is important to know if the issue occurs when you are messaging just one person, or m
Delete all message threads, 5, Delete all text message threads. Then try sending and receiving messages again. If this is an issue related to already existing threads, deleting t
Test with another phone, 6, If possible, do a test using a different phone. If you have access to a phone that is compatible with the Fizz mobile network, insert your Fizz SIM
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I can’t send or receive text messages (SMS). Why?

  IMPORTANT: Text messaging service (SMS) can take between one (1) and twenty-four (24) hours to be functional if your mobile line has ju
Make sure your plan includes text messages, 1, Log into your account to access the text message activation tool. If your plan does not include text messages, it will be impossible for you to sen
Restart your phone, 2, Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. After you reboot, your applications will reload. Your phon
Do you use a native application?, 3, Make sure you are using your phone’s native messaging app. If you are using a non-native application to send your messages, it’s possible that the
Have you reached maximum capacity?, 4, Make sure your phone (or your recipient’s phone) has not reached the maximum capacity for the number of text messages it can send, receive or store.
Enter the number manually, 5, Try sending your text message without using your contacts list. A contact on your phone may have been modified or corrupted by a system update or s
Is the phone blocking text messages?, 6, Check if text messages are blocked on your phone. Text message blocking may be enabled on your (or your recipient’s) phone, preventing your message
Install the most recent software update, 7, Make sure you have installed the most recent software update on your phone. To function optimally, text messaging may require the most recent updat
The number to the SMSC is configured ok?, 8, Make sure your phone is correctly configured for the Short Message Message Service Center (SMSC). The number configured in your phone must be: 1-43
Test using a different mobile phone, 9, If you have access to another phone that is compatible with the Fizz mobile network, insert your Fizz SIM card to see if the problem repeats itself. T
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    Why can’t I send sms when I don’t have any wi-fi?

    I thought I could still send sms with no wi-fi if I send it to another IPhone user, but it only works with mms, why?

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    13 days, no SMS and no response?

    I just sent this complaint to Fizz. I've tried to be patient, but it's been 2 weeks without any SMS service at all. Hopefully it works out... """My phone was activated on July 31. Since then, Fizz has told me that there are no issues with my account and it is working perfectly, despite repeated emails and help chat requests regarding my SMS service. It is NOT working perfectly. I cannot send or receive SMS. I can only send/receive MMS when I am in a group chat with another Fizz member. I can make and receive phone calls without issue, and can access the internet without issue. I have followed all the FAQs numerous times, including trying my SIM in other phones (does not work on my other S8, or in my wife's iPhone, which works well). I have spent hours trying to get help through Facebook and email. My SMS support ticket was opened 10 days ago without a response. It's one thing to have a do-it-yourself mobile plan, it's another thing entirely to receive zero support as a new customer. I've already demonstrated that I am willing to change mobility providers, and I am still willing to change. SMS is a REQUIRED function for me to communicate with my clients. IF THIS MATTER IS NOT RESOLVED IN 5 DAYS, I WILL BE CHANGING PROVIDERS."""

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    Will I receive SMS sent from Québec while traveling in Europe or South-East Asia if I don't have any travel add-on?

    I will soon be traveling for an extended period of time outside of North American. I don't want to get a travel add-on as I won't really be using the phone. I still hope to be receiving text messages from home though, even if I don't reploy back. Will this work?

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