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Good to know: if your phone is compatible with eSIMS, our eSIM is free, and you can order, install and activate it all in one shot. See the steps for an eSIM here. If your phone is not compatible with eSIMs or if you prefer having a physical SIM card, it’s all good as well. The SIM card (subscriber identification module) will connect your phone to the Fizz mobile network so you can use the mobile plan you create. Keep in mind, however, that Fizz does not offer business services: SIM card (their order and their use) are limited to a residential use. Order online Just like anything else these days, a Fizz SIM card can be delivered right to your door. You even get to keep your slippers on. New to Fizz? Go to fizz.ca and create your mobile plan. Follow the on-screen steps and order your SIM card. Obviously, your address must be located within the Fizz subscrition area. You can also order a free SIM card when you buy a phone on fizz.ca. Just add it to your order. You're looking to add a new plan to your account? With Fizz, you can add and manage several plans in your account. You can therefore purchase several SIM cards at once, all of which will be delivered in your name. Look for the Add a mobile plan tile on the Overview page in your account and follow the steps. Need to replace your SIM card which is already activated and associated with your plan? Sign in and go under My plans > Manage plan > Change SIM card. From there, you’ll be able to order a new SIM card to replace the one you currently have. Good to know: Once you submit an order for a SIM card
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How do I earn points and badges on the Fizz Forum?
Using the Forum to share and help others comes with its own points and badges. Earning Points Let’s get you started: Create your Forum account. Make sure to use the same email address as your Fizz account. Help and contribute to the community by replying and posting helpful information that can benefit other Fizz members. > Learn how to post on the Forum. You’ll earn points for each action you complete. Think of these as notoriety points. Based on your contribution in the community, you may also receive Geek badges. The allocation of our Geek badges is based on a secret algorithm, devised to prevent people from gaming the community. But ultimately, the following will increase your chances: The frequency of your activity on the Forum. Any reply you post to help others who need assistance or direction. Posting helpful contributions. Your participation in the Forum will also give a hand to your My Rewards progression. You must be a Fizz member with an active monthly plan to participate in the My Rewards program. The email address you use in the Forum must match the one in your Fizz account. Subscribe to Fizz > The actions you complete on the Forum do not all contribute to your My Rewards program. Refer to the table below. Please note that to ensure fairness and quality of interaction on the Forum, daily limits have been set for each action that can contribute to your My Rewards progression. Forum actions that contribute to your My Rewards progression Reply Answer in less than 5 minutes Daily leader Weekly leader Monthly bonus Monthly leader Earn “Accepted Solution” (best answer) Do I earn any rewards when I participate in the Fizz Forum? Participating in the Forum earns you points and badges, which in turn can contribute to
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Issue with the screen (touch or display)
If it’s a physical break If your phone suffered from physical damage, this unfortunately won’t be covered by the manufacturer warranty. You could consider having your phone repaired: Every manufacturer has a list of authorized repair locations. Check their website to locate the one nearest you. A quick search on the Internet will also help you find other repair shops. Or else, you can always use your Fizz SIM card in another phone since your plan associated with it remains active. Perhaps you know someone that can help you out? Or, use this opportunity to upgrade your phone model. Fizz offers great options, both new and Preloved. How to buy a phone at Fizz Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s power button for 10 seconds. If it’s a timely issue with the operating system or an app, the phone will be able to reload everything to work properly. If the phone is frozen, and you cannot restart it, try a force restart. The key sequence to complete a force restart can vary from one phone model to another. It’s usually a simultaneous combination of keys. To know the one for your phone, make an Internet search using the keywords that correspond to your phone. Ex. Force restart Samsung S10 Restore your phone to its factory settings IMPORTANT: Save all media, contacts, apps and text messages that are archived and want to keep before proceeding. Some of your phone’s parameters will need to be reconfigured after: mobile data blocking, NPA, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth function etc. The steps to follow to reset your network settings will vary depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Applications → Settings → General management → Reset → Reset settings → Click on Reset settings iPhone
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The phone overheats
Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s power button for 10 seconds. If it’s a timely issue with the operating system or an app, the phone will be able to reload everything to work properly. Does your phone overheat at a specific moment? Your phone is made of the same type of material as a computer. It’s normal its processor overheats when it’s being over-solicited. Some apps such as games solicit a lot of resources, and can cause your phone to overheat. Manufacturers programmed performance and temperature limits unique to each model to make sure they don’t get damaged when used. Restore your phone to its factory settings IMPORTANT: Save all media, contacts, apps and text messages that are archived and want to keep before proceeding. Some of your phone’s parameters will need to be reconfigured after: mobile data blocking, NPA, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth function etc. The steps to follow to reset your network settings will vary depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Applications → Settings → General management → Reset → Reset settings → Click on Reset settings iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Erase all content and settings Check whether the issue is still there before configuring and personalizing your phone, or installing apps. Check whether there is a manufacturer recall Check whether there is a manufacturer recall If it’s a physical break If your phone suffered from physical damage, this unfortunately won’t be covered by the manufacturer warranty. You could consider having your phone repaired: Every manufacturer has a list of authorized repair locations. Check their website to locate the one nearest you. A quick search on the Internet will also help you find other repair shops. Or else, you can always use your Fizz
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Subscription area versus coverage area
Mobile services are available in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. To check if your address is located in an area where the subscription is available and to get more details about the coverage, please refer to our dynamic coverage map. What is the difference between my coverage area and subscription area? Your coverage area is where you can use your Fizz plan without paying roaming fees. When you subscribed and created your plan, you chose your coverage area: provincial (Quebec, Ontario, British Colombia, Alberta or Manitoba), Canada or USA + Canada. If you roam outside your coverage area, you can use your Fizz plan on our partner networks. Log into your account any time to change your coverage area: How to change your plan. Any change will take effect at the start of your next payment cycle. If you selected the provincial coverage in your plan, consider buying a Travel Add-on or an International call Add-on to make your calls to Canada or the United States. The subscription area is the area where you must live to be a Fizz subscriber. If you live in the subscription area and your address is not recognized, do not hesitate to contact us so that we check with you. Use your Fizz account to check whether a destination is included or not in your coverage area. Once logged in, under your mobile plan, click on Manage / Add-ons. Enter the destination. If the search gives no result, it means that the destination is included in the coverage area you chose for your plan. If on the contrary you see various price options to make or receive calls for this country, this means that this destination is not included in your coverage area. Good to know: Hawaii, Alaska and
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What do I need to know before returning my phone?
Due to the current context at Canada Post, there may be additional delays in receiving your phone return. Rest assured that your return request will be processed without any issues. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Any return request must be submitted online via your Fizz account under My phones > Manage my phone > Return my phone. The IMEI of the phone that is returned must match the IMEI associated with the return request you submit online. If you just bought your phone and are unhappy with it, you may return it under the 15-day return policy . You must submit your request online within 15 days of the date on which you received your phone. Once that delay has expired, the return policy will be expired. See the details of the 15-day return policy If you’re having an issue with your phone, you can make a warranty claim . Make sure the issue is covered by the warranty. Check warranty details before submitting your request. Conditions for a return The conditions detailed below apply to the 15-day return policy, as well as to any warranty claim. Returns for operating software issues or damage following misuse will not be accepted. When you fill out your online return request, you will be asked to certify and confirm each of these return conditions by checking a box: - The phone hasn’t been damaged by water in any way. See the common causes - The phone has no physical damage, and does not show any sign from being dropped. 15-day return Warranty claim The phone is like new. There is no scratch or any physical damage to the case, screen, buttons or connectors, camera lens and/or flash. In the case of a refurbished phone, it’s in the same condition as when you
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What do I do if my return request or warranty claim is denied?
Why is my request denied? There are several reasons why a return request or warranty claim can be denied. Your phone did not meet all of the conditions for a return. These conditions are detailed and explained in the online return request. The person submitting the return request checked a box to certify and confirm they had read and agreed to these conditions. Read the condition The required steps to prepare your phone for its return were not completed correctly. Technicians were not able to access your phone to inspect it. Read the steps In the case of a warranty claim, the issue for which you submitted a claim is not covered by the warranty Read the warranty details What happens when my request is denied? As outlined in the conditions you reviewed and agreed to before returning your phone, if your request is denied, you will be invoiced the administrative fee (an amount of $75 plus applicable taxes). This amount will be invoiced using the credit card you entered when submitting your online return request. Once the administrative fee has been processed, we’ll send you back your phone. You can see where your phone is at in your online account - My Phones > Follow my return. Keep an eye out on your emails for updates and important information. Fizz cannot keep your phone . If the two delivery attempts we make to deliver your phone fail, you will have to follow the carriers’ instructions to pick it up yourself at their offices. If you have questions about why your request was denied, you may contact our Customer Service team by chat. Click on the chat bubble in the lower right-hand corner of this FAQ during our business hours. What are my options now? For a 15-day return: If