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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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How do I access the Internet from my phone?
Make sure you are in an area covered by our service. View network coverage maps If you are outside of Fizz's coverage area, you may still be able to use your mobile data by connecting to our WAN. How to access the extended network If you are outside the Fizz coverage area, your phone is probably in roaming mode. Options for using data while roaming Is there data in your plan? Make sure you have mobile data in your plan. My Plans. If there is no data in your plan, you will not be able to access the Fizz mobile Internet network. You can change your plan to add data. This change will take effect come your next payment cycle. Other options: Buy an Add-on which will allow you to use its data right away. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Is your data enabled? Your phone has a software switch that allows you to grant or deny access to the Fizz mobile Internet network. By doing so, you allow, or not, your phone to use mobile data. The procedure for allowing the use of mobile data may vary from one phone to another. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Mobile Network → Mobile Data iPhone: Settings → Cellular network → Cellular data If you're outside your coverage area: You may need to enable mobile data while roaming as well. The steps to enable data roaming may vary from phone to phone. Here are two examples: Android: Connection → Mobile Network → Roaming iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Data Roaming Options for using data while roaming Is Wi-Fi disabled? A phone may attempt to connect exclusively with Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi is turned on. Disable Wi-Fi, at least temporarily, to use mobile
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Install and activate an eSIM
A SIM is what identifies you and connects your phone (whether you buy one on fizz.ca or bring your own) to the Fizz mobile network. An eSIM is basically a virtual SIM card. Important: don’t delete your eSIM. Never delete an active or about to be activated eSIM, including the one from your previous provider if you are transferring your number to Fizz. Too late? A few steps are now required to save the situation. See the steps If you get an error message after your eSIM is installed in your phone: The reason -> your phone is trying to connect to the Fizz network, but the transfer of your number hasn’t started. What you need to do -> go in your account under My plans > Manage my plan > Install my eSIM and click on the button to launch the transfer. Important -> Do NOT delete your eSIM. Too late? A few steps are now required to save the situation. See the steps Please note that there is no 30-minute activation delay for the eSIM when activating a new plan. Where to get an eSIM Ordering and activating an eSIM is done at the same time, directly at Fizz.ca. You need a compatible phone and Internet access. If it’s not already done, create your Fizz account and from the Overview page, add a mobile plan. After validating your address, you’ll be offered a choice and that’s where you can select the eSIM. Good to know: To use an eSIM, your phone must be compatible. Check my phone If it isn’t, you can still get a physical SIM card online, or from one of our partner stores. Installing (and activating) an eSIM Once all the subscription steps have been completed, including choosing your plan and configuring your phone number
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Browsing the internet is very slow on my mobile phone. How do I fix it ?
Make sure you are in a zone that has adequate coverage. See our network coverage map If you are outside the Fizz network, you can connect via our partner network. Learn about accessing our partner network Troubleshooting: Is the Wi-Fi function turned off? Make sure you have deactivated WiFi on your phone. If browsing the internet with your phone is slow and laborious, your phone may be trying to prioritize browsing over a WiFi network instead of using the Fizz mobile network. By disabling WiFi on your phone, you will force it to use only mobile data; this may enable apps and web pages to load faster. If you are experiencing a slow WiFi network, see the following troubleshooting tip: My WiFi connection is slow. How can I speed it up? Restart your phone If the network signal is weak, your phone may be connected to an antenna that is not in an optimal location for you to access the network. Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. Following your reboot, your applications will load. Your phone will then re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network and potentially recover its authorization to access the network. Do tests Test your connection by visiting different websites, using another web browser and/or another application. The website you are visiting, or the browser/app you were using when your WiFi became slow may be the source of the problem. If the slow speed is limited to a single browser or application, try to completely uninstall it from your device. If the situation continues unchanged after you reinstall the browser or app, consult customer assistance for the product in question Conduct speed tests Conduct a speed test using the website or application of your choice. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
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Internet How it works - (en)
Home Internet you can count on. Enjoy a Wi-Fi network powered by an established high-performance residential Internet connection in a few quick steps. XX 1 Choose your plan. Unlimited data. All our plans are unlimited – The price of your plan will vary based on the download speed you choose. XX Several speed options are offered and you can change your mind every month if you feel like it. XX If one of the speed options is unavailable at your address, you won’t be able to select it. Modem and app included. The Fizz Wi-Fi modem required to enjoy your service is included in your plan and acts as a router as well. XX Don’t forget to download the free Fizz Wi-Fi app on Google Play or the App store. It’s your go-to tool to manage your Wi-Fi network from anywhere, diagnose and fix issues, as well as optimize and
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How can I change the SIM associated with my mobile plan?
The SIM card (subscriber identification module) is a chip with information that identifies you and connects your phone to the Fizz mobile network. It can be a physical SIM card or an eSIM (if your phone is compatible of course). If you are looking to activate a SIM card for a new plan, and not an existing plan that is already active in your account, head this way > https://fizz.ca/en/faq/activate If you lose or break your SIM, your mobile plan will no longer work. And since your SIM is associated with your plan, it’s important to follow the right steps to replace it. Same goes if you lose your phone. You must change your SIM and associate a new one with your mobile plan. Good to know: You can switch from a physical SIM card to an eSIM, or from an eSIM to a physical SIM card. Important: Once your new SIM is activated, the old one that is currently associated with your plan will be automatically deactivated. How to replace a Fizz SIM If your Fizz SIM card needs to be changed due to the removal of 3G for a VoLTE-compatible card, it will be free. 1) Sign in to your account The steps to follow automatically succeed one another in your Fizz account. Go under My plans > Manage plan > Change my SIM . From there, you can choose the eSIM or order a physical SIM card. Having issues connecting to your account? Right this way for some troubleshooting. You will have 3 options : A. Order and activate an eSIM Cost: Free Format: QR code to scan Choose this option if: You lost your phone and want to transfer your plan to a new eSIM-compatible device. You have an eSIM-compatible phone and want to activate your