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With Visual voicemail, your messages are literally at your finger tips. You listen and manage your messages by selecting them directly on your phone screen, without having to “call” your voicemail. Is my plan ready? Your mobile plan must include the Voicemail option, as well as data. Visual voicemail is now the basic voicemail for our mobile plans. So whatever name you see, Voicemail or Visual voicemail, know that we're referring to the same thing, Visual voicemail. How to add the Voicemail option to my mobile plan How to configure my phone. Once your plan is ready with the Visual Voicemail option and data, you’ll have to configure your phone. Android members, it’s all in the app. Download and install the app Fizz | Visual voicemail on your phone. The activation steps are simple, and you will have a few permissions to give like allowing texts and the synchronization of your contacts. These permissions are necessary if you want to take full advantage of the Visual voicemail features. Download the app on Google Play Apple members, it’s all in the iOS. Update yours if need be, and then follow these steps: Go to the Phone app Tap the Voicemail tab Is my plan ready? With Fizz, the Voicemail option includes Visual voicemail, meaning you get a supercharged voicemail for the same price. To enjoy it, your mobile plan must include the Voicemail option and data. Change my plan Not a Fizz member yet? Try us, you won’t regret it. Our plans are flexible and we don’t do fixed-term contracts. See the mobile plans How to use Visual voicemail. This is where the fun starts: Visual voicemail works with an intuitive visual interface. Honestly, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Your messages will be there, on your phone screen

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

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

Is the coverage adequate? Make sure you are in a zone that has adequate coverage. See our network coverage map The Fizz mobile network, like the vast majority of mobile service providers in Canada, is broadcast from fixed antennas on the ground. It’s normal that the signal will be affected in some places by natural and artificial obstacles. Artificial obstacles may include: Concrete Steel Aluminum Natural obstacles may include: Mountains Valleys Forests 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. Is the Fizz network chosen? Make sure your phone is configured to automatically select the Fizz mobile network. IMPORTANT: Before starting this process, make sure the SIM card is inserted in your device. Otherwise, the Mobile networks menu will not be visible. The steps for enabling your device to automatically select a network varies depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Network operators → Search networks → Automatic/Fizz iPhone: Settings → Operators → Automatic/Fizz Note: If the Fizz network is not optimal where you are, you may try to temporarily connect to our wider area network. How to access the Fizz wider area network The position and distance of our partners’ antennas may differ from ours — your mobile experience may improve at locations that are problematic for the Fizz network. Reset your phone’s network settings IMPORTANT: This operation will also reset your WiFi settings, mobile

New to Fizz? (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario et Quebec) The name of the network indicated on your phone will not initially say Fizz. Instead, you will see Fizz EXT. We are aware of this situation and are working to address it. Rest assured, your phone is not roaming, and you will not incur any charges. Simply restart your phone 72 hours (that’s 3 days) following the activation of your SIM card, and all will be in order. New to Fizz? (Manitoba) The name of the network indicated on your phone will not initially say Fizz. Instead, you will see Fizz EXT. Rest assured, your phone is not roaming, and you will not incur any charges. Access a partner network on mobile The expanded coverage zone is for our mobile clients who travel in specific regions not covered by the Fizz network. It is intended for occasional coverage, and applies to both Quebec and Canada. The majority of your usage (calls, texts and data) must be done on the Fizz network. We reserve the right to interrupt or block access to our network of partner providers if you use your mobile service primarily on their networks for 3 consecutive payment periods . Use our coverage map to check that you are using your phone in a zone covered by the Fizz network. Visit our network coverage map Recognize a partner network Our phones are programmed to prioritize the Fizz network. When your phone is outside the Fizz network, it will automatically connect to an available partner network. When you’re connected to a partner network, its name will be displayed on your phone as Fizz EXT. It is important to check the name of the network indicated on your phone. If it does not say Fizz, you are on one of our

Try turning the phone on while it’s charging Plug your phone to a functioning charger, and try to power it on. Sometimes the mere fact of being connected to an energy source allows the boot sequence. Try charging via USB or with another charger Check that this is not an issue with a damaged electric cable. Test with another cable to make sure. You can also test the charge by removing the power supply block, and connecting the USB end (Type A) into a compatible device. Check that the cable works well by trying to charge another phone if you have one. Remove the battery, and put it back in (removable only) On some phone models, the battery is removable. If this is the case for your phone, remove the battery for at least 10 seconds and put it back in place. Then, try turning your phone on again. 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

Making and receiving calls outside Canada and the United States is now available in select countries through our Voice Add-ons. Text messaging and data usage remain accessible. You can choose to get a block of voice or data known as a Travel Add-on. You can also change your plan's coverage if you're travelling in Canada or the United States. But you know what? Wi-Fi always remains your best friend 😊. Remember to activate the roaming option of your phone, or else it'll block your usage. How much will it cost. To see the rates for the place you’re heading to, sign into your account and go under My plans > Manage plan > Travel . Enter your destination. The site will show the prices for the available Travel Add-ons. Since Fizz is a prepaid service, there are no surprise fees. You are limited by the amount of data and/or SMS in your travel Add-on. Choosing a Travel Add-On. A Travel Add-on is basically a block of data at a fixed price that allows you to use your Fizz service while travelling outside your coverage area (roaming). Once purchased, you can use it immediately, and it will remain available until the end of your next payment cycle. To buy a Travel Add-on, sign into your account and go under My plans > Manage plan > Travel . Enter your destination and choose the one that suits you. Your Travel Add-on will be activated as soon as you pay for it. Should you run out, all you’ll have to do is hunt down a Wi-Fi network so you can access your account and get another one. Having data available on your phone can be very useful. You’ll love that GPS for instance to find your way when you’re out and about, away