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New to Fizz? 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. 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 partner networks and your usage will be considered extended coverage. You can adjust your phone’s settings to limit this usage by deactivating roaming on our partner networks. Good to know: The Quebec coverage area also includes the Ottawa region. Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
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What are the Fizz apps?
To manage your Fizz account. In fact, our website has been designed to allow you to manage your account online, even from your phone. So no need for an app: our site adapts itself based on the device used and allows you to access all the features of your account. Tip: Add fizz.ca as a shortcut on your phone screen. You'll have all the advantages of an app, without having to download anything. Here's how to add fizz.ca as a shortcut on your phone screen: With an Android phone: Using the Google Chrome browser, go to fizz.ca Log in to your account. Click on the square with the three dots (depending on the device, it’ll be at the bottom of the screen, or in the upper right corner of the browser). Select "Pin on home screen". With a Apple phone: Using the Safari browser, go to fizz.ca Log in to your account. Click on the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing up). Scroll down the menu that appears. Click on the button “On the Home screen”. Curious to learn more about managing your Fizz account? Take our guided tour right here: How do I manage my Fizz account? To manage your Fizz Wi-Fi network. If you want to change your Home Internet plan, you must do so via your Fizz account. The Fizz Wi-Fi app is only to manage your Wi-Fi network if you’re a Fizz Internet member. The Fizz Wi-Fi app gives you direct access to the important details of your network. It also offers you great features: Change the name and password: change how your Wi-Fi network is named, and its password. Manage connected devices: see all devices connected to your network. Then, you can block or pause access to each one. Schedules: schedule automatic Wi-Fi
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How do I add a user to a plan?
When you add a plan to your account, one of these plans may not be used by you — it may be used by your child, your spouse, etc. You will be able to manage aspects of this plan and will make all monthly payments, Add-Ons, etc. Decide if this person will have their own Fizz account. If they do, they WILL be able to: Participate in the Rewards Program: By having their own account, the My Rewards points that this person will receive will go into their account, and not yours. From that point on, that person will be able to manage their upgrades and perks themselves. You won’t have access to them anymore. Also important to know – if you’re at say level 4, the person you declare autonomous with their own account will start their My Rewards program at level 1. Manage their own preferences for Fizz communications Participate in the Fizz Community Hub Modify their plan* *You decide what this user can do by modifying their user permissions. In both cases the user you invite will need to have an unlocked phone. If this person will not have their own Fizz account, they WILL NOT be able to do any of the above. This may be ideal for a child or elderly relative. Add a user with an account How to add a user with their own Fizz account: Go to My Plans in your Fizz account. Select the plan to which you want to add the user. Click on Manage and choose Add a user. Select: “Choose this option if the person WILL be able to…” Enter the user’s email address* and define your relationship to them. Configure this user’s permissions. How to configure permissions for a user Scroll to the bottom and click Send
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How can I change my TV plan or channels?
Some features to change a TV plan are still in development. You can change the channels in your current plan or add some to switch to a bigger plan. If you wish to switch to a smaller plan, please contact our Customer Service team. Please note that you cannot make any changes to your TV plan and/or modify your channels during the freeze period (4-5 days before the end of your current billing cycle). Changing your channels You may change your channels at any time, without changing your monthly TV plan: In your Fizz account, go under My plans > Manage plan > Change my plan. Select your channels. Make sure the total number of channels in your new selection is the same as in your current selection. Submit your changes. Log out and back in your Fizz TV app, and you’ll have access to your new channels instantly. Good to know: any new channel you select for your plan must be kept for at least 30 days. Adding channels to your plan Please note that you cannot change your TV plan during the freeze period (4.5 days before the end of your current billing cycle). You may add channels to your TV plan at any time: In your Fizz account, go under My plans > Manage plan > Change my plan. Add the new channels you want. Submit your changes. A recap of your order and your new services agreement will be sent to you by email. Log out and back in your Fizz TV app, and you’ll have access to your new channels instantly. Remember, any new channel you select for your plan must be kept for at least 30 days. Because you’ll have access to your new TV plan instantly, you will pay a prorated amount to
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How do I subscribe to the T911 service?
The T911 service enables people who are living with an auditory or speech disability to communicate with the 911 emergency service using text messaging. Activate the T911 service in > My plans > Manage > Advanced parameters. If you have more than one plan on your account, the T911 service must be activated for each relevant plan. To use the T911 service you must: Have an active Fizz mobile account Have a phone compatible with the T911 service Activate the service in > My plans > Manage > Advanced parameters Reside where the T911 service is available It can take up to 5 business days to process your request for T911 service. If accepted, you will receive a text message confirming the activation of the service. If you have not received a text message after 5 working days, please notify us by chat or by using the Proof of disability form. Although the T911 service is currently available in only a limited number of regions in Canada, you can still sign up for it. To find out about where the T911 service is available, see: http://textwith911.ca/en/home/ How to make an emergency call using T911 Make a call to 911. The 911 emergency dispatcher will send you a text message. Continue the communication via text message. Do not hang up! Your call must be active for the full duration of the T911 text conversation. This allows the agent to hear what’s happening in your immediate environment during the call.
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I can’t access my Fizz TV content. What do I do?
No Internet means no TV: Your TV channels are delivered over your Fizz Home Internet connection. If you’re running into any issue with your TV service, start by checking your Internet connection. Unable to sign into the Fizz TV app from your device Start by checking if the device you are using is connected to your Fizz Home Internet. The credentials for the app are the same as those for your Fizz account. Did you change your password for your account at Fizz.ca recently? If so, it’ll have changed for the Fizz TV app as well. Is the app up to date? Install any pending application updates. Verify if the problem occurs when using a different device. Did you block Internet access on your device? Check your Wi-Fi network’s parental control settings. If your device is blocked and cannot use your Wi-Fi network, Fizz TV will not work on it. No Internet means no TV. Make sure you are not using a personal router and that you are properly connected to your Fizz modem. App keeps loading If you are unable to access the Fizz TV app because it’s stuck on the loading indicator, here are possible solutions that may help you out: Check your Internet connection. Are other apps working properly? Make sure the device on which you are watching your content is not connected to a VPN (virtual private network). Log out and then log back into the app. If all fails, reinstall the app. Guide is empty If you’re accessing the Guide and you don’t see any show or content, check the following: Are there pending updates for the Fizz TV app? Is the device connected to the Internet? Make sure the device is not connected to a VPN (virtual private network). If all fails, reinstall the
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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