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The SIM card (subscriber identification module) is a chip with information that identifies you and connects your phone to the Fizz mobile network. 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. Important: Once your new SIM is activated, the old one that is currently associated with your plan will be automatically deactivated. 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 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 SIM card to start. From there, you can order a new SIM or go straight to the activation step if you already have one. Having issues connecting to your account? Right this way for some troubleshooting. 2) Activate your new SIM by associating it with your Fizz plan. Follow the on-screen steps. Select the plan for which you want to change the SIM and enter the activation code of your new SIM. 3) Complete the security validation step. At this stage, you will be asked to enter the details of a payment method associated with your mobile plan. The idea is to validate your identity as the owner of the plan. You will not be billed
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How can I manage the devices allowed on my Wi-Fi network ?
With the Wi-Fi modem and the Fizz Wi-Fi app, you have a dynamic duo that puts you in control of your Wi-Fi network. A quick peek is all you need to see which devices are connected. From there, you can choose to block or pause access to some (or all) of them. You can also manage access to your Wi-Fi network by creating a Wi-Fi network for your guests, with its own schedule and password. The Fizz Wi-Fi app is available for free on: Google Play App Store Create your administrative password For this step, you'll need your Wi-Fi network password. If you can't remember it, you'll need to recover it. How to recover my Wi-Fi password To become the household’s Chief Wi-Fi Officer, you must first create your administrative password. Before you create your administrative password, manually disconnect all devices connected to the app to prevent them from retaining the administrative access. Open a web browser. Enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the web browser. Log in using the following credentials: Username: cusadmin Password: (enter the password you chose for your Wi-Fi network when you initially configured your modem). Head into the following section: Administration > Manage Enter your Wi-Fi network password to confirm your identity. Then, choose and enter an administrative password that you’ll keep for yourself. Once these steps are completed, you’ll have: A password for your Wi-Fi network. This password hasn’t changed. An administrative password only you have and can now use with the app to access the configuration options of your network. Manage access using the Fizz Wi-Fi app Open the app. Sign in using the same credentials as your Fizz account. Under the tab ‘My devices’, you’ll see all the devices connected to your network and you’ll be able to choose which ones
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Having trouble working from home (VPN or not)?
Make sure your Internet access works properly Without connecting to your VPN, test your access to Internet. Test with other devices as well. Restart your modem. 1. Unplug the power cable on your Wi-Fi modem. 2. Make sure all the lights on the modem are off once you have unplugged it. 3. Wait ten (10) seconds. 4. Plug your modem back into the electrical outlet. Expect up to a three (3) minute delay to allow your devices to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. Recommendation: It is more effective to restart your Wi-Fi modem by unplugging its power cable instead of pressing its power button. Dedicate a Wi-Fi network to your work station You can dedicate a “guests” network to a portion of the users in your house in order to keep the main network for you: your kids or co-tenants will use a network parallel to yours. With the Fizz Wi-Fi app: 1. My Wi-Fi 2. Guests Wi-Fi network 3. Configure to your liking 4. Activate the Guests network Via the WebGUI: 1. Enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the web browser of any device. 2. Connect using the following credentials: Username: cusadmin Password: xxxxxxxx (the password you chose when you initially set up) 3. Make your way to the following section to make the changes: Wireless → Basic settings → Guests Try connecting using a network cable (Ethernet) If you’re having trouble connecting to your VPN using the Wi-Fi connection, do the test by connecting a network cable (Ethernet) between your computer and your Fizz Wi-Fi modem. You can use any one of the 4 ports at the back of the Wi-Fi modem. Try deactivating the band steering function 1. Deactivate the band steering function. Instructions here. 2. Rename the two frequencies (2.4 and 5.0 GHz) identically. 3
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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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How does the Fizz TV app work and what are its functions?
How Fizz TV works Fizz TV delivers television by IPTV which means your TV channels are delivered over your Fizz Home Internet connection. There is no terminal. Fizz TV works through a multiplatform app which you download on a compatible device. You can then watch your content on that device or cast it onto your smart TV. With your Fizz Internet subscription, your TV plan allows up to five (5) simultaneous viewings across your house and devices. An error message will appear if you try to start a 6th simultaneous viewing. Guide The guide function will display the programs scheduled for different channels. Select Guide from the main menu to access the Guide at any time. Explore live content, previously aired content, and future programming through the Guide. Guide filter preferences can be configured to view only the content you want in your Guide. There are four (4) primary options available for filtering Guide content: All channels: All channels offered on Fizz TV, including those you are not currently subscribed to. Subscribed channels (default): The channels included in your Fizz TV plan. My TV: The channels you selected as your favourites. Lookback channels: All channels available in your plan with the lookback functionality. A genre filter (Sports, News, etc.) can be layered over these filters. Good to know My TV: You may select your favourite channels for quick access. Favourite channels can be set to appear exclusively in the Guide, or can be accessed at any time from My favourites. Lookback TV: You may scroll back in the Guide to access previously aired programming on a large number of channels up to 72 hours after the original airing (channel dependent). If the title is grayed out, it means that the content is not available to rewatch. On demand content With
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When will my Fizz package be delivered?
The delivery of your package, whether it is a SIM card, a phone or a Wi-Fi modem, is done by a third party. The delivery date indicated on your order summary is for reference only; Fizz cannot guarantee a specific delivery date. Important: The scheduled delivery date cannot be changed. What are the delivery times for a SIM card or a device? You should plan between 2 to 5 working days for the delivery of a SIM card. Deliveries are made from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If the delivery time includes a holiday, it will take an extra day for delivery. For a phone or Wi-Fi modem, you will receive an email with a tracking number to follow your package. To check the status of your delivery: Log into your account and go to My settings > Order history > View Details Click on the shipment number to view your delivery details on the courier's website. Good to know: for Planète Courrier, go to "click for more info" and enter the postal code of the delivery address to see the delivery details. An issue with your delivery? Contact the courier directly. If their team can't help you, contact us by chat and we'll see what's the best way to help you. I missed my delivery of a phone or Wi-Fi modem. What should I do? Instructions to follow will be available in your Order History. From your Fizz account, go to My settings > Order History > View Details Click on the shipping number to access the courier instructions. You may need to schedule a new delivery attempt, or need to pick up your package yourself for example. Particulars for the delivery of a phone or a Wi-Fi modem. If you are expecting delivery of
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What are the Fizz network settings (APN)?
An Access Point Name (APN) has the network settings your phone needs to connect to Fizz. The APN must be properly configured so your phone can be “introduced” to the Fizz network. Once your APN is configured, you’ll have access to your mobile data and multimedia messaging (MMS). Even with a poorly configured APN, you’ll be able to make and receive calls and texts. You will also have internet access when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Removing the SIM card from a phone with properly configured network settings (APN) could automatically reset the previous settings. If this happens, you’ll need to reconfigure the Fizz network settings. Installing network settings (Android) By inserting your SIM card in your phone, you’ll receive two notifications to configure the network settings. Install these two configurations. If a PIN code is required, enter 1234. Wait three minutes and completely restart (power cycle) your phone. Resend the network parameters (APN) to your phone (Android) Log into your Fizz account and follow this path: My plans → Manage plan → Advanced parameters → Fizz network parameters → Resend me the notifications You’ll receive two (2) notifications directly on your phone: one to configure mobile data and the other to configure multimedia messaging (MMS). Install these two (2) configurations. If a PIN code is required, enter 1234. If you inserted your SIM card into a device unknown to the Fizz mobile network, chances are you received a SMS inviting you to follow the above instructions. Manually installing network settings (Android) Steps to follow for configuring the APN can vary from one phone to another. Here's an example: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Access Point Names → APN Fizz APN settings are: APN: mobile.bm MMSC: http://mms.mobile.bm MMS proxy: mmsproxy.mobile.bm MMS port: 80 APN type: default,mms,supl If your