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Some text messages sent by businesses such as 2-step verification messages may not be sent to your phone properly. We continue to gradually roll out this type of service so that it operates optimally with as many companies as possible. 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: Make sure your plan includes text messages Log into your account to access the text message activation tool. If your plan does not include text messages, it will be impossible for you to send texts on your phone. You can adjust your plan up to 108 hours before the end of your payment cycle to add text messaging. This change to your plan will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. You can also add minutes to your plan and use them immediately by buying an Add-On for local or long-distance calls. Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. After you reboot, your applications will reload. Your phone will then re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network. This will allow your phone to recover its authorization to access the network. Do you use a native application? Make sure you are using your phone’s native messaging app. If you are using a non-native application to send your messages, it’s possible that the issue originates with this app. These messaging apps may have their own server or messaging centre. Examples of popular messaging apps: WhatsApp Viber Line Mobile Messaging Snapchat Google Hangouts Voxer HeyTell Telegram Talkatone Etc. If your phone is an Android, test with the Google Messages app. Have you reached

Is your SIM card damaged? Look to see whether the SIM card is scratched or cracked. Check whether it works when you pop it in another phone. If the SIM card associated to your Fizz mobile plan is damaged, you may order a new one. How to order a Fizz SIM card Check that the SIM card is well inserted Your phone may give you an error message if your SIM card is not well inserted or if you didn’t insert the right format. Pop out the SIM card tray. Check whether your SIM card is inserted on the right side, and in the right angle. If needed, do an internet search to consult images and videos to guide you. Restart your phone Your phone may give you an error message if your SIM card is not well inserted or if you didn’t insert the right format. Pop out the SIM card tray. Check whether your SIM card is inserted on the right side, and in the right angle. If needed, do an internet search to consult images and videos to guide you. 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

IMPORTANT: If you transferred your number, wait until you receive the confirmation text before proceeding to make sure results are conclusive. Make sure you have the most recent software update on your mobile device Four easy tests to confirm your Fizz line is functioning properly Make and receive a call Doesn't work? Send and receive a text message (SMS) Doesn't work? If your plan contains data, turn off your Wi-Fi option and then: Surf the Web Doesn't work? Send and receive an image/picture by text (MMS) Doesn't work?