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Please note that the RCS messaging between iOS and Android users is not available at Fizz for the moment. What’s RCS? RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, a standard international protocol used in the telecommunications industry to improve SMS/MMS messaging on Android phones. Inspired by popular instant messaging apps, RCS works through the native messaging app on your phone. It’s easy to use and provides a rich multimedia experience using many chat features that weren’t available with traditional text messaging. Available features Private and group conversations Delivery and read receipts File sharing, high-resolution pictures and videos Audio and video message sharing Location sharing Chat features are only available through the internet (mobile data or Wi-Fi). Make sure you have a data plan or a Wi-Fi connection to avoid additional fees. Prerequisites to use RCS To use RCS, you need to have: A mobile plan including text messaging and access to mobile data or Wi-Fi A compatible phone on Android version 5.0 or higher An updated Google Messages application See our mobile plans The chat feature Chat features are used by default once enabled. You’ll be able to use these features by having conversations with other devices who also have it enabled. How to activate/deactivate the chat feature: Open the Messages app. Tap Settings. Tap Chat Features. Tap Enable chat features on or off. Service issue or comment The RCS service is offered by Google. To report a problem or comment on the service, you must therefore use the corresponding form in the Google Messages app. Here’s how: Access the Menu. Tap on Help and Comments. Tap on Send Comments. Your comments are sent to Google and the information may be read without Google contacting you directly. Find more information and support on chat features on Google Messages Support.

Due to the Canada Post strike, please ignore the return instructions you receive in your Fizz account and follow these special instructions instead. In what context is a modem return required? Cancellation If you decide to end your subscription, you must return the modem that was loaned to you free of charge by Fizz. The return must be done by mail, following the procedure described below. Defective equipment If you suspect your modem is defective: An agent will perform a few checks with you via chat. If a defect is confirmed, a service appointment will be scheduled by one of our agents so that a technician can inspect the modem at your home. If the issue is confirmed and not caused by misuse, the modem will be replaced at no cost. If the defect is due to misuse, the following fees will apply: Service call fee: $60 (plus applicable taxes) Modem replacement fee: $225 (plus applicable taxes) Lost or stolen equipment If your modem is lost or stolen: You obviously won’t be able to return the device. A service appointment will be scheduled by one of our agents to provide you with a new modem. The following fees will apply: Modem replacement fee: $225 (plus applicable taxes) Service call fee: $60 (plus applicable taxes), if you remain a Fizz customer. Note: If a refund is due, these fees will be deducted from the reimbursed amount. In the case of a cancellation, know that based on the date you unsubscribe from your Home Internet plan: You have 15 days to return your Fizz Wi-Fi modem (and its power cable). Failure to do so means you will be automatically charged the modem replacement fee, as per your Services agreement. If you are charged this amount but do end up sending us back

Starter Kit The box contains the following items: The Wi-Fi modem (CODA-4680 or CODA-5610Q * A coaxial cable A power cord An ethernet cable * CODA 5610Q is available with a new subscription to a 500 Mbps plan and above. If you are already subscribed and you increase the speed of your plan, it will not trigger a change to this modem. The modem model you’ll receive depends on inventory availability. Fizz does not guarantee a specific model, whether it’s for a new subscription, a return, or an exchange. The ethernet cable is included in the box with your modem, but it is not required to set up your Wi-Fi network. Connect the coaxial cable The coaxial cable must be properly screwed in on both ends. Connect the power cord The power cord must be properly connected to the Wi-Fi modem and wall outlet (avoid using a power strip). IMPORTANT: Once it’s plugged in, your Wi-Fi modem will make its first system update, and may need to reboot after roughly 15 minutes. Make sure your modem is ready A series of lights will appear on your modem. Make sure they match this image. Write down your modem’s info Locate the network name (Default Wi-Fi Network) and password (Default Key) printed on the back of your Wi-Fi modem: CODA-4680 model: look at the back. CODA-5610Q model: look under. Make sure not to confuse similar characters such as O and 0, as well as I and 1. Before proceeding to the next step, check the available networks on a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a mobile phone and check that the FIZZ network name as indicated on your modem appears in the list of available networks. This may take a few minutes. Configure your modem Select the name of your Wi-Fi network from the

If you selected a new phone number... Your plan will be active in a matter of minutes. Be patient. We’ll send you a text when everything is ready to go. If you transfered your number from another provider... Your plan will be activated within 2 hours. In the meantime, you can use Wifi and data from your plan and you can make (but not receive) calls and texts. We’ll send you a text when your plan is 100% ready to go. You will receive updates on your number transfer in your account notifications. How to check your notifications What to do if you have issues with transferring your number Read more : How to verify that activation was successful Activation: How do I transfer my current phone number to Fizz? Activation: How do I choose a random phone number? Activation: How do I choose the last 4 digits of my phone number