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Are you more the visual type? Our pretty video summarizes the content of this FAQ. Grab your coffee, sit back and watch here: Before you start. The most important thing to remember to transfer your phone number over to Fizz is that your plan with your current provider must still be active. Fizz will disconnect your old provider during the transfer process. Note that a number transfer cannot be done on a line that is already active with Fizz. In other words, if you already have a Fizz plan, porting a number to this plan is not possible; you need to create a new plan. Your phone number must be a mobile number. If it's associated with a landline or VOIP, it cannot be transferred over to Fizz. If you encounter an issue with any other type of number, please contact us using the chat bubble at the bottom right of this page so we can verify everything with you. If your number starts with an area code outside the Fizz subscription area , your number cannot be transferred. Important: the voice messages you saved when you were with your other provider will be lost and this even if you transfer your phone number over to Fizz. You need: Your account number. Check your most recent bill from your current provider. See account number formats. OR The IMEI of the active device with your old provider. To find it, dial *#06# on the phone you are using with your current provider. If the IMEI number is more than 15 digits long, only use the first 15. Last but not least, get yourself a Fizz SIM card. Where to buy a SIM card. Ready, set, go. Go to fizz.ca/activation . When you get to the step for a phone number, select
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Activate my SIM
Activating your SIM and becoming a member is quick and easy. Activate my SIM card 1 Sign in, or create your account. 2 Choose to activate your SIM card, or to order and activate an eSIM. 3 Set up your phone number. 4 Set up your phone number and your payment method. Activate my SIM card What to expect when you activate your SIM card or your eSIM: 1 Sign in, or sign up to create your account. Activating your SIM (SIM card or eSIM) means associating it with a mobile plan in your account, thus the need to sign in. Your Fizz account is your hub for everything, like manage your plan, set up your rewards and activate your SIM 😊. If you’re new to Fizz, all you need to create your account and activate your SIM is an email address, a valid payment method and just a few
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SIM card activation Activating your SIM card is quick and easy. Activate my SIM card 1 Sign in, or create your account. 2 Customize and confirm your mobile plan. 3 Set up your phone number. 4 Set up your payment method and confirm everything. Activate my SIM card What to expect when you activate your SIM card: 1 Sign in, or sign up to create your account. Activating your SIM card means associating it with a mobile plan in your account, thus the need to sign in. Your Fizz account is your hub for everything, like manage your plan, set up your rewards and activate your SIM card 😊. If you’re new to Fizz, all you need to create your account and activate your SIM card is an email address, a valid payment method and just a few minutes of your time. 2 Customize and confirm your mobile plan. After
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Universal call blocking
Please note that starting November 4, 2019, the entire Canadian telecom industry will gradually implement universal call blocking in an attempt to prevent telephone fraud. As a member of this industry, Fizz will be activating this feature for all its mobile service members. Starting this November 4th, non-compliant numbers could therefore be blocked. What is universal call blocking? Universal call blocking is an automated feature, based on well-defined rules. The feature is designed to block calls that do not comply with international numbering plan standards to counter unwanted calls and telephone fraud. Why is Fizz implementing this feature? Actually, starting November 4, 2019, the entire Canadian telecom industry (which Fizz is a part of) will be gradually implementing universal call blocking to counter unwanted calls and support the fight against telephone fraud. As a mobile phone service subscriber, you get all kinds of calls. The majority of them are legitimate; they come from family or friends. Others come from automated systems; even though some are honest calls (automated appointment reminders, for instance), a large number of them are unwanted and might actually be fraud related. That’s why Fizz, as a member of the Canadian telecom industry, will be implementing this feature for its members. Do I need to pay for universal call blocking? No, you won’t incur any additional charges for this feature. It’ll be gradually implemented nationwide by the Canadian telecom industry members, starting November 4, 2019. How does this feature work? What kind of numbers will be blocked, and under which circumstances? Universal call blocking is designed to automatically block any call it receives that does not comply with international numbering plan standards, which states that a telephone number cannot have more than 15 digits. As for the North American plan, it stipulates that a North American number
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How do I manage my Fizz account?
When you login to your account, you will see a summary of your status to date. The top navigation on this screen enables you to view and manage different aspects of your account. In the top navigation, click on: Overview to see your usage for this payment cycle. My Settings to manage your referrals, linked accounts, contacts and settings. My Plans to adjust all plans on your account. Your Account Number Your account number can be found on the first page of your service agreement. This document was sent to you by email when you activated your plan. You can also find it through your Fizz account. Go to My Plans > Manage My Plan. The information will be displayed at the top of the page. Your Fizz account number is not your phone number. Your Fizz account number is a unique identifier assigned to your account when you sign up. It is used to manage your account and access your services. Unlike your phone number, which is used for calls and messages, your Fizz account number is essential for interactions with customer service and managing your account online. Read more: How do I view my Service agreement How do I change the type of emails and textos I receive from Fizz How do I change my personal informations Where can I see my Fizz transactions and orders
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I can’t send or receive text messages (SMS). Why?
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
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How do I set up call forwarding?
Call forwarding allows you to forward your calls to another phone number of your choice. It’s useful when you’re on the move, or when you wish to be reached at a number other than your Fizz mobile phone number. Call forwarding and VoLTE. Call forwarding will work when you use a VoLTE certified phone, activated with a VoLTE compatible SIM card. If your phone is not VoLTE certified, manually setting up call forwarding will not work. Call forwarding for the voicemail option remains functional. The details about VoLTE Manually set up Call forwarding To use the Call forwarding function, make sure your plan includes minutes or that you have funds in your Wallet to pay-per-use. Only outgoing calls are possible when call forwarding is activated. Your phone will not ring and you will not receive any notifications (message, missed call, etc.). All incoming calls will be automatically forwarded to the programmed number until the call forwarding function is disabled. To activate call forwarding, dial: **21*(number you’re forwarding to)# You can add commas to indicate a pause while dialling. This is how you would add an extension, for example: **21*(number you’re forwarding to),,1234# All incoming calls will be redirected to the number you provide, without delay and without your phone ringing. To activate call forwarding to different phone numbers under specific conditions: If you don’t reply after several rings: **61*(number you’re forwarding to)# If your line is not available (busy): **62*(number you’re forwarding to)# Note: Calls can be directed to a different number for each type of forwarding. Please note: it is impossible to forward a call when you are roaming outside Canada or the United States IMPORTANT: Charges may apply to calls that are forwarded to a number outside the coverage area of your plan. Call forwarding and voicemail. If