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How does the search functionality work?
Looking for an answer to your question(s)? The Forum search tool can be found in a few places: Top right navigation on the Fizz website: Search results will include information from the FAQs, Forum (Accepted solutions) and direct links to your Fizz account Forum search: Search results will include information from the Forum only and Accepted solutions Follow the steps below to get the best results: Use keywords related to your question i.e. Change my SIM card or APN settings When you’re typing in the search field, there will be automated suggestions that will appear - if you see a good suggestion in relation to your question, click on it, and we’ll direct you to either a Forum post or one of our topics in our FAQs. Note: Try to refrain from using long phrases and remember when using the search functionality to be as specific as possible - it’s key to a great search! Read more : How do I post a question on the Fizz Forum? How to enable and disable your Fizz Forum private messages? How do I earn points and badges on the Fizz Forum? How do I log into my Fizz Forum account? I forgot my password. How do I reset it? How does the Fizz Forum work? What’s my role in the Fizz Forum? How does the search functionality work?
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How do I make sure my mobile service is working properly?
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?
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The mobile network is weak or inaccessible in some locations. Why?
Is the coverage adequate? Make sure you are in a zone that has adequate coverage. See our network coverage map The Fizz mobile network, like the vast majority of mobile service providers in Canada, is broadcast from fixed antennas on the ground. It’s normal that the signal will be affected in some places by natural and artificial obstacles. Artificial obstacles may include: Concrete Steel Aluminum Natural obstacles may include: Mountains Valleys Forests Restart your phone If the network signal is weak, your phone may be connected to an antenna that is not in an optimal location for you to access the network. Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. Following your reboot, your applications will load. Your phone will then re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network and potentially recover its authorization to access the network. Is the Fizz network chosen? Make sure your phone is configured to automatically select the Fizz mobile network. IMPORTANT: Before starting this process, make sure the SIM card is inserted in your device. Otherwise, the Mobile networks menu will not be visible. The steps for enabling your device to automatically select a network varies depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Network operators → Search networks → Automatic/Fizz iPhone: Settings → Operators → Automatic/Fizz Note: If the Fizz network is not optimal where you are, you may try to temporarily connect to our wider area network. How to access the Fizz wider area network The position and distance of our partners’ antennas may differ from ours — your mobile experience may improve at locations that are problematic for the Fizz network. Reset your phone’s network settings IMPORTANT: This operation will also reset your WiFi settings, mobile
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Why does my mobile phone say “Emergency calls only”?
Log into your account to activate your Fizz plan Make sure you are in a zone that has adequate coverage. See our network coverage map If you are outside the Fizz network, consult this FAQ : I’m travelling outside my coverage zone. What are my roaming options? Troubleshooting: Are there minutes in your plan? Make sure your plan includes calling minutes. If your plan does not include any minutes, it will be impossible to use your phone to make and receive calls. You can adjust your plan any time to add minutes for local or long distance calls. This change to your plan will take effect at the start of your next payment cycle. You can also add minutes to your plan and use them immediately by buying a Call or Travel Add-On. Once your plan includes minutes or you purchase an Add-on, you'll be able to make and receive calls. Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your device by holding down the device’s start button for 10 seconds. After your applications load, your device will re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network. This allows your device to recover its authorization to access the network. Reset Network Settings Rest assured, this operation does not delete personal data stored on your device. Follow the steps corresponding to your type of mobile phone. Android: Settings / System / Reset options / Reset cellular network settings (may vary depending on the manufacturer) iOS: Settings / General / Transfer or Reset iPhone / Reset / Reset Network Settings Note: Resetting network settings affects various types of connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, cellular). Saved Wi-Fi networks and paired Bluetooth devices will be erased, as well as preferences associated with the mobile network and VPN settings. Remember to reconfigure this information after the reset. Is the Fizz network
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Browsing the internet is very slow on my mobile phone. How do I fix it ?
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: Is the Wi-Fi function turned off? Make sure you have deactivated WiFi on your phone. If browsing the internet with your phone is slow and laborious, your phone may be trying to prioritize browsing over a WiFi network instead of using the Fizz mobile network. By disabling WiFi on your phone, you will force it to use only mobile data; this may enable apps and web pages to load faster. If you are experiencing a slow WiFi network, see the following troubleshooting tip: My WiFi connection is slow. How can I speed it up? Restart your phone If the network signal is weak, your phone may be connected to an antenna that is not in an optimal location for you to access the network. Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s start button for 10 seconds. Following your reboot, your applications will load. Your phone will then re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network and potentially recover its authorization to access the network. Do tests Test your connection by visiting different websites, using another web browser and/or another application. The website you are visiting, or the browser/app you were using when your WiFi became slow may be the source of the problem. If the slow speed is limited to a single browser or application, try to completely uninstall it from your device. If the situation continues unchanged after you reinstall the browser or app, consult customer assistance for the product in question Conduct speed tests Conduct a speed test using the website or application of your choice. IMPORTANT: Make sure you