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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 in a Videotron store, 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 the modem, then no worries, you will be automatically refunded. Once your modem is returned, it will take (approximately) 4-6 weeks
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What is the 988 service?
The 988 service is a Suicide Crisis Helpline that is free of charge and set up for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Call or text 988 to get help, no judgement, from a responder in English or French. For more information, visit https://988.ca. How can the 988 service help me? The 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new three-digit helpline that provides urgent, live support by phone and text to people in every province and territory across the country. The 988 service is available in English and French, 24 hours a day, every single day of the year across the country. Trained responders will listen without judgement while providing support. Who should use the 988 service? The 988 service is for anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. While suicide prevention is the primary focus of the 988 service, no one will be turned away. Everyone who contacts the 988 service will be assessed for suicide risk. Responders are trained to deal with people going through a range of crises. Who runs the 988 service? The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Ontario is leading and coordinating the delivery of the 988 service nationwide in both English and French. A growing network of more than 40 experienced local, provincial, territorial, and national crisis lines across the country provide lifesaving support to people who call or text 988. The 988 service is funded by the Government of Canada, through the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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The ABCs of Fizz mobile services.
Good-to-know info about Fizz mobile services. Because no one can know everything about something, we tried to group interesting details about our mobile services. You know, those little details that just seem hidden somewhere? Well, here you go! Coverage Consult the interactive map Even if you live in a region that is part of our coverage area, it does not necessarily mean that you will be able to subscribe to Fizz mobile services. You must first live within the subscription area. The coverage area you choose (regardless of the province) determines where your calls and text messages are included. • Canada coverage: your incoming and outgoing calls are included anywhere in the country. • Provincial coverage (e.g., Quebec, Ontario, etc.): your incoming and outgoing calls are included only when you are in the selected province. Things to remember: – If you receive a call while you are within your coverage area, the call is included, regardless of the province or country the call is coming from. – If you make or receive a call while you are outside your coverage area, the call is not included and will not be completed. Solution: To make or receive calls outside your coverage area, you must add a Travel Add‑On. – If you are physically inside your coverage area and make a call to a destination outside your coverage area, the call is not included and will not be completed. Solution: To call outside your coverage area, you must add an International Calling Add‑On. If you selected unlimited calls when creating your plan, you can make and receive as many calls as you like while you are in your coverage area. Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are included in the Canada + U.S. coverage zone. Exception if you are new to Fizz: The
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Troubleshooting: I’m having issues with my Fizz TV channels. What do I do?
Check your signal Remember, no Internet means no TV. Your TV channels are delivered over your Fizz Home Internet connection. If you’re running into any issue with your TV service, start by checking your Internet connection. Check the region on your device The region settings of any compatible device you are watching your Fizz TV content on must be set to Canada. How to check and change the region: Apple TV: Settings > General > Region > select “Canada”. Roku: A Roku device remembers the IP address you use and sets your region from the second you connect it to the Internet. This means you may need to create a new Roku account, reset your Roku device and link the device to your new account. Refer to your device instructions. Android TV/Android mobile: In Google Play Store > Settings > General > Account and Device Preferences > Country and Profiles > Select “Canada”. Amazon Fire TV: Sign in to your Amazon account linked to the Firestick > Accounts and Lists > Content and Devices > Preferences > Country/Region Settings > Change > Select “Canada”. Apple mobile (iOS/iPad): Settings > (your name at top) > Media & Purchases > View Account > Country/Region > Change Country or Region > Select “Canada”. Use the latest version of the Fizz TV app Having the latest version of the Fizz TV app is key. If you’re not using the latest version, updating it may actually address your issue from the get-go. Check which version you’re using: In the Fizz TV app itself: Select “Settings” and the app version will be displayed in the bottom-right corner. Android TV/Fire TV devices: Settings > Apps > Fizz TV. You’ll see the app version at the top. Android mobile device: Settings > Apps (or Storage) > Fizz TV
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I’ve unsubscribed. I want to return my Wi-Fi modem, but it’s lost or broken.
Due to the Canada Post strike, please ignore the return instructions you receive in your Fizz account and follow these special instructions instead. Please let us know if there’s a problem with returning your Wi-Fi modem. To contact Customer Service, simply click on the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of this page. You can access the bubble chat within our business hours. If you return a modem that is in poor condition, or if we receive a box that does not contain your modem, you will be charged a $225 (plus applicable taxes) modem replacement fee and/or $60 for delivery by a technician. If a refund is due to you, this amount will be deducted from the amount due. To learn more about the process of unsubscribing from the Internet service, please refer to this FAQ.
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How do I make an international call when I am in my coverage area?
To make an international call, you have different options depending on your needs. Whatever option you choose for your international calls, know that the rates are the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number. If you travel outside your coverage area, you can now make and receive calls in certain countries outside Canada and the United States with our Travel Voice Add-ons. International Calls Option If you make international calls every month: add the International calls option to your plan. You get each month a fixed number of minutes to make international calls from your coverage area to the country you select among our special rate list. You can only select one country at a time, but you can change it. If you do, that change will be effective when your next payment cycle begins. Important – Any changes to your plan must be completed at least 72 hours (3 days) before the end of your payment cycle. - During the freeze period, only one change request is allowed, as long as none has already been made in your cycle. Before this period, you can request plan changes as often as you like. - If your payment has already gone through, that amount will be refunded and your new plan will be billed in full. - If your payment has not yet gone through, it will be canceled and your new plan will be billed in full. Learning how to edit your mobile plan . If you can't find a specific country on our list, you’ll have to opt for an Add-on instead. International Calls Add-on If you make international calls occasionally: use the International Calls Add-on. The International calls Add-Ons are useful if you need to make international calls occasionally to countries not covered by
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Add-on (en)
Pimp your plan with Add-Ons Choose the Add-On that meets your immediate needs. Instantly add blocks of data, minutes, text messages or international calling minutes to your Fizz plan whenever you need them. Opt for an Add-On any time, no matter how many days are left in your payment cycle. Each Add-On is valid throughout your current payment cycle and the next one. Buy an Add-on Create my plan Calls & Texts $3.00 200 texts $3.00 60 min. for calls $10.00 300 min. for calls Buy an Add-on Create my plan Pay as you go Add funds to your Fizz wallet to pay as you go the services that are not included in your plan. $0.02 per MB $0.02 per text $0.10 per minute Add funds to my wallet Need to make an international call? You make international calls every month? You might want to add the International calls option
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Useful numbers
List of useful phone numbers and the services they offer (not affiliated with Fizz) These useful numbers are short codes that allow you to access all types of services rapidly, such as: Directory assistance (directory assistance at 411, a Videotron agent at 611, taxi services at #TAXI) Information (social services 211, municipal services 311, road condition information 511, non-urgent health care 811) Emergency services (emergency services at 911, Sûreté du Québec at *4141, 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline) Entertainment (psychic readings or dating services at #CLICK) Users can easily memorize these numbers. CONSULT THE USEFUL NUMBERS LIST Good to know Accessing the services attached to these numbers can vary depending on the region where you are when you place your call 411 services The 411 number is a service that allows you, at any time, to obtain the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals and businesses listed in the telephone directory. It also provides you with weather forecasts, movie schedules and driving directions. When you call 411, the information is sent to you by text message. For example, if you're looking for the contact details of a particular person, you'll receive them by text message. Good to know 411 is a useful number that can be reached wherever you are in North America. 911 services The 911 emergency number allows you to get help quickly in an emergency situation. A dispatcher will take your call and immediately contact the appropriate emergency services (police, ambulance, fire or other), depending on the nature of the emergency. You can contact emergency services free of charge at any time by dialing 911 from your cell phone, wherever you are in Canada and the United States. Guidelines to follow when calling 911 911 service fees 911 calls are free because a monthly municipal tax of $0.54
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How do I find out if my phone is on the National Stolen Device Blacklist?
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has created a public site that allows you to search for your phone’s IMEI to find out if it’s on the National Stolen Device Blacklist. If you would like to see if your phone is on the National Stolen Device Blacklist, enter your phone’s IMEI number at: https://www.devicecheck.ca/check-status-device-canada/ How do I find my phone’s IMEI? An IMEI number is your phone’s ‘identity card’. It enables you to obtain your unlock code. It’s also an anti-theft provision by allowing you to block your phone in case it is lost or stolen. Your IMEI number can be found: By dialing *#06# on your phone’s keyboard Under your phone’s battery, or on the supporting card that holds an iPhone’s SIM card Printed on a sticker attached to your phone’s original packaging About the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) CWTA is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents companies that provide services and products across the wireless sector. Representing the industry before all levels of government and various regulatory agencies, CWTA actively promotes the industry with the goal of ensuring continued growth of the wireless sector in Canada. CWTA administers a number of initiatives on behalf of its members, including corporate social responsibility programs and the national common short codes program. About the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Mobile World Congress Americas and the Mobile 360 Series conferences. If your phone is lost or
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What is the 15-day return policy for a phone bought with Fizz?
To return your phone under the 15-day return policy, you must submit your request online within 15 days of the date on which you received your phone . Once that delay has expired, the 15-day return policy will be expired, and you will no longer be able to return your phone for a refund. To return your phone under the 15-day return policy, your mobile data usage must not have exceeded 50% of the data included in the mobile plan associated with that phone. Note: members with an approved disability attestation have a 30-day trial. There is a lifetime limit of two (2) 15-day returns per account. Specific conditions There are several conditions and important information you must know and accept before returning your phone, including the presence of an administrative fee if your return request is denied. See all the conditions The following additional conditions are specific to the 15-day return policy: You must send back your phone with all its accessories, including the charger and the original box. The phone must be like new. It wasn’t dropped. There is no scratch or any physical damage to the case, screen, buttons or connectors, camera lens and/or flash. In the case of a refurbished phone, it’s in the same condition as when you bought it from Fizz. One (1) return per account per year is allowed under the 15-day return policy. Beyond that number, we won’t be able to honour any return request. Returning my phone The process in a nutshell: A return request must be submitted online via your Fizz account under My phones/Manage my phone/Return my phone. You’ll be guided step-by-step through important information and conditions which you’ll need to certify and confirm (by checking a box) before returning your phone to Fizz. Read the conditions and important