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An unlocked phone is one that is not linked to any specific cellular network. For example, when you buy your phone from a mobile provider, you will only be able to use it with that carrier until you unlock it. Legislation now allows all Canadians to unlock their phones, regardless of the original carrier. Unlocking your phone means you are able to use it with any carrier, provided that your phone is compatible with its network and bands. If you bought your phone from a Canadian provider after December 1, 2017, it is unlocked by default. When your phone is unlocked, you can insert a SIM card from any mobile provider to use your phone on their network. How can I see if my phone is locked Insert your Fizz SIM card (activated or not activated) into your phone. When your card is inserted: Your phone is unlocked if it connects to the network or asks you for a PIN code to unlock the SIM card. Your phone is locked if it asks you for a SIM unlock code. Follow the instructions below to unlock it How to unlock my phone Because Fizz is not the company that locked your phone, we cannot unlock it. Only the provider who sold you your phone can unlock it for you. Make sure you have your phone’s IMEI and insert your Fizz SIM card in your phone. Then contact this provider’s customer service team to ask for an unlock code and instructions for unlocking your phone. Know that some websites specialize in unlocking phones and will offer this service for a fee. Good to know: The IMEI is your phone’s ‘identity card’. It allows you to obtain your unlock code. It’s also an anti-theft provision that allows you to identify and block your

Visit this section of our website for all the details on our TV service. You can subscribe there, or directly here, or in your account at Fizz.ca > My plans > Add a TV plan. Compatible devices The app is available on Google Play, the App Store, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. It can also be downloaded directly onto a compatible smart TV. Good to know: Any device you use that is compatible with Fizz TV must have its region/location set to Canada. It is important to set the location to Canada on your streaming device too. APPLE iPhone, iOS 13+ iPad, iPadOS 13+ Apple TV, tvOS 13+ macOS Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later ANDROID Android Mobile, Android (Mobile) OS 8+ Android TV, (certified) Android (TV) OS 9+ AMAZON Amazon Fire, Amazon Fire TV, Fire OS 5+ Not compatible, for now, with Amazon FireStick Select, which uses Vega OS instead of Android. CHROMECAST DEVICE New generations with Google TV ROKU Roku, Roku OS 9.2+ SMART TELEVISIONS LG Smart TV LG from 2018 with WebOS 5.0 support and higher Samsung Smart TV Samsung Smart TV with Tizen 7.0 and Tizen 8.0 except: Tizen 7.0: Models beginning with K1L Tizen 8.0: Models UCU8000TL_PML,UCU8000_PML,UCU800M_PML,UCU80MD_PML Tizen 8.0: Models K3LDCU, K3LDCU_REF, K3LDCU, K3LDCU_REF, K3LDCU_LWE, K3LDCU_LWE Note: If your smart TV is not compatible with Fizz TV app, you have the option to connect a streaming device like Apple TV or Amazon Fire Stick to your TV to enjoy the service. Most televisions marketed after 2024 are compatible with these devices. To connect a device STEP 1 - Download and install the Fizz TV app on your device. Make sure your TV plan is live and your device connected to your Fizz Home Internet network, and not

STIR/SHAKEN is a set of procedures aiming to verify caller identity. They are intended to help combat unwanted calls received by members of the public. STIR (Secure Telephone Identity Revisited) is an acronym for a set of standards that allow a telecommunications service provider to verify the legitimacy of a caller’s number when a call is made. SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted Information using toKENs) is an acronym for a framework that allows different operators to deploy the STIR protocol to authenticate calls made and received on the IP network. Why it’s important The STIR/SHAKEN standards involve different ways to indicate whether the caller number displayed on compatible mobile devices is trustworthy. The CRTC has required all Canadian telecommunications service providers to implement these standards to combat caller identity spoofing. Good to know: Spoofing is a technique that alters the caller ID information displayed on your phone to hide the caller’s identity. This technique is based on the principle that we are more likely to respond when we receive a call that appears legitimate (such as a local phone number). Spoofing can be used for unethical reasons such as deceptive telemarketing or fraud. There are times, however, when changing the caller’s identity is acceptable. A doctor for instance, calling to discuss a patient’s lab results may want to display the hospital’s number rather than their personal number. Under what conditions can a number be verified? Because the standards are being rolled out and are not yet supported by all vendors, not all calls are verified. A caller’s number can only be verified if it meets all of the following criteria: The standard is applied by both caller’s and the recipient’s telephone service provider. The voice call is made between individuals who subscribe to a Canadian telecommunications service. The call is

Good to know: if your phone is compatible with eSIMS, our eSIM is free, and you can order, install and activate it all in one shot. See the steps for an eSIM here. If your phone is not compatible with eSIMs or if you prefer having a physical SIM card, it’s all good as well. Your SIM card is what identifies you and connects your phone (whether you buy one on fizz.ca or bring your own) to the mighty fine Fizz mobile network. A VoLTE compatible SIM card is therefore required. This SIM card shows a red lightning bolt icon. A Fizz VoLTE SIM card: has no expiry date or limited lifetime; can be activated at any time; can be reused if the initial plan with which it was associated has been cancelled. If you’re buying a phone on fizz.ca. You’ll be able to add a VoLTE SIM card to your order, and it’ll be delivered by mail along with your phone. See the phones If you’re planning on using your own phone. Make sure it’s unlocked and compatible with the Fizz network. Check if my phone is compatible Learn how to unlock my phone Once that’s checked, buy and insert a Fizz VoLTE SIM card in your phone. Learn how to get a SIM card Read more : How do I order a SIM card? When will my Fizz package be delivered? How do I activate my SIM card and create my mobile plan?

When you are outside your usual coverage area and try to use your phone, you must connect to a mobile network that is available in that location and compatible with your device. If you are traveling, here are your roaming options. Troubleshooting: Is there mobile data in your plan? If your plan does not include data, you will not be able to connect to the Fizz mobile internet network. 1. You can adjust your plan to extend you data coverage to all Canada or Canada+US : this change comes into effect at the start of your next billing cycle. 2. You can also add data to your plan and use them right away by buying a Travel data Add-on. 3. Remember that you can also access the internet by connecting to a WiFi network. 4. If you are travelling, depending on the country you are visiting, you may be able to add money to your wallet to pay as you go. For more details, consult this FAQ : I’m travelling outside my coverage zone. What are my roaming options? Is your mobile data activated? Activate mobile data on your phone. Your phone has a software switch that allows you to connect or disconnect from the Fizz mobile network. By doing this, you can allow or prevent your phone from using mobile data. The steps to follow to enable your phone to use mobile data vary depending on the model of your phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Mobile network → Mobile data iPhone: Settings → Cellular network → Cellular data The steps to follow to activate mobile roaming data vary depending on the model of your phone. here are two examples: Android: Settings → Mobile network → Roaming iPhone: Settings → General → Cellular → Options → Data