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The SIM card (subscriber identification module) is a chip with information that identifies you and connects your phone to the Fizz mobile network. It can be a physical SIM card or an eSIM (if your phone is compatible of course). If you are looking to activate a SIM card for a new plan, and not an existing plan that is already active in your account, head this way > https://fizz.ca/en/faq/activate If you lose or break your SIM, your mobile plan will no longer work. And since your SIM is associated with your plan, it’s important to follow the right steps to replace it. Same goes if you lose your phone. You must change your SIM and associate a new one with your mobile plan. Good to know: You can switch from a physical SIM card to an eSIM, or from an eSIM to a physical SIM card. Important: Once your new SIM is activated, the old one that is currently associated with your plan will be automatically deactivated. How to replace a Fizz SIM If your Fizz SIM card needs to be changed due to the removal of 3G for a VoLTE-compatible card, it will be free. 1) Sign in to your account The steps to follow automatically succeed one another in your Fizz account. Go under My plans > Manage plan > Change my SIM . From there, you can choose the eSIM or order a physical SIM card. Having issues connecting to your account? Right this way for some troubleshooting. You will have 3 options : A. Order and activate an eSIM Cost: Free Format: QR code to scan Choose this option if: You lost your phone and want to transfer your plan to a new eSIM-compatible device. You have an eSIM-compatible phone and want to activate your
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I can’t access my Fizz TV content. What do I do?
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. Unable to sign into the Fizz TV app from your device Start by checking if the device you are using is connected to your Fizz Home Internet. The credentials for the app are the same as those for your Fizz account. Did you change your password for your account at Fizz.ca recently? If so, it’ll have changed for the Fizz TV app as well. Is the app up to date? Install any pending application updates. Verify if the problem occurs when using a different device. Did you block Internet access on your device? Check your Wi-Fi network’s parental control settings. If your device is blocked and cannot use your Wi-Fi network, Fizz TV will not work on it. No Internet means no TV. Make sure you are not using a personal router and that you are properly connected to your Fizz modem. App keeps loading If you are unable to access the Fizz TV app because it’s stuck on the loading indicator, here are possible solutions that may help you out: Check your Internet connection. Are other apps working properly? Make sure the device on which you are watching your content is not connected to a VPN (virtual private network). Log out and then log back into the app. If all fails, reinstall the app. Guide is empty If you’re accessing the Guide and you don’t see any show or content, check the following: Are there pending updates for the Fizz TV app? Is the device connected to the Internet? Make sure the device is not connected to a VPN (virtual private network). If all fails, reinstall the
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I can’t make any calls on my phone. Why?
If you’re having difficulty receiving phone calls (but can make calls) see: My phone isn’t receiving any calls. 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: Make sure you have minutes If your plan does not contain any minute, you will not be able to make or receive calls on your phone. Several options are available to you in My Account under ''Manage plan'' to regularize the situation: Add-ons (Immediate) Wallet (Immediate) Make changes to this plan (At the end of the payment cycle) 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. 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. Make sure your phone selects the Fizz mobile network IMPORTANT: Before starting this process, check your phone’s cellular network parameters and make sure the toggle for this eSIM is activated. If you’re
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How do I transfer my current phone number to Fizz?
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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How to enable and disable your Fizz Forum private messages?
Private messaging can be a useful feature if you’re trying to help or communicate with a friend in the Fizz Community. Private messages are enabled by default when you log into the Fizz Community. To disable private messages in the Fizz Community: Log into your Fizz Account. In the top navigation, click on Support and select Community. Click on your username. Click on Edit profile. Uncheck Private message system. Click Save. To enable private messaging, follow the steps above. In step 4, check the box next to Private message system and click Save. 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 change my privacy settings inside the Fizz community?
Depending on your privacy settings inside the Fizz community, other members may (or may not) be able to search for you, add you as a contact, and gift you data. When a Fizz member searches for another member inside the community, they will see your first name and phone number. They will never see your full name, email address or other identifying information. How to change your Fizz privacy settings: Go to My Settings in your Fizz account. Scroll to Settings. Click on Privacy. Here you can select one of three privacy options: Full Fizz Experience: By default, other users can search for you, add you as a contact and send you gifts. Private: You can receive gifts from everyone. You cannot be searched or added as a contact. Incognito: You do not accept gifts and cannot be added as a contact. You are incognito and cannot be found via search.
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How do I identify my account number to transfer my number to Fizz?
If you are following the process of transferring your current phone number to Fizz, the table below outlines the account number formats used by different providers. Your account number is on your bill or in the client account for your current provider. If you cannot find your account number, or if you are not unsure about which number to use, we advise you to submit your transfer request using the IMEI for the phone you are using with your current provider. To find your IMEI, dial *#06# on your phone’s keyboard. If the number is more than 15 digits long, enter only the first 15 digits. Provider Mobile Landline Format Supporting information Bell 9 digits Never starts with a "0". Do not use the 14-digit account number starting with ZZZ. Rogers 9 digits Telus Mobility Up to 9 digits You can omit the "0"(s) if the number starts with one or more "0"s. However, if you type the “0”(s) it will not be rejected. Telus 10 digits Fido 9 digits ACN 9 digits Aliant 1234567(space)8 Enter only the first 7 digits. Omit the "0"(s) if the number starts with one or more "0"s. Omit the digit after the space. However, if you type the “0”(s) or the number after the space it will not be rejected. Aliant Mobility 1234567-8 Enter only the first 7 digits. Omit the "0"s if the number starts with one or more "0"s. Omit the number after the hyphen. Entering the "0" (s) in front of the number and / or the digit after the hyphen will cause the request to be rejected. Cityfone Telecommunications Inc. 8 digits Omit the "0"(s) if the number starts with one or more "0"s. However, if you enter the "0"(s) or the number following the space it will not be