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A SIM is what identifies you and connects your phone (whether you buy one on fizz.ca or bring your own) to the Fizz mobile network. An eSIM is basically a virtual SIM card. Important: don’t delete your eSIM. Never delete an active or about to be activated eSIM, including the one from your previous provider if you are transferring your number to Fizz. Too late? A few steps are now required to save the situation. See the steps If you get an error message after your eSIM is installed in your phone: The reason -> your phone is trying to connect to the Fizz network, but the transfer of your number hasn’t started. What you need to do -> go in your account under My plans > Manage my plan > Install my eSIM and click on the button to launch the transfer. Important -> Do NOT delete your eSIM. Too late? A few steps are now required to save the situation. See the steps Please note that there is no 30-minute activation delay for the eSIM when activating a new plan. Where to get an eSIM Ordering and activating an eSIM is done at the same time, directly at Fizz.ca. You need a compatible phone and Internet access. If it’s not already done, create your Fizz account and from the Overview page, add a mobile plan. After validating your address, you’ll be offered a choice and that’s where you can select the eSIM. Good to know: To use an eSIM, your phone must be compatible. Check my phone If it isn’t, you can still get a physical SIM card online, or from one of our partner stores. Installing (and activating) an eSIM Once all the subscription steps have been completed, including choosing your plan and configuring your phone number
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How do I get a new phone number?
Getting a new number for your mobile plan is easily done via your Fizz account. Your plan must be active of course, and you’ll have a one-time fee to pay, which will be clearly should you decide to proceed. You’ll have two options: 1. Choose a random number from the selection presented to you. 2. Find a number by entering the last four (4) digits of your choice. 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 can change your number whenever you want, and as many times as you like, but you have to keep it for a minimum of 30 days. Choose a random number To change your phone number to a random new number - a one time fee of 1$ plus taxes applies : Go to My Plans in your Fizz account. If there is more than one plan on your account, scroll to the plan you wish to change. Click on Manage and choose Change phone number. Here you will see your current phone number and two options: Select the first option: Get a new number (see on the image below). Choose a number from the list. (Click Get a new number list to refresh this list. Note that you can only refresh this list 5 times. When you refresh this list, you will not be able to go back to the previous list of numbers.) Click Confirm Choose the last 4 digits How to change your number and choose the last 4 digits - a one time fee of 2$ plus taxes applies : Log into your account. Click on My Plans in the top navigation. If there is more than one plan on
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How do I choose my phone number?
Choosing your phone number is the third step in getting your mobile plan up and running. Once you have your Fizz SIM card, enter fizz.ca/activate directly into the address bar of your web browser. Once there, simply enter the activation code on your SIM card in the field provided. This step leads to the Plan Wizard, which enables you to configure your phone plan. After this is done, we may ask you to confirm your home address. Then you will choose your Fizz phone number. There are three ways to select or configure your phone number: Transfer your current phone number from your previous mobile provider. (Your number must be active to transfer from another provider.) Ask Fizz to give you a new number. Find a number by entering the last 4 digits. (This option has a one-time $1 fee.) Your phone area code is linked to the postal address associated with your account and it cannot be changed or modified. Make sure your address matches the area code you want. Read more : I’m having problems transferring my current phone number to Fizz. Why? What can I do? What if I’m unable to transfer my phone number?
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Prepaid Phone Plans Flexible, no-obligation prepaid plans. Get the best of both worlds with our prepaid plans: the freedom to customize your plan without committing to a contract. Are you sure? Without texts in your plan, you won’t be able to send text messages. You will, however, continue to receive them (incoming texts are always free). Cancel Confirm Are you sure? Without any minutes in your plan, you won't be able to make or even receive calls unless you add funds to your Fizz wallet or buy an Add-on. Cancel Confirm Choose from our selection of countries for $2/month Calls to the selected country must be made from your coverage area. If you can’t find a specific country in this list, choose an Add-on instead, available via the Manage my plan menu. Country Cancel Confirm Stay in control of your cell phone plan expenses. No contract Customize your prepaid plan
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I just activated my plan. How long before I can use my phone?
If you selected a new phone number... Your plan will be active in a matter of minutes. Be patient. We’ll send you a text when everything is ready to go. If you transfered your number from another provider... Your plan will be activated within 2 hours. In the meantime, you can use Wifi and data from your plan and you can make (but not receive) calls and texts. We’ll send you a text when your plan is 100% ready to go. You will receive updates on your number transfer in your account notifications. How to check your notifications What to do if you have issues with transferring your number Read more : How to verify that activation was successful Activation: How do I transfer my current phone number to Fizz? Activation: How do I choose a random phone number? Activation: How do I choose the last 4 digits of my phone number
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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 do I unsubscribe from Fizz Mobile?
If you wish to unsubscribe from Fizz Home Internet, go here : How do I unsubscribe from Fizz Home Internet? Before we say our farewells, let's check a few things so we make sure Fizz is working for you, and your wallet. Are your My Rewards upgrades activated on your mobile plan? Based on your My Rewards level, you can enjoy free data and even a rebate on the price of your plan. Every month. Check my upgrades. Is there a plan or price that would better fit your needs? If so, just make the switch in your account. All Fizz members have access to posted prices. No need to negotiate. You can change your plan every month if you want. How to modify my plan. Do you know anyone who is looking for an Internet or mobile provider? The idea here is to get yourself some referral bonuses applied as a reduction on your upcoming Fizz payments. Share your referral code with as many friends as you want. You may even end up not having to pay for your own Fizz services. Reveal my code. If this really is goodbye. We’re sorry to see you go. You can unsubscribe from your plan at any time, but the cancellation will officially take effect at the end of your current payment cycle. You will not receive any pro rated refund. Fizz is a prepaid mobile service, and the choice to cancel before the end of your cycle is yours. For example, if you unsubscribe on day 1 of your payment cycle, your plan will be officially closed in 29 days. The only exception is if the cancellation occurs during the trial period. Any money in your Fizz wallet will be automatically refunded at the end of your payment cycle. If you
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I’ve waited more than two hours and still can’t use my plan. What’s wrong?
If you are waiting to use your plan because you transferred your number to Fizz, there may be delays if we experience errors with transferring your number. If this happens, we will send you a text explaining the reason for the delay and telling you what you need to do (if anything) to fix the situation. Learn how to fix errors with transferring your number. Read more : What if I’m unable to transfer my phone number?