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Does your plan contain Visual Messaging and Data? Your plan must include the Visual voicemail option, as well as data. Your phone must also be properly configured. How to add the Visual voicemail option and/or data to my mobile plan How to configure my phone for Visual voicemail Restart your phone 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. Android members Make sure your APN is properly configured For visual messaging to work properly, the APN of the Android device must be configured properly. How to configure the APN of your Android device Did you grant the requested authorizations? During the installation of the app, authorization requests were presented to you. If you did not grant the required permissions, Visual voicemail won’t work properly. You must download the app again and go through the activation steps once more so that this time you grant permission. Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall the app? Completely uninstall the application from your phone and reinstall it. Be careful not to just remove the icon from the home screen. You really need to uninstall and remove the app from your phone. iPhone members Is your version of iOS up to date? 1. Install the latest software update. Connect to a Wi-Fi network Download the latest iOS software update 2. Update the carrier settings. Once the software update is done, your iPhone will offer a carrier settings update. Make sure you accept it. Did you follow the Apple instructions to configure Visual voicemail? The setup steps are on the Apple website, as are troubleshooting instructions. See the detailed instructions from Apple
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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. Good to know: if your phone is compatible with eSIMs, our eSIM is free, and ordering, installing, and
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How do I view my usage?
Login to your account any time to see how much data, minutes and text messages you have used during the current payment cycle for any plans that are on your account. View your current data usage and remaining data in your plan Go to My Plans in your Fizz account. Scroll to see a usage summary for each Plan associated with your Account. Click on ' Usage' to see more informations Good to know: For Home Internet, there’s no usage meter—all our Home Internet plans include unlimited data (pricing varies based on the speed selected). To consult your complete usage history included in your monthly plan (Data, Calls, Text) If you want to view the history of your calls, texts, or data usage, you can access your detailed usage report. Here’s how to get there: Log in to your Fizz account. Go to My plans. Select the plan you want and click Manage my plan. In the menu, choose Usage – Usage reports. You’ll be able to see: Your call minutes used (incoming and outgoing) Your texts sent and received Your mobile data usage And for each item, you’ll find details such as: The date The time The duration And for outgoing communications, the number that was called or texted Incoming calls and texts: In accordance with privacy laws, Fizz cannot disclose the phone number or name of the person who contacted you. You’d like to access your call history, but it’s not displayed in your Fizz account It’s completely normal if you can’t see usage details older than six months, only the last six months of reports are kept in your Fizz account. The history files include only the information already shown in your usage reports. This means we’re not able to disclose the phone number or name of
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I can’t receive any calls on my phone. Why?
Important: the 3G Network is retiring. Since July 31, 2025, the 3G network withdrawal has begun. If you are experiencing difficulties making or receiving calls, this could be related to the VoLTE compatibility of your equipment. To understand this transition and check the compatibility of your phone and SIM card, please consult our FAQ on the importance of VoLTE . If your phone line was just recently activated on the Fizz network, see: Transferring your phone line If you’re having difficulty making phone calls (but can receive calls) see: My phone can’t make 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 coverage zone for the Fizz network, you can connect via our partner network. Learn about accessing our partner network Please note that when you are within your coverage zone, you may receive calls from international numbers. This is completely normal, and these calls can reach you even if you are not travelling abroad. This behavior is simply part of how mobile networks operate. Troubleshooting: Make sure you have minutes Make sure you have minutes left on your plan. If your plan does not contain any minutes, it will be impossible to receive calls on your phone. Several options are available to you in My Account under ''Manage'' to fix the situation: Buy an Add-on (you can then make and receive calls immediately) Add funds to your wallet (you can then make and receive calls immediately) Change your plan (any plan change will be effective starting at your next payment cycle) Log into your account Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your device by holding down the device’s start button for 10 seconds. After you reboot, your applications will reload
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Data abroad | Fizz Travel add-ons Using your mobile plan abroad has never been this affordable. Use mobile data while roaming starting from $4/GB thanks to our Travel add-ons. Choose from over 200 countries. XX Going abroad? Fizz has your back in more than 200 countries around the world. XX Pay a fixed price for a block of data; if you use it up faster than expected, you can always buy another one. And if your trip gets extended, your Travel Add-on won’t let you down, It’s valid throughout your current payment cycle and the next one. Instant activation Any Travel add-on is activated the moment you buy it, and remains valid for your current payment cycle, plus the entire next one. No roaming surcharges With the fixed, prepaid prices of our Travel add-ons, you won’t be hit with any surprise roaming surcharges. Real-time balance Check the balance left of
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How do I use pay as you go?
Good to know: Offers, services and prices are subject to change without notice and may differ by province. In the case of the Fizz Wallet, it is only offered in Quebec. Pay as you go tarifs depends on whether you’ll be using it for usage inside or outside your coverage zone. Inside your coverage zone To use pay as you go for texts, calls or international calls when inside your coverage area: Go to My Plans in your Fizz account. If you have more than one plan, scroll to the plan you wish to modify. Click the Manage button. This will open the Manage interface. Click on Wallet. Remember: Pay As You Go works only if there are funds in your Wallet! If your balance is empty or low, click on Add money to your wallet Outside your coverage zone To use pay as you go for data, calls, text and international calls for roaming outside your coverage zone: Go to My Plans in your Fizz account. If you have more than one plan, scroll to the plan you wish to modify. Click the Manage button. This will open the Manage interface. Click on Travel. Enter the name of the main country you will be travelling to (If you’re visiting more than one country, tell us where you will be spending the most time.) On the next screen, select Pay As You Go. You will see different Pay As You Go rates for your Zone. Click Add Money to My Wallet (if you need to add funds to your Wallet). This will take you into the Pay As You Go interface to add more funds to your Wallet. Overseas (outside Canada or the United States) To find the rates by country, please refer to the welcome email you receive when
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How can I access and use my voicemail?
Visual messaging now available at Fizz. Available for iOS and Android phones, Visual Messaging is included for free with the Voicemail option in your plan. You can listen to and manage your messages without having to "call" your voicemail. You own to have data to take advantage of it. To activate / deactivate your voicemail Make sure you have the voicemail option as part of your plan, and that your plan has minutes or else you will not be able to access it whether from your mobile phone or another phone. If your voicemail isn’t activated in your plan , you'll have to add the voicemail option. IMPORTANT - Any change to your plan must be made in accordance with the plan change policy detailed on https://fizz.ca/en/plan-change-policy. This change will then come into effect when your next payment cycle begins. (Under: My plans > Manage plan > Make changes to this plan > Change plan > Visual messaging) To access your voicemail To access your voicemail, hold the ''1'' key on your phone for a few seconds. For many phones, holding the ''1'' key the speed dial option to reach voicemail. This may vary between different phone models. The speed dial setting "1" to access voicemail (1-514-647-0999) may vary from one phone to another since it depends on each model’s operating system. Additionally, this setting may not be editable in all phones. If you are forwarding your calls to another number, the voicemail won’t pick up the call. Voicemail access is available when you are outside Canada and the United States by using a Voice Travel Add-on. To reset or change your PIN Modify your access code (PIN) directly via your voicemail, or online from your Fizz account (Under: My Plans > Manage My Plan > Advanced Settings > PIN
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Your phone shuts down by itself or reboots in a loop
Make sure the power button doesn’t remain pressed If your phone’s power button remains pressed, it could shut down your phone, or be the reason it reboots in a loop. The issue could be caused by a protective case (or any other equipment of that nature) that applies pressure on the button without your knowledge. Charge your battery completely When the phone cannot store enough charge, it could reboot in a loop or shut down. Check that this is not an issue with a damaged electric cable. Test with another cable to make sure. You can also test the charge by removing the power supply block, and connecting the USB end (Type A) into a compatible device. Check that the cable works well by trying to charge another phone if you have one. Restore your phone to its factory settings IMPORTANT: Save all media, contacts, apps and text messages that are archived and want to keep before proceeding. Some of your phone’s parameters will need to be reconfigured after: mobile data blocking, NPA, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth function etc. The steps to follow to reset your network settings will vary depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Applications → Settings → General management → Reset → Reset settings → Click on Reset settings iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Erase all content and settings Check whether the issue is still there before configuring and personalizing your phone, or installing apps. Perhaps you’re due for a new phone? If your phone is a little outdated, refreshing it may be a more affordable solution than you think. We have phones, new or Preloved, to fit every budget. See the phones
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What are “Kudos”?
Kudos is a content rating system that lets you vote for the Fizz Community Hub post/topics you feel are the most noteworthy, useful or important. How do I give “Kudos”? You can give Kudos to any posts in the Community Hub except your own. To give Kudos to a message and its author, click the Thumbs up icon on the message. To revoke Kudos you've given, click on the Thumbs up icon again. Read more : How do I post a question to the Fizz Community Hub? How to enable and disable Community Hub private messages? How do I earn Perks by using the Fizz Community Hub? How do I activate my Community Hub account? How do I log into my Community Hub account? I forgot my password. How do I reset it? How does the Fizz Community Hub work? What’s my role in the Fizz Community Hub? How does the search functionality work in the Community Hub?
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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