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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 your plan includes text messages Log into your account to access the text message activation tool. Incoming text messages are always free, whether you are within your coverage area or outside of it, including while roaming. Outgoing text messages are only available if your plan includes SMS. Otherwise, it will not be possible to send them. You can adjust your plan up to 72 hours before the end of your payment cycle to add text messaging. This change to your plan will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. You can also add minutes to your plan and use them immediately by buying an Add-On for local or long-distance calls. 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. Do you use a native application? Make sure you are using your phone’s native messaging app. If you are using a non-native application to send your messages, it’s possible that the issue originates with this app. These messaging apps may have their own server or messaging centre. Examples of popular messaging apps: WhatsApp Viber Line Mobile Messaging Snapchat Google Hangouts Voxer HeyTell Telegram Talkatone Etc. If your phone is an Android, test with the Google Messages app. Have you reached maximum capacity? Make sure your phone (or your recipient’s phone) has not reached the maximum capacity for the number of

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

If it’s a physical break If your phone suffered from physical damage, this unfortunately won’t be covered by the manufacturer warranty. You could consider having your phone repaired: Every manufacturer has a list of authorized repair locations. Check their website to locate the one nearest you. A quick search on the Internet will also help you find other repair shops. Or else, you can always use your Fizz SIM card in another phone since your plan associated with it remains active. Perhaps you know someone that can help you out? Or, use this opportunity to upgrade your phone model. Fizz offers great options, both new and Preloved. How to buy a phone at Fizz Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s power button for 10 seconds. If it’s a timely issue with the operating system or an app, the phone will be able to reload everything to work properly. If the phone is frozen, and you cannot restart it, try a force restart. The key sequence to complete a force restart can vary from one phone model to another. It’s usually a simultaneous combination of keys. To know the one for your phone, make an Internet search using the keywords that correspond to your phone. Ex. Force restart Samsung S10 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

Restart your phone Reboot (power cycle) your phone by holding down the phone’s power button for 10 seconds. If it’s a timely issue with the operating system or an app, the phone will be able to reload everything to work properly. Does your phone overheat at a specific moment? Your phone is made of the same type of material as a computer. It’s normal its processor overheats when it’s being over-solicited. Some apps such as games solicit a lot of resources, and can cause your phone to overheat. Manufacturers programmed performance and temperature limits unique to each model to make sure they don’t get damaged when used. 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. Check whether there is a manufacturer recall Check whether there is a manufacturer recall If it’s a physical break If your phone suffered from physical damage, this unfortunately won’t be covered by the manufacturer warranty. You could consider having your phone repaired: Every manufacturer has a list of authorized repair locations. Check their website to locate the one nearest you. A quick search on the Internet will also help you find other repair shops. Or else, you can always use your Fizz

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?

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