is data blocked?

Gervi

planning on porting my number to Fizz and need no data. my question is:

Does Fizz block data when no data is included in your plan or does it become pay as you go like other carriers?

thanks in advance

Whizz

Hello Gervi,
I hope you are doing well. 

We are glad to hear that you consider joining Fizz and as our community users here mentioned, Fizz is pre-paid and you will never end up with any surprise overbilling, if you would like to, you can still take advantage of the Pay-as-you-go function, however, you will have to add funds to your wallet. If you are interested in this function, you can go ahead and take a look at this FAQ https://fizz.ca/en/faq/what-is-my-wallet-and-how-do-i-use-it.

If you need more details, please feel free to contact us and we will be more than happy to provide you with all the details. Here is how to do it https://fizz.ca/en/contact-us.

Thank you for your kind understanding. 
Cheers!
-Sergiu

Dapfizzer

@Gervi

Hi,

since Fizz is a prepaid service, when the plan no longer contains data, you can if you wish to make an add-on, otherwise yes your data will be blocked. In other words, you will never have a surprise overbilling. However Fizz offers data as a bonus, even if you choose a plan without any data, and also occasionally data gift cards.

Dapfizzer

@Gervi

When you transfer your current phone number to Fizz, your line must still be active with your current/previous provider. We will disconnect your old provider during the activation process.

To keep your number and transfer it to Fizz, you will need the account number for your current/previous mobile provider (you can find it on your bill).

During the activation process, here’s how to keep your current phone number:

1. Click Transfer a number to Fizz.
2. Enter your phone number in the field that opens up below.
3. Use the drop-down to choose your previous provider.
4. Enter your previous provider’s account number or your phone’s IMEI# in the field below.
   • Find your account number on your bill.
   • Dial *#06# on your phone to get your 15-digit IMEI number.
     • Only the IMEI phone number used at your current provider will allow the transfer.
     • If the number is more than 15 digits long, enter only the first 15 digits.
5. Click Next, review your first monthly plan payment and click Submit.
6. A transfer authorization request will then be sent by text by your current provider to confirm your wish to transfer this number over to Fizz. This request must be answered by the set deadline. 

 

Important to know

• Only mobile numbers coming from the province of Quebec or the Ottawa region can be transferred.
• Only numbers from the Fizz subscription area can be transferred to Fizz. If your number starts with an area code outside the subscription area, your number cannot be transferred.
• It is not possible to transfer an administrative phone number — for example, a number associated with an organization or public institution.
• It is currently impossible for us to transfer phone numbers that are associated with landlines and VOIP.
• Failure to answer the transfer authorization request sent by text by your current provider by the set deadline means that your request to transfer your number over to Fizz will be cancelled. If you haven't received the transfer authorization request by text, you'll need to contact your current provider directly. 
• Your current provider could prevent your number from being transferred. It’ll be impossible to transfer a number that has anti-port protection — a security feature that prevents numbers from being transferred. Your current provider could also block the transfer of your number if you don’t pay your last bill with them.  

 

Source: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/activation-how-do-i-transfer-my-current-phone-number-to-fizz

Dapfizzer

@Gervi

Here’s how to order your very first Fizz SIM card:

1. Go to the Fizz subscription page.
2. Create an account by entering your name, email and password.
3. Enter the number of SIM cards you wish to order (If you want multiple plans you can order more than one SIM — for example, for your spouse or your kids.)
4. Enter your home/service address (this address must be within the Fizz coverage area).
5. Add your delivery address (if different from your home/service address).
6. Select your shipping method.
7. Enter your payment information and click Submit.
8. ... When you receive your SIM card, visit fizz.ca/activate to activate your sim card

*You can also order a SIM card when you buy a phone on fizz.ca. Just add it to your order. 

*Our SIM cards are now available in some Couche-Tard stores.

Source: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/how-do-i-order-sim-card