Could my number have programming issues in the Central Office?

Marcel Querin
Marcel Querin Posts: 9 ✭✭
edited April 2023 in My Mobile

2 issues:

1) Calling my 438 Fizz number from a 514 non-Fizz number gets a fast busy signal

2) When I send a text message to my daughter, she receives it. When she replies, someone else receives her replies, not me!

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  • Whizz
    Whizz Posts: 22,360 admin
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    Hello Marcel Querin,
    I am sorry for the situation encountered,
    I have verified your account and I can see that the issue has been escalated to our technical department.
    In the latest email, we have asked you for more details in regards to the issue in order to forwards them to the technical team to verify in their tools. 
    Please, answer the email we have sent you in order to try to remedy the situation as soon as possible.
    Thank you for your understanding!
    Have a great day!
    -Eugen

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  • Jess_i88b6
    Jess_i88b6 Posts: 13,687 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    Hi @Marcel Querin

    Did you try to turn off the phone for a minute?


    These are some possible solutions

    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. Your phone will then re-authenticate to the Fizz mobile network. This will allow your device to recover its authorization to access the network.

    Airplane mode or offline mode

    Make sure your phone is not in airplane mode or offline mode.

    If airplane mode or offline mode is activated on your phone, all connections such as calls, mobile data, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth function, etc. will not work.

    The process of turning off airplane mode or offline mode will vary depending on your device. Here are two examples:

    Android: Slide your finger from the top to the bottom of the screen (options panel) → Offline mode

    iPhone: Settings → Airplane mode

    Is call forwarding activated?

    Make sure call forwarding is not enabled on your device.

    The process will vary depending on your device. Here are two examples:

    Android: Open the phone app → Click on the three dots on the top right of the screen → Settings → More settings → Call forwarding

    iPhone: Settings → Telephone → Call forwarding

    You can cancel call forwarding on your phone by typing #21# on your phone’s keypad.

    Is call blocking activated?

    Make sure call blocking is not activated on your mobile device.

    The process of deactivating call blocking will vary depending on your device. Here are two examples:

    Android: Open the phone app → Tap the 3-dot icon (top-right corner) → Call settings → Reject calls

    iPhone: Settings → Phone → Call blocking and identification 

    Note: Some devices also have a feature that blocks anonymous calls. You can modify this option by following the same steps described above.

    Is the "Do not disturb" option active?

    Make sure the “do not disturb” option is deactivated on your phone.

    The process for deactivating the “do not disturb” option will vary depending on the type of phone you have. Here are two examples:

    Android: Slide your finger from the top to the bottom of the screen (Options panel) → Do not disturb

    iPhone: Settings → Do not disturb 

    Note: Depending on your phone model and operating system, the "do not disturb" option may completely reject calls, or it may mute ringtones and other audible alerts. Make sure you test your phone to find out how it handles “do not disturb”.

    Is your phone on the Fizz network?

    Make sure your device is configured to automatically select the Fizz mobile network. 

    IMPORTANT: Before starting this process, make sure the SIM card is inserted in your device. Otherwise, the Mobile networks menu will not be visible.

    The steps for enabling your device to automatically select a network varies depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples:

    Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Network operators → Search networks → Automatic/Fizz

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Network Selection

    Test using a different mobile phone

    If possible, do a test using a different mobile phone.

    If you have access to a phone that is compatible with the Fizz mobile network, insert your Fizz SIM card into this phone and see if you can reproduce the problem. This will tell you if your phone is the source of the problem.

    If the issue cannot be reproduced and is therefore limited to your phone, it may be necessary to reset your phone to its default settings.

     

    If the situation does not occur on the second phone, there could be an issue with our systems. Report this issue to one of our customer support representatives

     

    Conversely, if you do not have access to another phone compatible with the Fizz network but do have access to another active Fizz SIM card with a plan that includes mobile data, insert this card into your phone.

    If the situation does not occur with this second SIM card, your phone could be the cause. It may be necessary to reset your phone to its default settings.

    If the situation cannot be reproduced, it may be an issue with the line and/or the original SIM card. Report this issue to one of our customer support representatives.

    Is your number being transferred to Fizz?

    If your phone number is being transferred from your previous mobile service provider to Fizz, you may not be able to receive calls and text messages.

    It's possible that incoming calls and text messages are still being routed to the SIM card of your previous service provider even if some services are now fully functional on Fizz.

    Test incoming calls with the SIM card from your previous service provider. If it works, it's probably a portability issue with your mobile line.

     

    If necessary, consult the following troubleshooting sheet: I’m having problems transferring my current phone number to Fizz

    source: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/i-cant-receive-any-calls-on-my-phone

  • Marcel Querin
    Marcel Querin Posts: 9 ✭✭

    I tried the sim card on 2 different mobile phones (1 Android and 1 TCL Flip (Chrome)).

    No call blocking or forwarding or any options at all.

    Removed batteries during sim swaps AND power-cycle.

    Same issues.

    That other person that gets text messages that are sent to my number is loosing patience, thinking we are SPAMing his phone.

  • Jess_i88b6
    Jess_i88b6 Posts: 13,687 ✭✭

    @Marcel Querin

    Then you did everything, you should contact the support here we are normal user

    You can chat in direct

    • Sign into your account

    • Follow the link on this page: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/im-unable-log-my-fizz-account-what-do-i-do

    • Wait 3 seconds for the green bubble with a '❔' appears at the bottom right of the browser, if you use a phone you must use it in desktop or horizontal mode

    • Choose the option 💬 chat

    • If the green bubble does not appear make sure your ad blocker is disabled, otherwise try with another browser.


    Or by private message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fizzca/

  • Marcel Querin
    Marcel Querin Posts: 9 ✭✭

    Support says everything looks fine, but I doubt they have checked everything because the issue is still there!

  • Jess_i88b6
    Jess_i88b6 Posts: 13,687 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    Do you have a good signal?

    Probably you are leaving the phone somewhere, where the signal is weak (it is only a supposition)

  • Marcel Querin
    Marcel Querin Posts: 9 ✭✭
  • Sébastien code ZXEL1
    Sébastien code ZXEL1 Posts: 7,429 ✭✭
    edited April 2023
  • Andrei_ref_R7VK1
    Andrei_ref_R7VK1 Posts: 7,805 ✭✭

    Try to connect to Customer support and ask for escalation.

  • Sébastien code ZXEL1
    Sébastien code ZXEL1 Posts: 7,429 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    missed this part it's more a problem that comes from fizz

  • Andrei_ref_R7VK1
    Andrei_ref_R7VK1 Posts: 7,805 ✭✭

    For sure, that's why it should be escalated to the next level

  • Sébastien code ZXEL1
    Sébastien code ZXEL1 Posts: 7,429 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    you have to contact fizz explaining to him everything you did and that everything didn't work out

  • FizzyFizz JQMPM
    FizzyFizz JQMPM Posts: 6,613 ✭✭

    It seems like a very tricky situation. Better contact the customer support and have the ticket escalated!

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