Fizz is a new mobile operator that is particularly interesting for travelers… and it has a loyalty program!
Fizz is a new mobile operator available to people living in Quebec and the Ottawa area. The main difference with other operators: everything is done online and you decide exactly what services you really want!
Fizz does not offer plans with devices: it is therefore aimed at those who come with their own device(BYOD: Bring Your Own Device). And most importantly: there is no long-term contract.
In fact, it is Videotron that is behind this new operator.
Fizz relies on Videotron’s mobile network in Quebec and the Ottawa region.
Everywhere else, this will rely on national (e.g. Rogers) and international (e.g. Bell / T-Mobile in the US) mobile roaming partners.
You can check the coverage in your area here.
If you want to subscribe to Fizz, you can get a $25 credit by using our referral code: OHQDI !
After a “beta testing” period, Fizz is currently in a launch period until December 19, 2018. This is an opportunity to embark with very competitive rates that will be maintained afterwards!
We have compiled the available rates as of November 23, 2018. The big advantage of Fizz: everything is “à la carte”! You can tailor the package to your lifestyle!
The “nerve of the war”: data. Here you have the choice to get between 0 GB and 20 GB per month. Here are the rates per tier:
As you can see, the difference between each level is … different.
For our use, the most interesting was 8 Gb: going from 6 to 8 Gb added only 2$ / month while going from 8 Gb to 10 Gb would cost 4$ / month more.
Especially since it is possible:
Then, it is possible to activate or not all these options.
Basically, you can use your package in Quebec.
If you want to use it everywhere in Canada, you will have to add 2$ / month. And if you want to use it also in the United States, it will cost 6$ / month!
And this is what completely convinced us about Fizz: 6$ per month to have a package that can be used anywhere in Canada and the United States! While currently, most “Everywhere at home” offers of the competition start at 5 – 7$ / day!
Snowbirds should be delighted… and so should frequent travelers to our southern neighbors!
For people who regularly call family abroad, it can be interesting to subscribe to this option. You can only choose one country, and the minutes granted will depend on the country.
For France, it is for example 250 minutes while for China it is 1,000 minutes per month.
It is also possible to occasionally purchase data for use abroad.
The rates will depend on the area of use, here are some examples:
This perfectly meets the needs of travelers: $5 for 1 GB of data in Europe is very reasonable compared to the competition!
If you want to subscribe to Fizz, you can get a $25 credit by using our referral code: OHQDI!
Before you can choose a package, you need to order a SIM card.
We ordered 2 SIM cards at the same time. The cost is 5$ / card. Delivery is free within 2 days… but you can have it delivered the same day to your home for $5!
Due to the Canada Post strike, we chose this option and received our SIM cards by carrier in 1 hour (we live in downtown Montreal).
Please note: to use Fizz services, you need a compatible device. For example, if you have an iPhone, you will need a 5S or newer model. See the list here .
When ordering the SIM card, you have the possibility to add a reference / sponsorship code:
Our referral code is OHQDI!
Once you have received your SIM card, you will need to activate it.
If you wish to transfer your current phone number to Fizz, you will need to provide various information:
The easiest way is to indicate the IMEI number which you can obtain directly from your current phone by dialing *#06#.
Then, you can build your package so that it fits you perfectly!
If you did not enter a referral code when ordering your SIM card, there is still time to do so!
Our referral code is OHQDI! It will give you a $25 credit on your second bill.
Remember to click on the green arrow to validate the code (a green banner will be displayed at the top of the screen to confirm the correct entry of the code).
Since we travel frequently to the United States, Jean-Maximilien and I have each chosen the CANADA + USA option: we will both be able to use our package anywhere in Canada and the United States.
This is my package:
Cost: 46$ per month (53.41$ with taxes + 911). Unbeatable!
Payment is possible by credit card Visa / Mastercard. Not American Express though 🙁
Fizz integrates a loyalty program.
You can unlock badges and rewards based on your activity.
It is always interesting to receive mobile data as a gift… data that you can give to one of your contacts!
Fizz allows you to add contacts to your account: this will allow you to send them gifts like… data! It is very practical for a family or friends for example!
So there is a very interesting sponsorship system:
To obtain a referral code, you must be a Fizz customer. The sponsorship will be available 24 hours after the transfer of the line to Fizz.
Fizz is “refreshing” in this world of mobile operators who keep raising their rates and forcing us into options we don’t necessarily want.
We took the step for 4 reasons:
We look forward to testing our package on our next trip to the UAE and future travels to the US!
Savings are here:
