Fizz Is Adding 5G to Every Plan for Back to School: There’s a Bonus Too

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Back to school usually means shopping around for a cheaper phone plan, and Fizz is making that easier this year. Starting today, August 4, every Fizz plan now comes with access to the company’s 5G network.

Up until now, 5G on Fizz has been tied to specific plans, so getting it meant picking from a smaller list, but that changes now. Pick whatever plan makes sense for how you actually use your phone, and 5G comes along with it.

Your price stays put as long as your plan does

This is the part worth paying attention to when it comes to Fizz. If you sign up for a plan while the promo is running, you keep the 5G option and the price that came with it. It doesn’t expire when the promo does. Your plan and your price remain for life until you decide to change to something else.

That’s a nice change from how these things usually work. Most limited time offers are exactly that, and you either watch your bill creep up later or you spend an afternoon renegotiating. Here, the only thing that moves your price is you.

It’s open to everyone

You don’t have to be a new customer to get in on this. The offer is open to all, so existing Fizz members can take a look at what’s available and switch to something that suits them better.

Worth noting the offer applies in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

New members get a bonus on top

If you’re joining Fizz for the first time, activate your plan with the code PHONE and you’ll get 15 GB of data plus up to $40 in credits, which depends on where you live. Quebec gets $25 off, while Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario get $40.

The 15 GB doesn’t land as one lump. It shows up as three My Rewards perks of 5 GB each, added to your account within 60 days of activating your plan. After that you’ve got 60 days to activate each perk, then 30 days to use it once you do. Your plan also has to be at least $20 a month before taxes and discounts to qualify.

Why this matters for students

If you’re heading back to campus or setting up a kid with their first plan, 5G is the practical difference between a video call that holds and one that drops out halfway through. Faster uploads, less waiting when everyone on your floor is on the network at once, and better performance in the busy spots where LTE tends to bog down.

Fizz has always been the option for people who don’t want a contract, don’t want to walk into a store, and don’t want to call anyone to make a change. Everything happens online, which is a big part of how the prices stay where they are. Rolling 5G into every plan removes one more thing you have to think about when you’re comparing options.

Getting set up

Fizz is fully digital, so signing up happens on the site. You’ll need a compatible device and you’ll need to be in a 5G coverage area to see the difference, which is worth checking on Fizz’s coverage map before you commit. Existing members can make the switch from their account.

This is a limited time offer, and the price lock only applies to plans chosen while it’s running.

You can sign up on Fizz’s site, and don’t forget to enter code PHONE to grab the bonus.

Bonus terms: This offer is only available for new Fizz members. The monthly plan selected by the new Fizz member must be at least $20, before taxes and applicable discounts. The amount of the referral bonus is non-refundable, non-transferable, and subject to change without notice. The amount of the referral bonus may differ based on the province in which the new member subscribes. Certain conditions apply. Details at Fizz.ca. 15 GB of mobile data: Three (3) My Rewards perks of 5 GB will be automatically added to your Fizz account within 60 days of the activation date of your plan. Once received, the My Rewards perks will be available for 60 days and must be activated before they expire. Once the perk is activated on your plan, you will have 30 days to use it. My Rewards perks are not redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred. The conditions of the My Rewards program apply.