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First time set-up

Press and hold the "1" key on your phone for a few seconds to access your Voice Messaging service.

The first time you access your Voice Messaging service, you'll be prompted to create the following:

  • Your own personal access code (4 to 5 digits long)
  • A personal greeting and a recording of your name (your voice signature)
    • Note: You can’t keep the default greeting, and your voice signature can’t be deleted once it’s recorded.

Having trouble setting up your voicemail?

 

If you’ve tried setting up your voicemail yourself but it’s still not working, we can help. Just contact us.

Resetting or changing your Voice Messaging access code

On fido.ca

Reset your Voice Messaging access code by logging into My Account

  1. Login to fido.ca.
  2. Choose the wireless account or mobile number for which you’d like to change the voicemail password and select View Usage & Manage for this account.
  3. Select Reset voicemail password.
  4. Enter and confirm the new voicemail password, then select SUBMIT.support-voice-messaging-reset-password-step4-en

On the Fido My Account app:

  1. Log in to the Fido My Account App on your mobile phone.
  2. From the dropdown menu at the top of the screen, choose the wireless account or mobile number for which you’d like to change the voicemail password.
  3. Select the PHONE tab, then select UPDATE VOICEMAIL PASSWORD.
  4. Enter the new password and select CHANGE PASSWORD.

Using our Self-serve menu

Alternatively, you can use our self-serve menu by dialling 6-1-1 from your Fido phone or by dialling 1-888-481-3436 from any other phone.

  • Press "2" to use the self-serve menu.
  • Press "3" to access the services menu (for Fido RoamTM and all other available transactions).
  • Press "4" to change your PIN.
  • Press “3” again to reset your voicemail password.
  • Follow the instructions to create a new Voice Messaging access code.

Listening to your voice messages

From your Fido phone:

  • Press and hold the "1" key on your phone for a few seconds to access your Voice Messaging service.
  • Enter your access code when prompted.
  • Follow the instructions to listen to your messages.

From any other phone:

  • Call your own Fido phone number.
  • Press the "#" key during your greeting message.
  • Enter your access code when prompted.
  • Follow the instructions to listen to your messages.

Storage capacity and functionality

  Voice Messaging Enhanced Voice Messaging
Number of messages 3 voice messages 35 voice messages
Length of messages 3 minutes each 5 minutes each
Storage of new messages -(unheard) 3 days 10 days
Storage of saved messages 3 days 10 days
Personal greeting A 60 second voice signature A 3 minute personal greeting or a 60 second voice signature
Special greeting N/A  A 3 minute special greeting
Distribution list N/A 20 distribution lists of 50 members each
Instant reply N/A Included
Text transcription N/A Included

Now you can extend your voicemail to six rings from four rings. Contact us to set-up Voicemail Ring Extension on your number.

Managing your greeting

To modify your personal greeting message:

 

  1. Press and hold the "1" key on your phone for a few seconds to access your Voice Messaging service.
  2. Enter your access code when prompted.
  3. Press the "3" key to access the customization menu.
  4. Press the "1" key to access the Voice Messaging cuztomization menu.
  5. Press the "3" key again to access the greeting customization menu.
  6. Follow the instructions to delete your current greeting and/or record a new one.

Managing your messages

For assistance in using your Voice Messaging service and navigating within it, consult the following menus and options:

Voice Messaging

  1. Listen to a voice message
    During Playback
#  
1 Go back 8 seconds
11 Go to beginning of message
2 Pause message/ Continue playback
3 Go forward 8 seconds
33 Go to end of message
5  Get message header (time, date and caller's number - if available)
77 Delete message immediately without hearing the full message
#  Skip to next message (message is saved automatically)
* End playback and return to main menu
 
After Playback 
#  
5 Get message header (time, date and caller's number - if available)
7  Delete message
9 Save message
  • Customize your Voice Messaging service 
  • #  
    1  Modify your access code
    2 Modify your Voice Signature (recording of your name)
    3 Modify your Greeting Message

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    Listen to a voice message

    During Playback   
    1 Go back 8 seconds
    11 Go to beginning of message
    2 Pause message/ Continue playback
    3 Go forward 8 seconds
    33 Go to end of message
    5 Get message header (time, date and caller's number - if available)
    77 Delete message immediately without hearing the full message
    # Skip to next message (message is saved automatically)
    * End playback and return to main menu

     

    After Playback  
    5 Get message header (time, date and caller's number - if available)
    7 Delete message
    9 Save message

    Send a voice message to a Fido number

    Modify the Voice Messaging service

    #  
    1 Personalize the Voice Messaging service
    1 Modify your acces code
    2 Modify your voice signature (recording of your name)
    1 Erase and record again
    2 Save the current voice signature

     

    #  
    3 Modify your greeting message
    1 Record new greeting
    2 Erase current greeting
    3 Save greeting

     

    #  
    2 Manage distribution lists
    1 Modify existing distribution list
    2 Create a distribution list
    3 Erase a distribution list

    Setting the Voice Messaging Retrieval Number (VMR)

    If you have a non-Fido phone or if your Voice Messaging settings have been deleted, simply program the following number into the settings of your device in order to retrieve your voice messages:

    • Voice Messaging Retrieval Number: +1-416-821-6549

     

    Note: There are no long-distance charges for calling this number on the Fido network while you are in your local calling area (LCA), even if the number is from a different province.

    To set the Voice Messaging Retrieval (VMR) number for iPhone:

    1. Access your phone keypad
    2. Dial *5005*86*+14168216549# and press Call
    3. The screen will flash briefly indicating the number has been programmed
    4. The above instructions may not work for all models of iPhone

    To set the Voice Messaging Retrieval (VMR) number for Android (instructions may vary based on Operating System version):

    1. Go to Settings > Call Settings > Voicemail Settings > Voicemail Number
    2. Enter +14168216549
    3. Save the settings

    For all other phones:

    • Alternately this number can be programmed either in the voicemail settings or as a quick-dial or contact.
    • For assistance with a non-Fido phone, please consult the manufacturer of your device.

    Using your Voice Messaging while travelling

    To access your messages from anywhere in the world simply press and hold the "1" key on your phone.
    The following rates apply:

    Location Retrieving your messages Message deposited in your voicemail
    While on the Fido network in your Local Calling Area Airtime charges apply. No charge
    While on the Fido network outside your Local Calling Area Airtime and long distance charges apply.
    View our rates
    No charge
    While roaming on another network in Canada Airtime and long distance charges apply.
    View our rates
    No charge
    While in the USA Airtime and long distance charges apply.
    View our U.S. Roaming rates
    No charge
    While in an international destination Airtime and Long Distance charges apply.
    View our International Roaming rates
    No charge