Certain numbers can be important, especially when you need help, need a phone number, or need to complete a call properly. Fido has put together a list of Quickdials for you, so you don't have to do the work!
Emergency services
| Number | ||
| 9-1-1 | Emergency services |
Fee varies depending your province, no airtime charges. Learn more |
| *4141 | Quebec Provincial Police | Free, for use in Quebec onl |
| *16 | Canadian Coast Guard | Free |
9-8-8 – Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7) if you’re thinking about suicide or if you’re worried about someone you know. You’ll be connected to a responder to get help without judgement. Learn more about 9-8-8. Note: calls or texts made to 9-8-8 won't show up on your bill.
Assistance
| Number | ||
| #AUTO (#2886) | Roadside assistance services | Airtime charges apply |
| #TAXI (#8294) | To reach the first available taxi company or the one of your choice | Monthly plan subscribers: $1.75 per call, airtime charges apply. Prepaid service customers: $1.75 per call |
| 2-1-1 | Confidential multilingual access to information about the full range of community, social, health and government services** | Free. Airtime charges apply |
| *222 | Emergency roadside assistance for CAA members | Free |
| 4-1-1 | You can access the 4-1-1 directory assistance, from any Canadian city. All information is provided by the 4-1-1 operator and not sent in a text message to your Fido. | $4.25 per call, airtime and long distance (if applicable) charges apply. |
| 5-1-1 | Provides up-to-the-minute information on traffic conditions, incidents and driving times* | Free. Airtime charges apply |
| 1 (area code) 555-1212 | Directory assistance for most of the Caribbean | $1.50 per call, airtime charges apply |
| 7-1-1 | Message Relay Service for the hearing impaired | Free. Airtime charges apply. |
| 8-1-1 | Access to non-emergency health services*** | Free. Airtime charges apply. |
*Only available in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Quebec
**Only available in Stony Plain, AB; Parkland County, AB; Spruce Grove, AB; Strathcona, AB and Edmonton, AB.
***Only available in the provinces of BC and Quebec