Comments on: NZ Mobile Networks: Who to pick?

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By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:09:36 +0000

Thanks for this, I have just come back to NZ after 11 years away and almost fainted at the cost of using a cell phone here.
Although if you want long distance to other countries why would you use a cell phone over a magicjack, or skype or any number of free text and calling apps on the iphone that use wifi? Seems a little stupid not to use the Free or cheap wifi products for this. I still text and call my American friends on an iphone app using the net connection.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:42:06 +0000

Vodafone New Zealand now offers 3G and 2G coverage in Glenorchy

@Jame the above comment is not quite correct as the iPhone4 Supports 3G on 900/2100mhz the older iPhone’s are better on Telecom

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:01:35 +0000

Telecom’s edge tends to be with data. It’s both a lot faster than Vodafone (especially outside cities) and price competitive.
Oh, and travellers with iPhones. Despite Vodafone being the official carrier, the frequencies of the XT network better match the frequencies used by the iPhone.

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By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:19:35 +0000

Thanks so much for the comparison. I’ve had a 2degrees SIM card for months and I’m making the switch today.

By: dan

dan — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:06:53 +0000

when we were over in nz, i remember that mobile phone calls were really expensive compared to Australia.

Like, Australian telcos are very expensive too, but in comparison to new zealand it way cheaper. in Australia we have pre paid cap plans.

for example if buy a $29 voucher with vodafone, optus., you usually get 140 dollers worth of credit. So whilst the phone call rates are the same as new zealand, roughly a doller a minute. You usally get more value because you get $140 dollers worth of calls to use in 30 days as opposed to only thirty dollers. In other words they are trying to offset the call costs to give you better deal.

our mobile broadband is way better than New zealand as well.

$29 = 2 gb data to use within thirty days

$49= 4gb data

$149= 12 gb data

I think Nz companies should learn a little bit off Optus and Vodafone.

By: Justin Bachus

Justin Bachus — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:17:15 +0000

Great analysis. I agree that 2degrees is cheaper in most cases. However, I find that most of my international calls average around 20-40 minutes and in that case, Vodafone is cheaper. Also, when calling the United States, there is no distinction between landlines and mobiles, so all calls to the United States are the same price regardless of whether you’re calling a mobile or landline phone.

Skype and other VoIP services will always be the cheapest and most reliable option, especially for business meetings. That’s not quite as convenient as a mobile call though.

By: Salty

Salty — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:06:24 +0000

It depends on your calling patterns. For calls to international landlines, the rate is actually 22c/min within 30 days of your last topup –

A 2 minute call on 2degrees would cost $0.44 @ 22c/min
A 2 minute call on Vodafone Supa Prepay would cost $1.78 @ 89c/min

You could talk for 9 minutes on 2degrees, and still be slightly ahead ($1.98 @ 22c/min).

Thereafter, the next break-even point is at around 2:37:

A 157 minute call on 2degrees will cost $34.54 @ 22c/min
A 157 minute call on Vodafone Supa Prepay will cost $34.93 @ $2 for 2 hrs + 37 minutes @ 89c/min

Thereafter, 2degrees is cheaper.

If you’re a casual caller then $2 for 2 hours is suitable, but a business user might not want to hang up on a long conference call to keep the call cheap.

When calling an international mobile on the other hand, 2degrees is always cheaper: the rate is 44c/min; Vodafone’s $2 for 2 hours only applies to landlines so its 89c/min on Vodafone (and Telecom).