Mobile phones
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New Zealand offers three primary Mobile phone networks; 2Degrees, Vodafone, and Telecom. All three offer Prepay accounts that are setup by just visiting a store. None of the providers require photo ID or credit card to purchase prepay cards.
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Where to buy
There are a number of outlets around, including at the airport that will sell SIM cards for all three networks. A local "tech store" is Smith Electronics, who will sell all three networks, and compatible mobile phones.
2 Degrees
- http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/
- Networks: GSM 900
- Coverage: Nationwide (roaming via Vodafone at no additional cost)
Prepay costs
- SIM cost: NZD $2.00
- Calling rate: NZD $0.89 / minute
- Text (SMS): NZD $0.20 per sms.
Telecom
- http://www.telecom.co.nz/mobile/
- Networks: GSM 850; UMTS 850/2100 (2100 in urban only)
- Coverage: Nationwide
Prepay costs
- SIM cost: approx NZD $30.00
- Calling rate: NZD $0.89 / minute
- Text (SMS): NZD $0.20 per sms.
- Additional add-ons such as "My Favourites", etc are available.
Vodafone
- http://vodafone.co.nz/
- Networks: GSM 900; UMTS 2100
- Coverage: Nationwide
Prepay Costs
- Prepay plan details
- SIM cost: approx NZD $30.00
- Calling rate: NZD $0.89 / minute
- Text (SMS): NZD $0.20 per sms.
- Data: Currently there is a special on that offers 100MB per month for the first 3 months free. This offer expires 28th Feb.
- Additional add-ons such as "Bestmate", etc are available.
