Mobile phones
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| + | | $0.44 / minute for 21 countries, $1.44 for the rest of the world. [http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/calling-overseas] | ||
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Revision as of 12:47, 20 December 2009
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.
New Zealand's mobile networks are primarily based on GSM. There is one provider which has both GSM and CDMA networks. Check with your current provider if roaming to New Zealand is supported.
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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.
Network providers
2 Degrees
| Website | http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/ |
|---|---|
| Networks | GSM 900 |
| Coverage | Nationwide (roaming via Vodafone at no additional cost). |
| Prepay [1] | |
| SIM cost | $2.00 |
| Calling rate (National) | $0.44 / minute |
| Calling rate (International) | $0.44 / minute for 21 countries, $1.44 for the rest of the world. [2] |
| Text (SMS) | $0.09 per sms. |
| Data | $0.50 per megabyte. |
Telecom NZ
| Website | http://www.telecom.co.nz/mobile/ |
|---|---|
| Networks | GSM 850; UMTS 850/2100 (2100 in urban only) |
| Coverage | Nationwide |
| Prepay [3] | |
| SIM cost | $29.95 |
| Calling rate (National) | $0.89 / minute |
| Calling rate (International) | Calls to Australia, UK, US, Canada, Ireland from within New Zealand - $0.89 per minute. Calls to the rest of the world from within New Zealand - $1.39 per minute. |
| Text (SMS) | $0.20 per sms. |
| Data | Casual: $1 per day for up to 10MB. Bundles: 20MB for $6 per month, 120MB for $12 per month, 240MB for $18 per month. |
Vodafone NZ
| Website | http://www.vodafone.co.nz |
|---|---|
| Networks | GSM 900; UMTS 2100 |
| Coverage | Nationwide |
| Prepay | |
| SIM cost | $30.00 |
| Calling rate (NZ) | $0.89 / minute |
| Calling rate (International) | International calls to our top 15 countries are charged at $0.89c per minute, all other countries are charged at $1.39 per minute |
| Text (SMS) | $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. After that bundles are available at $10 for 100MB or $30 for 512MB. [4] |
