Not sure if appropriate but … I need cheap mobile data for 4 days. I need to connect a computer to the Internet and a mobile hotspot would work best. Is there some way to get data cheap?
Anyone Know How to Get Cheap Mobile Data
L2cheap on 26/07/2018 - 22:27
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Other option I realised is the 1gb free from spark pay phones if you have an access code. Obviously this imposes geographic restrictions (i.e. being near a payphone), and needing a code. We never use ours.
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Bumping this, Spark 1.5GB data SIM for $4.98 at PBTech. Not super cheap(they get as low as $1-2 sometimes) but some might find it useful
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPPSPA119373/Spark-3-in-1-P…- 1
What is your definition of cheap?
How much data do you need?
Do you have a mobile you can tether?
So many questions…Vodafone does 300mb for $3 per day. Google others.
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Thanks. I have a spare Vodafone phone I can use as a hotspot (plus a SIM), can probably get another phone that would accept any other providers SIM.
Unsure on data use, hence the problem. Could be up to a few gigs.
Was curious if there any deals that someone knows of (such as in Aus.) where there is a large data allowance for new users.
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vodafone has 1.5GB for switching.
Buy or get another company's sim free from hotels/airports. Switch to vodafone and signup for the plan below.
https://www.vodafone.co.nz/mobile-plans/switch-to-vodafone/"Bring your number with you (from any other NZ mobile network) when you join our Vodafone Mates, My Flex Prepay, A Kiwi Favourite $19, Sweet $16 or Big Data Bundle $29, plan and receive a bonus 1.5GB of data"
I think the cheapest you can go is My Flex Prepay ( 250MB, 50 mim, 50 SMS ) for $10.
so that will come up to be 1.75GB, 50 min, 50 SMS for $10 .
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Sweet, thanks for the ideas. I think that will get me through.
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Get the Vodafone app and spin the prepay deal slot machine.
If you need more data then buy a Kogan SIM and new user $5 starter pack with 15GB - If you can't wait for the SIM card to be shipped from Australia then get another one on Trademe. You'll need an unlocked phone.
https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/kogan-mobile-prepay-mobil…- 0
FYI Vodafone will increase their prepay rates by 10c in Aug. So it will 20c txt, 30c MB, 40c min.
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Does it give you the 1.5GB every month?
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Looked like a 1 off sweetener to change to Vodafone.
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yup 1 time thing.. but ofcourse you can always grab more sim cards and switch them to vodafone one by one if you don't mind your number changing.
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Any idea how long it takes to port?
Ive got a 2 degrees sim with 1.5 GB data. I'll need up to 3gb for 10 days…(traveling from Australia).
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@dasher86: porting took 4 days for me when we switched from 2degrees to vodafone. That's my only experience in NZ. Vodafone (profanity) up but were kind enough to give us some free credit.
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I wait until the Spark SIM's go on clearance a few times a year, often $19-23 packs for $1 a SIM which don't expire for a year or so. So when those deals happen I buy 10-20 if stock allows and that lasts me ages.
Also iirc with 2degrees there was no actual check if you are tethering or not but that may have since changed. Skinny has a similar databinge offer with the same limitations(no tethering) unsure if that has any actual blocking or not.
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Warehouse Mobile have a range of data packs, including:
1.25gb for $8
5gb for $30Fairly easy option, if you don't want to muck around. Uses 2degrees network.
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what length of time is it valid for?
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31 days, though can carry over if you buy another pack - "31 Day Roll Over Data — At the end of 31 days any unused data can roll over for up to 90 days. Just purchase another data pack prior to expiry"
Last time I used it (a year and a half ago) you could stack add on packs, up to a maximum of four. Not sure if this is still the case.
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2degrees data clock?