Most Mobile Data for a Weekend Away

0mfgroflmao on 06/09/2023 - 11:30

Looking for the best deal to get the most mobile data for a weekend away to use in a caravan.

I've come up with:
1. Buy new skinny & any other provider sim (~$2 each)
2. Activate other provider sim
3. Transfer other provider number to skinny to receive bonus 8GB skinny data
4. Sign up for skinny $20/ 7 day 10GB prepay plan

In the end for ~$24 I get 18GB of data that includes hot spotting which is important as it's to be used in a travel router in a caravan.
And at the end of the 18GB there is still endless data but at reduced speeds.

If anyone has a better idea I'd like to know.

Netspeed is great for longer periods ($99 for unlimited data). But I don't want to pay that if it's only used for 2-3 days.

General Discussion

Comments

  • Everettpsycho on 06/09/2023 - 18:59

    If you aren't going soon, $5 Kogan starter Sim card has 15gb of data. Could pick up a couple and register them for two people if you run out in the first.

    • 0mfgroflmao on 07/09/2023 - 08:12

      Didn't think of using multiple sims like that, thanks.

  • monkey on 06/09/2023 - 20:16

    2° data clock. 3 days $22

    • mdsl32 on 06/09/2023 - 22:35

      *No tethering but if its just for the phone i would go this route.

      • Alan6984 on 06/09/2023 - 22:45

        I can tether on 2Degrees no problem.

        • BDS on 07/09/2023 - 00:20

          Skinny - Data Binge

          12 hours unlimited data pack with hotspot for $5

          Weekend 2 days = $20 + sim

          • monkey on 07/09/2023 - 07:31

            @BDS: "Tethering and hotspotting not included."

            Dont get me wrong, I aint a fanboy of 2°, have recently changed from Skinny (long time user) to 2° solely for the ability to be able to change the ringtime before voicemail kicks in. Free voicemail was a welcome surprise too. In these parts Skinny = 5G, 2° = 4G

          • 0mfgroflmao on 07/09/2023 - 08:19

            @BDS: Where does it mention a hotspot addon?

      • monkey on 07/09/2023 - 07:23

        "* Fair Use Policy applies. Max speeds on Data Clock reduce to 1mbps after 40GB/month, per person & hotspotting speeds may be reduced further during periods of network congestion."
        Didnt realise speed reduction after 40GB/m though

    • 0mfgroflmao on 07/09/2023 - 08:11

      Do they list data clock prices anywhere? Can't seem to find it.
      Also sounds like I'd need to buy a prepay plan as well? Or can I just have a no plan prepay sim?

      • Alan6984 on 07/09/2023 - 09:46

        I'm fairly sure you don't have to purchase a pre-pay pack - you can just use pay-as-you-go.

        For most people / most of the time, the packs are better value though.

        • The Hound on 07/09/2023 - 10:39

          to use data clock you have to be in a prepay plan

          • Alan6984 on 07/09/2023 - 12:00

            @The Hound: Didn't know that, but I guess it makes sense.

            There is a $10 (can't recall if 28 days or a calendar month) pre-pay pack I believe - probably the cheapest option to be able to get the data clock deals such as one hour of free data.

            • The Hound on 07/09/2023 - 12:32

              @Alan6984: yeah it will be way too generous because you can use data clock for a whole year lol (pay as u go credit valid period)

              https://www.2degrees.nz/mobile-plans/prepay

              • Alan6984 on 07/09/2023 - 12:37

                @The Hound:

                yeah it will be way too generous because you can use data clock for a whole year lol (pay as u go credit valid period)

                You're right - would be good if you could!

                • The Hound on 07/09/2023 - 15:30

                  @Alan6984: hmm just to clarify, I meant you have to be in a prepay plan to get data clock's free hour each day. But on pay-as-you-go, you can still use data clock but have to use your credit to pay for data. So you are correct actually in your original statement, just no free hour in pay as you go.

      • The Hound on 07/09/2023 - 12:40

        data clock prices will vary alot, plus they have discounted offers each day

  • Kiwi on 06/09/2023 - 20:19

    https://www.mightymobile.co.nz/ "Faster Plan" $25/m for "Unlimited Data up to 50Mbps".

  • ace310 on 07/09/2023 - 08:14

    Go with Contact large plan which is free first 3 months - unlimited data. Best plan currently available I think.

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