networkn: Retentions just did me an awesome deal too. VF you ROCK!

SteveON:

Elpie: That's really nice for you - well done!

We had two accounts on that plan and had the 1Gb data expiring on 20th June. When I called Vodafone the answer was an unequivocal NO with nothing being offered to keep us. So, two accounts moved to 2Degrees. Due to SMS issues, I regret the move but Vodafone wasn't interested in keeping me so be it. 

Let me guess... You have ported your 021 number to 2degrees? Don't. The SMS/porting issue is rife! Get a shiny new 022 number and don't turn back :)

Spong: SMS problems don't affect everyone. I ported my 021 to 2Degrees ages ago and haven't had any problems sending or receiving txts to and from any country yet. 

vinnieg: Good job! Always great to ring the providers, and get a few extra deals out of them

Is that on a no-contract plan? Or are you stuck for 12/24 months?

BigMal:

RamyElbeltagi: 

I am with Vodafone's "Smart $45" plan and I get the following; 

I'm out of contract with Vodafone and received a call from them wanting to "upgrade" me to this plan.  I said no thanks as far as I'm concerned that's not an upgrade for me.  

On my current plan (Smart 1) I get:
60 mins talk time
2500 texts
1 best mate
3GB data
all for $40.85 per month.

What was interesting was this was the first time vodafone have ever got in contact with me rather than me contact them.  I get the feeling they want everyone off those original smart plans which are data friendly.

Spong: Are VF letting you share that 1GB of data with up to 5x other devices or family/friends yet?

networkn: Retentions just did me an awesome deal too. VF you ROCK!

kiwitrc: Thanks Ramielbeltagi, is your plan month by month ?

RamyElbeltagi:

kiwitrc: Thanks Ramielbeltagi, is your plan month by month ?

Yup, no contract basis.
pfft, contracts suck! Avoid them if you can (incase something better comes up) 

Spong: Are VF letting you share that 1GB of data with up to 5x other devices or family/friends yet?

networkn: I have to say that I have had contracts with VF since BellSouth days, I've only been without contracts for 3 months in all that time, and VF have been awesome with switching plans for me over that time. I've never paid a ETF in all that time, but then loyalty works in both directions. It would take a fair amount to make me switch from VF, about the only thing would be if the reception was poor.

NonprayingMantis:

Spong: Are VF letting you share that 1GB of data with up to 5x other devices or family/friends yet?

Yep. It’s called turning on wifi hotspot on your device.  And it is totally free!