ASB Netcode SMS ok while roaming?

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Topic # 102879 24-May-2012 22:39
I will enable roaming on my on-account voda mobile. It would be nice to transfer funds while overseas. Are Netcode messages from ASB expected to receive ok? Netcode aside - If I do not turn on the mobile the whole time I am away will txts and so on be stored until I return? What is the maximum time a txt will live on the servers until it is deleted without being delivered?

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Reply # 630103 24-May-2012 22:44
Other questions. Just reading the Standard plan - it is very clear that receiving txt is not charged for at all. No problems there. The Traveller plan description is less clear. It does not specify a charge for receiving but it does not specifically state receiving is free. http://www.vodafone.co.nz/roaming/which-roaming-plan.jsp#/#traveller Can anyone clarify that?

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Reply # 630106 24-May-2012 22:55
All incoming SMS are not charged unless they are a premium SMS and these would be charged the same like you are still in NZ I have used ASB netcode when roaming SMS are stored for 72 hours and then expire Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ http://forum.vodafone.co.nz

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Reply # 630117 25-May-2012 00:30
Just to expand a tiny bit, a standard text message doesn't use data so you'll receive it regardless of whether you have roaming switched on or not, and regardless of what plan you are on. Me: \|  iMac 27" (2011) \|  Mac mini (2011) \| Samsung Galaxy Note II \|  iPad Wi-Fi 64GB (2012) \|  TV (2010 & 2012) \|  Time Capsule 2TB \|  AirPort Express (2008 & 2012) \|  iPod Shuffle 2GB (2010) \| Wife: \|  MacBook Air 11" (2012) \|  iPhone 4S 16GB \|  iPod Nano 8GB (2009) \|

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Reply # 630123 25-May-2012 04:45
corksta: Just to expand a tiny bit, a standard text message doesn't use data so you'll receive it regardless of whether you have roaming switched on or not, and regardless of what plan you are on. Not correct you need roaming active to attach to a foreign carrier to get incoming SMS Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ http://forum.vodafone.co.nz

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Reply # 630135 25-May-2012 08:04
johnr: All incoming SMS are not charged unless they are a premium SMS and these would be charged the same like you are still in NZ I have used ASB netcode when roaming SMS are stored for 72 hours and then expire Thank you, johnr. Corksta, maybe you had the prepay roaming experience. Prepay roaming is enabled by default.

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Reply # 630139 25-May-2012 08:25
Camel roaming Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ http://forum.vodafone.co.nz

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Reply # 630277 25-May-2012 12:02
Called voda to check my roaming status. They say I'm on an updated smart plan and roaming for that is enabled by default. Nice. I was initially on hold for a bit long - but it is Friday just before lunch. So damn good to talk to an NZ based helpdesk. It must be cutting call handling time by nearly half.

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Reply # 630286 25-May-2012 12:24
All Vodafone NZ support staff on 777 , 888 and fixed line staff and tech support are 100% NZ based here in Auckland over 3 sites John Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ http://forum.vodafone.co.nz