Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.

Forums › 2degrees › 2 Degrees Blenheim


194 posts

Master Geek
Topic # 105067 26-Jun-2012 18:20 Send private message

Phone: S3
Plan: Prepay

Im confused with all the MBZ and 3G data packs and mobile broadband data etc.

I have been through the 2 Degrees website and still confused.

What does Blenheim get with 2 Degrees?
2G?

Im on the $19 data pack and each weekend i seem to get 1gb of mobile broadband.
What is it?

I noticed on the coverage map we have nothing, would i be better off on a different network?
I couldn't even make a video call.

My phone is roaming but i always get a notification saying data connectivity lost etc.

What is mobile broadband?
What is a 3g data pack?

Any help is appreciated.

If i can't get 3g normally without having to pay for it then im afraid i will have to switch to a new provider.
Haven't even been with 2 Degrees a month yet.

Create new topic
1664 posts

Uber Geek
  Reply # 646578 26-Jun-2012 19:12

Get the pay monthly pack which comes with 1gb.




 

659 posts

Ultimate Geek

Trusted
2degrees
  Reply # 647080 27-Jun-2012 16:13 Send private message

avecha: Phone: S3
Plan: Prepay

Im confused with all the MBZ and 3G data packs and mobile broadband data etc.

I have been through the 2 Degrees website and still confused.

What does Blenheim get with 2 Degrees?
2G?

Im on the $19 data pack and each weekend i seem to get 1gb of mobile broadband.
What is it?

I noticed on the coverage map we have nothing, would i be better off on a different network?
I couldn't even make a video call.

My phone is roaming but i always get a notification saying data connectivity lost etc.

What is mobile broadband?
What is a 3g data pack?

Any help is appreciated.

If i can't get 3g normally without having to pay for it then im afraid i will have to switch to a new provider.
Haven't even been with 2 Degrees a month yet.


At present Blenheim is not a MBB zone. We are building out our network and the best place to check MBB coverage is here - http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/mobilebroadband/broadbandzones 

Until we build in your area the next best place would be to check our roaming partners coverage map for the 2G or 3G signals in your area - http://www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/

The $19 Data Combo comes with 300MB of National Data which you can use in or outside of our canopy. 
The MBB Data packs will not work in Blenheim which is why I'm curious about your 1GB MBB pack. Are you buying this and not using it? 

Mobile Broadband is our HSDPA signal at 2100MHz and delivers average speeds of 800 to 1400kbps, you'll see 'H' when you're on it.

A 3G MBB pack is $50, lasts 2 months and can only be used in our MBB zones. 

You should get a 3G signal in Blenheim off our roaming partner's network. If you can't, double check your phone settings making sure your network search is set to Dual Mode, able to pick 2G and 3G signals (GSM & WCDMA).

If you need more info let me know.
Cheers
^POB 



194 posts

Master Geek
  Reply # 647325 28-Jun-2012 01:23 Send private message

2DegreesCare:
avecha: Phone: S3
Plan: Prepay

Im confused with all the MBZ and 3G data packs and mobile broadband data etc.

I have been through the 2 Degrees website and still confused.

What does Blenheim get with 2 Degrees?
2G?

Im on the $19 data pack and each weekend i seem to get 1gb of mobile broadband.
What is it?

I noticed on the coverage map we have nothing, would i be better off on a different network?
I couldn't even make a video call.

My phone is roaming but i always get a notification saying data connectivity lost etc.

What is mobile broadband?
What is a 3g data pack?

Any help is appreciated.

If i can't get 3g normally without having to pay for it then im afraid i will have to switch to a new provider.
Haven't even been with 2 Degrees a month yet.


At present Blenheim is not a MBB zone. We are building out our network and the best place to check MBB coverage is here - http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/mobilebroadband/broadbandzones 

Until we build in your area the next best place would be to check our roaming partners coverage map for the 2G or 3G signals in your area - http://www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/

The $19 Data Combo comes with 300MB of National Data which you can use in or outside of our canopy. 
The MBB Data packs will not work in Blenheim which is why I'm curious about your 1GB MBB pack. Are you buying this and not using it? 

Mobile Broadband is our HSDPA signal at 2100MHz and delivers average speeds of 800 to 1400kbps, you'll see 'H' when you're on it.

A 3G MBB pack is $50, lasts 2 months and can only be used in our MBB zones. 

You should get a 3G signal in Blenheim off our roaming partner's network. If you can't, double check your phone settings making sure your network search is set to Dual Mode, able to pick 2G and 3G signals (GSM & WCDMA).

If you need more info let me know.
Cheers
^POB 


I have it set to dual mode, data enabled etc but i still get a data connectivity lost message.
I brought a snapper micro sim in Wellington at the beginning of the month and i think i saw somewhere about 1gb of data free on weekends. I ran a test this weekend and turned off wi-fi and downloaded some apps and the 1gb did go down to reflect the usage.

I want a network where it isn't to and froing from one network to another.

Thanks for the reply.

145 posts

Master Geek
  Reply # 648771 30-Jun-2012 20:37 Send private message

Two Degrees Mobile Limited appear to have registered the band and frequency for sites in the Blenheim area back in February. (RSM Website) I don't live there but the biggest question for the locals would be have they built these yet? If they have then you will receive MBB coverage either now or within a few weeks. If the answer is no they have not built them then it can't be far away.

Create new topic



Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »
Gen-i and SAP partner in mobile business
Posted 23-May-2013 09:23

Ericsson to close down telecom cable manufacturing
Posted 23-May-2013 08:46

FaceToFace Communications and StarLeaf bring unique cloud-based videoconferencing to Australia and New Zealand
Posted 22-May-2013 09:12

IBM Watson finds a new job: customer services
Posted 22-May-2013 08:37

Microsoft unveils Xbox One
Posted 22-May-2013 08:11

InternetNZ and AUT University form strategic partnership
Posted 21-May-2013 09:29


Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

Fecked up religious people strike again :-(
Created by Mark, last reply by NonprayingMantis on 24-May-2013 10:58 (52 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

Entire house HTPC concept
Created by InfiniteLoop, last reply by kiwijunglist on 23-May-2013 23:15 (25 replies)
Pages... 2

Cannabis is illegal yet we have really strong 'legal highs' ?
Created by qwerty7, last reply by freitasm on 23-May-2013 23:20 (74 replies)
Pages... 3 4 5

Xbox One
Created by DjShadow, last reply by jtbthatsme on 24-May-2013 01:04 (58 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

A new project coming to Geekzone
Created by freitasm, last reply by LennonNZ on 24-May-2013 11:22 (287 replies)
Pages... 18 19 20

HTC One (2013) owners' discussion
Created by Dingbatt, last reply by Lipex666 on 24-May-2013 11:23 (1556 replies)
Pages... 102 103 104

Orcon, Is this for real or a scam??
Created by old3eyes, last reply by DarthKermit on 22-May-2013 19:12 (29 replies)
Pages... 2

Vodafone Naked Broadband Speeds (Auckland CBD)
Created by wscalioni, last reply by grkiwi on 20-May-2013 21:13 (14 replies)


Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

Senior Developer | Hosted Cloud Services
Posted 24-May-2013 10:28

IT Intermediate Developer
Posted 24-May-2013 10:28

Customer Service Advisor
Posted 24-May-2013 10:28

Silverstripe Developer
Posted 24-May-2013 09:28

Senior Test Analyst
Posted 24-May-2013 09:28

.Net Solution Technical Lead
Posted 24-May-2013 09:28

Technical Lead .Net Developer
Posted 24-May-2013 09:28


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Updates »
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.