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Topic # 90536 23-Sep-2011 18:26
Base Plan: $25 a month 30 minutes 30c a minute to all NZ 50c per PXT 20c per SMS 25c per SMS (International) 25c per MB Text Addons: 100 Texts $5 200 Texts $7.5 2000 Texts $10 Data Addons: 100 MB $11.50 800 MB $45 2.5GB $69.5 4GB $ 89.5 ---------------------------------------- While Snap are an amazing ISP with good deals and great customer service these prices made my eyes explode. Just also going to point out, the website has no Mobile help section, and does not (easily) list the frequencies used by them. They are an MVNO so it's either XT or VF, most likely XT but that still needs to be put up there (and phone compatibility). Homebuilt High Performance Desktop - Windows 8 Professional (x64) HTC 8S: Windows Phone 8 Nexus 7 - Android 4.2.2 EVE Online: Crucias Soulrender PSN: CruciasNZ Steam: Lienhart2005

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Reply # 525153 23-Sep-2011 18:32
CruciasNZ: While Snap are an amazing ISP with good deals and great customer service these prices made my eyes explode. Just also going to point out, the website has no Mobile help section, and does not list the frequencies used by them. They are an MVNO so it's either XT or VF, most likely XT but that still needs to be put up there (and phone compatibility). Looks like XT, had to read the agreement / T&Cs to find out: https://myaccount.snap.net.nz/signup/home/mobileagreement 7. I understand it is my responsibility to ensure that my mobile phone(s) will be compatible on the snap! mobile network. (snap! mobile operates in the 850 and 2100Mhz frequency band on WCDMA/UMTS), and that a snap! SIM card will be supplied to replace my existing SIM card. Edit: Really they shouldn't even mention 2100Mhz, unless in a sentence such as: "operates in the 850 WCDMA frequency band, hand sets that also support the 2100MHz may have better reception in some areas, but 850mhz must be supported."

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Reply # 525160 23-Sep-2011 18:43
Cheers for that, but they still need to make it easier! Homebuilt High Performance Desktop - Windows 8 Professional (x64) HTC 8S: Windows Phone 8 Nexus 7 - Android 4.2.2 EVE Online: Crucias Soulrender PSN: CruciasNZ Steam: Lienhart2005

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Reply # 525749 26-Sep-2011 12:38
I've received confirmation they are indeed running on Telecom XT. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 525796 26-Sep-2011 14:04
It runs on Telecoms WCDMA network. XT is Telecoms retail brand. It's a subtle but important difference.

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Reply # 525809 26-Sep-2011 14:13
Correct. Thanks for the note. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 525822 26-Sep-2011 14:36
Looks surprisingly like the wholesale MVNO plan offerings from telcoinabox.. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 525828 26-Sep-2011 14:48
Damn MVNO's must get horrible margins.