Spark mobile on 2D network ?

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#224347 14-Nov-2017 11:34

Im no geek when it comes to mobile phones really, so hence a probably obvious question :)

Im looking at picking up a Huawei P10-Lite today, and found that Vodafone have the 3GB version and Noel Leeming have a "Spark" supplied 4GB version at the same price. Im on 2Degrees. I know Vodafones mobiles run happily on 2D but do Sparks ? Obviously it'll prob have the branding of whatever "supplier" I go with but apart from that, I shouldnt have any issues ?

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#1900589 14-Nov-2017 12:01

It might work in some areas, but most likely locked to spark. I think you can pay a fee to unlock the phone...

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#1900591 14-Nov-2017 12:03

Its not SIM locked according to website.

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#1900592 14-Nov-2017 12:07

xpd:

Its not SIM locked according to website.

Is it a quadband handset. Vodafone, 2degrees, uses 900- 2100 on 3G. Spark- Skinny use 850/2100 on 3G not sure on 4G bands.

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#1900597 14-Nov-2017 12:15

Does not cover all the bands but will "work" unless it's locked (which advertisement implys not)

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#1900604 14-Nov-2017 12:26

hio77:

Does not cover all the bands but will "work" unless it's locked (which advertisement implys not)

Thanks :)

While youre here, you can prob answer another query....

If I go "stuff it" and port to Spark anyway, is there any "old school" prepaid plans I can go on ? Or do I have to sign up for one of the roll over plans first, and let that expire and just pay casual rates from there ? Im not a heavy mobile user as such (lots of wifi around and dont make lots of calls)

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#1900616 14-Nov-2017 12:38

xpd:

hio77:

Does not cover all the bands but will "work" unless it's locked (which advertisement implys not)

Thanks :)

While youre here, you can prob answer another query....

If I go "stuff it" and port to Spark anyway, is there any "old school" prepaid plans I can go on ? Or do I have to sign up for one of the roll over plans first, and let that expire and just pay casual rates from there ? Im not a heavy mobile user as such (lots of wifi around and dont make lots of calls)

Skinny.co.nz is a perfect fit!

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#1900618 14-Nov-2017 12:47

outdoorsnz:

xpd:

hio77:

Does not cover all the bands but will "work" unless it's locked (which advertisement implys not)

Thanks :)

While youre here, you can prob answer another query....

If I go "stuff it" and port to Spark anyway, is there any "old school" prepaid plans I can go on ? Or do I have to sign up for one of the roll over plans first, and let that expire and just pay casual rates from there ? Im not a heavy mobile user as such (lots of wifi around and dont make lots of calls)

Skinny.co.nz is a perfect fit!

Forgot all about them LOL, good point, ta :)

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#1900621 14-Nov-2017 12:55

outdoorsnz:

xpd:

hio77:

Does not cover all the bands but will "work" unless it's locked (which advertisement implys not)

Thanks :)

While youre here, you can prob answer another query....

If I go "stuff it" and port to Spark anyway, is there any "old school" prepaid plans I can go on ? Or do I have to sign up for one of the roll over plans first, and let that expire and just pay casual rates from there ? Im not a heavy mobile user as such (lots of wifi around and dont make lots of calls)

Skinny.co.nz is a perfect fit!

Yep, i'd say skinny if your not after the features of sparks prepay.

Alot of simplification has gone on, which includes many old plans vanishing - Although they were never allowed to be used on new connections for long time.

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