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#341096 13-Jun-2010 00:30

Meh, what I really wanted was $2 for an extra 1GB. This does not negate the fact that we are still capped.

Better than nothing I guess.

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#341098 13-Jun-2010 00:50

Just had a look at my invoice.

I love how they say "at no extra cost" yet our bill will increase by $1.50 on the same day the data increase will take effect... Total lie...

c3rn

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#341435 14-Jun-2010 10:48

Momentum: Just had a look at my invoice.

I love how they say "at no extra cost" yet our bill will increase by $1.50 on the same day the data increase will take effect... Total lie...

No it's not a total lie. The $1.50 charge is due the CPI change. If they hadn't increased data caps you would still have charged this!

http://www.vodafone.co.nz/home-phone-and-broadband/home-phone/cpi-increase.jsp
Why is there a price increase?
The price increase is due to the impact of inflation on our products and services. When inflation occurs we try to limit the price increases for our customers as much as possible.

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#341484 14-Jun-2010 12:38

so who offers the higher data cap for the lowest price now? vodafone or telecom?

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#341554 14-Jun-2010 15:28

It's great to see more data will be added. I was happy with 20 GB so 10 more will be a bonus!

About the CPI increase (thanks for providing the link Brad), when will that take effect exactly (the website mentions 01 July and November)?

Thanks heaps

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#341625 14-Jun-2010 17:47

Still too low to consider vodafone as an option.

Wondering why you have so few customers? Perhaps the fact that you dont offer any plans that dont become useless part way thru the month could go a long way to explaining that.

Whats happening to the $130 40 gig plan - going to 50 gigs? Big deal, 3 more days of usage there.

Richard rich.ms

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#343021 18-Jun-2010 14:17

Do Voda have a 40Gb plan? I thought they only had a 20Gb (now 30Gb) plan? Don't forget double your quota for an additional $30 on ultimate = 60Gb total in a month.

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#343033 18-Jun-2010 14:45

Thats the one I was refering to, 20 gigs and doubled is $130, which is a lot for not much data and no possibility to get more.

A friend was almost mislead into going with them by a door knocker a while back because they were implying that you could get as many extra 20gigs for $30, not just the one that they allow you to get.

Richard rich.ms

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#343110 18-Jun-2010 19:36

richms: Thats the one I was refering to, 20 gigs and doubled is $130, which is a lot for not much data and no possibility to get more.

A friend was almost mislead into going with them by a door knocker a while back because they were implying that you could get as many extra 20gigs for $30, not just the one that they allow you to get.

30GB doubled to 60GB for $30 ($1 per GB) seems pretty good value to me.

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#343238 19-Jun-2010 13:33

Until you run out half way thru the month and have no working internet connection till it rolls over. Then you will be cursing why you went with them. $30 for 30 gigs is $1 a gig, but as you have to get it in the pack and there is no roll over, it works out more expensive.

$100 for the base plan with 30G is also alot more than you can get the same data on other ISPs.

For me vodafone is a non starter because of the slowdown, but if it was a viable ISP for me, I wouldnt go with them because the price to be honest is about $30 too much for what is delivered.

Richard rich.ms

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#343818 21-Jun-2010 16:40

Here is some INFO that was posted up on the Vodafone NZ forum today

There is more to offer than just the data increase

We're also throwing in unlimited calls to a nominated Vodafone mobile as part of the deal.

http://forum.vodafone.co.nz/topic/5302-new-fixed-and-broadband-pricing/

Thanks John

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#343822 21-Jun-2010 16:48

Here is the press announcement they sent out this morning:

Up to 500% more data for your money
Vodafone home packages just got a whole lot better

From this week Vodafone will give its new Easy, Ideal and Ultimate fixed line broadband customers up to 500% more data. We’re also throwing in unlimited calls to a nominated Vodafone mobile as part of the deal.

Our current Easy, Ideal and Ultimate fixed line home phone and broadband plans have been revamped to include a whole lot more data . So customers previously on Easy Pack getting 1 GB per month will now receive 5GB, Ideal pack boosts from 5GB to 10GB and Ultimate Pack from 20GB to 30GB.

Even better, all new customers signing up to an Ideal or Ultimate Pack will receive the added benefit of a Talk 0 add-on . This offers an unlimited number of calls to one nominated Vodafone mobile for up to 1 hour (then charged at 0.36c per minute) Plus, if you’re on either of these two great deals and sign up to SKY or switch your existing SKY to Vodafone we’ll upgrade you to My SKY HDi every month for free . You just pay the standard Sky Digital and HD subscription, and a one off installation fee .

We’re also launching our new Basic Pack, an entry level pack for light users. Basic includes 2GB of data along with your home phone line, all for only $70. That means if you are paying $45 for your home phone, your emails and internet are covered for only $25 per month, and you can bring your existing number with you.

Existing Easy, Ideal and Ultimate Pack customers also benefit from the data increase. They do not need to do anything as this increase in their data takes effect automatically from this week. Information on the changes will be sent out to all customers with their monthly bill.

Justin Caswell, Vodafone’s General Manager of Total Communications, says, “the new prices are the result of Vodafone listening to its customers and recognising that data usage is increasing in most households, with more multi-media being used by the entire family”.

“Our customers not only benefit from fast speeds and great value, they can now increase use of their favourite sites, like You Tube and Skype, for no extra cost.” says Caswell.

*The Sky offer is valid for as long as the customer is on an Ideal or Ultimate Pack and has their standard Sky subscription though Vodafone. To access SKY High Definition content you will need a High Definition capable TV, a High Definition access ticket for a cost of $10 per month, and subscribe to SKY Basic, SKY Sport and/or SKY Movies.

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Notes to the Editor:

• These prices will remain the same after the GST increase

Regardless of which area customers live in, all packs still include:

• Local landline calls
• Access to all your favourite phone features – like voicemail and caller display
• Directory listing in the White pages®
• 10 email addresses & 30MB webspace
• Anti-virus & spam filtering on your Vodafone email accounts
• Vodafone PC Protection for 3 months

Note it should read 400%...

Wills1

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#343823 21-Jun-2010 16:49

johnr: Here is some INFO that was posted up on the Vodafone NZ forum today

There is more to offer than just the data increase

We're also throwing in unlimited calls to a nominated Vodafone mobile as part of the deal.

http://forum.vodafone.co.nz/topic/5302-new-fixed-and-broadband-pricing/

Thanks John

Stink that its only for "New customers" signing up to Ideal or ultimate plans.
What about us existing customers on those plans

c3rn

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#343828 21-Jun-2010 16:57

I might be wrong but last time I checked, the Ultimate pack on VF was/is one of the best value plans out there compared to the rest of the big players that sell HP&BB packages. You would be struggling to find a plan for $130 a month that includes a phone line plus 60Gb data.

Don't forget that to most people (ie: non-geekzoners), 60Gb is a lot more than they will ever need.

richms: Until you run out half way thru the month and have no working internet connection till it rolls over. Then you will be cursing why you went with them. $30 for 30 gigs is $1 a gig, but as you have to get it in the pack and there is no roll over, it works out more expensive.

$100 for the base plan with 30G is also alot more than you can get the same data on other ISPs.

For me vodafone is a non starter because of the slowdown, but if it was a viable ISP for me, I wouldnt go with them because the price to be honest is about $30 too much for what is delivered.

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#343846 21-Jun-2010 17:32

It applies to existing customers as well... I know because I'm one.

30GB standard and then another 30GB for $30.

The basic price includes your line rental as well - it's included not on top.

Cheers

Paul

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