Q about corporate plans and mobile phone subsidies

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lokhor

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#123376 5-Jul-2013 11:06

Hi all,

I am moving to a new job next month and part of the package is a mobile phone subsidy if I join their Vodafone corporate plan. They allow me to select any plan and they pay some of the bill. Is it possible for me to go on a 24 month plan and get a mobile phone subsidy? I am unsure if these would be the plans I select from either: http://www.vodafone.co.nz/business/mobile/plans/smart-data/

I will update once I have a bit more information but if anyone knows about this type of thing then advice would be welcome.

Cheers,

Nick

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johnr

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#849602 5-Jul-2013 11:15

They are not corporate plans

lokhor

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#849609 5-Jul-2013 11:22

So how does it work then? if I join their corporate account what plans can I select and can I get a phone subsidy?

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#849610 5-Jul-2013 11:29

You will need to speak to the business you are going to be working for,

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#849641 5-Jul-2013 12:06

business plans are not corporate plans, and corporate plans will differ between employer contracts

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#849758 5-Jul-2013 14:31

My advice is to keep your personal and work phone separate, yes this annoying means two numbers/two phones but avoids any issues with keeping your original number down the line if/when you leave the employer.

Alternatively get a signed contract from your employer saying you will get the number back when you leave.

Employers are notorious for wanting to hold on to numbers.

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#849801 5-Jul-2013 16:01

It would be best to consult your employer - it is possible that they will simply allow you an account of your own, to which a corporate payment is made monthly. They most likely have a Vodafone Business Account Manager who deals with their account, and they will be the best person to guide you with options.

As mentioned previously, it is a good idea to make sure that your current employer will not get sticky about you keeping the number if you decide to move on.

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Lon

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lokhor

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#850713 8-Jul-2013 10:53

Thanks for all the help guys, will have to wait and see once they provide me with more information. Good tip about the phone number, I would really hate to lose mine.

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