Mobile - Is changing plan and keeping bonus data possible?

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Kiwi1971

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#166152 4-Mar-2015 11:54

Hi GZoners, anyone has managed to change mobile plan recently and keep their bonus data? [Before I call and sit in a queue and haggle]

I am lthinking about changing to the new $39 plan which is $1 cheaper than my current plan and better value on the minutes and texts but a 250MB drop on the data end, which is my main prioroty.

I was told my bonus data would expire when the 12 month contract period ran out and even received a reminder to that effect but it just kept rolling, so VF don't seem too bothered about it.

The new plan is month to month so I wonder if I was to re-up for another 12 months, whether they would throw in the bonus 1GB?

Thoughts?

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#1250907 4-Mar-2015 11:54

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#1250921 4-Mar-2015 11:57

thanks Peter

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#1250924 4-Mar-2015 12:02

Kiwi1971:
Hi GZoners, anyone has managed to change mobile plan recently and keep their bonus data? [Before I call and sit in a queue and haggle]

I am lthinking about changing to the new $39 plan which is $1 cheaper than my current plan and better value on the minutes and texts but a 250MB drop on the data end, which is my main prioroty.

I was told my bonus data would expire when the 12 month contract period ran out and even received a reminder to that effect but it just kept rolling, so VF don't seem too bothered about it.

The new plan is month to month so I wonder if I was to re-up for another 12 months, whether they would throw in the bonus 1GB?

Thoughts?

I think the only way to get what you want is to discuss person-to-person with a member of the retention team at VFNZ...after a VERY long wait.

I did it. I got a better deal than I was on, as I was seriously contemplating jumping ship, but ended up staying after being given a good deal with bonus data. Took a bloody long time though...

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