Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Jay88

4 posts

Wannabe Geek


#304665 25-May-2023 22:27
Send private message

Hi team, My Dad's VF B315s wireless B/B router has a fault (POTS and NW ports dead) and I need to know if I can just buy another VF B315 on trademe, swap the SIM and get him going that way? Done all the resets etc. but it's dead. It's out of warranty, One NZ don't have that model anymore and they won't supply him anyway as he is rural and that customer segment is now handled but their subsidiary Farmside (Confirmed with them too, he would have to join them as a new customer). He would prefer just to keep paying VF as it now is. We can still get into his old router for settings if needed. 

 

We would really appreciate any confirmation or otherwise. 

 

Thanks.


Create new topic
quickymart
13791 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

  #3079695 25-May-2023 22:34
Send private message

That's a bit slack, Vodafone should just swap out the router or arrange it with Farmside if required.

 

It sounds like they just wanted to get him off the phone so he could do all the running around instead of them. Let me guess, their top-notch overseas call centre strikes again? 🙄




pristle
158 posts

Master Geek

Subscriber

  #3079696 25-May-2023 22:40
Send private message

I e-cycled a couple of these recently. I have more stuff to clear out and will keep an eye out. Can let you know on Saturday.


Jay88

4 posts

Wannabe Geek


  #3080019 27-May-2023 11:29
Send private message

pristle:

 

I e-cycled a couple of these recently. I have more stuff to clear out and will keep an eye out. Can let you know on Saturday.

 

 

Cheers mate




Jay88

4 posts

Wannabe Geek


  #3088737 12-Jun-2023 01:13
Send private message

I got a DM from a OneNZ employee who really went above and beyond and got this sorted for my Dad.  He arranged a new modem, a Downer technician to travel two hours to install it and do the SIM swap (Diff sizes in modems). I am still astonished by his ownership and genuine desire to help. You are a real asset to OneNZ Nick. Can't thank you enough. 


Create new topic





News and reviews »

Amazfit Expands Active 2 Lineup with the New Active 2 Square
Posted 23-Jun-2025 14:49


Logitech G522 Gaming Headset Review
Posted 18-Jun-2025 17:00


Māori Artists Launch Design Collection with Cricut ahead of Matariki Day
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:19


LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub With Advanced AI
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:13


One NZ Satellite IoT goes live for customers
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:10


Bolt Launches in New Zealand
Posted 11-Jun-2025 00:00


Suunto Run Review
Posted 10-Jun-2025 10:44


Freeview Satellite TV Brings HD Viewing to More New Zealanders
Posted 5-Jun-2025 11:50


HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Review
Posted 3-Jun-2025 14:40


Flip Phones Are Back as HMD Reimagines an Iconic Style
Posted 30-May-2025 17:06


Hundreds of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Posted 30-May-2025 16:57


AI Report Reveals Trust Is Key to Unlocking Its Potential in Aotearoa
Posted 30-May-2025 16:55


Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront with Premium, Versatile Design
Posted 30-May-2025 16:14


New OPPO Watch X2 Launches in New Zealand
Posted 29-May-2025 16:08


Synology Premiers a New Lineup of Advanced Data Management Solutions
Posted 29-May-2025 16:04









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.