NZ mobile plan costs by the GB

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ipearx

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#315737 11-Aug-2024 14:58

I made a chart to help figure out based on how much data you want on a mobile plan, which is the cheapest. Hope it's useful.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1egaLT8PWmzTP3y_ar8hmjgsumC9qe-MCsw0iLg8_gcg/edit?usp=sharing

Qazzy03

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#3270609 11-Aug-2024 15:41

Good chart.

I am unsure if adding an unlimited* column might be worth it.

I switched over to Mighty Mobile when they had their previous special deal.
Unlimited data, text and Calls for $20 per month.

The current special is 20% off annual plans

https://www.mightymobile.co.nz/

ipearx

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#3270612 11-Aug-2024 15:48

Qazzy03:

I am unsure if adding an unlimited* column might be worth it.

Yeah I deliberately ignored specials, deals and 'unlimited data' that is not full speed. If you're happy to go slow after using all your fast data, that would be a separate chart I think!

ipearx

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#3270615 11-Aug-2024 16:08

Qazzy03:

switched over to Mighty Mobile when they had their previous special deal.
Unlimited data, text and Calls for $20 per month.

The current special is 20% off annual plans

https://www.mightymobile.co.nz/

Wow that actually seems like a great deal. Especially for a phone, who cares if it's 10MB/s... also I'd be tempted to stick it in my 4G router, although that is not allowed technically...

Qazzy03

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#3270618 11-Aug-2024 16:15

ipearx:

Wow that actually seems like a great deal. Especially for a phone, who cares if it's 10MB/s... also I'd be tempted to stick it in my 4G router, although that is not allowed technically...

Yeah, I don't mind the speed tbh, so I haven't noticed being 'slow' for day-to-day tasks on my moblie.
It has been great not having to worry about my monthly GB cap.
I generally only use it for PoGo, Reddit, Spotify and a hot spot for Steam Deck when travelling.

ipearx

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#3270620 11-Aug-2024 16:21

Qazzy03:

Yeah, I don't mind the speed tbh, so I haven't noticed being 'slow' for day-to-day tasks.
It has been great not having to worry about my monthly GB cap.
I generally only use it for PoGo, Reddit, Spotify and a hot spot for Steam Deck when travelling.

Imagine, I could leave my iPhone iCloud photo sharing stuff turned on all the time... and software updates. That would be nice, not having to carefully manage data usage.

Shame both them and Skinny don't have eSIM. If one did, I could have both networks for ultimate coverage...

Behodar

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#3270651 11-Aug-2024 19:13

You've listed Warehouse at $15 for 1 GB, but given that the table is focused on data shouldn't you be using the $8 data "pack" instead of the $15 "combo"?

ipearx

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#3270668 11-Aug-2024 20:41

Behodar:

You've listed Warehouse at $15 for 1 GB, but given that the table is focused on data shouldn't you be using the $8 data "pack" instead of the $15 "combo"?

Wouldn't you have to have a plan to use that?

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#3270669 11-Aug-2024 20:43

The website says you can pick a combo, pack, or casual rates, and the FAQ confirms that you don't need to get a combo before getting a pack.

I haven't actually tried it myself so I'm just going by what the site says.

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#3270670 11-Aug-2024 21:02

i am on the one nz tablet plan on my iPhone, 40gb for $20 month. been on it for years.

casual rates for SMS and phone calling, but I use whatsapp for messaging and calling, most months my bill is around $22-25 a month, if I have to SMS someone not on whatsapp.

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#3270680 11-Aug-2024 23:22

Qazzy03:

Good chart.

I am unsure if adding an unlimited* column might be worth it.

I switched over to Mighty Mobile when they had their previous special deal.
Unlimited data, text and Calls for $20 per month.

The current special is 20% off annual plans

https://www.mightymobile.co.nz/

nice same here and never looked back ever since

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#3270687 12-Aug-2024 07:08

Who does Mighty Mobile piggyback on? Vodafone/One?

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#3270689 12-Aug-2024 07:17

quickymart:
Who does Mighty Mobile piggyback on? Vodafone/One?

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ipearx

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#3270696 12-Aug-2024 07:58

sdavisnz:

i am on the one nz tablet plan on my iPhone, 40gb for $20 month. been on it for years.

casual rates for SMS and phone calling, but I use whatsapp for messaging and calling, most months my bill is around $22-25 a month, if I have to SMS someone not on whatsapp.

That is a good deal too! I added it to the chart. I wonder if you can keep your number on that plan?! or get an eSIM to mix with another existing plan?