Any cheap plans in NZ suitable for GPS trackers?

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Talkiet

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#312811 19-May-2024 17:15

ie. Hopefully it never sends me a text message, but occasionally it might (if I move the car etc or if I am testing)...

A very quick perusal shows many 'pre-pay' options now seem to be nothing more than 7 day to 30 day bundles - I am wondering if there's still something with a long expiry ? Anyone aware of anything?

Cheers - N

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alinz

71 posts

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#3232460 19-May-2024 17:35

If it doesn't need data enabled, you could just put $5 on a Skinny sim once a year.

Otherwise your best option may be Kogan's small 365 day plan for $160 ($13.33 a month).

Qazzy03

478 posts

Ultimate Geek

#3232461 19-May-2024 17:35

Kogan have some 365 days packs but they aren't cheap for your usage.

https://www.kogan.com/nz/koganmobile/

It might be cheaper to get a warehouse moblie sim and just put an amount of money on it for the casual rates when you are not testing.
Casual rate $0.16 per text.
Months you are going to do testing you can buy a "$4 unlimted Text pack" for 28 days.
Packs do not auto renew, so no worries about draining loaded credit.

https://www.warehousemobile.co.nz/pricing

SirHumphreyAppleby

2844 posts

Uber Geek

#3232482 19-May-2024 19:47

Considered a tracker that uses LoRaWAN?

Talkiet

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#3232484 19-May-2024 19:49

Thanks for the pointers - I have to admit I wasn't sure how the casual utilisation worked - I think that will be good and the Warehouse option looks good.

Cheers - N

Please note all comments are from my own brain and don't necessarily represent the position or opinions of my employer, previous employers, colleagues, friends or pets.