Can I direct calls directly to voicemail on 2degrees or One.nz?

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#315145 17-Jun-2024 15:16

I am moving to Australia and already have an Ozzie number. I want to keep my NZ number for a while. I have narrowed it down to pay as you go plans with either One.Nz (who I am with currently on a monthly plan) and 2degrees. The plan is to have a voicemail message telling the caller to call m Australian number.

Qs: is there a way (and how) to direct incoming calls always to voicemail, where they can hear my recorded message - with either carrier?

I am leaning towards 2degrees because for roaming you pay by per minute of call and per text. Whereas On.nz still charge you $6 a day. The above will sway that decision.

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#3250039 17-Jun-2024 15:28

Easiest thing would be to go on Spark's $15 pay monthly plan then add the $10/month international calling. You can then set your call forward to your Aussie number.

Spark also do casual roaming rates; but they also do 2 weekly packs at $30 each which works out way cheaper than the $8/day charge.

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#3250041 17-Jun-2024 15:30

Thats still $50 a month for the two of us, when I don't need roaming. I just want them to get a message to call my Aussie number.

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#3250043 17-Jun-2024 15:38

Hmm, zero mention of two numbers. You could have the second number forward to your NZ number (which would then forward on to Aussie). But if that's too much, just set up a voicemail with 2d and call it when you want to check any messages (+64 830 83210)

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#3250045 17-Jun-2024 15:40

Maybe too obvious: Is it as simple as not having your phone available on the network, it automatically goes to voicemail?

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#3250047 17-Jun-2024 15:43

evnafets:

Maybe too obvious: Is it as simple as not having your phone available on the network, it automatically goes to voicemail?

Yep, that's done at a network level so you'll need to get a CSR to arrange. Just make sure that you're not being stung a per minute charge when roaming otherwise that will definitely get expensive

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#3250049 17-Jun-2024 15:55

Aucklandjafa:

evnafets:

Maybe too obvious: Is it as simple as not having your phone available on the network, it automatically goes to voicemail?

Yep, that's done at a network level so you'll need to get a CSR to arrange. Just make sure that you're not being stung a per minute charge when roaming otherwise that will definitely get expensive

I asked about that at One.Nz shop today, but there was no clear answer.

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#3250052 17-Jun-2024 15:59

Spark 100% do, can't say if 2d do.

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#3250089 17-Jun-2024 17:01

Bitfiddler: ... Qs: is there a way (and how) to direct incoming calls always to voicemail, where they can hear my recorded message - with either carrier? ...

Surely you can do this on your device itself?

iOS:

Settings
Phone
Call forwarding
1. Call forwarding = On
2. Forward to = VM # of Telco

Android (varies by OS version & manufacturer):

Phone
Settings
Call Settings
Call Forwarding settings
1. Always ford = On
2. Forward to = VM # of Telco

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#3250112 17-Jun-2024 17:47

2degrees Postpaid & Prepaid subscribers can set diverts and a CFU off to VM does not incur a charge