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#324577 30-Apr-2026 07:04
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Hello everyone, I'm in New Zealand with Working Holiday VISA. I have been using Rocketmobile since I came to New Zealand, I'm very happy with it but I'm planning to leave NZ on August. So, for some 2Factor Authentication and other things I may need to receive SMS while I'm abroad. So, I want a prepaid SIM with volte wifi calling support and doesn't get deactivated if I don't top-up ? Can you please give me recommendations, Thank you so much. 

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  #3485688 30-Apr-2026 07:14
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You have to top up every 360 days regardless of who.

 

2degrees and One NZ is the best option as VoWiFi is prioritized.

 

Spark don't allow VoWiFi when roaming.

 

 




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  #3485690 30-Apr-2026 07:24
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As above 2degrees or OneNZ for Wi-Fi calling overseas I have found 2degrees Wi-Fi calling rock solid around the world and take note for Wi-Fi calling to work you have to have a compatible handset 

 

You have to top-up once every year to keep a prepaid number active or it will deactivate

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  #3485696 30-Apr-2026 07:53
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Thank you so much, I will just keep my rocket mobile number and transfer it to 2degrees, how long it will take, and for example If I top-up every 365 days do I need to active data or internet plan to receive sms or just having active number is enough ? 



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  #3485697 30-Apr-2026 07:59
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You just need to top up every 360 days(don't do 365), and it's $10 to keep the number active.

 

That is all you need to do.




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  #3485698 30-Apr-2026 08:06
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Mobile number port from once you get the TCF SMS to confirm you wish to port and you reply ' Yes ' is about an hour or so

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  #3485720 30-Apr-2026 09:59
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I wouldn't even do 360 days - go with every 330 days, if your access is more important than a couple of dollars.




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  #3485721 30-Apr-2026 10:00
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Set a calendar reminder! do not let the number expire

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  #3485722 30-Apr-2026 10:01
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And for the love of $deity, set a reminder. Too many people posting "I am overseas and I lost my phone number."




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