VOIP only plans???

Forums › VoIP › VOIP only plans???

llvonn

29 posts

Geek

#271814 27-May-2020 19:14

Hi, I am helping a not so techy friend. She currently has her landline with Vodafone, but is wanting to change it due to appalling service. I am wanting to know what companies offer landline /VOIP only. She has her mobile with 2 degrees and does not want broadband. Advice appreciated. Thank you in advance.

speed

287 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2493098 27-May-2020 19:15

Two name just two (there are more that I'm sure others will fill in):

2talk.co.nz

hero.co.nz

GoodSync

GoodSync. Easily back up and sync your files with GoodSync. Simple and secure file backup and synchronisation software will ensure that your files are never lost (affiliate link).

hio77

'That VDSL Cat'
12982 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

Voyager

Subscriber

#2493100 27-May-2020 19:18

Does not want broadband, but wants voip? uh....

Sounds like you just want a standard phoneline, many RSP's will offer this, they likely just don't list it on their site.

Spark will also do Wireless landline which is a bit cheaper than over copper.

#include <std_disclaimer>

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.

cyril7

8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

Subscriber

#2493104 27-May-2020 19:23

Why a voip line, would a decent mobile plan fix it.

Cyril

rugrat

2942 posts

Uber Geek

Lifetime subscriber

#2493112 27-May-2020 19:38

Their 2degrees mobile can be used as a land line. $20 a month and operates like landline.

https://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/help-and-support/mobile/products-and-services/landline-on-your-mobile/

Edit, I can't find if outgoing calls are treated same, maybe minutes needed to cover, incoming calls same charge to caller for ringing regular landline.

llvonn

29 posts

Geek

#2493120 27-May-2020 19:51

My friend is older and has other friends who will not ring a mobile. They also like to chat which, on a mobile only plan means lots of minutes. She is on a limited income, so does not want broadband combo.

richms

26388 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Subscriber

#2493125 27-May-2020 20:12

endless dataaaaaaaaaaaaaa with vodafone has unlimited sms and calls and is $40 for the cheap one. While some of her friends may be reluctant to call a mobile now, once a few of them get on this then the rest will follow and then get rid of the landlines so the rest will have to follow or else pay thru the nose for talking to anyone.

Richard rich.ms

lyonrouge

1993 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2497269 3-Jun-2020 10:22

I have a similar challenge. My father-in-law cannot (will not) use the mobile we have given him, and as a result I have to keep a landline for him to call. Stuff-fibre offer a mobile app which terminates and originates your PSTN. I'm seeking this offering but independently to my broadband, as I have been through a very long process of decoupling from Spark/copper and would like to decouple this also.

speed

287 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2497273 3-Jun-2020 10:25

lyonrouge:

Stuff-fibre offer a mobile app which terminates and originates your PSTN. I'm seeking this offering but independently to my broadband, as I have been through a very long process of decoupling from Spark/copper and would like to decouple this also.

I'd love to know what result you get in obtaining action on that request during their current state of transition to new ownership

I can't help but wonder whether approaching their new owners directly might be a quicker way to get to the end result.

nztim

2823 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

TEAMnetwork

Subscriber

#2497288 3-Jun-2020 11:03

NOWNZ do BasebandIP landline (VOUP but still a copper landline to her house) for $45 p/m you have to call them up and ask for it

Any views expressed on these forums are my own and don't necessarily reflect those of my employer.