xlinknz:
graemeh:
xlinknz: All thank you for your replies :)

NonprayingMantis: Telecom have several plans, but the best by far, no matter how much you use, is the 500MB option. you pay 10c/MB for the first 300MB then you get the next 200 for free. so if you use 500MB it works out the same as the vodafone plan, but if you use less than 300 MB then it is definitely cheaper.


The impression I get is that with both TCNZ and VFNZ you pay $30 regardless of how much you use as long as it is under 500MB  ?

In regards to VFNZ is there an add-on for on account to use data like there is for prepaid ?

What frequencies would a handset requires to allow me to use VFNZ for voice and data but insert a TCNZ prepaid SIM ?


No, no, no, read the quote above, I've put the bit in bold that you need to read.  With Telecom you pay per mb until you hit $30 or 300mb and then it's free until 500mb.  So if you use 150mb you only pay $15 (actually more like $10 if you topup $60 and get a bonus topup)


Thank you for that clarification Smile that I cannot find where this is documented on the TCNZ web site http://www.telecom.co.nz/mobile/mobilebroadband/plansandpricing/prepaid

I assumed this expires at the end of the month does anyone have a plan where I can buy 500Mb and I only top up once I have used the 500Mb ?


Yeah, it's not that obvious on the page you linked to but it is there (as long as you understand Telco billing speak).  I've highlighted the key word in bold.

"10c per MB capped at $29.95 for up to 500MB in a month."

You are right, the Telecom charging is based on the calendar month.  2 Degrees do it for a month (or 30 days?) from when you buy the data pack.  Can't remember about Vodafone.

Unfortunately all of them expire, nobody has a plan where you have 500mb to use and can take as long as you want.