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#310821 25-Nov-2023 10:01
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Hello there,

 

I recently received an unsolicited email from 2degrees suggesting that I switch my broadband connection from fibre to WiFi, on the grounds that my monthly invoice would drop from $97 to $55.

 

Given that such a change would reduce 2degrees' revenue, there's no way that they're making such an offer out of the kindness of their heart / concern for my financial wellbeing.

 

In light of that, anyone happen to know what the true motive is for encouraging me to switch to WiFi ... what's in it for 2degrees ...?

 

(incidentally, I'm not interested in the offer as my download speed would drop from around 300 mbps to somewhere between 5-100 mbps)

 

Thanks!


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  #3163427 25-Nov-2023 10:07
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Mobile Wireless not Wifi. 2D own their own mobile network, they would save by not having to pay the fibre network company eg Chorus a share of your charge.




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  #3163440 25-Nov-2023 10:43
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It also isn’t as good. Basically 100% margin for them also. 

 

Stick with UFB. 





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  #3163649 25-Nov-2023 15:21
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@bluemoon If you don't need fast fibre and want to save some $$ check out ' Fibre starter ' 50/10 $60 a month and $50 per month if you have a pay monthly mobile with 2dgrees

 

I moved my parents to Fibre starter and zero issues streaming HD Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime etc....

 

Fibre is king hands down!

 

 


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