First ever prepaid combo

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weetbix43

120 posts

Master Geek

#175868 14-Jul-2015 13:44

Okay I am going to go on a Prepaid Combo but need a little information on how to use data and how it works and about calling a 2 degrees phone for free on selected prepaid plan.

Data - I have so much Data allocated each month. When I want to use the data side of things do I switch it on through the phone - use whatever then when done switch it off when not needed? Worried that apps may download in background.

I will use some data just now and again.

Unlimited calls to 2 degrees mobiles* Included in the plan.
Does that mean as long as they have a 2degrees number? and if there number was ported over to 2 degrees is that included also? example 021 ported to 2 degrees.

Thank you!

graemeh

2078 posts

Uber Geek

#1343013 14-Jul-2015 13:49

Yes you can turn the data on and off through your phone if you want.

2 degrees mobiles means a number that is being "serviced" by 2 degrees so includes 021, 027, 0204 etc numbers that are ported to 2 degrees. DOES NOT include any 022 numbers ported to other providers.

weetbix43

120 posts

Master Geek

#1343020 14-Jul-2015 13:54

Thanks for that! I do have it switched to apps only use data over wifi so that SHOULD take care of that.

I would like a good app to keep track of my usage from app store - are they any good? free apps with adverts bad idea? and what are some good ones?

If I buy my Father a phone set him up on 2 degrees but he runs out of credit on the phone can I still call that number free?

graemeh

2078 posts

Uber Geek

#1343023 14-Jul-2015 13:59

I'm guessing you are using an iphone as you mention app store. You are right it should stop data use but as I'm an Android user I can't help answer that question.

You can still call a phone if it has run out of credit. You'll only strike a problem if the phone is left too long before topping up and gets disconnected.

weetbix43

120 posts

Master Geek

#1343024 14-Jul-2015 14:02

graemeh: I'm guessing you are using an iphone as you mention app store. You are right it should stop data use but as I'm an Android user I can't help answer that question.

You can still call a phone if it has run out of credit. You'll only strike a problem if the phone is left too long before topping up and gets disconnected.

I should have mentioned in the first place. I use android also I brought the Vodafone Prime 6 on special not long ago unlocked it and using 2 degrees. When I said app store I meant google play store oopsy :D

2degreesCare

1537 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

2degrees

#1343197 14-Jul-2015 17:37

weetbix43: Okay I am going to go on a Prepaid Combo but need a little information on how to use data and how it works and about calling a 2 degrees phone for free on selected prepaid plan.!

Hi, and welcome to 2degrees!

While we don't have free phones on Prepay when you buy a phone you get a scratchy which gives you a code to get a free $19 Carryover Combo. :)

Thanks to the other posters for chipping in on the data advice. Here's some more advice that may help - Manage your data

Data packs help make your data $$ go further.

Cheers
^POB

badbadmonkey

28 posts

Geek

#1345017 15-Jul-2015 21:15

weetbix43: Okay I am going to go on a Prepaid Combo but need a little information on how to use data and how it works and about calling a 2 degrees phone for free on selected prepaid plan.

Consider Skinny prepaid plans instead, they are cheaper than 2degrees - $16 vs $19 per month for the mainstream one, and more flexibility in other options.

old3eyes

9119 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

#1345139 16-Jul-2015 08:54

badbadmonkey:
weetbix43: Okay I am going to go on a Prepaid Combo but need a little information on how to use data and how it works and about calling a 2 degrees phone for free on selected prepaid plan.

Consider Skinny prepaid plans instead, they are cheaper than 2degrees - $16 vs $19 per month for the mainstream one, and more flexibility in other options.

If you're a small user then Skinny has a $9 / month plan as well..

Regards,

Old3eyes

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