Looking for a new data plan

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LesF

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#220270 2-Aug-2017 22:02

Does anybody know if 2Degrees have any upcoming changes to their data plans?

I feel a strange loyalty to them and don't want to switch, but the plans they have do not provide the kind of data I need for the best value.

If they dropped the cost of add-ons and made them carry-over I would be so happy, but I'm not interested in forking out $20 for an extra gig that I may or may not get to use before it times out.

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#1836127 2-Aug-2017 22:10

I take it you are asking about mobile data and not fixed line?

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DarkShadow

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#1836132 2-Aug-2017 22:21

How many gigs do you need?

LesF

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#1836159 3-Aug-2017 00:16

For my mobile prolly between 2 and 3 gig. Preferably with carry-over data.

I would get into streaming music while at work if there were decent data options, so I could see myself using more.

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#1836166 3-Aug-2017 06:17

$40 plan gives you 2.5GB/month.

Or you could spend $99 on 12GB. It's a chunk of change but lasts 6 months and it is equivalent of $8.25/GB.

Are you on a plan or pre-pay?

LesF

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#1836179 3-Aug-2017 07:37

On the $20 prepaid right now. The skinny $46 plan with 3.5 gb/ month sounded better.

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#1836200 3-Aug-2017 08:23

Have a look into Skinny Direct. $30/mo for 3gb data, unlimited calling and texting.

Best value imo and on Sparks network.

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DarkShadow

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#1836338 3-Aug-2017 10:26

If you just want data, Warehouse is doing $30 for 4GB carryover. They're on the 2d network as well.

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#1836563 3-Aug-2017 13:49

Hi LesF

How about the $49.95 plan with 4.5GB of Carryover Data and unlimited calls and texts to NZ and Aussie mobiles and landlines? You'll get $10 off your monthly 2degrees Broadband rental (now with 6 months free) plus you can add a phone on a 24 month interest MRO plan.

You can share your data with up to 5 other 2degrees devices and add an extra 3 connections at $25 each to share your unlimited calls and texts. :)

More info on Pay Monthly plans here

Cheers

^POB

LesF

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#1836868 3-Aug-2017 21:46

Yeah I'm looking at the 49.95 or maybe the 39.95 monthly options.

There are seemingly better deals with skinny but I have to say 2Degrees has done the one most important thing so far; not piss me off.

LesF

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#1841834 9-Aug-2017 13:26

Well so much for that. Tried to change to a monthly plan on the web site and it was a complete shambles.

Apart from requiring far to much personal information, the form fails to save my address, and then refuses to complete the order with the message "The first name that you entered was incorrect. Please try again."

Pretty sure I know what my first name is, but I can't complete the order because their web form knows better.

That ruined the smooth trouble-free 2Degrees experience.