Orcon just gave me something for free?

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Athlonite

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#61650 20-May-2010 19:13

We get a kick out of helping you do more of what you love online. That's why we're adding 1GB of data to your base plan. It's our way of saying thanks for being with Orcon; we really appreciate your business.

Your plan name will also change from Purple to Bronze.

What To Expect

Your extra data will start on the 23rd of May - and continue each month after that.
You don't need to do anything, we'll take care of it all for you!
Nothing will look different on this bill (coming 23 May) as your changes take affect on the new billing cycle (23 May - 22 June).
Nothing else will change.

wow a whole 1GB gee thanks orcon

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#332550 20-May-2010 19:34

Got one of those as well. Now just hope that they improve their international feed..

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#332672 20-May-2010 22:22

a small positive is still a positive. it's not often you get something for nothing.

i appreciate this gesture from orcon!

dman

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#332685 20-May-2010 22:43

I got a whole 10Gig free...

We're Upgrading Your Plan For Free
Hi Dman,

We get a kick out of helping you do more of what you love online. That's why we're adding 10GB of data per month to your base plan. That's $20 worth of extra data per month with no strings attached. It's our way of saying thanks for being with Orcon; we really appreciate your business.

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What To Expect

Your extra data will start on the 23rd of May - and continue each month after that.

You don't need to do anything, we'll take care of it all for you!

Nothing will look different on this bill (coming 23 May) as your changes take affect on the new billing cycle (23 May - 22 June).

Nothing else will change.

Enjoy

Kind Regards,

The Team at Orcon

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#332696 20-May-2010 23:26

What plan are you on?

Athlonite

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#332710 21-May-2010 00:16

Yes Dman what plan are you on that you get an extra 10GB

i was on purple at home with 1GB + a data block of 25GB per mth + FS/FS and tolls for NZ$69.96

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#332719 21-May-2010 00:58

Can't see any plan changes on their website yet, and I'm on orcon Silver and I haven't had an email

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

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#332737 21-May-2010 04:16

I'm on the 15GB naked dsl, in Auckland

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#332762 21-May-2010 08:24

Our work accounts get "free" upgrades occasionally.... one got 5gb a few months ago and one got 1GB yesterday.

But my personal account is lacking in any freebies :(

On Gold+ (which is a base of 10GB)

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#332868 21-May-2010 11:55

I got the email too, I was on Purple with the 25GB addon and FS/FS.

Nice little gesture from Orcon. :-)

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#332875 21-May-2010 12:11

Hmm is the pattern if you have an add on you get the free data ?

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#332883 21-May-2010 12:27

I'm assuming they are rolling out plan changes. Presumably, a Bronze plan is being introduced that costs the same as current Purple but with 2GB instead of 1GB. That would explain why Athlonite is getting "upgraded" from Purple to Bronze. Perhaps they're getting rid of Purple altogether, or it will be cheaper, so this is a smart way to keep people paying the same amount.

As for dman, he was on Purple+, and no mention of change to plan name so presumably that is being increased to 25GB. I wonder if any of the other plans will be changing? I'm on Silver+ so I'd quite like (and expect) an increase in base cap, otherwise I might look seriously at switching to Purple+ and VoIP.

HiK1000716, did you get a 1GB increase?

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#332906 21-May-2010 13:02

Hey guys,

You can get the full info on the changes here: http://www.orcon.net.nz/about/article/orcon_increases_data_caps

The new plans are going to be activated for existing customers on the 23rd, and will be on the website for new customers to sign up to from the 31st of May.

Enjoy the extra data guys!

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#332920 21-May-2010 13:23

What about Gold+ ??? :(
Id love another 5GB.... even 2GB would be handy.

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#332921 21-May-2010 13:24

duncanblair: Hey guys,

You can get the full info on the changes here: http://www.orcon.net.nz/about/article/orcon_increases_data_caps

The new plans are going to be activated for existing customers on the 23rd, and will be on the website for new customers to sign up to from the 31st of May.

Enjoy the extra data guys!

So, no change to Silver+ or Gold+? That makes them pretty poor value compared to Purple+, looks like I'll be switching and looking for a VoIP provider. Previously, you gave up the phone services of Silver+ for the extra 10GB of data in Purple+, i.e. the Phone part of Silver+ essentially cost $12 per month. Reasonably good value.

Now the Phone part of Silver+ "costs" 20GB per month, no longer good value and worth exploring alternatives I'd say. So, which are the most highly regarded VoIP providers out there? Or maybe I'll ditch my phone line altogether and go fully mobile.

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#333020 21-May-2010 16:10

sweet as, I thought my plan was the best of the pick BEFORE than changes and now it is clearly the best of the pick for anybody :P

xpd: Hmm is the pattern if you have an add on you get the free data ?

I had no add on. Just the default naked dsl with 15gig

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