New Zealand

Vodafone
Vodafone operates a GSM (2G) mobile phone network at 900MHz and 1800MHz and a UMTS (3G) network at 900MHz and 2100MHz. They state that the network provides service in "around 97% of New Zealanders live, work and play".

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 * APN name: www.vodafone.net.nz

2Degrees
The company provides GSM 900 MHz (and, in selected areas, 1800 MHz) services on its own cellular network. Their GSM network supports EDGE, a feature not supported by any other network in New Zealand. They introduced mobile broadband on their UMTS 2100 MHz

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Black+White
MVNO/ESP. Operates in Vodafone network.

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 * APN name: www.m2.net.nz

CallPlus
MVNO. Operates in Vodafone network.

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 * APN name: www.callplus.net.nz

Digital Island
MVNO. Operates in Telecom New Zealand network.

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 * APN name: internet.telecom.co.nz

Slight Shot
MVNO. Operates in Vodafone network.

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 * APN name: www.slingshot.net.n

TelstraClear
MVNO. Operates in Telecom New Zealand network.

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 * APN name: www.telstraclear.net.nz

Orcon
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 * APN name: www.orcon.net.nz

XT
The XT Mobile Network is a UMTS mobile network run by Telecom New Zealand. It operates nationwide in the 850 MHz frequency, with 2100 MHz infill in major urban areas. The network is HSPA+ enabled, with a maximum downlink transmission rate of 21.1 Mbit/s and an uplink rate of 5.2 Mbit/s attainable for capable hardware. HSPA+ has a theoretical maximum of 56 Mbit/s download speed and 22 Mbit/s upload speed.

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Telecom NZ
Telecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider (CSP), providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider (through its subsidiary Xtra), a major ICT provider to NZ businesses, and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs.

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Vodafone
You can buy Prepay Smart SIM-card with 15 NZD / 11.13$ credit preloaded for 29.95 NZD / 22.22$. The standard Prepay Smart rates are:
 * 0.49 NZD / 0.36$ per min to any mobile or landline number in NZ;
 * 0.12 NZD / 0.09$ per SMS to any NZ mobile;
 * 1 NZD / 0.74$ a day for up to 10MB.

Once you have obtained Prepay Smart SIM-card you may order one of the following Prepay Smart Add-Ons by sending SMS BUY and the Add-On name to 756 e.g. BUY SMART25:

Note: You can only have one Add-On at a time.Add-Ons last one calendar month and renew until cancelled.To cancel your Add-on send Cancel + your Add-On name to 756 e.g. cancel Smart25.

Smart35 and Smart45 add-ons include NZBestMate option - it gives up to 1000 mins and 1000 SMSs to 1 NZ mobile, or 1000 mins to 1 NZ landline of your choice.

If you have used up your Add-On allowance before it renews you’ll be switched to these rates:
 * 0.49 NZD / 0.36$ per min to any mobile or landline number in NZ;
 * 0.12 NZD / 0.09$ per SMS to any NZ mobile;
 * 0.20 NZD / 0.15$ per 1 MB.

There is also an option to buy Supa Prepay SIM for 29.95 NZD / 22.22$, it comes preloaded with 2 Add-Ons:
 * Mobile Internet 2 GO (MI2GO) - gives 50 MB of data traffic
 * TXTNZ - 2500 SMSs to any NZ mobile. Both Add-Ons are included and last for a month.

There are 3 data Add-ons for Supa Prepay plan you can choose from to build your perfect prepaid data plan:

Also Vodafone offers Prepay mobile broadband plan for you laptop. The start-up kit costs 79 NZD / 58.62$ and comes with 2GB of data preloaded, Vodem stick, SIM-card and free Vodafone Mobile Broadband software. After your 2GB bundle has expired or been exhausted and if you use your Vodem without buying an Add-On your credit will be consumed at Vodafone casual daily rate of 1 NZD / 0.74$ for your first 10 MB, and 1 NZD / 0.74$ for each MB after. Without a monthly data Add-on, you will be charged at data rate as above.

Available Add-on packages for Prepay mobile broadband:

How to top up
Vodafone New Zealand offers Prepay IOU service for prepaid customers.If your Prepay credit is getting low but you have no way to top up right away, just send SMS (toll-free) IOU to 468 and you'll be instantly given a 5 NZD credit. When you do your next top-up you will simply repay the 5 NZD / 3.71$ plus a 0.20 NZD / 0.15$ fee.

There are following options to top up your mobile: 1. Select or enter the mobile number you want to top up;
 * Online top-up. Simply register to 'My account' and select 'Make a payment' or 'top up'. Then follow these steps:

2. Select the amount you want to pay (between 20 NZD / 14.84$ - 100 NZD / 74.20$);

3. Enter your credit card details and click 'Confirm payment'.

- for Smartphone - Visit m.vodafone.co.nz on your smartphone and select 'My Account';
 * From your Mobile

- for iPhone - Download free 'My account for iPhone app' from the iTunes app store or send SMS APP to 898 and you'll be sent a direct link to the App store;

- Android - Download free 'My account for Android app' from the Android Marketplace;

- Or send SMS with TMU and the amount you want to top up, e.g. TMU 30 (for a 30 NZD / 22.26$ top-up), to 867 and follow the instructions. You'll need to call 777 and follow the recorded instructions to register your credit card or Visa debit card with Vodafone first;

- Top up your Vodafone mobile directly from your ASB, BNZ or TSB bank account. It's just like having EFTPOS on your mobile. More about HotLink;

- By calling - If you have a credit card or Visa debit card, dial 777 from your Vodafone mobile and follow the instructions starting with option 1, and then select top-up by credit card.

- Call Vodafone - If you have a Visa, Visa Debit Card or MasterCard call 777 from your Vodafone mobileand follow the voice instructions -> option 1 -> option 2 -> option 2;
 * By Phone

- Westpac phone banking - If you're a Westpac customer and registered with phone banking call the Westpac Telephone Banking service and follow the instructions. More about topping up with Westpac Phone. Banking.


 * By Recharge Voucher - Buy a Recharge Voucher from a service station, dairy or supermarket displaying a Vodafone sign or a Vodafone store. The Recharge Voucher has a 12-digit code, SMS the 12-digit code to 887 from your Vodafone Prepay mobile.Instead of sending SMS, you can call 777 from your Vodafone Prepay mobile, select option 2 and follow the top up instructions.


 * In a shop - Many stores around New Zealand have Vodafone eklick EFTPOS terminals where you can top up with cash, credit card or EFTPOS.


 * At NZ Post - Top up your Prepay at any NZ Post outlet (a PostShop or Books & More store) with cash or EFTPOS.More more about topping up at NZ Post.


 * At my bank's ATM- If you're with ASB Bank, Bank of New Zealand or Westpac, you can top up at their ATMs.From the main menu select "Other" or "Other Services" and follow the Vodafone Prepay instructions.

2degrees
2degrees offers Prepay SIM for 5 NZD / 3.69$ (for you handset) and Data SIM - MicroSIM for 20 NZD / 14.78$ (for USB Modem, 3G WiFi Router, iPhone, iPad or other mobile data device, it can be used in regular SIM or MicroSIM devices. This Data SIM contains 100 MB of National Data (Valid for 30 days from activation).)

You can purchase a Prepay Sim ether in online shop or in one of 3000 stores nationawide. Find a store that is near you.

2degrees offers Prepay Combo Pack for 19 NZD / 14.04$, it includes 30 mins, 2500 SMS and 50 MB of National 3G data. To activate it send SMS buy 19combo to 233, to cancel - STOP 19Combo to 233.Once you have used all your minutes, SMSs or data before the pack runs out you will be charged standard rates (0.44 NZD (0.33$) / min, 0.09 NZD (0.07$) / SMS).

2degrees standard data rate is 0.50 NZD / 0.37$ per 1 MB. You’ll be charged this rate if you use data and don’t have one of 2degrees National 3G Data Packs or Mobile Broadband Zone Data Packs.

How to top up
There are several options:


 * online top-up


 * You can buy a top up voucher from over 6000 places all over New Zealand, like petrol stations, supermarkets and dairies. Just look out for big blue 2° logo. It's easy, all the instructions are on the voucher.Locate a store near you.


 * Auto top-up. Just set yourself up in Your 2degrees. Register your credit card and decide the amount you want to automatically top up with every time. Then you can choose the type of Auto Top Up that suits you:

- ‘Just Top Me Up’ - you will be topped up when your balance drops to 2.50 NZD / 1.85$ with your chosen amount and your credit card will be debitted.

-‘Text Me First’ - you will receive SMS when your balance drops below 2.50 NZD / 1.85$ to check if you want to be topped up. Reply ‘Y’ within 24 hours and 2degrees will debit your credit card. If you don’t reply nothing will be done.


 * Top-up over the phone. You can top up with your credit or Visa Debit Card. Simply call 201 from your 2degrees mobile (toll-free). 2degrees accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express and can top up any whole dollar amount between 20 NZD / 14.78$ and 150 NZD / 110.81$. The maximum daily top up amount per credit card is 150 NZD / 110.81$. You can make your phone top up even easier if you register your credit or Visa Debit Card in Your 2degrees. Once you’re registered then you don’t have to type in all your card details each time, you simply use the PIN number you have set up.

Orcon
Mobile plans with no contracts

There are 2 data add-ons available for each of the above plans: 500 MD data add-on for 36.95 NZD (27.30$) / month and 1 GB data add-on for 49.95 NZD (36.90$) / month.

Mobile Broadband plans

Telecom
Pay As You Go rates are - 0.20 NZD / 0.15$ per SMS, 0.69 NZD / 0.51$ per minute