Tag Archives: MicroSIM

Vodafone: No you can’t use your iPad 1 SIM in your iPad 2

Seriously?!?

When I got an email earlier from iPnz user Camtab I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Vodafone are restricting the use of MicroSIM’s between devices and not just between iPhone and iPad, but between iPad 1 and iPad 2 meaning you are going to need to get a new MicroSIM card.…

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XT October Special: Buy a Prepaid XT MicroSIM card and get 1.5GB of data

1.5GB of data?? Yes please!

That’s right 1.5GB of data for $29.95….

You may remember back in August we let you know that when purchasing a Prepaid XT MicroSIM for $29.95 you would get $29.95 worth of data included (XT’s 500MB data plan). Well it would seem that offer is still going but it ends at the end of October (31st to be precise). Maybe this offer is to get people to move across to XT by then, but as a bonus Telecom are running a mobile data promotion until 31st October which will give you an extra 1GB of data, meaning you’ll have 1.5GB to play with. Continue reading to find out all the details.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT

XT MicroSIMs back in stock, now include airtime (for a limited time)

XT MicroSIM's available again

When XT first launched their MicroSIMs they had very limited stock, in fact so much so that they sold out very quickly. Then along came 2degrees with their MicroSIMs who seem to have plenty of stock and not only that but they included airtime. Well now there’s some good news for XT users.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Telecom XT

2Degrees release details on their MicroSIMs

2degrees MicroSIMs are coming

Whilst we wait patiently for Vodafone to give us some news, 2Degrees have released details of their new MicroSIMs which will be available from 2Degrees on Friday (30th) and from Dick Smith stores on Tuesday 3 August for $20.00 (with $20 of credit loaded).

Hit the read more for the full Press release.…

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Posted in 2degrees, All, iPad, iPhone

XT MicroSIMs available from Monday 26th July! UPDATE:

New XT MicroSIMs on their way

For all those that have been holding out for your Telecom XT MicroSIM, as of Monday you will wait no more.

We have just received confirmation from Telecom that the MicroSIMs will be available from Monday 26th July, but there will be limited stocks available.

Hit the read more for details of pricing.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Telecom XT

Free* MicroSIM for iPad – Vodafone

Free Vodafone MicroSIM for iPad

Not sure if this has come to anyone’s attention but it has just been pointed out to us that Vodafone are offering a Free* MicroSIM for iPad users….. One catch with the SIM though is that it can only be used with the iPad.

*$6.95 P&P

Hit the read more for the link to buy….…

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Posted in All, iPad, Vodafone

Orcon launches mobile service, sharpens scissors

New mobile player

According to an article in the New Zealand Herald, Orcon have launched their mobile service (a Vodafone-powered MVNO) and will be shipping MicroSIMs shortly, however in the meantime they’re happy to cut their existing SIMs down to size for you, negating the need for an expensive SIM-cutter or the risk involved with DIY methods. Speaking of which, stay tuned to the site for our new SIM-cutting service which will be launched shortly. Until then, hit the ‘read more’ for the link and discussion.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News

2degrees showing off and testing their MicroSIMs… no date yet for public launch

2degrees MicroSIMs are coming

This escaped our attention last week, but it would seem that 2degrees have been testing their new MicroSIMs in an iPad and showing off them off via twitter. …

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MicroSIMs to be available from Gen-i as of August – UPDATED: Telecom retail, too

Gen-i to have MicroSIMs in August

The National Business Review today reports that Chris Quin, Gen-i’s Australasian head, had confirmed his company will be providing MicroSIMs for their customers as of early August.…

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MicroSIMs now available from Vodafone

Network Upgrade

Vodafone New Zealand this morning announced via their official Twitter account that they are now selling and swapping MicroSIMs at their 17 retail stores nationwide.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Vodafone

Hands-on: MicroSIM to standard SIM adapter [video & gallery]

The MicroSIM adapter

Since getting my iPad and cutting up my SIM card I haven’t been able to use my newly created MicroSIM in anything other than my iPad. Say hello to the MicroSIM to standard SIM adapter. Hit the ‘read more’ where I go hands-on and take a look at this cool little adapter.…

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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Reviews

iPad 3G unboxing, setup and creating your MicroSIM [video]

iPad 3G

At the weekend our iPad 3G arrived, so we thought we’d do a quick video of us unboxing it, creating the MicroSIM from a standard SIM and installing the carrier bundle.

Video after the break.…

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iPad 3G settings on XT and MicroSIM template

XT MicroSIMs coming July 1?

So we finally got our hands on an iPad 3G, we are still waiting for ours to arrive, and we can now give you the details of setting it up to use on XT and how to create your very own MicroSIM.

Read on for the full detail and PDF guide……

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Posted in All, iPad, Other News, Telecom XT