Tag Archives: Telecom XT
Telecom’s new Skinny sub-brand soft-launches, config profile available for iOS 5 devices
Telecom has begun to quietly roll out its new ‘Skinny’ sub-brand, which offers pre-paid mobile services over its XT Network with alternative pricing packages and a completely separate brand identity. Looking at the pricing and plans on the company’s website the service does appear to be geared towards calling and texting primarily, but a data add-on of $4 per week for 120MB of data (so roughly $16 per month for 480MB) may be of interest to some iPhone users. Skinny has posted a config profile on Geekzone that can easily be installed on your iPhone should you decide to make the hop, in which case you’ll also need to request a free MicroSIM which you can do through the website or by calling 0800 4754669.…
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#4SonXT Launch parties how did they go? [video] [gallery]
As you may or may not have heard Telecom threw a couple of launch events last night to celebrate getting the iPhone 4S. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch seemed to get the queues whilst Dunedin didn’t have much of anything. However in the other three centres a great time was had by all and, as far as we know, no one went home disappointed or empty-handed. Keep reading to see our launch party thoughts, video (nicely edited by Steve) and gallery of pictures.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT
AppView:Text Parking NZ
Text Parking NZ makes using the On Street Pay and Display Meter’s a breeze.
If you have trouble with the Meter Timing out then this is the app for you.…
Telecom exec hunts down iPhone thief – via NBR
Normally we wouldn’t re-post articles direct from another site to the front page, they would site under the ‘FTW’ (from the web) category in the sidebar, but this one seemed to good to pass up. As reported by Chris Keall of NBR although “Telecom may not be an official Apple carrier, its technology-neutral Gen-i division still sells iPhones and iPads– and its boss knows how to use them; including the value-add Mobile Me service, which syncs devices, and can be use used to run a GPS trace.”
So when Mr Quinn had his iPhone stolen, the iPad and MobileMe service came to the rescue.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News
Telecom offering up to $800 when you make the switch
You may remember back in November and then again in February Telecom offered you $600 if you bought your iPhone to XT well now they want to give you $800 (obviously with some conditions). Clearly they really want your business, but do you want to give it to them and what will you get in return? Keep reading to find out.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Telecom XT
Telcos offer free Micro SIMs to iPad 2-goers
Telecom New Zealand has just announced a reward for those who have been lining up all day for an iPad 2 – a Micro SIM giveaway (with a generous 2GB of mobile data!) to each person at YooBee Newmarket. 2degrees also seems to be following suit, with details of a similar promotion likely to be announced very shortly. People who purchase an iPad 2 at leading Auckland retailers may get a special gift afterwards (which has turned out to be a Micro SIM pre-loaded with 12GB of data!).
Are you in the line at YooBee Newmarket? Let us know in the comments how you get on with your free Micro SIM!…
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Posted in 2degrees, All, iPad, Telecom XT
iPad 2 offers capability parity between Vodafone and XT
Well look what we found in the tech specs. It turns out the new iPad 2 is going to bring the big red and the big blue into parallel on their networks. Why? Quad Band 3G.…
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Posted in All, iPad, Telecom XT, Vodafone
Telecom’s iPhone SIM only offer extended again… now until 28th Feb
In case you hadn’t heard Telecom don’t sell the iPhone, however they do want you on their network. They have been offering a $600 account credit when you bring your iPhone to XT (with certain terms) and in November last year they extended the offer in an effort to try an entice more iPhone customers to the network. This ended on 31st January, however due to popular demand they have extended the offer for 2 more weeks (from now) and it expires on 28th February. Keep reading to see more details of the offer and what you need to do to make the switch.…
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XT’s bonus top up credit ends, everything’s gonna be 33% more
Since the 13th October 2009 any Telecom XT prepaid mobile customer that topped up would receive an additional bonus credit depending on how much you topped up. That bonus credit equated to around 33% of the top-up value and really made a difference to your balance, especially if you topped up with $60 and got $80. This has now ended (as of Feb 1st) and has been replaced with a new promotion called TOPUP & WIN. But is it any good? Read on.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT
Why you shouldn’t get too excited about the rumoured CDMA iPhone announcement
In case you haven’t heard, it’s widely believed that Verizon is set to announce this coming Wednesday (NZT) that they are to offer the iPhone, breaking the monopoly that AT&T have enjoyed on the device in the US since the launch of the original model in 2006. Since Verizon is a CDMA network, many of you still hanging on to Telecom’s old network (which was also CDMA) may well be thinking, “so does this mean that I can use a Verizon iPhone on Telecom?” Well, unfortunately the answer is “no” and here’s why.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
Telecom Voicemail Viewer launching today: Next best thing to Visual Voicemail?
It may not be actual Visual Voicemail, but this could be the next best thing to it in New Zealand. Telecom are launching a new Voicemail service this morning called Voicemail Viewer whereby when a voicemail is left for you a SMS is sent detailing who called, when they called, the length of the message, and — here’s the killer bit — a number to dial to access that specific message, bypassing any others that might be waiting. No more having to wade through other messages and inane voice prompts to get to that critical message from someone you actually care about. New postpaid customers joining XT from today will automatically get the service, existing customers can opt-in by calling 123 from 10am this morning or wait until February when mass migration will begin. Keep reading for the press release.…
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How does $600 for bringing your iPhone to XT sound?
Telecom let New Zealanders know by way of a tweet this morning that that due to popular demand the offer of a $600 account credit to bring your iPhone to XT offer has returned.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Telecom XT
Switch to XT and get double minutes, data or an account credit
With Christmas just about upon us, now is the traditional time that the Telcos go hard out to get your business and these two three new promos from Telecom could just see them gaining some much loved iPhone users. Keep reading to see the full detail.
UPDATE: There are actually three promos to look at.…
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XT October Special: Buy a Prepaid XT MicroSIM card and get 1.5GB of data
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
Ask iPhonewzealand: How do I top-up or manage my prepaid Telecom connection on my iPad?
As we’ve seen again and again, despite not being an “official” Apple carrier, Telecom’s XT network is arguably the network of choice for performance. However, when it comes to the iPad there are some quirks that make managing your prepaid connection more of a chore than it should be. Keep reading to find out how you top up and how you check your balance.…
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XT MicroSIMs back in stock, now include airtime (for a limited time)
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
XT MicroSIMs available from Monday 26th July! UPDATE:
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
