Tag Archives: 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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Posted in Telecom XT, iPad
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, Telecom XT, iPad, iPhone
FaceTime: How it works with XT, Vodafone, 2degrees and Ported Numbers
This is an update to the FaceTime not working on XT issue we brought you just over a week ago. For the most part it is good news. Hit the read more to find out whether XT have fixed the issues required to get maybe the biggest feature of the iPhone 4 activated and working on XT. We will also confirm how it works with Vodafone and 2degrees and ported numbers.
Posted in 2degrees, All, Other News, Telecom XT, Vodafone, iPhone
Voicemail button on iPhone and XT with a V3 SIM/MicroSIM
Those of you that have got your iPhone 4 today and have decided to take it across to Telecom maybe wondering why your voicemail button isn’t working even though you have a V3 SIM or a MicroSIM.
Hit the read more to see what you need to do (it’s easy by the way)
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Posted in All, Telecom XT, iPhone
Telecom: “We’re ready for iPhone 4 users”, new Smartphone Extra plan launched
Well, it seems like everybody is making iPhone announcements today except Vodafone. Telecom have just announced that it’s “ready for iPhone 4 users” and has introduced a new ‘Smartphone Extra’ plan with double data allowances for the next three months. This means XT customers can now opt to add 1GB of data and 2500 text messages for $38
per month to any prepaid or postpaid voice plan until the end of September. Read on for the full press release but at this stage we have to say: seriously, Vodafone, where are you guys? Seems like everybody is at this party but the host! Whatever you’re holding back… it better be good!
Posted in Telecom XT, iPhone
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, Telecom XT, iPad, iPhone
Three new Mobile Broadband plans from Telecom, available today
Telecom have quietly rolled out three new Mobile Broadband plans today. This is not just an announcement to announce the announcement, these are available from today and for the heavy mobile data user may just come in handy. Hit the read more for the detail.
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT
Telecom SIMs to be updated, will enable voicemail button on iPhone
When iOS 4 was released to developers in beta form, the first thing we did was get to work on getting our bundles to work. Unfortunately, as you may have heard, we were unsuccessful and it meant that users lost their fancy carrier icons and the ability to use their voicemail button. Well, in an interesting turn it seems that users on XT may soon regain the functionality of that button.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT, iPhone
XT Relaunched with 30-day risk free trial, Reynolds says “bugger!” [video]
After all of the outages on XT, Telecom have now relaunched their advertising campaign for XT which has been fronted by Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds.
They have also launched a “customer-friendly 30 day Risk Free Trial” which will enable users who sign up to an eligible 24 month plan when purchasing any XT mobile or Mobile Broadband T-Stick, to return the product within 30 days if they are not completely happy with their experience of XT – and receive a refund.
In this honest and comical ad Dr Reynolds confirms that XT is now finally fixed, saying “I reckon you should give XT a shot, it’s now working exactly as it should’ve done” and he pokes a bit of fun at Telecom which (although I’m sure some who were affected won’t find funny) is quite amusing and gives it the personal touch.
Hit the read more for the full media release and video of the ad.
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT
Two new Telecom XT MVNOs join the business market
Earlier in the year we reported that Digital Island was the first MVNO to sign with Telecom to use their now-wholesaled XT network. Today, two more contenders join the market as Mobile Virtual Network Operators from XT.
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT
iPad 3G settings on XT and MicroSIM template
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, Other News, Telecom XT, iPad
Telecom XT to get Micro SIMs
Telecom have announced via Twitter that they are soon to support the new Micro SIM standard. This means that the upcoming 3G iPad and unconfirmed ‘iPhone 4G’ will be compatible with Telecom’s XT network.
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT, iPad, iPhone
XT *Still* Faster in More Dunedin Places for iPhone 3G (March 2010 Update)
iPhonewzealand and Geekzone user Ahmad has repeated his speed tests he did last year in Dunedin using the iPhone on XT and Vodafone.
Data speeds on the iPhone, between Vodafone and XT, are a much discussed topic. There are many different sides of the story and many different reasons behind the results of speed tests. I would suggest that everyone take from this just a view to Ahmad’s experience at the given time in the given location. Some of you may have different experiences and speeds so it would be good to hear your thoughts.
Personally for me the XT speeds, where I use my iPhone, are much faster than that of Vodafone but that is not to say that other areas where you may use it won’t be different.
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT, Vodafone, iPhone
Paul Reynolds: “Enough is enough”, Alcatel-Lucent put on notice.
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has fronted-up to journalists at a press conference this afternoon over last night’s further XT outage, and the situation as a whole. He said that the company recognises the inconvenience that customers have been put to and announced a further compensation package for both consumer and business XT customers. An angry Reynolds spoke of how he feels “let down” by network operator Alcatel-Lucent, that “enough is enough” and that the company have been “put on notice” following this fourth outage. Hit ‘read more’ for the full press release.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT
Telecom CTO, Frank Mount Resigns in the midst of XT outages
After all the issues with XT and with Alcatel-Lucent’s Head of New Zealand Business resigning is it just coincidence that Frank Mount, Telecom CTO, has just resigned?
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Tethering for XT and 2degrees is BACK! (Properly this time)!
Well folks, we have done it! You can now Tether on 3.1.3 with our carrier bundles for XT and 2degrees again! Happy times!!
Finally all the users waiting to update to the latest firmware but couldn’t because they needed Tethering can now do so. And the best bit. All you need to do is download and install the new bundle. No restoring, no separate configuration files. One all-in-one solution.
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Posted in 2degrees, All, Telecom XT, iPhone
Goodwill gesture announced for XT outage
After the major outage suffered by XT users last week (27th Jan-30th Jan), Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has this morning announced the compensation ‘Goodwill gesture’ they will be offering customers that were affected south of Taupo.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT
