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Casual Internet connections in NZ
Hi,
Does anyone know if it's possible to get some deal for making occasional Internet connections whilst over in NZ for a short while? I'll be over there next month for a few weeks and would really like to be able to hook up for short periods from my motel room(s). Has anyone done this? I don't mind paying a few cents per minute for a phone call, but don't really want a full blown ISP contract. At least not yet. Cheers, Tony |
Re: Casual Internet connections in NZ
Originally posted by sofistek Hi, Does anyone know if it's possible to get some deal for making occasional Internet connections whilst over in NZ for a short while? I'll be over there next month for a few weeks and would really like to be able to hook up for short periods from my motel room(s). Has anyone done this? I don't mind paying a few cents per minute for a phone call, but don't really want a full blown ISP contract. At least not yet. Cheers, Tony Just kidding of course, all the best, Rich |
Re: Casual Internet connections in NZ
Originally posted by sofistek Hi, Does anyone know if it's possible to get some deal for making occasional Internet connections whilst over in NZ for a short while? I'll be over there next month for a few weeks and would really like to be able to hook up for short periods from my motel room(s). Has anyone done this? I don't mind paying a few cents per minute for a phone call, but don't really want a full blown ISP contract. At least not yet. Cheers, Tony I've been looking at different ISP's for when we arrive in a couple of weeks - would a pay as you go account not do the trick? I've checked out a few , let me know if your interested and I will fetch the details Tori |
Re: Casual Internet connections in NZ
Originally posted by TIZUS Hi TonY I've been looking at different ISP's for when we arrive in a couple of weeks - would a pay as you go account not do the trick? I've checked out a few , let me know if your interested and I will fetch the details Tori Thanks to Rich for his comments! Hey, it's probably the biggest money spinner on the Net, so don't knock it. :) However, I was thinking more in terms of being able to download my mail and hang onto it (the mail, that is) for later reference. |
We are hoping to do the same when we go in a few weeks time - er, we have a internet shop to keep running so can't use an internet cafe etc, honest. I haven't found one yet so am keen to see any results. I have noticed that many of the hotel descriptions will tell you whether they have an internet ready phoneline in the rooms.
Regards, |
Originally posted by icklepickle We are hoping to do the same when we go in a few weeks time - er, we have a internet shop to keep running so can't use an internet cafe etc, honest. I haven't found one yet so am keen to see any results. I have noticed that many of the hotel descriptions will tell you whether they have an internet ready phoneline in the rooms. Regards, |
Here is the sort of thing I meant :
http://www.wotif.com/Accommodation/v...=accommodation It is a motor lodge but is at the top end of your price range so might be an exception. Cheers, |
Originally posted by icklepickle Here is the sort of thing I meant : http://www.wotif.com/Accommodation/v...=accommodation It is a motor lodge but is at the top end of your price range so might be an exception. Cheers, |
You can take out contracts with people like Telecom and not be tied in for long periods.
Telecom offer unlimited access for $27.95 a month check out www.xtra.co.nz The other ISP that is making lots of noise at the moment is Slingshot www.slingshot.co.nz who offer unlimited access at $16.95 per month. I use Telecom and the service is reliable. I have no experience of Slingshot. Drop them both an email and see if they will offer you a 12 month contract. When I first arrived Telecom offered a 30 day free trial which would be perefct for you. |
Originally posted by smithone You can take out contracts with people like Telecom and not be tied in for long periods. Telecom offer unlimited access for $27.95 a month check out www.xtra.co.nz The other ISP that is making lots of noise at the moment is Slingshot www.slingshot.co.nz who offer unlimited access at $16.95 per month. I use Telecom and the service is reliable. I have no experience of Slingshot. Drop them both an email and see if they will offer you a 12 month contract. When I first arrived Telecom offered a 30 day free trial which would be perefct for you. No panic, I have a month to sort it out. |
Tony
I was in temporary accomodation when I took out the free trial. As long as you pay up front then I can't see what the risk is to an ISP. |
Originally posted by smithone Tony I was in temporary accomodation when I took out the free trial. As long as you pay up front then I can't see what the risk is to an ISP. |
If you are taking a laptop with you then all you need to do is download the relevant software and then you can access the internet from any telephone point in New Zealand.
You are not tied to one location. I |
Originally posted by smithone If you are taking a laptop with you then all you need to do is download the relevant software and then you can access the internet from any telephone point in New Zealand. You are not tied to one location. I Cheers, |
Tony
I'm not aware of a no contract one but with Telecom you are not tied in, so as long as you pay in advance and cancel the contract before you go then I don't see what the problem is. You'll get all the access numbers you need, surf the web as much as you like and then the day you leave give them a call and cancel. |
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