ghanghro

Hi everyone,

We are moving to Auckland by the end of this month and we've already arranged an apartment there.

I was wondering which options are there for getting a Phone Line connection, Mobile Phone Connection and the ADSL. Which ones are better.

Here in OZ for example OPTUS has an advantage that it wouldnt charge you for the Monthly Line Rent. In Mobiles, THREE has the advantage of giving you 120 Free 3to3 Minutes.

How these things work there ? Any ideas / suggestions ?

Ghanghro

lapsed kiwi

Not as much competition here. Land line - pretty much Telecom, take it or leave it. Except woosh, which gives you phone and broadband via a 3G-like wireless connection and is totally portable, so could be a good option if you're renting short term. Dependant on coverage though. Loads of ISPs reselling Telecom's ADSL so shop around, Orcon seem quite good.

On mobiles it's a matter of "You Choose" - be screwed by Telecom or be screwed by Vodafone. There are various deals aroud, probably best to check out the websites and find which deal suits you best