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1362742 2013-12-15 22:41:00 I don't use this service often due to it's tarriffs. Those who do use mobile data have you just accepted the prices and do you do adapt your usage and consume it modestly? The other day, well I am with 2D, a short driving journey cost me $1.50 with it's 50c per MB. That phones are so powerful now, but it seems that one cannot just use a phone without thinking about the data rate. Nomad (952)
1362743 2013-12-15 23:05:00 You don't have a plan of some sort? 2Degrees have plenty of affordable plans, that would give you 500mb ot 1GB of data a month. Sure, it's expensive, but it sounds like you're on straight prepay at the moment. wratterus (105)
1362744 2013-12-15 23:11:00 I am on prepay but even with 500MB one won't be consuming Youtube and social media on a regular basis right ... or doing IM chatting or video chatting. Nomad (952)
1362745 2013-12-15 23:24:00 If android updates and youtube are avoided, I know plenty of people who (just) survive on 500mb. wratterus (105)
1362746 2013-12-16 00:10:00 I'm on account (1GB) and just make sure I use my data wisely. I endeavour to use home or office Wifi as much as possible, otherwise ,Yes, you will burn through data fairly quickly when on the road. Webdevguy (17166)
1362747 2013-12-16 00:11:00 Yeah pretty much everything *but* streaming media (YouTube etc), and as wratterus mentioned try keeping away from App updates too.

Otherwise 500MB is absolutely fine and for most people it's quite sufficient for "basic" use :)

Hell it beats 50c per-MB! That's just silly...

Have moved the thread to PF1 Forum too.
Chilling_Silence (9)
1362748 2013-12-16 01:35:00 Im on a $6per month 50M data plan
As long as I make sure that mobile data/3G etc is allways OFF untill I want to use it, 50M is enough for occasional usage.

www.2degreesmobile.co.nz

I have heard 'rumours' that some android apps turn data/3G back on when the app wants to 'phone home' . May not be true but Im sure its possible .
1101 (13337)
1362749 2013-12-16 01:47:00 12GB for $99 on 2Degrees is not unaffordable IMHO nmercer (3899)
1362750 2013-12-16 01:53:00 12GB for $99 on 2Degrees is not unaffordable IMHO

For some it is actually.
I used to spend that much on coffee each month though :-)

But if you cant afford data plans, simply dont use it.
1101 (13337)
1362751 2013-12-16 02:06:00 you won't find any mobile data cheaper than this in NZ

and the 12GB lasts 6 months

Its one of the highest value plans anywhere
nmercer (3899)
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