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Thread ID: 125675 2012-07-12 02:35:00 Changing from Vodafone to 2 Degrees lakewoodlady (103) Press F1
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1287927 2012-07-12 02:35:00 I'm thinking of changing from Vodafone to 2 Degrees for my mobile phone , which is a Vodafone 858 Huawei. So, I called 2 Degrees and the girl said it is just a matter of changing over the sim card and then following the instructions. I am not totally convinced on this, as previously I talked to Slingshot and they asked me to check some numbers on my phone and said it was not compatible with their network.
Is anyone able to clarify that for me please?

LL
lakewoodlady (103)
1287928 2012-07-12 02:42:00 Given that 2Degrees roams on Vodafone's network outside of metro areas, you'd imagine that there would be no network incompatibility. If 2degrees says it can do it, your only other check would be asking Voda -- they might offer you a better deal to stay.

Slingshot uses the Telecom XT network, which is why it wouldn't be compatible.
Zara Baxter (16260)
1287929 2012-07-12 02:44:00 Why not just walk in to a 2Degree outlet and clarify with them? If they think its OK, get the sim card, slot it in to confirm. Simple as that. What have you got to lose? bk T (215)
1287930 2012-07-12 02:49:00 Unfortunately half the time in my experience the monkeys in-store don't even know.

Zara's right though, bang on the money, it *will* work just fine! :)
Chilling_Silence (9)
1287931 2012-07-12 02:51:00 Thanks for the replies guys. I remember now why it wasn't going to work on Slingshot with the XT network.

Cheers, LL
lakewoodlady (103)
1287932 2012-07-12 03:20:00 And if you want to keep the number you just change it on 2D website real easy to do gary67 (56)
1287933 2012-07-12 04:43:00 It'll work fine, as said. I have a 858 working on 2 degrees, all fine, no incompatibility. Nick G (16709)
1287934 2012-07-12 06:20:00 You are in Taupo right, if you use data, does 2D have towers in Taupo? If not, you might not get access to their BB packages .

You just pick up a simcard $5 is it . . . and I think call the no . and it tells you what to do if you wanna port the no . that is if you wanna keep your 021 no . with 2D .

2 pple in my household have ported their 021 numbers . You could also, keep the 022 number and choose your no . actually than use the one given to you . Also finish off your 021 balance first . It won't be carried over .
Nomad (952)
1287935 2012-07-12 06:22:00 When I was in Turangi I had an issue of no network but the next time I was there that was remedied.
But yep at the time 2D says no network, my Voda simcard worked fine with 4 or 5 bars. You do know that Voda also has a 49c per min calling right on prepay? It is their Prepay value deals, which you pay $5 to swap over from Supa Prepay.
Nomad (952)
1287936 2012-07-12 23:03:00 I will check out the coverage in this area before changing. I can keep my number they told me. Sure, I will use my Voda balance up first so that is not a problem. Currently am with the $25 per month "Prepay Smart". I never use 2500 txts or make many calls but do use a bit of the data. So, The 2 Degrees plan will be the Combo Data pack for $19 per month. 300 MB data, 30 minutes calling anywhere and 300 txts.

LL
lakewoodlady (103)
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