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Thread ID: 139122 2015-03-14 05:40:00 Skinny Mobile vs Spark catspyjamas (15614) PC World Chat
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1396342 2015-03-14 05:40:00 Thinking of changing my mobile plan. I'm currently with Spark, but Skinny have a plan that looks like it would suit better than anything Spark are currently offering (I'm looking at the Skinny $16 combo that has roll over minutes and data). My mobile data needs and the number of calls I make each month is never huge, but my usage varies a lot, so the roll over thing would be awesome.

The only thing I'm worried about is whether Skinny are a good reliable provider? I've not really heard anything either way. I gather they use the Spark network so coverage should be just as good, it's just whether they provide a good and reliable service, and are helpful if there are problems that I'd like to know more about.

Anyone have any good or not-so-good experiences with Skinny? Thanks, as always! :)
catspyjamas (15614)
1396343 2015-03-14 06:39:00 Son & family use it. Quite happy with it. Son has iphone and I gee him up by saying that the "Skinny v Spark" argument is a bit like the "Android v iphone". You know what I mean, paying more for something doesn't necessarily mean greater benefits!!

Ken
kenj (9738)
1396344 2015-03-14 12:45:00 I switched from 2degrees to Skinny and am on the $16 pack. Definitely better, the spark network also has far better coverage than 2degrees. sahilcc7 (15483)
1396345 2015-03-14 17:34:00 I'm on the Skinny $16 pack; I've had no problems with the network. Nick G (16709)
1396346 2015-03-14 18:04:00 Skinny is Spark:

www.skinny.co.nz
pctek (84)
1396347 2015-03-14 19:38:00 Skinny is good value for money. paulw (1826)
1396348 2015-03-14 21:31:00 No problems with the service. Helpdesk was even helpful when I needed them.

Only issue is minor. Apple app for skinny does not work to enable me to top up - it crashes when I try. Have to do this using a browser.
user (1404)
1396349 2015-03-15 03:33:00 We have all changed to Skinny from 2Deg and Vodafone. Very reliable and good coverage (spark network). I have the $16 combo, rollover NZ/Aus minutes & Data. Free calls to any other Skinny. Skinny is compatible with any Telecom/Spark phone. As for Top Ups, I use Auto top up. I found that the 2Deg signal was weak on the North Shore, and the equivalent Combo is $19 pm. mzee (3324)
1396350 2015-03-15 04:51:00 Choosing between skinny & spark is like deciding which is the clean end of a turd.

Its pretty hard to choose. :D
R2x1 (4628)
1396351 2015-03-15 06:47:00 Thanks for all the feedback guys. :) Sounds like those who are with Skinny or know those who are have had good experiences, so I think I will go for it and change to them, and pay for Spotify premium separately. I'm not going to be wasting money on what I don't use anymore, or having to add stupid extras on months I'm away from home more than usual.

If my data/minutes needs increase and become more consistent then the $29 prepay plan with Spotify premium on Spark will become the best plan for me.

I looked into 2Degrees but Skinny can top their best deal (in terms of what suits me, that is), and I appreciate the better coverage on the Spark network.

pctek - thanks for the link. Interesting - I knew that Skinny had something to do with Spark but I thought it was just that they used the same network. Learn something everyday!

Cheers guys. :)
catspyjamas (15614)
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