Advice from kiwi posters

Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:55 pm

Ok fellas, I have returned home, and seems I will be residing in the Naki, had a quick check can get fibre etc for internet so just wondering if anyone can give me an idea on who is good providers etc? I got no idea, I have got skinny for phones but don't really know the internet stuff!
Any help is gratefully accepted.

Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:36 pm

I went with Wireless Nation for internet. Their service has been excellent and they helped me immensely proving to a landlord that there was no connection to premise when I took up the tenancy.

I started out with Spark for phone and their coverage is excellent. I changed to 2Degrees later for a better deal and noticed no coverage in a couple of spots around the BoP.

Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:22 pm

Shanky’s mate wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:36 pm I went with Wireless Nation for internet. Their service has been excellent and they helped me immensely proving to a landlord that there was no connection to premise when I took up the tenancy.

I started out with Spark for phone and their coverage is excellent. I changed to 2Degrees later for a better deal and noticed no coverage in a couple of spots around the BoP.

Cheers ta SM

Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:02 pm

For a mobile I would definitely stay with Spark. For Power and Internet, it shouldn't really matter so look for a good provider.

I am with Nova for both (got a good bundle deal - even better with Gas) and have nothing but good experiences. (When I had Spark for internet, the router was crap and as soon as I provided my own high spec one, my coverage improved out of sight)

Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:02 am

Enzedder wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:02 pm For a mobile I would definitely stay with Spark. For Power and Internet, it shouldn't really matter so look for a good provider.

I am with Nova for both (got a good bundle deal - even better with Gas) and have nothing but good experiences. (When I had Spark for internet, the router was crap and as soon as I provided my own high spec one, my coverage improved out of sight)

Cheers ta NZer, I got gas too, so will see what bundle they put together.

Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:04 am

Shop around for deals to attract new customers. I got a new fridge from Trustpower that way. Almost all power/internet providers are keen to give you bonuses for sign up.

Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:43 am

glimp.co.nz and broadbandcompare.co.nz are both good comparison sites.

I get a great deal for 12 month contract and 3 months free with Fibre through bigpipe.co.nz (Spark owned) plenty of shopping around and deals to be done

Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:33 am

Kiwi Electric are good if you don't need gas as well, they also have a free hour of power a day during non-peak.

Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:41 am

Dan54 wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:55 pm Ok fellas, I have returned home, and seems I will be residing in the Naki, had a quick check can get fibre etc for internet so just wondering if anyone can give me an idea on who is good providers etc? I got no idea, I have got skinny for phones but don't really know the internet stuff!
Any help is gratefully accepted.

Well, there's your first mistake. You're welcome.

Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:14 am

Jimmy Smallsteps wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:41 am
Dan54 wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:55 pm Ok fellas, I have returned home, and seems I will be residing in the Naki, had a quick check can get fibre etc for internet so just wondering if anyone can give me an idea on who is good providers etc? I got no idea, I have got skinny for phones but don't really know the internet stuff!
Any help is gratefully accepted.
Well, there's your first mistake. You're welcome.

C'mon and I expect to see Vai starting at lock next test!!

Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:15 am

Cheers fellas, I will do a little digging, but I getting the idea.

Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:19 am

Wignu wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:33 am Kiwi Electric are good if you don't need gas as well, they also have a free hour of power a day during non-peak.

But you do have to balance it against their absolutely wounding jingle.

Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:51 am

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:19 am
Wignu wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:33 am Kiwi Electric are good if you don't need gas as well, they also have a free hour of power a day during non-peak.
But you do have to balance it against their absolutely wounding jingle.

I do, but then their jingle is somewhat negated by the fucking irritating Nova ads so I feel a bit better about myself