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2degrees mobile - Source: ONE News -
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Mobile provider 2degrees has launched its national 3G service and a range of data plans for mobile broadband.
Customers can connect to the internet using 2degrees mobile broadband via a handset or USB modem. Data is available in 50MB, 512MB, 2GB or 10GB packs and validity periods range from 30 to 90 days, depending on the pack purchased.
Chief Executive Eric Hertz said 2degrees was the first telecommunications company to provide bundles allowing New Zealanders to keep unused data beyond 30 days.
"2degrees is all about leading value and doing things differently for our customers. Today we are offering New Zealanders in our broadband zones more data, for less, with more time to use it, all without having to sign up to a long term contract," he said.
The company was celebrating one year in New Zealand today and Hertz called its progress "a game-changing approach" for the industry.
"On day one we halved standard prepay rates for calling and texting, and recently we launched a range of plans that make it even more affordable to call and text anyone in New Zealand. Now we're changing the game again - this time giving mobile broadband the 2degrees treatment."
The company said it expects customers will receive average speeds of 800kbps to 1400kbps on the 2degrees 3G network.
Its 3G network is a separate network to its existing 2G network, which they said should ensure full redundancy in the event of any unexpected service issues.
2degrees' larger data packs, 2GB and above, can be used in 2degrees Mobile Broadband Zones covering most of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
