New Zealand Internet Guide 22018

There is another problem about New Zealand that is the Internet problem. Today I will talk to you about the Internet problem in New Zealand. There are many things that need to be paid attention to in combating this problem. Please pay a little attention to these. Helpful to everyone. International long distance

People who never leave their mobile phones cannot tolerate being unable to access the Internet. Especially when you are away from home, most things need to be solved through the Internet.

There are many ways to access the Internet overseas, and everyone is different. For me, I usually use China Mobile’s overseas data roaming for short trips, which has a fixed daily limit and no limit on traffic. If there are more people, consider renting a portable wifi to share with everyone. For longer trips, I will buy a local Internet card. The main requirement is to have enough data traffic. As for whether I can make phone calls, this is not the point.

So as soon as we landed in Auckland this time, we each bought a local Internet card. 3GB of data from Vodafone, $43. It was enough for the whole trip, and I didn’t have to renew my data or buy another card. Of course, the prerequisite is that you cannot watch videos. In addition, if there is wifi in some places, you must use it.

It should be noted that we bought it at the Vodafone counter before going through customs at the airport. If we bought it after passing customs, it would also be the same Vodafone counter, and the price would become NZD 49. Therefore, if you want to buy a card, remember to buy it before going out of customs. There is a handsome guy at the counter who can speak Chinese, so communication is stress-free. And it can be used with any mobile phone or card slot of any size.

Of course, if you forget to buy it at the airport, there are many stores where you can buy it when you get out. If you run out of data and need to recharge, you can do so at stores, post offices, gas stations and other places.

As for signal strength, generally there is no big problem in cities or small towns. The signal is relatively strong and the speed is relatively fast. But sometimes when driving on the road, especially on winding mountain roads, the signal will be weak or simply lost, especially in the South Island.

In addition to Vodafone, New Zealand has two other operators, 2degrees and Telecom, which also have similar Internet cards to choose from.

If you need to make an international long-distance call back to your home country, you can directly use the roaming domestic phone card, or use a local card in New Zealand. In both cases, dial 00 (or ) first, which is the same as in China. Finally, the country code for New Zealand is 64. Telephone

New Zealand's major communication companies include Vodafone, 2Degrees and Telecom. They all provide different models of SIM cards, and the iPhone can be used without cutting the card. SIMs from China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom can also be used in New Zealand, but in some remote areas of the South Island there may be no signal and the rates are slightly more expensive. It is recommended to buy a local card, which is mainly used to access the Internet for easier contact and search for information. If you purchase a BBH card (see the accommodation chapter for details), you can get 20 New Zealand dollars in international long-distance charges, which can be used for emergencies.

Vodafone

Compared with the public, the signal is generally better, and it has 4G network coverage in Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka. You can buy a SIM card at the airport and top it up. The Vodafone store at Auckland Airport is right at the exit. There are Chinese-speaking staff, which is more convenient for debugging mobile phones and purchasing packages. Vodafone now offers unlimited text messaging for free. The recommended packages are 19 NZD/month, including 500MB traffic and 100 minutes of calls; 40 NZD/month, including 1GB traffic, of which 40 NZD is deposited into the account. , the call cost will be deducted from the 40 New Zealand dollars, and there will usually be a larger balance after a month. You can buy recharge at large supermarkets or small convenience stores, or you can recharge online.

Tips: Recommended package

If you are traveling for a short period of time, it is more cost-effective to buy a package of NZD 19/month; for a long-term trip (more than one month), you can purchase a package of NZD 40/month. , if you make fewer calls and still have a balance in your account after one month, you can change the package to NZD 9/week, including 1GB of traffic. The NZD 9 will be deducted from your account balance, and there is no need to recharge. By analogy, the account balance can be used up and then recharged with NZD 40 per month. Another tip to save money is to use a Vodafone mobile phone number to make domestic landline calls, which offers a discount of NZ$2/hour.

2Degrees

You can get a 2Degrees SIM card for free at the tourist information center at the airport. There is no fee in the SIM card you receive. You can purchase and recharge it at 2Degrees stores or large supermarkets or small convenience stores. 2

Another advantage of Degeree is that it can be used in Australia and is not very expensive. You can also use the airtime and text messages in the package to call or send text messages to friends in Australia. 2

Degrees’ main package is NZD 19/month, including 90 minutes of calls, unlimited text messages and 500MB data (very suitable for short-term travelers). NZD 29/month includes 160 minutes of calls, unlimited SMS and 500MB data.

Telecom

There are shops where you can buy Telecom

SIM cards at the airport. You can buy and recharge them in large supermarkets or small convenience stores or online. Christchurch already has 4G network coverage. The current main packages and value-added package information are as follows: 19 New Zealand dollars/month includes 100 minutes of calls, unlimited text messages and 500MB data; 29 New Zealand dollars/month includes 150 minutes of calls, unlimited text messages and 500MB data.

Telecom

There are shops where you can buy Telecom

SIM cards at the airport. You can buy and recharge them in large supermarkets or small convenience stores or online. Christchurch already has 4G network coverage. The current main packages and value-added package information are as follows: 19 New Zealand dollars/month includes 100 minutes of calls, unlimited text messages and 500MB data; 29 New Zealand dollars/month includes 150 minutes of calls, unlimited text messages and 500MB data. Internet

There is really very little free Wi-Fi in New Zealand, almost none. The Internet is not widely available in New Zealand, and ordinary coffee shops rarely have wireless Internet facilities. Generally speaking, there are Internet cafes in crowded business districts, tourist areas or near schools. There are also usually coin-operated Internet sites in the corners of airports or train stations.

“Internet access in New Zealand is quite expensive” may be the lament of most friends who have been to New Zealand. Indeed, not only is the cost not cheap, but traffic is often limited, especially at the airport and some hotels, and the speed of the Internet is slow. generally. But you can still find some free Wi-Fi, and some don't have data limits. Internet cafes are not common in New Zealand, and they are expensive and have average Internet speeds, so they are not recommended. If you must go to an Internet cafe, you can ask at the tourist information center in a certain town.

Libraries in most towns will provide free unlimited Wi-Fi. You can still use it outside the door even after the library is closed, but you cannot download videos and make video calls. Watching videos is not allowed. question. Some McDonald's will provide free Wi-Fi, but the traffic is limited. Generally, after half an hour of using the mobile phone, you can no longer use it within 24 hours. Of course, you can change to another McDonald's or a different device. i-SITE in some towns will provide unlimited free Wi-Fi, similar to libraries. Coffee shops, restaurants and hotels will provide free Wi-Fi to guests, but some will limit the data flow.

3G package

Since WiFi is expensive, it is recommended to choose a suitable 3G data traffic package.

You can purchase any prepaid plan (NZD 20-30) on the Vodafone website, and then purchase an additional data traffic package Vodafone additional traffic package: NZD 3/day, 300MB; NZD 6/week, 300MB; NZD 10/month , 300MB. Reminder: The method of purchasing data traffic is different from that in China. Data plans cannot be accumulated. You must use up the data included in the prepaid plan or call customer service to cancel the data included in the prepaid plan before you can purchase additional data packages. Related Q&A

1. Which WIFI plan should I choose when driving in New Zealand?

Just buy a local mobile phone card. . There must be no signal in remote mountains because there are not so many base stations set up. However, the signal in normal towns is still very good. It is enough for you to post to Moments online, and the video is also very fast. . Most accommodation places also provide WIFI. No need to use any WIFI box.

2. New Zealand WIFI

The SIM card I bought for NZD 49 with 3 G data is enough for going out. Many hotels charge a fee. However, when driving by car, I usually stay in TOP10 holiday parks. I have a membership card and have a certain amount of free data, about 500M per day. 3. The best WIFI option for self-driving tours in New Zealand’s South Island ?

Buy a local Vodafone or Spark phone card. There are packages including data and phone calls at various prices. The lowest one seems to be NZ$29 for 500M. You can renew it with the mobile app when it is used up. The signal network coverage in South Island is quite troublesome.