Within NZ, we have fiber laid in the cities. However, there are currently only two large data cables leaving NZ, so speeds can slow considerably when dealing with international (most) websites.
Kind regards, David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +61 488 988 936 Sent from my iPhone > On 2/12/2016, at 13:48, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The US isn’t bad in comparison either. There’s been a bit of a price war > lately. T-Mobile and Sprint are giving away the services, AT&T will give you > an unlimited data package now if you use their television service and Verizon > has a 20+ gig package which is pretty good for them. T-Mobile I think has > the m most aggressive plans for outside the country of the US carriers. > We’re starting to get the cool LTE features like 256QAMM and carrier > aggregation as well so it’s not just the Europeans, Asians and folks down > under any more with all the speed. > > I read somewhere that NZ had some of the fastest speeds. Not sure about that > as we just rolled out 450 megabit service here and I here 600 is just around > the corner. The Pixel XL and Pixel already support 650 megabit service. > >> On Dec 1, 2016, at 4:39 AM, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Yeah, it depends on the company and the plan. My former Vodafone plan was >> $80 per month. It gave me unlimited calling to NZ and Aus. My Vodafone Aus >> plan only gave me unlimited calling to Aus for $50 per month. NZ gave me 3.5 >> GB data per month. Aus gave me 5 GB data. In both cases, the data was just >> for whilst in that particular country. >> >> I left Vodafone Aus in Sep and moved to Telstra in Aus. The plan is more >> expensive, but I have unlimited calling and unlimited calls whilst roaming >> for several countries. I have not seen a similar in NZ. My new plan gives me >> 30 GB whilst in Aus and 1.5 GB whilst outside Aus. So, I have a prepay plan >> with just a few mins for calls in NZ, and 1.25 GB of data for NZ. >> >> The US has better plans, and no data caps when using land-based internet. >> Also, their speeds are higher. That said, Europe is even better. >> >> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 1/12/2016, at 21:03, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi David, >>> >>> Yeah but in austrailia they get cheaper plans with the same call / plan >>> bebefits >>> >>> I pay 80 dollars per month in nz for my plan and a friend pays 50 >>> austrailian dollars for the same plan except she gets 2 gig more data than >>> I do.otherwise the same. >>> >>> From: >>> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf Of David Chittenden >>> Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2016 11:32 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Verizon versus AT&T, new phone and questions. >>> >>> Yes, this is sort of correct. >>> >>> However, in the US, pricing does not include state and/or local sales tax. >>> So, the pricing is, in all but a few states, 7 to 15 higher than the posted >>> price. In NZ and Australia, the price that one pays is the price listed. >>> Australia is less expensive than NZ. Australia has 10 GST, which is >>> included in the posted price. NZ has 15 GST which is posted in the price. >>> When the numbers are run including sales tax for the state, the prices >>> become just a little bit less expensive. The same is true between NZ and >>> Australia. I, of course, enjoy purchasing in Aus as the price is about 6 >>> less. Apple builds a buffer in for currency fluctuations. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On 30/11/2016, at 21:46, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>> >>> The 16 gig SE is $749.00 NZ dollars. >>> >>> And they go up from there. >>> The 256 7+ is around the 1800.00 NZ dollar mark, >>> >>> We get kind of screwed with apple pricing here. >>> >>> When the apple ear pods are released they will be $269.00 >>> In the states I believe they are priced at around 160.00 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: >>> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf Of Scott Granados >>> Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2016 7:17 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Verizon versus AT&T, new phone and questions. >>> >>> I’d help out with that if it saved you money. We get them for $799, $899 >>> and $999 I believe US dollars. Figure the exchange rate and your import >>> taxes. >>> >>> >>> On Nov 29, 2016, at 2:38 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hey Dad, what about me? >>> >>> I’ll be your son! >>> >>> Just looking at apples pricing, >>> >>> I’m wondering how much cheaper it would be for me to buy iPhones from apple >>> USA and then get them shipped to NZ. >>> I think I might still get them cheaper >>> >>> Could get my neaces and nepthew a new phone each. >>> From: >>> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf Of Scott Granados >>> Sent: Tuesday, 29 November 2016 4:12 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Verizon versus AT&T, new phone and questions. >>> >>> Yeah for Christmas. A 128 7+ for Mom and 2 256 gig 7+ models for my Son >>> and Uncle. >>> >>> I can buy them through T-Mobile but will probably go direct to Apple for >>> unlocked versions. >>> >>> On Nov 28, 2016, at 2:25 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>> >>> Sorry scott, >>> >>> Don’t think I heard this right, >>> Did you say that your buying a few iPhones for xmas? >>> >>> Man they must be bloody cheap if your buying a few over there! >>> >>> What phones would you buy people for xmas? >>> >>> From: >>> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf Of Scott Granados >>> Sent: Monday, 28 November 2016 11:47 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Verizon versus AT&T, new phone and questions. >>> >>> Honestly, it sounds like the way to go if you buy from Apple is just to buy >>> the unlocked version. You get the better modem and the most options. I’m >>> going to buy a few iPhones for Christmas will probably go that route myself. >>> >>> >>> On Nov 27, 2016, at 5:39 PM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Sorry for the miss information. I was stuck on the part about how the >>> T-Mobile and AT&T phone won't work on Verizon, but the reverse course as >>> Scott points out, is not the case. >>> Mary >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Nov 27, 2016, at 2:16 PM, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Phil, few things to note here. If you buy the verizon version of the >>> phone or the Unlocked version you can switch to any network you wish. The >>> unlocked and Verizon versions all support CDMA and use the Qualcomm chip, >>> the GSM only versions like the AT&T and T-Mobile do not support CDMA so in >>> your case you’ll have the maximum choices available. Remember also that >>> Verizon always ships their phones unlocked so you’re in good shape if you >>> ever decide to change networks again and you want to use this phone. >>> Next, in order of coverage, Verizon and AT&T are very similar, >>> both are major US carriers so you’re in good shape, T-Mobile is with in a >>> percentage point of both and Sprint is by far the least covered option. In >>> terms of network performance, T-Mobile is the best, Verizon is close behind >>> in second place, AT&T and Sprint are bringing up the rear with Sprint being >>> the worst performer by far. In terms of advanced Features, T-Mobile is the >>> leader with a close second in Verizon you could argue they are very >>> similar, AT&T is a year or so behind maybe a bit more and sprint is behind >>> AT&T as they have poor LTE coverage compared to the other 3. Bottom line, >>> you’ll be happy with verizon over all. If you want to try the most >>> advanced network in terms of features maybe grab a free trial SIM from >>> T-Mobile and give it a 14 day spin to compare. All 3 carriers T-Mobile, >>> AT&T and Verizon offer a home cellular connection option, you can use WiFi >>> calling on T-Mobile and Verizon and I believe AT&T and all 3 also have an >>> cellular to internet gateway. T-Mobile has a very good option I use >>> myself, AT&T has a less advanced gateway but it does work and Verizon >>> offers something in between. So if you choose to go VZW I think you’ll >>> like it. Let us know how you make out. >>> >>> On Nov 27, 2016, at 1:15 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> I'm buying a 7+ jet black 128 gig phone this week and I am going to switch >>> carriers from AT&T to Verizon. My questions are these: is Verizon wireless >>> at least it's good if not better than AT&T as far as coverage goes? I get >>> spotty coverage with AT&T in certain important places like the gym, and >>> even one bar at my house. I'm hoping Verizon will get better coverage. By >>> switching to a 1 GB data plan with Verizon, (I rarely use more than half a >>> gig each month), I'll actually save 10 bucks off my monthly charge for the >>> new phone and the new plan. What are the advantages to Verizon over AT&T ? >>> is it just a superior network overall? 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