Like most of the rest of the world (excluding USA), New Zealand has the GSM cellular system. If your cell phone does not work on this system, you may buy a phone in New Zealand or obtain a pre-paid SIM card or plan from a service provider.
Mobile phone coverage in New Zealand is very good with all towns and cities receiving mobile phone coverage from the two main players. However if you plan to visit the countryside, you must be aware that there are large areas with no coverage: in many National Parks you are unlikely to get coverage.
Vodafone is an accepted provider in New Zealand, along with XT Mobile Network (Telecom New Zealand) but you might need to buy a specific phone for using this provider. Vodafone can supply you with a pre-paid sim card for your phone on a pre pay or Pay As You Go solution.
Update 6/12/2009
Keep more of your money when transferring funds overseas!
If you want to move money abroad, from New Zealand or to New Zealand for example, Fexco provides efficient and secure global bank to bank transfers and bespoke payment solutions for both business and personal clients.
Why Fexco
Fexco provides a secure international money transfer service online or by telephone with bank beating fx rates and low fees. Specialises in high-value transfers.
Main characteristics
Fexco will help you to keep your overseas money transfer costs to a minimum.
| Margin | 0.6% |
|---|---|
| Regulator | FCA |
| Fee | £10 < £5K or Free > £5k |
| Mini | £1K |
| Ccy | All (130 currencies, incl ‘exotics’) |
| Services | Repatriation of funds, Property, Regular payments, High Value payments, spot, online, telephone. |
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When you are ready to make your transfer, John and his team will be available to help you with better rates and an unrivalled service to make sure your funds are delivered securely and speedily.