Hold off signing up to long term mobile contracts

`Hold off signing up to long term mobile phone contracts’ says new mobile network 2degrees

2degrees, which will be launching New Zealand’s third nationwide mobile phone network in August, is urging New Zealanders not to lock themselves into long term contracts with the current mobile service providers and to wait until the real competition starts in a few months.

According to 2degrees CEO Mike Reynolds, ``The vast majority of New Zealanders simply want to talk and text who, where and when they want, without paying through the nose for it. 91%* of New Zealanders don’t even use their phone to access the net. For them, the barrage of marketing hype, complex pricing structures and expensive handsets, is bamboozling and irrelevant to their actual day to day needs.’’

``Now is not the time to tie in to expensive 2 or 3 year mobile contracts. Soon 2degrees will be unveiling some exceptional value price plans as we countdown to our launch in August. I urge New Zealanders to hold off till then, when they can make a fully informed decision.

``Our research indicates that Kiwis are tired of being locked into lengthy contracts and being stung with high prices to call friends on competing networks. They want to take back control of how much they spend, who they call, and when,’’ said Mike Reynolds.

*(Few use cellphones to surf the net, NZ Herald 21/5/09).
About the 2degrees network
2degrees has committed over $250 million and is building a 2G and 3G network that is HSPA+ capable. The 2degrees network uses technology from one of the world’s leading mobile network providers, Huawei. It is capable of running on 900MHZ, 1800MHZ and 2100MHZ frequencies.

About the 2degrees company
2degrees is the company that is building the third mobile phone network for New Zealanders. Company shareholders include US-based mobile communications specialists, Trilogy International Partners, as well as Hautaki Trust, General Enterprise Management Services International and Communication Venture Partners. The combined shareholders bring a wealth of international experience and knowledge which will be of huge benefit to New Zealand mobile users. In the countdown to its official launch in August, 2degrees is inviting customers to pre-register their interest on our website: www.2degreesmobile.co.nz
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