More options to roam affordably in Aussie

Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:54 am
Press Release: Spark

Media Release: More options to roam affordably in Aussie

Smartphones continue to replace travel essentials – Spark responds with more options to stay connected in Aussie

Key facts:
• Around 60,000 Spark customers travel to Australia every month
• Mobile data usage while roaming in Australia has more than doubled over the last two years
• Spark customers use their mobile devices to roam for an average of 4.2 days when travelling in Australia

More options to roam affordably in Aussie

Spark is offering more attractive roaming options to the more than 60,000 customers who travel to Australia each month, with two new mobile roaming packs launching today.

The new weekly and monthly Aussie Mobile Roaming Value Packs include generous mobile data, calling minutes and text allowances. For the first time, customers who sign up to the Value Packs will also be able to receive calls for free while roaming in Australia, and the weekly value pack is available to both Pay Monthly and prepaid customers.

Spark Home, Mobile & Business Chief Executive Chris Quin says: “We are all becoming more reliant on our smartphones while travelling. Not only do we want to stay in touch with friends and family, but we’re using them to book accommodation, find our way around, check the news, find the best places to eat – and of course to show those back home what they’re missing out on by posting videos and photos as we travel.
“We’ve had a fantastic uptake and response to $10 a day roaming and so we’re really pleased to continue providing this product to our customers. Alongside this, our new Value Packs will present another great option to both our prepaid and Pay Monthly customers who have told us they’d like more choice when it comes to staying connected in Aussie, whether they’re in town for a few days or a full month.”
“Prepaid customers have historically shied away from using their smartphones while travelling, but we expect the weekly prepaid value pack will change that, as it gives great value and certainty around cost.
“We’ve also heard from our customers that they don’t want to be punished for being contactable while they’re overseas so we’re making it free for customers using these packs in Aussie to receive calls from New Zealand. They can now answer calls from business associates, worried mums or jealous mates to their hearts’ content without worrying about what it might cost them.”

Customers can purchase the weekly and monthly packs as an Extra by going to My Spark online or on the Spark mobile app. Customers can purchase these packs right up to the day-of travel or as soon as they get to their destination in Australia.
For information on pricing, how to contact Spark when overseas and for handy hints customers can use the Spark NZ Roaming mobile app available on Android, iOS and Windows or simply go to www.spark.co.nz/roaming

Aussie Roaming Value Packs:

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