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Hot off the heels from celebrating the brand’s first birthday, Rocket Mobile have secured the title of Best Value Mobile Provider in the NZ Compare Awards for the second year in a row, after winning the title for the first time under their previous brand.
Rocket Mobile NZ’s Head of Mobile, James Whittome, says the win is clear validation that doing data differently from the bigger mobile providers is the way forward for the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).
“Since we rebranded to Rocket Mobile late last year, we’ve gone from strength to strength, with thousands of Kiwis jumping on board our unlimited mobile plans. In the past year we’ve introduced eSIM, which lets you activate in minutes and makes it easier than ever to switch, as well as group plans, to unlock even more value.”
“We’re always looking to deliver the best value mobile plans to our customers, so it’s fantastic to have that recognised by the industry,” says Whittome.
NZ Compare CEO Gavin Male said at the award presentation, “Rocket Mobile have come with an awesome approach, looking at what they dislike elsewhere and solving it in their offering. It’s great to see their unlimited by default offering doing so well.”
Whittome points out that while more competitors entering the mobile market is good news for consumers, there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to getting more New Zealanders to switch to better value plans via comparison websites like NZ Compare.
“Last month, the Commerce Commission issued another report calling on telcos to do better when it comes to making sure customers aren’t being ripped off. They found that only 8 percent of consumers switch mobile providers each year, when many could be getting better value elsewhere.”
“We’re planning to launch some pretty exciting stuff in 2025, which will deliver even better value to Kiwis looking to save during these tough times. We’ll continue to keep the big telcos on their toes, and look forward to even more growth in 2025.” finishes Whittome.
| What is it | How much | Do I have any other options |
|---|---|---|
| Voicemail | Calls to voicemail are FREE | Go for gold. And with unlimited talk and text on our plans, you can carry on connecting without worry. |
| MMS PXT | 10 free MMS/PXT per billing period to NZ mobiles then no more can be sent. | If you are a serial PXTer you are better to send your messages via a messaging app like WhatsApp or Messenger instead. |
| International calls & texts | $10 for 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to use within 30 days with our International Add-on | You can also use an app like WhatsApp or Messenger to contact friends overseas while connected to WiFi or mobile data. If you're on Pay Monthly, if you call or SMS overseas outside of the International Add-on, you'll be charged per minute or per SMS at rates specific to that location. |
| Roaming | For just $9 a day you can use your NZ data, minutes and SMS in our Daily Roaming destinations. | Our Daily Roaming Add-on is a pretty choice option. Otherwise you can stay connected via WiFi or a local SIM when you're travelling. |
| Premium rate numbers | Calls/SMS messages to premium rate numbers (e.g. reply "yes" messages that are subject to additional charges) aren't available on our Pay Upfront plans. | To maintain our everyday low prices and remove bill surprises, our Pay Upfront plans don’t allow premium SMS or calls. That might mean for example that you need to call your dentist to confirm that appointment instead of replying by SMS |
Your unlimited Rocket Mobile plan is bundled with value, including unlimited mobile data at the speed you need, plus unlimited talk and text to NZ and Aus. There are also optional extras based on how you want to connect which are outlined here:
| What is it | How much | Do I have any other options |
|---|---|---|
| Voicemail | Calls to voicemail are FREE | Go for gold. And with unlimited talk and text on our plans, you can carry on connecting without worry. |
| MMS PXT | 10 free MMS/PXT per month to NZ mobiles then no more can be sent. | If you are a serial PXTer you are better to send your messages via a messaging app like WhatsApp or Messenger instead, using your unlimited data. |
| International calls & texts | $10 for 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to use within 30 days with our International Add-on | You can also use an app like WhatsApp or Messenger to contact friends overseas while connected to WiFi or mobile data. If you're on Pay Monthly, if you call or SMS overseas outside of the International Add-on, you'll be charged per minute or per SMS at rates specific to that location. |
| Roaming | For just $9 a day you can use your NZ non-stop data, minutes and SMS in our Daily Roaming destinations. | Our Daily Roaming Add-on is a pretty choice option. Otherwise you can stay connected via WiFi or a local SIM when you're travelling. |
| Premium rate numbers | Calls/SMS messages to premium rate numbers (e.g. reply "yes" messages that are subject to additional charges) aren't available on our Pay Upfront plans. | To maintain our everyday low prices and remove bill surprises, our Pay Upfront plans don’t allow premium SMS or calls. That might mean for example that you need to call your dentist to confirm that appointment instead of replying by SMS |
