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Slingshot: $59.95/Mo Unlimited 300/100 Fibre Broadband on 12-Month Term (+ Extra $5/Mo Modem Hire or BYO) @ Fast Connect

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Slingshot: $59.95/Mo Unlimited 300/100 Fibre Broadband on 12-Month Term (+ Extra $5/Mo Modem Hire or BYO) @ Fast Connect
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quacko on 29/02/2024 - 20:28 fastconnect.co.nz (1356 clicks)
Last edited 29/02/2024 - 22:13 by 1 other user

I've been searching for the best broadband deal for me. I was happy to commit to 12-months but wanted a nice clean deal without needing to bundle power or mobile.

I almost went with Skinny which was the equivalent of $68.75/mo ($75 for 11 months)
Then I almost committed to Slingshot at $65/mo (through BroadbandCompare).

However a comment by @jjjj in a previous deal put me onto FastConnect and when I enquired with them, they offered me the Slingshot 300 plan for $59.95/mo. The "normal" undiscounted price for this plan on their website is $97/month.

Here's how I got the deal:
1. I filled in the form at https://www.fastconnect.co.nz/connect/broadband
2. I received a phone call and follow-up email offering Slingshot FIBRE 300/100 Mbps for $59.95/mo (and some other more expensive options).

Hopefully this works for you too.

<update>
to give you more details of the process:

After completing the form, FastConnect called me within 24 hours. They provided the options to me, I agreed to the Slingshot deal and they then passed my details to Slingshot for onboarding. My broadband agreement is with Slingshot directly.

</update>

Make sure you read the terms and conditions, but it was pretty standard stuff. The only catch I found is you need to give 30 days notice of termination which my old provider didn't require.

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  • Joshyss on 29/02/2024 - 21:01

    My contract expires in a few months, but I’m already with slingshot!

    • riznz2020 on 01/03/2024 - 12:35

      @Joshyss: I am thinking to join them. How is their service? There are so many bad reviews on Slingshot.

      • lenso on 01/03/2024 - 20:23

        Been with Slingshot for a few years now on 300/100. The quality of the service has been fine.

        I regularly get 35 - 40MB/s from Steam or decent overseas file hosts with a download manager.

        Once every few months the service might drop between 12am - 6am for 5 minutes, but for all I know it could be Chorus doing sheduled maintenance.

      • Joshyss on 03/03/2024 - 17:17

        I haven’t really had anything to do with them to be fair. I do have to reset my modem every so often I wake and connections been lost. This is a brand new Asus modem too.

  • Eddy gaur on 29/02/2024 - 21:19
    +2

    Their reviews are extremely bad everywhere.
    Any reviews from fellow cheapies ?
    There is deal from broadbandcompare as well from now broadband.

    • lNomNoml on 29/02/2024 - 22:23

      I used to be with Orcon for ages, moved to Slingshot a few months ago, it's basically the same, it's decent but I guess there are better options out there, personally I will be moving back to Orcon if/when they have a good deal again and after my 12 months, the problem with both is that they both have CGNAT, so if I could find a decent provider that doesn't use CGNAT that would be awesome.

      • kfr23 on 29/02/2024 - 23:40

        I don't have CGNAT with Orcon? (yet)

      • Detruire on 02/03/2024 - 00:38
        +1

        I have family with Slingshot and their connection doesn't have CGNAT.

  • riznz2020 on 29/02/2024 - 21:19

    They ask to fill a form with too many sensitive information. Why do they need my passport details or driver's detail?

    • quacko on 29/02/2024 - 22:07
      +1

      You only supply a name, phone number and email. The form is on the page I linked to.

  • lNomNoml on 29/02/2024 - 22:22

    Costs me $54 for gigabit by having power and mobiles bundled in.

  • jjjj on 29/02/2024 - 23:18
    +1

    You're welcome!

  • nzmax on 01/03/2024 - 02:51

    Will the Skinny Fibre Modems work with Slingshot without any issues? I was with Slingshot back in the ADSL days and had quite a lot of issues with support and outages which were solved by changing ISP. So not sure if they have improved since then. Although they are basically a 2Degrees brand these days.

    • Sachi on 01/03/2024 - 13:44
      +2

      Yes, but you will need to reconfigure the modem by following their instructions online. I did it last year without much problem.

      • Japo32 on 01/03/2024 - 17:36

        which model do you have? I have an Arcadyan one from my previous plan.

    • fatboyj on 01/03/2024 - 16:53

      I've got the same Skinny modem and will need to reconfigure for it to work with this plan, will be the first time doing this with a modem. Hopefully not too technical.

  • Debzsea on 01/03/2024 - 07:26

    I'm still on Two Degrees std Fibre (my deal finished but haven't found much of an incentive to switch for 12 mths)
    but need to!
    Two degrees have now offered me unlimited wireless for $60…but won't the speeds be super slow?

    • ace310 on 01/03/2024 - 08:15

      Don't go wireless if you have fiber.

  • Kury on 01/03/2024 - 08:36
    -3

    Slingshot, One NZ, are rubbish, even contact energy has more stable connection

    • ace310 on 01/03/2024 - 10:07

      Not true. It depends on lots of factors. Very happy with Slingshot no issues since 6 months now. Have been with them few times over last 10 years. Main thing is the router which many of them have problem with and normally that's the starting point for a problem. Configuration, location in the house, not hiding it inside something, interference this things matter a lot which some don't understand. I use my own router and it is in the house away from almost all interfering devices and centrally located to get maximum coverage. I understand lot of people don't have that option but that is what matters.

      I have services hosted which are exposed outside and some of them gets used quite frequently. And never had the outage due to internet/broadband. Can't comment on other providers. Also, this is my experience that doesn't mean others will have the same. Just my 2c.

      • Kury on 01/03/2024 - 10:22

        True on my end and thru experience. Awesome to hear you have had no issues

  • Dro1d on 01/03/2024 - 12:30

    thanks, signed up

  • Wakrak on 01/03/2024 - 14:20

    Been happy with Slingshot since I joined them two weeks ago. Orbi modem covers my three-bedroom house well and internet hasn't dropped once. I'm in Hamilton. YMMV.

  • Bill on 01/03/2024 - 16:13
    +1

    I just called Slingshot and got this plan.

    It is much more convenient for me to call when it suits me rather than wait to be called by fastconnect. No wait times at 4 pm on a Friday, very satisfied. The retentions team/sales can get this offer for you.

  • fatboyj on 01/03/2024 - 16:52

    Just got called by fastconnect and got the deal, will decide to go ahead with it on Monday. Whats the Slingshot customer service like if any issues? Never been with Slingshot currently with Skinny. Will save $20/month.

    Whats the chance Skinny will match this to retain my, um, customership?

    • kfr23 on 01/03/2024 - 19:12

      Customer service is pretty bad, same as any company under 2degrees

      • Bill on 01/03/2024 - 20:32

        Not my experience, called today and it's the best customer service I've ever had. No wait times.

  • bmt on 01/03/2024 - 18:51

    I signed up with Slingshot about 10 months ago using a deal from Glimp (first 4 months free).

    I had to get fibre installed by Chorus so it took longer than usual, and they screwed up actually turning it on.

    To top it off they never applied the 4 months free, and based on how unbelievably useless their customer service is I haven't got around to investing the hours that will no doubt be required to get them give me my free months. Now that I think about it I should probably do it now since the 12 months will be up soon.

    I would recommend NOT going with Slingshot with one of these sign up deals.

  • kebhow on 02/03/2024 - 07:03

    2 years ago my Skinny broadband contract was about to run out and I made the move to Slingshot as they had a 3 months free deal. In 12 months every time I speed test I never get the 300/100 speed they are advertising. At the most my download speed would max out at 120-130 Mbps. I contacted their customer service which suggested I use their Orbi router. I tried it for a month and it did not make any difference at all. After 12 months I moved back to Skinny, and back to getting full speed again.

  • Bargain-Hunter on 02/03/2024 - 10:19

    Thanks, signed up. Does anyone know if the router from Contact is ours to keep?

  • fake on 02/03/2024 - 14:06
    +1

    Slingshot also charge an extra 1% credit card fee

  • SparksCollide on 03/03/2024 - 14:47
    +1

    Bummer, I signed up for 12 months a month ago with the 4 months free deal making it $64.67 over 12 months. No issues thus far though

  • Bargain-Hunter on 04/03/2024 - 16:58

    Did anyone else receive an email from slingshot with the incorrect price stated ($64.95)? It may just be a typo

    • quacko on 04/03/2024 - 19:45

      My email said $97 with a $37.05 discount

      • Bargain-Hunter on 05/03/2024 - 10:09

        My email said $102 with a $37.05 discount

        • Detruire on 05/03/2024 - 10:14

          Did you take the rental router ($5/mth)?

        • Bill on 05/03/2024 - 10:15

          You've got the modem rental.

  • beatthatflight on 06/03/2024 - 23:01

    Oof, they were very quick with the calling! And repeated calling when I missed, haha. Thanks, signed up, awaiting my email from slingshot to make sure I don't have the rental router.

  • mhamzas on 12/03/2024 - 13:35

    Thanks for sharing - I have got it!

  • useruutt88 on 20/08/2024 - 13:20

    Had a call this morning with FastConnect and this deal apparently ended last week, no longer available.

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