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Fixing global roaming issues for overseas
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If you have already set up global roaming and you're currently overseas but it's still not working then here are some tips to help get your internet running.
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Visit Roaming Destinations to check that you have the correct roaming add-on for your destination. If your desired destination is not listed in the available roaming packs then you will be charged casual rates.
Login to My Slingshot Mobile to make sure that your roaming add-on has not run out of available data or credit.
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For Android: In Settings, click on Connections. Then switch off the WiFi button.
For IOS: In Settings, click on WiFi. Then switch off the WiFi button.
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If you require assistance on adding the access point, we recommend consulting your smart phone manual or conducting your own research.
APN Name: SlingshotDataAPN: wapaccess.co.nzProxy: [not set]Port: [not set]Username: [not set]Password: [not set]Server: [not set]MMSC: [not set]MMS proxy: [not set]MMS port: [not set]MCC: 530MNC: 05Authentication type: [not set]APN type: default (type this in)APN protocol: IPv4Once you have saved the APN settings, reboot your phone and try access the internet. If it is still not working after 5 minutes then try these Telecom settings instead:If you’ve joined us before after April 30 refer to 2degrees’ mobile settings.APN Name: TelecomData or TelecomInternet
APN: internet.telecom.co.nz
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank
Server: leave blank
MMSC: leave blank
MMS: proxy leave blank
MMS: port leave blank
MCC: 530
MNC: 05
APN: default (type this in)Once you have saved the APN settings, reboot your phone and try access the internet. -
Check that your device has VoLTE switched on:
To manually check and turn on VoLTE on your Android phone, follow these steps:- Check that your device is on the 2degrees list of VoLTE capable devices.
- Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Toggle VoLTE Calls ‘ON’
To check and manually turn VoLTE on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Make sure that your device is VoLTE capable by checking if it's on the 2degrees list of VoLTE capable devices.
- Go to Settings > Mobile > Mobile Data Options> Voice and Data > Toggle VoLTE ‘ON’
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