Learn about how you can resolve common issues with your Slingshot mobile services.

• I'm not receiving text messages
  This guide contains troubleshooting steps you can attempt if you are not receiving text messages.

  1. Send yourself a text message and check to see if you receive it. If you did not receive the text message, try rebooting your phone and test again. 

  2. Check if you are receiving mobile reception, if you have no mobile signal we suggest moving into a space/location where you are able to receive mobile coverage and test again. 

  3. Test your Slingshot SIM card in another mobile phone and confirm if you can receive text messages. 

  If you find that you’ve performed all these steps, and you haven’t found a possible cause this issue, contact our team. We will then investigate further. 

• I'm not able to make mobile calls 
  To help resolve issues in making phone calls, please follow the steps outlined below. 

  1. Test to confirm if you are only experiencing this issue with some numbers or are unable make any calls at all by calling a range of numbers. If you can call certain numbers and not other numbers, we recommend calling the numbers you are experiencing issues with through your landline or another mobile phone. If you cannot complete any calls, move to step 2.

  2. Try rebooting your mobile phone and test calling again.

  3. Check if you are receiving mobile reception, if you have no mobile signal we suggest moving into a space/location where you are able to receive mobile coverage and test again. 

  4. Test your Slingshot SIM card in another mobile phone and confirm if you can complete calls. 

  If you find that you’ve performed all these steps, and you haven’t found a possible cause this issue, contact our team. We will then investigate further. 

• I'm not able to get online
  To resolve issues in accessing online websites, please follow the guide provided below. 

  1. Check if you still have mobile data remaining on your Slingshot mobile plan. You can complete this by logging into your Slingshot My Mobile account.

  2. Confirm if you are experiencing issues with some web sites or all web sites. If you can access websites like Google, Trademe and Slingshot, the issue could be with the certain web site you are attempting to access.

  3. Try rebooting your mobile phone and test going online again.

  4. Check if you are receiving mobile reception, if you have no mobile signal we suggest moving into a space/location where you are able to receive mobile coverage and test again. 

  5. Ensure that the APN settings on your mobile device are entered as shown below. If you require assistance on adding this access point, we recommend consulting your smart phone manual or conducting your own research. 

  APN Name: SlingshotData

  APN: wapaccess.co.nz

  Proxy:  [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: 530

  MNC: 05

  Authentication type: [not set]

  APN type: default (type this in)

  APN protocol: IPv4
• Slingshot APN Settings
  If you are experiencing issues getting online or sending MMS messages, we recommend ensuring the follow access points are added on your mobile phone. If you require assistance on adding this access point, we recommend consulting your smart phone manual or conducting your own research. 
  
  

  Mobile Data Access Point

  APN Name: SlingshotData

  APN: wapaccess.co.nz

  Proxy:  [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: 530

  MNC: 05

  Authentication type: [not set]

  APN type: default (type this in)

  APN protocol: IPv4

   

  MMS Messaging Access Point

  APN Name: SlingshotMMS

  APN: wapaccess.co.nz

  Proxy: 210.55.11.73

  Port: 80

  Username: [not set]

  Password: [not set]

  Server: [not set]

  MMSC: http://mms.mmsaccess.co.nz

  MMS proxy: 210.55.11.73

  MMS port: 80

  MCC: 530

  MNC: 05

  Authentication type: [not set]

  APN type: mms (type this in lower case)

  APN protocol: IPv4

Learn about Slingshot Mobile and common queries relating to mobile services.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I join Slingshot Mobile and what plans are available?
  You can add a Slingshot mobile plan to your account through your Slingshot My Account at anytime.

  1. Login to your Slingshot My Account, if you do not know your password click the 'Forgot Your Password' link.

  2. Click Get Mobile from the top right hand side and choose the plan you require from the selection below.

  It does take 2-5 business days for the mobile SIM card delivery and you can view all our available mobile plans here.

• How can I bring my current mobile number to Slingshot?
  You can learn about bringing your existing mobile number to Slingshot here. This process generally takes 2-4 business hours.
• How can I change my plan and see what plan I'm on?
  You can change your mobile plan at anytime through your Slingshot My Account

  1. Login to your Slingshot My Account, if you do not know your password click the 'Forgot Your Password' link.

  2. Once you are logged into your Slingshot My Account select My Mobile.

  3. Choose Plans from the top to see all mobile plans currently available to you and to see which plan you are on. 

• Can I call 0900 numbers from Slingshot mobile?
  Slingshot mobile customers are unable to call 0900 numbers from their mobile phones. This is because 0900 numbers are expensive to call and their rates vary constantly. For such calls, we recommend utilising your homeline.
• How can I hide my mobile number?
  You can find out how to hide your number here.
• Why can't I message my bank, send donations or Multi-Media Messages?
  Messaging all mobile networks across New Zealand are covered in your mobile plan. There are some message types that are not covered in your plan and are considered premium messaging services such as:
  
  

  1. Text messages for a competition
  2. Text messages for a donation
  3. Text messages for a vote
  4. Text messages sending a picture, video or voice message (MMS)
  5. Text messages sent through global roaming

  These premium messaging services have casual rates that will be charged on your next invoice. Check out the Mobile TXT and Rates page for charges.

• When will my plan renew?
  Your mobile plan renews every 30 days and you can find out when this will occur through your Slingshot My Mobile account. Once you are logged in, you can see the plan renewal date on the My Mobile section.
  
  Please note that your plan may renew at anytime up until 11:59 pm on the date listed in your My Mobile account. If this does not occur by the next day, please contact us.

It's easy to bring your existing New Zealand mobile number when you join Slingshot Mobile – just follow these steps:

1. Once you receive your SIM card, pop into your phone and activate it by calling 6886.
   Hang on to your old SIM card, you'll need it later.
2. Register your Slingshot SIM card at My Slingshot Mobile and create your new 4 digit pin.
3. Log in to your Slingshot Mobile account using your Slingshot mobile number (which you can find on the small card that arrives with your mobile SIM) and the 4 digit pin code you created.
4. Tap Transfer Your Number in the menu at the top of the page.
5. Fill in the form and tap Confirm transfer.
6. Take your Slingshot SIM card out of your phone and pop your old SIM card back in. Wait to receive an SMS asking you to confirm if you want to move your number to another provider.
   You must reply YES within 2 hours of receiving the SMS or the transfer will be cancelled and you will need to start the process again from step 3.

From here, your transfer will be completed within 3-4 business hours. You can either leave your old SIM card in your phone until it stops working, or pop your new Slingshot SIM card in right away and use your temporary number until the transfer is complete.

• How do I know if my previous mobile service is "Prepaid" or "Account"?

  You can check this by reviewing your previous mobile plan details or by contacting your previous mobile provider.

• How do I find my previous SIM serial number or account number?

  Prepay customers can find the serial number on your old SIM card, and account customers can find the account number on an invoice from the previous provider.

  If you are unable to find your old serial number or account number, we recommend contacting your previous mobile provider. 

Want to call an overseas number from New Zealand?

Calling or texting to Australian mobile and landlines is included in your Slingshot Mobile plan's calling minutes. All other destinations are charged at our casual rates and will appear on your next bill.

View our Mobile Rates Page for our rates.

Not all phones are created equal but to save you some time we've put together instructions for connecting Android and Apple devices below:

ANDROID

• Press the "Home" button, then "Apps" and navigate to "Settings"

• Under "Wireless and Networks", make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on, then tap "Wi-Fi".

• Your phone will scan for available wireless networks (to re-scan tap the "Scan" button). Tap the network you want to connect to.

• Enter your wireless password and tap "Connect"

APPLE

• Tap "Settings" then "Wi-Fi". Make sure it's swtiched on and you should see a list of networks.

• Tap the network you want to join, enter the password and tap "Join"

Pro-Tip

Both Android and Apple devices will have this little fella to show that you're connected to the wireless.

1. Visit www.mobile.slingshot.co.nz to check your plan balances
2. Call 6886 and follow the voice prompts to check your plan balances
   • Press 1 for Your remaining balances, then;
   • Press 1 to check your remaining minutes
   • Press 2 to check your remaining texts
   • Press 3 to check your remaining data

There are a few different reasons that you might be having an issue getting online or making calls on your mobile:

You have run out of included Data or NZ and AUS minutes on your mobile plan

If you’ve used all of the included data or minutes in your Slingshot mobile plan, then you will need to purchase a top-up add-on to continue using the service for the month. We have instructions on how to top-up your plan here

There is a problem with the site you're trying to access

Try accessing a different site; if you're able to access other websites then it's likely that there is fault with the site that you're trying to access rather than with your Slingshot mobile.

There is a problem with the number you're trying to call

Try calling the number from another phone, if the same problem occurs then it's likely that there is fault with the number that you're calling rather than with your Slingshot mobile.

There is a problem with your handset

You will need to contact your mobile manufacturer for further assistance on issues related to your handset.

There is a problem with your SIM card

Give us a ring on 0800 89 2000 and we will help you out. We can arrange to have a new SIM card sent out to you if you require one.

Your mobile usage and plan details are available online 24/7 through our online My Mobile self-service system.

You will also be able to see your mobile base plan and top-up charges on your Slingshot invoice, which can be found in your My Account.

Unfortunately Slingshot mobile does not have a toll bar feature. If you run out of calling minutes in your plan you will start to be charged a casual per min rate.

Please note that 0900 numbers and Text to Park services are automatically blocked when you're activated on Slingshot Mobile. 

To cancel your mobile plan can be one of two ways, a new provider can request the number and cancel the Slingshot mobile at the same time or you can cancel it by contacting us (canceling by contacting Slingshot means you will lose the mobile number you currently have)

How Slingshot mobile billing works

Slingshot mobiles are pre-paid (so canceling partway through the month won't get your plan credited it will just be lost)

1. • To make the most of the last month check your rollover date in the mobile portal.
   • Have the cancellation/porting request for the day before it rolls over. This way you get the full pre-paid month from Slingshot and you won't get another bill from us incorrectly.

Switching to another mobile provider?

If you transfer your mobile number to another provider, all you need to do is place a request with your new provider to port your mobile number over (this can not be raised from our side), your mobile plan/sim with Slingshot will stop working as soon as the port completes.

Just want your mobile canceled?

You can do this by contacting us by email (click here), Alternatively, please give us a call on 0800 89 2000 and one of our friendly staff will assist you with closing your account.

When you cancel, your mobile services will stop as soon as the request is made (so remember if you want the remainder of your current plan please check when your rollover date is and cancel it the day before this).

Your current Slingshot mobile number will be lost and after 14 days any rollover data you have accumulated will expire.

If you change your mind about canceling you can log back into the mobile portal and purchase a new plan bundle to re-activate.

All Slingshot mobile plans have a base amount of NZ roll over data. Once this data has been used for the month, you will need to purchase a data top-up add-on in order to continue using the service. For information on how to purchase a data add-on please visit the following FAQ here

Please note that while unused data included in your base plan will roll over to the next month and be used before your new month’s data, unused data included in the top-up add-on will expire after 30 days.

To see more information on Slingshot Mobile charges; View our Additional packs and rates here.

Yes! Simply dial out like you would from your home phone - don't forget to enter in the country code of the country you're calling though!

International Calls from you mobile are not included in slingshots monthly mobile plans, they are charged at a casual rate. One off charges for mobiles show up on your next invoice after the mobile plan renews.

For more information on the Toll Rates for mobile, click here. 

We automatically bar 0900 numbers on Slingshot Mobile accounts. If you need to call a 0900 number then you will need to use your landline, sorry.

If you're not getting coverage in an area that you believe you should be, try turning your phone off and on again. This will force your phone to search for coverage when you turn it back on.

Remember that Slingshot uses Spark's cell towers, so if you're with someone on Spark that is getting signal and you're not, there may be an issue with your phone.

Vodafone (and 2degrees) subscribers have different cell towers, so it is likely that they will receive coverage in an area that you might not; and vice versa.

If you're still having difficulties with mobile coverage, please give us a call on 0800 89 2000 and we'll see what we can do to help!

Simply give us a ring on 0800 89 2000 and we'll have a new one sent out to you. Our SIMs are shipped from Auckland so if you live in the North Island it'll take 1-2 business days, if you live in the South Island it'll take 2-3 business days.

If you wish to keep your number, when you receive your new sim, don't activate it. Just call us and we will get it done straight away for you! 

Some handsets allow you to block certain numbers from texting your phone. You can check whether this facility is available in your mobile's instruction manual.

If your phone doesn't offer this facility and the texts you're receiving are threatening or malicious give us a ring on 0800 89 2000 and we will investigate the messages for you. Here at Slingshot we believe that text-bullying is a very serious matter and we treat it as such.

Absolutely! If you have used all of the included minutes or data in your base plan, you can continue to top-up additional data or calling add-ons to suit your usage.

Please be aware that all add-ons purchased will appear on your next Slingshot invoice and any un-used minutes or data will expire after 30 days.

Another thing to consider if you are one of the cheaper mobile plans is that it might be more cost effective to just upgrade your monthly recurring plan to one that includes more data or minutes.

There is a hidden limit on the amount of top-ups and changes you can make per month; however it is high enough that most customers shouldn’t hit this through regular use.

Yes you can! This service is available with Slingshot mobile.

018 directory charges will show on you next invoice.

First of all, give us a call on 0800 89 2000 and we will organise to have your old SIM card blocked so no calls, texts, or Internet surfing can be used on your account. At the same time we will request a new SIM card to be dispatched to you; however this may take between 2 and 3 working days to arrive in the post.

Please note that you are liable for any charges that are incurred before the SIM card is blocked.

View our casual rates and charges here.

Much like our broadband today, the raw service is bought from a wholesaler.

For Slingshot Mobile, Spark is our wholesaler. It may show up as "Skinny" if you're using an iPhone. Don't worry though, you're still with us!

[Please Note] You'll have an option to record both an "Answer Service" message and a "Voicemail" message. If you select Answer Service the message you record will be played to your caller and the call will be disconnected. If you're wanting people to be able to leave you a message then record a Voicemail message instead. 

• International calling. To check the calling rates for the destination you are ringing click here.
• MMS messaging (PXT)
• SMS to shortcode numbers (eg "text 'subscribe' to 2287 to receive daily cat facts")
• Video Calling

You call the shots with Slingshot's easy-to-use mobile app!

Check your account balance, troubleshoot your Wi-Fi with real-time scanning, split your bill to make payments your way, video chat live with our support team and heaps more – you’re in the driver’s seat with the Slingshot app.

Download now

Or just search for Slingshot where you get your apps

Important steps you need to take to activate your SIM and number

1. Activate your new SIM by inserting it into your phone and calling 6886. If you have a data only SIM you will also need to insert the SIM into a phone and call 6886.
2. Register your new SIM at www.mobile.slingshot.co.nz.
3. Log in to the online portal using the current phone number on the SIM and the PIN you choose.
4. Port your existing number to your new Slingshot SIM, by completing the “Port your number” form. Porting is usually completed with 2 – 4 business hours.
5. Set up Voicemail by calling 6888.

Once you have been set up in the Slingshot Mobile portal you can make changes to your plan, including roaming add-ons, or topping up your data or voice allowance.