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11 May 2024
Paula 10
I was a client for 2 years and only cancelled my account because I moved to a place that already uses another provider. The whole process was very smooth, from installation to closing. I've never had any major problems, but whenever I contacted client support, the was a super friendly staff there to help, either by phone or email.
Pros
Support, speed, value for money
Cons
Contact via email could be faster to provide a reply
10 May 2024
Mark Hutchinson 10
Fantastic customer service - there best I have had with any utility provider. Recently updated plan and got new router - router arrived in less than 24 hrs. Some glitches with new plan ironed out with helpful staff.
09 May 2024
Peter 9.8
We have been with NOW as our home internet provider now for over five years and have never had any problems or complaints. Their customer support is superb - real people to talk to as well as prompt responses to email inquiries.
Pros
Great customer service and customer loyalty diounts.
Cons
None
08 May 2024
shane 5.4
Speed was great mostly, but had a pile of weird issues. Support were lovely and the front line support people are awesome. But in the end you just get the run around
Pros
It was pretty cheap
Cons
Support and comms abysmal
06 May 2024
John 5.8
Slingshot, owned by 2degrees who in turn is owned by Voyage Australia Pty Limited, and they are owned by Vocus Group Ltd (formerly Vocus communications) who is owned by a consortium of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) Australia. The latter an Australian Infrastructure Investment Group.
I believe they also piggy back Amazon Networks infrastructure as well.
So, comparing 2degrees with Slingshot seems to result in the same bad customer service reviews and sometimes dodgy network connections.
I.e. Packet loss and lower speeds than advertised.
When connecting to many Australian businesses I had found a lot of connections also seem to be getting re-routed overseas to America before coming back to the Australian company and then onto NZ.
A result of their contracts that they have secured within other countries for connections perhaps? The business connection with Amazon Networks?
So I guess the above mentioned ownership probably explains why the two companies have similar performances and bad reviews. They are owned by the same parent company. :-/


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Pros
For the most part the connection functions. Not at full speed, but at around 80% of the given 300mbps paid for.
Cons
Customer service is so so. Off shore as far as I can tell.
04 May 2024
Chris 8.4
Great phone service when we faced an internet outage.
Pros
no
Cons
no
30 April 2024
Shane 9.6
Been with Hotshot for 3 months. Great prices, really keep costs down. Agents seems to be overseas but response calls extremlly fast, and they understand lots technical stuff and what you need, rather than just reading the script. Call center closes after 6pm but fine for me.
25 April 2024
Terry 9
They always step up to the mark if you have a problem. Contact is VERY good, and promotions help in a real way.
Pros
Specials that feel like gifts.
Cons
None
24 April 2024
Tere Ngarua 4.4
Suddenly received an overdue bill and a threat to disconnect my service if not settled when I had already paid my bill (I have bank statements to prove it) and my next one wasn't due for another week.

Emailed and pm'd their Facebook page to sort it out or I'm taking my money else where.
Pros
Cons
Totally unorganized.
20 April 2024
Lesley Adriaens 10
I joined NOW in March 2024 and I am very pleased that I switched from my previous provider. NOW was recommended by Geeks on Wheels and so far I have found the service and support to be 1st class
Pros
Support, Support, Support!
Cons
none
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