Introduction#
What is Skinny SIM card❓
It is a physical SIM card from Spark NZ, the second largest mobile operator and largest broadband operator in New Zealand; New Zealand is a highly developed capitalist country, so you don't have to worry about the stability of the card❗️
Purchase#
Contact @Uom | Link Timeout🏴☠️ to purchase the card
Skinny SIM card, no monthly fee, no real-name registration, price: 260CNY
Direct delivery from New Zealand, takes about a month to arrive
You can hardly find a purchasing channel within China, and I have tested it myself for a while, and there is no problem at all❗️
Advantages#
If you want a low-cost, stable and long-lasting foreign mobile card for registering Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, Gmail, Tiktok, then Skinny SIM card from New Zealand may be a good choice. Skinny SIM card is (as far as I know) the cheapest and most affordable physical card, suitable for receiving verification codes and registering accounts.
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Skinny is a subsidiary of Spark (the second largest mobile operator in New Zealand) targeting different customer groups
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Physical card, no monthly fee, free international roaming, especially free roaming in China, free SMS reception
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No real-name registration required for activation, valid for one year after activation, free SMS reception
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Cheap number retention, 20 NZD per year (recharge once a year), or even free (balance transfer)
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Support paid number selection to replace the current number (5 NZD per time, about 20 RMB)
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The validity period will be extended by one year whenever there is a balance change (0 extension cost by enabling balance transfer between 2 numbers)
In short, whether you are traveling to New Zealand or receiving SMS verification codes within China, or using it for internet access, Skinny SIM card is very suitable.
Please note: Please comply with local laws and regulations, and it is prohibited to use it for illegal activities, otherwise you will bear corresponding consequences.
Activate New Zealand Skinny SIM Card#
Congratulations on receiving the Skinny SIM card! To start using it, first we need to check if the packaging is intact and unopened.
Skinny SIM card activation does not require real-name registration. Insert the card into your phone and then log in to the activation website to receive a verification code for successful activation (there will be a signal once the card is inserted into the phone).
Insert the card into the phone and wait for the signal to appear, then open the official activation website: https://www.skinny.co.nz/register/
Click GET STARTED NOW, enter Skinny number
Click send authentication code, then enter the received verification code, and finally click submit to complete the activation. You will receive a welcome message afterwards.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Q: How to receive the card?
A: It will be delivered directly to you by express delivery, takes about a month to arrive, and you will receive a brand new unactivated physical card.
Q: What is the validity period of the card?
A: The unactivated card is valid for 9 years. After activation, it is valid for 12 months, and recharge or balance transfer extends it for another 12 months.
Q: How to retain the number?
A: Recharge once a year with 5 NZD (about 25 RMB), or transfer 1 NZD.
Q: How to recharge?
A: Self-service recharge with a credit card or contact @Uom | Link Timeout🏴☠️ for recharge.
Q: Does the new card have a balance?
A: No balance. The new card can be used without recharging after activation.
Q: What is balance transfer for extension?
A: Balance transfer refers to A transferring any balance in the account to another mobile number B, and the validity period of B will be extended to the recharge time + 12 months. Then B transfers back to A, extending A's validity period by 12 months.
Q: How to activate?
A: Please refer to the instructions on the SIM card and follow the instructions to activate.
Q: Skinny official website?
A: https://www.skinny.co.nz
Q: What phones are supported?
A: Basically, all phones should work fine. You can check compatibility at https://www.skinny.co.nz/help/compatibility/.
Q: Does it support eSIM?
A: Skinny currently does not support eSIM.
Q: What are the roaming charges?
A: Roaming is free. Under roaming, sending a text message costs 0.8 NZD; making domestic calls costs 2.3 NZD per minute; receiving calls costs 1.15 NZD per minute; 17 NZD for 1GB/week roaming data package. For details, please refer to https://www.skinny.co.nz/pricing/overseas-roaming/.
Q: What should I do if the card is lost?
A: You need to purchase a new card and then contact Skinny customer service to transfer the number to the new card. You may need to provide information such as the PUK code and serial number of the old card, which can be found on the outer packaging of the card, so please remember to keep it properly after receiving the card.
Q: Can I choose a number?
A: No, only random distribution is available. But you can pay 5 NZD via online credit card payment to change the number after receiving the card.
Q: Does it support WiFi Calling (VoWiFi)?
A: Yes, it is supported. However, there is no need to enable WiFi Calling because Skinny roaming is free and SMS reception is free.
https://www.skinny.co.nz/help/vowifi-calling
APP Download#
🍎 iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/skinny-mobile/id926099138
Android Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextbyteapps.selfcare&pli=1