Thanks to our Partnership with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, Manawatū District Libraries is able to offer Skinny Jump.
Skinny Jump specifically supports those most at risk of digital exclusion, as identified in the government's digital inclusion blueprint. If one or more of the following sounds like you, then you would probably be eligible:
There may be other circumstances that make you eligible. The best way to find out whether your household is eligible for Skinny Jump is to talk to Library staff.
With Skinny Jump you can use up to 225GB per month. Online gaming and streaming videos can burn through data and Skinny Jump wasn’t created for these kinds of activities. If you think you'll need more than 225GB a month, Skinny Jump may not be right for you.
You will be issued with:
There is no fixed contract. Top-ups are $5 for 35GB for 30 days. You can top up 6 times in a 30-day period.
Suitable 4GB coverage is required as confirmed by the Skinny Wireless Broadband address checker:
Check that you are eligible for Skinny Jump
Through the Skinny Jump app you can sign up and connect to Skinny Jump, top up your account, purchase data and check how much data you have remaining. It’s a one-stop Jump shop!
To download the app you'll need a smartphone. Read more about the app here: Skinny Jump app