2degrees vs Contact Energy mobile
2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. 2degrees has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. 2degrees uses the 2degrees network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | 2degrees | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 2degrees | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 17 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $80.00 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- 2degreesBetter value
- $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)1.25GB/fortnight · $23.90/mo · 10/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
2degrees's $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo), but scores higher (10 vs 9.2) for what you get.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- 2degreesBetter value
- $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)4GB/fortnight · $41.28/mo · 9.4/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- 2degreesBetter value
- $80 Unlimited PlanUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 4.3) for what you get.
Choose 2degrees if…
- You want the better plan for light, everyday and heavy use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $8/mo)
- You want prepay, with no bill or credit check
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Every 2degrees and Contact Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2degrees$11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 1.25GB/fortnight≈ 2.7GB/mo | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $11 every fortnight | 10.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$25 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 3GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $25/moPaid monthly | 9.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$15 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 1GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $15/moPaid monthly | 9.4/10 | View deal |
2degrees$19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 4GB/fortnight≈ 8.7GB/mo | Unlimited | $41.28/moPaid as $19 every fortnight | 9.4/10 | View deal |
2degrees$8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 150MB/moRollover | 100 mins | $8/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
2degrees$45 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 10GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$45 Carryover Plan | 6GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
2degrees$20 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 2GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $20/moPaid monthly | 7.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$80 Unlimited Plan | Unlimited | Unlimited | $80/moPaid monthly | 7.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$24 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 7GB/fortnight≈ 15GB/mo | Unlimited | $52.14/moPaid as $24 every fortnight | 7.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$85 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | Unlimited | Unlimited | $85/moPaid monthly | 6.8/10 | View deal |
2degrees$55 Carryover Plan | 15GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $55/moPaid monthly | 6.3/10 | View deal |
2degrees$35 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 4.5GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 6.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$35 Carryover Plan | 3GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.4/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
2degrees$60 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 50GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 5.0/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | View deal |
2degrees$65 Carryover Plan | 80GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $65/moPaid monthly | 4.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$34 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 40GB/fortnight≈ 87GB/mo | Unlimited | $73.87/moPaid as $34 every fortnight | 4.0/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, 2degrees or Contact Energy mobile?
2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. 2degrees has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. 2degrees uses the 2degrees network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: 2degrees's $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo), but scores higher (10 vs 9.2) for what you get. Everyday use: 2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: 2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 4.3) for what you get.
Is 2degrees or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
2degrees’s cheapest plan is $8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) (150MB/mo) at $8.00 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do 2degrees and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
No. 2degrees uses 2degrees and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ.
Can I switch from 2degrees to Contact Energy mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Contact Energy mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with 2degrees first.