2degrees vs Gecko 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 Gecko Mobile uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | 2degrees | Gecko Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 2degrees | Spark |
| Plans listed | 17 | 3 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.00 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $80.00 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | 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
- Gecko Mobile
- No plan in this range
Only 2degrees has a plan in this range: $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo).
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
- Gecko Mobile
- Mobile1010GB/mo + endless · $39/mo · 8.8/10
2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs more than Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (9.4 vs 8.8) for what you get.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- 2degreesBetter value
- $80 Unlimited PlanUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10
- Gecko Mobile
- Mobile100100GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.6/10
2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 6.6) 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
- You want unused data to roll over
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Choose Gecko Mobile if…
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Every 2degrees and Gecko 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 |
Gecko MobileMobile10 | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 8.8/10 | 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 |
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 |
Gecko MobileMobile100 | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/moPaid monthly | 6.6/10 | 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 |
2degrees$60 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 50GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 5.0/10 | 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 |
Gecko MobileMobile1000 | 1000GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $69/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, 2degrees or Gecko 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 Gecko Mobile uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Only 2degrees has a plan in this range: $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo). Everyday use: 2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs more than Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (9.4 vs 8.8) for what you get. Heavy use: 2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 6.6) for what you get.
Is 2degrees or Gecko Mobile cheaper?
2degrees’s cheapest plan is $8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) (150MB/mo) at $8.00 a month. Gecko Mobile’s cheapest is Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do 2degrees and Gecko Mobile use the same network?
No. 2degrees uses 2degrees and Gecko Mobile uses Spark.
Can I switch from 2degrees to Gecko Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Gecko Mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with 2degrees first.