2degrees vs Slingshot
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. Both use the 2degrees network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | 2degrees | Slingshot |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 2degrees | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 17 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.00 | $40.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $80.00 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | 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
- Slingshot
- 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
- Slingshot
- 10GB Carryover Data10GB/mo · $50/mo · 6.7/10
2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than Slingshot's 10GB Carryover Data (10GB/mo, $50/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- 2degreesBetter value
- $80 Unlimited PlanUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10
- Slingshot
- 80GB Carryover Data80GB/mo · $60/mo · 4.5/10
2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 4.5) 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
Choose Slingshot if…
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
Every 2degrees and Slingshot 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 |
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 |
Slingshot10GB Carryover Data | 10GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.7/10 | 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 |
Slingshot80GB Carryover Data | 80GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.5/10 | 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 |
Slingshot100GB Endless | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $75/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Slingshot5GB Carryover Data | 5GB/moRollover | 300 mins | $40/moPaid monthly | 2.7/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, 2degrees or Slingshot?
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. Both use the 2degrees network, so coverage is similar. 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 less than Slingshot's 10GB Carryover Data (10GB/mo, $50/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: 2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs more than Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.5 vs 4.5) for what you get.
Is 2degrees or Slingshot cheaper?
2degrees’s cheapest plan is $8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) (150MB/mo) at $8.00 a month. Slingshot’s cheapest is 5GB Carryover Data (5GB/mo) at $40.00 a month.
Do 2degrees and Slingshot use the same network?
Yes, both use the 2degrees network.
Can I switch from 2degrees to Slingshot and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Slingshot and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with 2degrees first.