Contact Energy mobile vs Gecko Mobile
Gecko Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Contact Energy mobile uses the One NZ network and Gecko Mobile uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Contact Energy mobile | Gecko Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | Spark |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $16.00 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Prepay plans | No | 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
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
- Gecko Mobile
- No plan in this range
Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo).
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
- Gecko MobileBetter value
- Mobile1010GB/mo + endless · $39/mo · 8.8/10
Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/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
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
- Gecko MobileBetter value
- Mobile100100GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.6/10
Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $16/mo)
- You want unused data to roll over
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Choose Gecko Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday and heavy use
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Every Contact Energy mobile and Gecko Mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Gecko MobileMobile10 | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 8.8/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Gecko MobileMobile100 | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/moPaid monthly | 6.6/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | View deal |
Gecko MobileMobile1000 | 1000GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $69/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Contact Energy mobile or Gecko Mobile?
Gecko Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Contact Energy mobile uses the One NZ network and Gecko Mobile uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo). Everyday use: Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Is Contact Energy mobile or Gecko Mobile cheaper?
Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest plan is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month. Gecko Mobile’s cheapest is Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do Contact Energy mobile and Gecko Mobile use the same network?
No. Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ and Gecko Mobile uses Spark.
Can I switch from Contact Energy mobile 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 Contact Energy mobile first.