Contact Energy mobile vs Nova Energy mobile
Contact Energy mobile wins all 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 Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Contact Energy mobile | Nova Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $16.00 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Prepay plans | No | 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
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
- Nova Energy 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 mobileBetter value
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
- Nova Energy mobile
- Endless Mobile 10GB10GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.2/10
Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
- Nova Energy mobile
- Endless Mobile 40GB40GB/mo + endless · $69/mo · 2.8/10
Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light, everyday and heavy 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 Nova Energy mobile if…
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Contact Energy mobile and Nova Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 10GB | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/moPaid monthly | 6.2/10 | 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 |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 20GB | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 4.1/10 | View deal |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 5GB | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 3.2/10 | View deal |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 40GB | 40GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $69/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Contact Energy mobile or Nova Energy mobile?
Contact Energy mobile wins all 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 Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees, 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: Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo) and scores higher.
Is Contact Energy mobile or Nova Energy mobile cheaper?
Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest plan is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month. Nova Energy mobile’s cheapest is Endless Mobile 5GB (5GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do Contact Energy mobile and Nova Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ and Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Contact Energy mobile to Nova Energy mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Nova Energy mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Contact Energy mobile first.