Contact Energy mobile vs Zeronet
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Zeronet has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Zeronet doesn't say which network it uses, so check its coverage map where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Contact Energy mobile | Zeronet |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | Not stated |
| Plans listed | 4 | 9 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $16.00 | $24.58 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | $24.58 |
| Best SmartScore | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Prepay plans | No | 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
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
- Zeronet
- 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
- Zeronet
- No plan in this range
Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo).
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
- ZeronetBetter value
- Mobile MaxUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10
Zeronet's Mobile Max (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 Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light and everyday use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $16/mo)
- You want unused data to roll over
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
Choose Zeronet if…
- You want the better plan for heavy use
- You want to pay once for the whole year
Every Contact Energy mobile and Zeronet plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZeronetMobile Starter (Annual) | Unlimited (3Mbps) | Unlimited | $24.58/moPaid as $295 once a year | 9.3/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Starter | Unlimited (3Mbps) | Unlimited | $30/moPaid monthlyPromo $15 | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Max (Annual) | Unlimited | Unlimited | $62.92/moPaid as $755 once a year | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Starter (Weekly) | Unlimited (3Mbps) | Unlimited | $34.76/moPaid as $8 every week | 7.7/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Max | Unlimited | Unlimited | $80/moPaid monthlyPromo $40 | 7.5/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Max (Weekly) | Unlimited | Unlimited | $82.56/moPaid as $19 every week | 7.2/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Essentials (Annual) | Unlimited (10Mbps) | Unlimited | $41.25/moPaid as $495 once a year | 6.9/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Essentials | Unlimited (10Mbps) | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthlyPromo $25 | 6.8/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
ZeronetMobile Essentials (Weekly) | Unlimited (10Mbps) | Unlimited | $56.49/moPaid as $13 every week | 5.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Contact Energy mobile or Zeronet?
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Zeronet has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Zeronet doesn't say which network it uses, so check its coverage map 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: Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo). Heavy use: Zeronet's Mobile Max (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 Contact Energy mobile or Zeronet cheaper?
Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest plan is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month. Zeronet’s cheapest is Mobile Starter (Annual) (Unlimited (3Mbps)) at $24.58 a month.
Do Contact Energy mobile and Zeronet use the same network?
We can't say: Zeronet doesn't say which network it uses.
Can I switch from Contact Energy mobile to Zeronet and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Zeronet and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Contact Energy mobile first.