Mercury Mobile vs Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Mercury Mobile uses the Spark network and Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Mercury Mobile | Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 5 | 2 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $19.00 | $39.54 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | $68.00 |
| Best SmartScore | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| Prepay plans | No | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | – | Yes |
| 5G | – | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Mercury MobileBetter value
- 1.25GB Rollover Data1.25GB/mo · $19/mo · 6.2/10
- Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)
- No plan in this range
Only Mercury Mobile has a plan in this range: 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo, $19/mo).
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Mercury Mobile
- 5GB Endless+ Data5GB/mo + endless · $39/mo · 2.6/10
- Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)Better value
- Choice5GB/mo + endless · $39.54/mo · 3.5/10
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)'s Choice (5GB/mo + endless, $39.54/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (3.5 vs 2.6) for what you get.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Mercury Mobile
- 50GB Endless+ Data50GB/mo + endless · $59/mo · 3.5/10
- Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)Better value
- Choice AsUnlimited · $68/mo · 9.3/10
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)'s Choice As (Unlimited, $68/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo), but scores higher (9.3 vs 3.5) for what you get.
Choose Mercury Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $19/mo)
- You want unused data to roll over
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Choose Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) if…
- You want the better plan for everyday and heavy use
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Mercury Mobile and Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)Choice As | Unlimited | Unlimited | $68/moPaid monthly | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile1.25GB Rollover Data | 1.25GB/moRollover | 250 mins | $19/moPaid monthly | 6.2/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile2.5GB Rollover Data | 2.5GB/moRollover | 350 mins | $29/moPaid monthly | 6.0/10 | View deal |
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)Choice | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39.54/moPaid monthly | 3.5/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile50GB Endless+ Data | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 3.5/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile5GB Endless+ Data | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 2.6/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile150GB Endless+ Data | 150GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $79/moPaid monthly | 2.2/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Mercury Mobile or Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)?
Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Mercury Mobile uses the Spark network and Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Only Mercury Mobile has a plan in this range: 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo, $19/mo). Everyday use: Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)'s Choice (5GB/mo + endless, $39.54/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (3.5 vs 2.6) for what you get. Heavy use: Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)'s Choice As (Unlimited, $68/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo), but scores higher (9.3 vs 3.5) for what you get.
Is Mercury Mobile or Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) cheaper?
Mercury Mobile’s cheapest plan is 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo) at $19.00 a month. Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi)’s cheapest is Choice (5GB/mo + endless) at $39.54 a month.
Do Mercury Mobile and Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) use the same network?
No. Mercury Mobile uses Spark and Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Mercury Mobile to Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Kiwi Mobile (Electric Kiwi) and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Mercury Mobile first.