Mercury Mobile vs Nova Energy mobile
Mercury Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Mercury Mobile uses the Spark network and Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Mercury Mobile | Nova Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 5 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $19.00 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Prepay plans | No | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | – | – |
| 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
- Nova Energy mobile
- 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
- Nova Energy mobileBetter value
- Endless Mobile 10GB10GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.2/10
Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (6.2 vs 2.6) for what you get.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Mercury MobileBetter value
- 50GB Endless+ Data50GB/mo + endless · $59/mo · 3.5/10
- Nova Energy mobile
- Endless Mobile 40GB40GB/mo + endless · $69/mo · 2.8/10
Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Mercury Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light and heavy 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 Nova Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday use
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Mercury Mobile and Nova Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercury Mobile1.25GB Rollover Data | 1.25GB/moRollover | 250 mins | $19/moPaid monthly | 6.2/10 | View deal |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 10GB | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/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 |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 20GB | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 4.1/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile50GB Endless+ Data | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 3.5/10 | 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 |
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 Nova Energy mobile?
Mercury Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Mercury Mobile uses the Spark network and Nova Energy mobile 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: Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs more than Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo), but scores higher (6.2 vs 2.6) for what you get. Heavy use: Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo) and scores higher.
Is Mercury Mobile or Nova Energy mobile cheaper?
Mercury Mobile’s cheapest plan is 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo) at $19.00 a month. Nova Energy mobile’s cheapest is Endless Mobile 5GB (5GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do Mercury Mobile and Nova Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Mercury Mobile uses Spark and Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Mercury 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 Mercury Mobile first.