Mighty Mobile vs Contact Energy mobile
Mighty Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Mighty Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Mighty Mobile | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 7 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $25.00 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $33.25 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | No | 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
- Mighty Mobile
- No plan in this range
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
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
- Mighty MobileBetter value
- Starter Plan5GB/mo · $25/mo · 9.3/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
Mighty Mobile's Starter Plan (5GB/mo, $25/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
- Mighty MobileBetter value
- Fast PlanUnlimited (10Mbps) · $40/mo · 9.3/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
Mighty Mobile's Fast Plan (Unlimited (10Mbps), $40/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Mighty Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday and heavy use
- You want prepay, with no bill or credit check
- You want to pay once for the whole year
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $16/mo)
- You prefer a monthly bill
- You want unused data to roll over
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
Every Mighty Mobile and Contact Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mighty MobileStarter Plan | 5GB/mo | Unlimited | $25/moPaid monthly | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFast Plan 365 Days | Unlimited (10Mbps) | Unlimited | $33.25/moPaid as $399 once a year | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFast Plan | Unlimited (10Mbps) | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFaster Plan 365 Days | Unlimited (50Mbps) | Unlimited | $41.58/moPaid as $499 once a year | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFaster Plan | Unlimited (50Mbps) | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFastest Plan 365 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | $62.42/moPaid as $749 once a year | 9.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Mighty MobileFastest Plan | Unlimited | Unlimited | $75/moPaid monthly | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Mighty Mobile or Contact Energy mobile?
Mighty Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Mighty Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo). Everyday use: Mighty Mobile's Starter Plan (5GB/mo, $25/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Mighty Mobile's Fast Plan (Unlimited (10Mbps), $40/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Is Mighty Mobile or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
Mighty Mobile’s cheapest plan is Starter Plan (5GB/mo) at $25.00 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do Mighty Mobile and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
Yes, both use the One NZ network.
Can I switch from Mighty Mobile to Contact Energy mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Contact Energy mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Mighty Mobile first.