Head to head

One NZ vs 2degrees

2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. 2degrees has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. One NZ uses the One NZ network and 2degrees uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.

Prices checked 12 October 2026

One NZ2degrees
NetworkOne NZ2degrees
Plans listed1117
Cheapest plan (per month)$10.00$8.00
Cheapest unlimited$88.00$80.00
Best SmartScore7.410.0
Prepay plansYesYes
Pay monthly plansYesYes
eSIMYesYes
5GYesYes
WiFi callingYesYes

Which should you choose?

Light use

Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social

One NZ
Rollover Large3GB/mo · $30/mo · 7.4/10
2degreesBetter value
$11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)1.25GB/fortnight · $23.90/mo · 10/10

2degrees's $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo) costs less than One NZ's Rollover Large (3GB/mo, $30/mo) and scores higher.

Everyday use

5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video

One NZ
Endless Starter6GB/mo + endless · $50/mo · 6.1/10
2degreesBetter value
$19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)4GB/fortnight · $41.28/mo · 9.4/10

2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than One NZ's Endless Starter (6GB/mo + endless, $50/mo) and scores higher.

Heavy use

40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting

One NZ
Unlimited PrepayUnlimited · $88/mo · 6.4/10
2degreesBetter value
$80 Unlimited PlanUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10

2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs less than One NZ's Unlimited Prepay (Unlimited, $88/mo) and scores higher.

Choose One NZ if…

  • You want data that slows down instead of running out
  • One NZ coverage is better where you live

Choose 2degrees if…

  • You want the better plan for light, everyday and heavy use
  • You want the cheapest way in (from $8/mo)
  • 2degrees coverage is better where you live

Every One NZ and 2degrees plan

Data
Budget per month
Providers
Showing 28 of 28 plans
PlanCalls??
2degrees$11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)Top valuePrepay
1.25GB/fortnight≈ 2.7GB/moUnlimited$23.90/moPaid as $11 every fortnight10.0/10View deal
2degrees$25 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
3GB/moRolloverUnlimited$25/moPaid monthly9.5/10View deal
2degrees$15 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
1GB/moRolloverUnlimited$15/moPaid monthly9.4/10View deal
2degrees$19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
4GB/fortnight≈ 8.7GB/moUnlimited$41.28/moPaid as $19 every fortnight9.4/10View deal
2degrees$8 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
150MB/moRollover100 mins$8/moPaid monthly9.2/10View deal
2degrees$45 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
10GB/moRolloverUnlimited$45/moPaid monthly8.5/10View deal
2degrees$45 Carryover PlanPay monthly
6GB/moRolloverUnlimited$45/moPaid monthly8.2/10View deal
2degrees$20 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
2GB/moRolloverUnlimited$20/moPaid monthly7.5/10View deal
2degrees$80 Unlimited PlanPay monthly
UnlimitedUnlimited$80/moPaid monthly7.5/10View deal
One NZRollover LargePrepay
3GB/moRolloverUnlimited$30/moPaid monthly7.4/10View deal
One NZRollover SmallPrepay
1GB/moRolloverUnlimited$18/moPaid monthly7.3/10View deal
One NZStarter PrepayPrepay
250MB/mo100 mins$10/moPaid monthly7.0/10View deal
2degrees$24 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
7GB/fortnight≈ 15GB/moUnlimited$52.14/moPaid as $24 every fortnight7.0/10View deal
2degrees$85 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
UnlimitedUnlimited$85/moPaid monthly6.8/10View deal
One NZUnlimited PrepayPrepay
UnlimitedUnlimited$88/moPaid monthly6.4/10View deal
One NZOne PlanPay monthly
UnlimitedUnlimited$88/moPaid monthly6.4/10View deal
2degrees$55 Carryover PlanPay monthly
15GB/moRolloverUnlimited$55/moPaid monthly6.3/10View deal
One NZEndless StarterPrepay
6GB/mo + endlessUnlimited$50/moPaid monthly6.1/10View deal
One NZEndless StarterPay monthly
6GB/mo + endlessUnlimited$50/moPaid monthly6.1/10View deal
2degrees$35 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
4.5GB/moRolloverUnlimited$35/moPaid monthly6.0/10View deal
One NZRollover MediumPrepay
2GB/moRolloverUnlimited$23/moPaid monthly5.6/10View deal
2degrees$35 Carryover PlanPay monthly
3GB/moRolloverUnlimited$35/moPaid monthly5.4/10View deal
2degrees$60 Monthly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
50GB/moRolloverUnlimited$60/moPaid monthly5.0/10View deal
2degrees$65 Carryover PlanPay monthly
80GB/moRolloverUnlimited$65/moPaid monthly4.0/10View deal
2degrees$34 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay)Prepay
40GB/fortnight≈ 87GB/moUnlimited$73.87/moPaid as $34 every fortnight4.0/10View deal
One NZLite PlanPay monthly
3GB/moUnlimited$40/moPaid monthly3.3/10View deal
One NZEndless PlusPrepay
50GB/mo + endlessUnlimited$73/moPaid monthly3.3/10View deal
One NZEndless PlusPay monthly
50GB/mo + endlessUnlimited$73/moPaid monthly3.3/10View deal

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, One NZ or 2degrees?

2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. 2degrees has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. One NZ uses the One NZ network and 2degrees uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: 2degrees's $11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (1.25GB/fortnight, $23.90/mo) costs less than One NZ's Rollover Large (3GB/mo, $30/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: 2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than One NZ's Endless Starter (6GB/mo + endless, $50/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: 2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs less than One NZ's Unlimited Prepay (Unlimited, $88/mo) and scores higher.

Is One NZ or 2degrees cheaper?

One NZ’s cheapest plan is Starter Prepay (250MB/mo) at $10.00 a month. 2degrees’s cheapest is $8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) (150MB/mo) at $8.00 a month.

Do One NZ and 2degrees use the same network?

No. One NZ uses One NZ and 2degrees uses 2degrees.

Can I switch from One NZ to 2degrees and keep my number?

Yes. Sign up with 2degrees and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with One NZ first.