One NZ vs Skinny
Skinny wins all 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. One NZ uses the One NZ network and Skinny uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | One NZ | Skinny |
|---|---|---|
| Network | One NZ | Spark |
| Plans listed | 11 | 12 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $10.00 | $8.69 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $88.00 | $81.47 |
| Best SmartScore | 7.4 | 10.0 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- One NZ
- Rollover Large3GB/mo · $30/mo · 7.4/10
- SkinnyBetter value
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/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
- SkinnyBetter value
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/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
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs less than One NZ's Unlimited Prepay (Unlimited, $88/mo) and scores higher.
Choose One NZ if…
- You prefer a monthly bill
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Choose Skinny if…
- You want the better plan for light, everyday and heavy use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $8.69/mo)
- You want to pay once for the whole year
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Every One NZ and Skinny plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $24.73/moPaid as $296 once a year | 10.0/10 | View deal | |
| 1GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $14.12/moPaid as $13 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 2GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $18.47/moPaid as $17 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 3GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $22 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$40 Endless Data | 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $43.45/moPaid as $40 every 28 days | 8.4/10 | View deal |
| 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $36.68/moPaid as $439 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$8 Plan (250MB Data) | 250MB/28 days | 100 mins | $8.69/moPaid as $8 every 28 days | 8.0/10 | View deal |
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $29.33/moPaid as $27 every 28 days | 7.8/10 | View deal | |
One NZRollover Large | 3GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $30/moPaid monthly | 7.4/10 | View deal |
One NZRollover Small | 1GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $18/moPaid monthly | 7.3/10 | View deal |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
One NZStarter Prepay | 250MB/mo | 100 mins | $10/moPaid monthly | 7.0/10 | View deal |
One NZUnlimited Prepay | Unlimited | Unlimited | $88/moPaid monthly | 6.4/10 | View deal |
One NZOne Plan | Unlimited | Unlimited | $88/moPaid monthly | 6.4/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
One NZEndless Starter | 6GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.1/10 | View deal |
One NZEndless Starter | 6GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.1/10 | View deal |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
One NZRollover Medium | 2GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $23/moPaid monthly | 5.6/10 | View deal |
One NZLite Plan | 3GB/mo | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
One NZEndless Plus | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $73/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
One NZEndless Plus | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $73/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Skinny$20 Endless Data (7-day) | 25GB/week + endless≈ 109GB/mo | Unlimited | $86.90/moPaid as $20 every week | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, One NZ or Skinny?
Skinny wins all 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. One NZ uses the One NZ network and Skinny uses Spark, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than One NZ's Rollover Large (3GB/mo, $30/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than One NZ's Endless Starter (6GB/mo + endless, $50/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs less than One NZ's Unlimited Prepay (Unlimited, $88/mo) and scores higher.
Is One NZ or Skinny cheaper?
One NZ’s cheapest plan is Starter Prepay (250MB/mo) at $10.00 a month. Skinny’s cheapest is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month.
Do One NZ and Skinny use the same network?
No. One NZ uses One NZ and Skinny uses Spark.
Can I switch from One NZ to Skinny and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Skinny and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with One NZ first.