Skinny vs 2degrees
2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny uses the Spark network and 2degrees uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | 2degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 12 | 17 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $8.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | $80.00 |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes |
| 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
- Skinny
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
- 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 more than Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo), but scores higher (10 vs 9.5) for what you get.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Skinny
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
- 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 Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Skinny
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- 2degreesBetter value
- $80 Unlimited PlanUnlimited · $80/mo · 7.5/10
2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs less than Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Skinny if…
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- You want to pay once for the whole year
- Spark 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)
- You prefer a monthly bill
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Skinny and 2degrees plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2degrees$11 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 1.25GB/fortnight≈ 2.7GB/mo | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $11 every fortnight | 10.0/10 | View deal |
| 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 | |
2degrees$25 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 3GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $25/moPaid monthly | 9.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$15 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 1GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $15/moPaid monthly | 9.4/10 | View deal |
2degrees$19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 4GB/fortnight≈ 8.7GB/mo | Unlimited | $41.28/moPaid as $19 every fortnight | 9.4/10 | View deal |
2degrees$8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 150MB/moRollover | 100 mins | $8/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
2degrees$45 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 10GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.5/10 | 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 | |
2degrees$45 Carryover Plan | 6GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.2/10 | 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 | |
2degrees$20 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 2GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $20/moPaid monthly | 7.5/10 | View deal |
2degrees$80 Unlimited Plan | Unlimited | Unlimited | $80/moPaid monthly | 7.5/10 | View deal |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
2degrees$24 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 7GB/fortnight≈ 15GB/mo | Unlimited | $52.14/moPaid as $24 every fortnight | 7.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$85 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | Unlimited | Unlimited | $85/moPaid monthly | 6.8/10 | View deal |
2degrees$55 Carryover Plan | 15GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $55/moPaid monthly | 6.3/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
2degrees$35 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 4.5GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 6.0/10 | View deal |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
2degrees$35 Carryover Plan | 3GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.4/10 | View deal |
2degrees$60 Monthly Plan (Prepay) | 50GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 5.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$65 Carryover Plan | 80GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $65/moPaid monthly | 4.0/10 | View deal |
2degrees$34 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) | 40GB/fortnight≈ 87GB/mo | Unlimited | $73.87/moPaid as $34 every fortnight | 4.0/10 | 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, Skinny or 2degrees?
2degrees wins all 3 usage types on value. 2degrees has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny uses the Spark 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 more than Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo), but scores higher (10 vs 9.5) for what you get. Everyday use: 2degrees's $19 Fortnightly Plan (Prepay) (4GB/fortnight, $41.28/mo) costs less than Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: 2degrees's $80 Unlimited Plan (Unlimited, $80/mo) costs less than Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) and scores higher.
Is Skinny or 2degrees cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. 2degrees’s cheapest is $8 Monthly Plan (Prepay) (150MB/mo) at $8.00 a month.
Do Skinny and 2degrees use the same network?
No. Skinny uses Spark and 2degrees uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Skinny 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 Skinny first.