Skinny vs Contact Energy mobile
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. Skinny uses the Spark network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 12 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 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
- SkinnyBetter value
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) and scores higher.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- SkinnyBetter value
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/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
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 4.3) for what you get.
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 prepay, with no bill or credit check
- You want to pay once for the whole year
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You prefer a monthly bill
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Every Skinny and Contact Energy mobile 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 | |
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | 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 | |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | 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 | |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
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 |
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 Contact Energy mobile?
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. Skinny uses the Spark network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, 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 Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 4.3) for what you get.
Is Skinny or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do Skinny and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Skinny uses Spark and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ.
Can I switch from Skinny 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 Skinny first.