Skinny vs Nova 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 Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | Nova Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 12 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 6.2 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | No | Yes |
| eSIM | 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
- Nova Energy mobile
- No plan in this range
Only Skinny has a plan in this range: $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo).
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
- Nova Energy mobile
- Endless Mobile 10GB10GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.2/10
Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- Nova Energy mobile
- Endless Mobile 40GB40GB/mo + endless · $69/mo · 2.8/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 2.8) 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 unused data to roll over
- You want to pay once for the whole year
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Choose Nova Energy mobile if…
- You prefer a monthly bill
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Skinny and Nova 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 10GB | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/moPaid monthly | 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 |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 20GB | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 4.1/10 | 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 |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 5GB | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 3.2/10 | View deal |
Nova Energy mobileEndless Mobile 40GB | 40GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $69/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Skinny or Nova 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 Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Only Skinny has a plan in this range: $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo). Everyday use: Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 10GB (10GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Nova Energy mobile's Endless Mobile 40GB (40GB/mo + endless, $69/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 2.8) for what you get.
Is Skinny or Nova Energy mobile cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. Nova Energy mobile’s cheapest is Endless Mobile 5GB (5GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do Skinny and Nova Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Skinny uses Spark and Nova Energy mobile uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Skinny to Nova Energy mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Nova Energy mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Skinny first.