Skinny vs Slingshot
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 Slingshot uses 2degrees, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | Slingshot |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | 2degrees |
| Plans listed | 12 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $40.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| 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
- Slingshot
- 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
- Slingshot
- 10GB Carryover Data10GB/mo · $50/mo · 6.7/10
Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) costs less than Slingshot's 10GB Carryover Data (10GB/mo, $50/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- Slingshot
- 80GB Carryover Data80GB/mo · $60/mo · 4.5/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 4.5) 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 Slingshot if…
- You prefer a monthly bill
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Every Skinny and Slingshot 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 |
Slingshot10GB Carryover Data | 10GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.7/10 | 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 |
Slingshot80GB Carryover Data | 80GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.5/10 | 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 |
Slingshot100GB Endless | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $75/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Slingshot5GB Carryover Data | 5GB/moRollover | 300 mins | $40/moPaid monthly | 2.7/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Skinny or Slingshot?
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 Slingshot 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 Slingshot's 10GB Carryover Data (10GB/mo, $50/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 4.5) for what you get.
Is Skinny or Slingshot cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. Slingshot’s cheapest is 5GB Carryover Data (5GB/mo) at $40.00 a month.
Do Skinny and Slingshot use the same network?
No. Skinny uses Spark and Slingshot uses 2degrees.
Can I switch from Skinny to Slingshot and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Slingshot and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Skinny first.