Slingshot vs Contact Energy mobile
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Slingshot uses the 2degrees network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Slingshot | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 2degrees | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $40.00 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 6.7 | 9.2 |
| Prepay plans | No | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | – | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Slingshot
- No plan in this range
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo).
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Slingshot
- 10GB Carryover Data10GB/mo · $50/mo · 6.7/10
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $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
- SlingshotBetter value
- 80GB Carryover Data80GB/mo · $60/mo · 4.5/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo) costs the same as Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Slingshot if…
- You want the better plan for heavy use
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light and everyday use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $16/mo)
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Every Slingshot and Contact Energy mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact Energy mobileExtra Small (2GB Carryover) | 2GB/moRollover | 200 mins | $16/moPaid monthly | 9.2/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Slingshot10GB Carryover Data | 10GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.7/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
Slingshot80GB Carryover Data | 80GB/moRollover | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.5/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | 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, Slingshot or Contact Energy mobile?
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Contact Energy mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Slingshot uses the 2degrees network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo). Everyday use: Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) costs less than Slingshot's 10GB Carryover Data (10GB/mo, $50/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Slingshot's 80GB Carryover Data (80GB/mo, $60/mo) costs the same as Contact Energy mobile's Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo) and scores higher.
Is Slingshot or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
Slingshot’s cheapest plan is 5GB Carryover Data (5GB/mo) at $40.00 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do Slingshot and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Slingshot uses 2degrees and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ.
Can I switch from Slingshot 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 Slingshot first.