Warehouse Mobile vs Contact Energy mobile
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Warehouse Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Warehouse Mobile 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 | Warehouse Mobile | Contact Energy mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 2degrees | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 6 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $9.78 | $16.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | No | Yes |
| eSIM | – | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | – | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Warehouse Mobile
- $9 Combo300MB/28 days · $9.78/mo · 8.2/10
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Extra Small (2GB Carryover)2GB/mo · $16/mo · 9.2/10
Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) costs more than Warehouse Mobile's $9 Combo (300MB/28 days, $9.78/mo), but scores higher (9.2 vs 8.2) for what you get.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Warehouse MobileBetter value
- $35 Combo6GB/28 days · $38.02/mo · 9/10
- Contact Energy mobile
- Medium (Endless)20GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 8.1/10
Warehouse Mobile's $35 Combo (6GB/28 days, $38.02/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
- Warehouse Mobile
- No plan in this range
- Contact Energy mobileBetter value
- Large (Endless)75GB/mo + endless · $60/mo · 4.3/10
Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo).
Choose Warehouse Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $9.78/mo)
- You want prepay, with no bill or credit check
- 2degrees coverage is better where you live
Choose Contact Energy mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light and heavy use
- You prefer a monthly bill
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Every Warehouse Mobile 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 |
Warehouse Mobile$35 Combo | 6GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $38.02/moPaid as $35 every 28 days | 9.0/10 | View deal |
Warehouse Mobile$9 Combo | 300MB/28 daysRollover | 100 mins | $9.78/moPaid as $9 every 28 days | 8.2/10 | View deal |
Warehouse Mobile$25 Combo | 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $27.16/moPaid as $25 every 28 days | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileMedium (Endless) | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 8.1/10 | View deal |
Warehouse Mobile$15 Combo | 1.25GB/28 daysRollover | 200 mins | $16.29/moPaid as $15 every 28 days | 8.0/10 | View deal |
Warehouse Mobile$45 Combo | 30GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $48.88/moPaid as $45 every 28 days | 6.8/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileSmall (Endless) | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $35/moPaid monthly | 5.3/10 | View deal |
Warehouse Mobile$10 First Phone Combo | No data | Unlimited | $10.86/moPaid as $10 every 28 days | 4.7/10 | View deal |
Contact Energy mobileLarge (Endless) | 75GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 4.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Warehouse Mobile or Contact Energy mobile?
Contact Energy mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Warehouse Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Contact Energy mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Warehouse Mobile uses the 2degrees network and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Contact Energy mobile's Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo, $16/mo) costs more than Warehouse Mobile's $9 Combo (300MB/28 days, $9.78/mo), but scores higher (9.2 vs 8.2) for what you get. Everyday use: Warehouse Mobile's $35 Combo (6GB/28 days, $38.02/mo) costs less than Contact Energy mobile's Medium (Endless) (20GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Only Contact Energy mobile has a plan in this range: Large (Endless) (75GB/mo + endless, $60/mo).
Is Warehouse Mobile or Contact Energy mobile cheaper?
Warehouse Mobile’s cheapest plan is $9 Combo (300MB/28 days) at $9.78 a month. Contact Energy mobile’s cheapest is Extra Small (2GB Carryover) (2GB/mo) at $16.00 a month.
Do Warehouse Mobile and Contact Energy mobile use the same network?
No. Warehouse Mobile uses 2degrees and Contact Energy mobile uses One NZ.
Can I switch from Warehouse Mobile 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 Warehouse Mobile first.