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Kids and family mobile plans

Group plans can save a family a lot each month, and a cheap plan with unlimited calls and a little data is plenty for most kids. Below are the family and kids deals from NZ providers, then every plan under $25 a month with unlimited calls.

Prices checked 12 October 2026

At a glance

We list 14 plans here from 6 providers. The typical (median) plan costs $21.92 a month. That's lower than the $43.45 typical price across all plans. 13 are prepay and 1 is pay monthly. 1 have unlimited data. The One NZ network has the most (5), then Spark (4) and 2degrees (4).

  • 14Plans
  • 6Providers
  • $14.12–$25Price range
  • $21.92/moTypical price
  • $8.50Typical cost per GB

Family, group and kids deals

  • Spark

    Kids Plan, $20 a month

    For kids up to 17 and a half: 2GB of data in total (1GB upfront, the rest allocated by a parent), unlimited calls and texts to NZ and Australian numbers, and extra charges blocked.

    Pay monthly on a parent's Spark account. No Spark marketing is sent to the child.

    Full terms on Spark’s site · Checked 12 October 2026

  • Spark

    Group Plans

    Pick a $78, $95 or $100 Leader plan, then add up to four Companions: 150GB Endless for $42 a month or Unlimited Data for $47 a month each.

    Companions don't need to live in the same household. Everyone gets their own data; the Leader pays the bill.

    Full terms on Spark’s site · Checked 12 October 2026

  • 2degrees

    Group Plans

    Any Pay Monthly plan from $45 can be a Leader plan. Add up to five Members: 6GB $25, 15GB $30, 80GB $35 or Unlimited $40 a month.

    The Leader pays the whole bill and it can't be split. Members get unlimited NZ and Australia calls and texts, carryover data and hotspot.

    Full terms on 2degrees’ site · Checked 12 October 2026

  • One NZ

    Family Add-On, $20 a month

    Up to four One NZ customers can call, video call and text each other in NZ without using their own plan's minutes or texts.

    Everyone must be on an eligible One NZ plan. The group owner pays the $20 monthly charge.

    Full terms on One NZ’s site · Checked 12 October 2026

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Kids and family mobile plans
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1GB/28 daysRolloverUnlimited$14.12/moPaid as $13 every 28 days9.5/10View deal
1GB/moRolloverUnlimited$15/moPaid monthly9.4/10View deal
Kogan MobileStandard Monthly PrepayPrepay
2GB/moUnlimited$17/moPaid monthly7.7/10View deal
One NZRollover SmallPrepay
1GB/moRolloverUnlimited$18/moPaid monthly7.3/10View deal
2GB/28 daysRolloverUnlimited$18.47/moPaid as $17 every 28 days9.5/10View deal
2GB/moRolloverUnlimited$20/moPaid monthly7.5/10View deal
Kogan MobileBig 365 Day PrepayPrepay
50GB/year≈ 4.2GB/moUnlimited$20.83/moPaid as $250 once a year8.3/10View deal
One NZRollover MediumPrepay
2GB/moRolloverUnlimited$23/moPaid monthly5.6/10View deal
3GB/28 daysRolloverUnlimited$23.90/moPaid as $22 every 28 days9.5/10View deal
1.25GB/fortnight≈ 2.7GB/moUnlimited$23.90/moPaid as $11 every fortnight10.0/10View deal
ZeronetMobile Starter (Annual)Pay monthly
Unlimited (3Mbps)Unlimited$24.58/moPaid as $295 once a year9.3/10View deal
4GB/28 daysRolloverUnlimited$24.73/moPaid as $296 once a year10.0/10View deal
Mighty MobileStarter PlanPrepay
5GB/moUnlimited$25/moPaid monthly9.3/10View deal
3GB/moRolloverUnlimited$25/moPaid monthly9.5/10View deal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best mobile plan for a child in NZ?

For a first phone, a cheap prepay plan with unlimited calls keeps costs capped. The cheapest we list is Skinny $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) at $13 per 28 days (1GB/28 days). Spark also has a $20 Kids Plan with extra charges blocked.

Which NZ providers have family or group plans?

Spark, 2degrees, One NZ have family or group options. The details are above.

Is a group plan cheaper than separate plans?

Usually, if everyone is happy on the same provider. Extra members pay much less than a standalone plan, but one person pays the whole bill.