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Two of the most popular mobile service providers in New Zealand, Spark and 2degrees compete on just about everything – from mobile and broadband subscribers, to customer satisfaction in our latest star ratings. Both providers offer monthly and prepay mobile plans, along with standalone mobile data subscriptions. We’ve lined up the two companies’ product ranges side by side so you can compare the two of them with ease.
Prepaid phone plans
2degrees
2degrees prepay offers you a wide range of texting, calling and data packs at affordable prices, all with a one month expiry date. 2degrees offers you perks such as keeping your current number and included calls and texts to Australia, meaning you can easily keep in contact with friends and family. All 2degrees combo packs include carryover credit, meaning your unused credit rolls over when you recharge, and the top two recharges give you unlimited calls to other 2degrees mobiles. The combo packs are as follows:
| Plan | Talk & Text | Talk & Text | Carryover Combo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $8 | $19 | $19 |
| Carryover minutes | 60 | 200 | 100 |
| Carryover texts | 250 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Carryover data | – | – | 500MB |
Source: 2degress website
2degrees also offers standalone talk, text and data packs if you’re after something a little less complex. The single Text & Data pack will get you unlimited texts and 150MB of data for just $10, whilst there are several choices in the calls and data department. Check them out below:
Call packs
| $6 Magic Number pack | $10 International Chat Pack | $12 Unlimited NZ landline pack |
| 500 NZ minutes | 300 international minutes to 20 selected countries | Unlimited NZ minutes |
Data packs
| $6 | $10 | $20 | $50 |
| 100MB | 300MB | 1GB | 3GB |
Spark
Spark’s range is much simpler than that of 2degrees, but also includes many more bonuses to keep you interested. Spark offers three prepaid Value Packs, all of which come with 1GB of extra data to use on social media each month, and another 1GB of Spark Wi-Fi zone access every day.
All prepaid plans give you access to Spark Thanks rewards, which includes cheap movie tickets, VIP experiences and more. The top two plans also include free access to Spotify Premium, which in itself is worth $12.99 each month, making it seriously good value. Compare Spark’s combo packs below:
| Price | $19 | $19 | $29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls (in NZ) | 100 minutes | 50 minutes | 200 minutes |
| Texts (in NZ) | Unlimited | 500 | Unlimited |
| Data | 1GB | 1GB | 1.5GB |
| Spotify Premium | – | Included | Included |
Source: Spark website
If you’re after a prepaid plan, the distinction is fairly clear: 2degrees offers a far greater number of packs to choose from, making it your best option for low costs and versatility; Spark, on the other hand, seems to offer better value for money due to the bigger inclusions and numerous rewards.
Monthly plans
The contract plans from both providers follows a similar trend as their prepaid plans: 2degrees offers more options and flexibility, whilst Spark packs in plenty of value.
2degrees
Just like on its prepaid plans, 2degrees lets you carry over your unused credit for the next month –except in this case, it’s valid for an entire year. Each contract is on a monthly basis, meaning you’re free to change whenever you please, and you can pair it with one of several top handsets if you choose. On the top three plans, that handset can also be upgraded at a discount every 12 months if you pay an extra $10 per month (plus a small fee at the end), which makes it good value if you enjoy the best tech.
Finally, 2degrees has a Family Share feature which allows you to share your calls, texts and data with up to three others – for an extra $25 per month. At the time of writing, the top three plans include 2GB bonus data each month for a year, as well as a $10 discount each month for the same period (we’ve included both bonuses in our table). Check out the full details of 2degrees’ plans below:
| $29.95 | $39.95 | $49.95 | $59.95 | $79.95 |
| 1GB | 1.5GB | 4.5GB | 7GB | 10GB |
| 300 minutes | 400 minutes | Unlimited calls | Unlimited calls | Unlimited calls |
| Unlimited texts | ||||
Source: 2 degrees website
Spark
With a choice of three open term and three 24 month contracts, Spark provides plenty of options to choose from. All plans include Spotify Premium and Lightbox subscriptions, as well as 1GB of Wi-Fi access each day and deals from the Spark Thanks program. Spark Socialiser provides 1GB extra data each month for six months to use on social networks, and you can package your plan with one of several phone handsets. Check out the full details below:
Open term
| $39.99 | $59.99 | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| 1GB | 4GB | 7.5GB | 15GB |
| 300 minutes (NZ only) | Unlimited talk & text | ||
| Unlimited texts (NZ only) | |||
24 month term
| $99.99 | $139.99 | $169.99 |
| 7.5GB | 15GB | 20GB |
| Unlimited talk & text | ||
Mobile broadband
The mobile broadband offerings from both brands aren’t nearly as comprehensive, but still give you choice enough if you require reliable internet on the move. 2degrees offers two prepaid Data Plans with data that lasts for a whole year: a 1GB pack for $20.95 or a 3GB pack for $50.95.
Spark offers a slightly larger range, with three different data plans available on either a monthly or a 24 month term; the latter gives you between $100 and $500 extra account credit, effectively giving you 3-5 months absolutely free (depending on which plan you choose). Your options are:
- 5GB for $29.99/month
- 3GB for $49.99/month
- 6GB for $69.99/month
All plans come with benefits and discount items from the Spark Thanks rewards scheme, adding further value to your data purchase. Both providers sell their subscriptions with 4G connectivity, meaning you’ll get fast, reliable data speeds across the vast majority of New Zealand’s urban areas.
Overall, both providers offer a comprehensive range of products in the prepaid, contract and mobile broadband segments. 2degrees tends to offer a greater number of plans and different options, but Spark counters this with better value credit inclusions and the addition of great bonuses such as entertainment subscriptions and rewards. Ultimately the choice is yours.
Stream unlimited music from your favorite services.
With Music Freedom®, you can stream all the music you want while on our network—data charges do not apply. And it’s all included with your Simple Choice™ Plan.
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Stream unlimited music from your favorite services.
Spark Plans With Free Spotify Subscription
With Music Freedom®, you can stream all the music you want while on our network—data charges do not apply. And it’s all included with your Simple Choice™ Plan.
Limited-time offer; subject to change. Music Streaming: Qualifying plan required. Licensed music streaming from included services does not count toward high-speed data allotment on T-Mobile's network or in Canada/Mexico; music streamed using mobile hotspot (tethering) service might. Song downloads, video content, and non-music audio content excluded. For included services, see list above. Capable device and qualifying service required for LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Coverage not available in some areas. Network Management: Service may be slowed, suspended, terminated, or restricted for misuse, abnormal use, interference with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users, or significant roaming.
Music Freedom music services
Stream all the music you want from the most popular music streaming services—without getting hit with data charges. All included on your Simple Choice™ Plan.
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Stream all the video you want with Binge On®.
Stream unlimited video on your favorite services like Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and many more without using a drop of your high-speed data.
Detectable video typically streams at DVD quality (480p or better) with Binge On. See full terms
Stream all the video you want with Binge On®.
Stream unlimited video on your favorite services like Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and many more without using a drop of your high-speed data.
Spark Plans With Free Spotify Music Converter
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