Mobile plans and comparisons
Best pay monthly mobile plans in NZ
Short answer: there are currently 38 live pay-monthly mobile plans listed on Glimp, starting from $13.15 per month.
Updated June 2026. Use this page to compare current postpaid mobile offers, then move into the live mobile comparison flow to benchmark the wider market on data, calls, texts, and provider extras.
At a glance
- 38 live pay-monthly plans currently listed.
- 6 providers represented in the live feed.
- 13 monthly plans currently offer unlimited data.
- Ranked here by current monthly cost and market value.
What matters on a pay monthly mobile page
Pay-monthly plans are best when you want predictable billing and richer inclusions, but the cheapest monthly bill is not always the strongest option. Data allowances, unlimited throttling, eSIM support, and rollover or extra perks can change the real value quickly.
Lowest monthly price
$13.15
Live monthly providers
6
Unlimited data options
13
eSIM options
17
Current pay monthly mobile plans on Glimp
These are Glimp’s current live pay-monthly plans, ranked by current monthly cost so you can quickly compare the strongest postpaid options. Use them as a shortlist starter, then compare the wider market if you want to check whether prepaid, rollover, or unlimited-data alternatives would suit you better.
Kogan
Small - 365 Days
Offer: Works out to $13.34 per 30 days. Now available on 5G!
$13.15
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Kogan
Small - 30 Days
Offer: NZ's CHEAPEST Unlimited Minutes Prepay Plan. Now available on 5G!
$14.52
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Spark
Prepaid $17
Offer: Join Spark & Get a 3 x 10GB Bonus Data
$18.21
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Kogan
Large - 365 Days
Offer: 27% OFF - WAS $330 - Equivalent to 15GB for $20/month
$19.73
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Kogan
Medium - 365 Days
Offer: Works out to be $20.84 per 30 days. Now available on 5G!
$20.55
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Spark
Prepaid $21
Offer: Join Spark & Get a 3 x 10GB Bonus Data
$22.50
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Kogan
Large - 30 Days
Offer: Get 15GB for $25/month - $10 OFF - WAS $35
$24.19
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle.
Mighty Mobile
Prepay Starter Pack
Offer: Enjoy 5GB max-speed data monthly, plus get up to $30 in credit over 12 months
$24.19
/month
Current monthly cost based on the active billing cycle. eSIM available.
How to compare pay monthly plans properly
Use pay-monthly pages to build a shortlist, not to pick a winner from price alone. The best monthly deal for you depends on whether you want more data, unlimited calling, provider perks, or the convenience of eSIM and predictable billing.
- Compare postpaid plans on data and calling before judging value.
- Check whether unlimited data plans slow after a fair-use cap.
- Look at eSIM, rollover, and provider extras if they matter to you.
- Use the full mobile comparison flow before switching if you are choosing between pay monthly and prepaid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest pay monthly mobile plan in NZ right now?
On Glimp’s current live monthly feed, the lowest pay-monthly option currently works out from $13.15 per month. That can change as providers update active postpaid offers.
Do pay monthly plans include unlimited data?
Some do. There are currently 13 live pay-monthly options in Glimp’s feed with unlimited data, but speeds, fair-use limits, and extras can still differ by provider.
Are there eSIM pay monthly plans available?
Yes. There are currently 17 live monthly plans in Glimp’s feed that support eSIM.
How should I use this page?
Use it to build a pay-monthly shortlist, then move into the full mobile comparison flow to benchmark data, calls, texts, and provider fit side by side.
Ready to compare pay monthly plans properly?
Move into Glimp’s live mobile comparison flow to compare current pay-monthly options against the wider active market on data, texts, calls, and provider support.
