Kogan Mobile review

Our verdict: You’ll get some great value, big data with Kogan Mobile's 365-day plans. Its monthly plans aren't too shabby either.

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Pros

  • Earn 1 Qantas point for every $2 you spend with Kogan Mobile
  • Data rollover available on monthly plans
  • Choose whether to get your long expiry data upfront or split monthly

Cons

  • No online customer support, including live chat or email
  • Not many features on long expiry plans

Compare Kogan Mobile plans

Name Product AUFMP-SIM Data Price Apply Price
Kogan Small 365 Days Flex
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$119 for the first recharge, then $150/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
Kogan Small 365 Days Flex
Prepaid
$119 for the first recharge, then $150/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
140GB
$119
per 365 day recharge
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$119 for the first recharge, then $150/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
140 GB
Data
$119
per 365 days expiry
Kogan Large 365 Days Flex
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
Kogan Large 365 Days Flex
Prepaid
$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
300GB
$179
per 365 day recharge
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$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
300 GB
Data
$179
per 365 days expiry
Kogan Large 365 Days
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
Kogan Large 365 Days
Prepaid
$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
300GB
$179
per 365 day recharge
Go to site
View details
$179 for the first recharge, then $240/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 5.1.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
300 GB
Data
$179
per 365 days expiry
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Kogan Mobile review: Our verdict

If you're looking for a simple to use, SIM only plan with high data allowances, then you've come to the right place. Kogan plans offer a lot of value to those who want to sign up for 365 days.

Its smallest 365-day plan works out to about $10 monthly for 7.5GB, which is cheaper than the majority of entry-level plans on the market.

But like most providers, the more you spend on your plan, the better value you will get.

Kogan Mobile will work for you if you're looking for the following:

  • Big data mobile plans at affordable prices
  • Long-expiry plans that help you save even more if you commit for 365 days

That being said, consider the following:

  • Whether you're happy with a long-term commitment since you'll need to stick to Kogan for at least 12 months on most of its plans
  • Whether you actually need that much data. If you're only a casual mobile user or often connect your phone to your Wi-Fi, you can probably find cheaper plans elsewhere
  • Kogan runs on the Vodafone 4G network so make sure that coverage works for you if you're signing up to a yearly plan.

"When you buy a phone on a plan, you are often forced to take on a mobile plan that offers way more data than you need. That is the premium you pay for the privilege of being able to pay off your phone over many months. But once you have paid off your phone, you really should consider switching to a SIM-only where you can get far more bang for your buck. For example, because I have WiFi at home and at work, my mobile data usage only add up to about 100GB per year, a Kogan 365-day 120GB plan is all I need and that works out to be only $10 a month."

Jack K
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Value for money

Kogan has 3 monthly plans that all offer good value for money, usually with either a promotional discount or extra data on top for a limited time.
  • Good to know: Kogan's monthly mobile plans average out to be $0.62 per 1GB, which is great against a benchmark of $1 per GB.
Kogan's 365-days provide anywhere from 140GB of data for $150 to 500GB for $300.

Some of its long expiry plans let you choose between having access to all the data upfront or having a portion of your total data unlocked each month to help you pace yourself.

Things to watch out for:

  • User reports indicate that the app won't let you manage multiple accounts on the same device.
  • Automatic recharge is enabled by default meaning if you're not a fan of this feature, you may have to be manually disabled it each time you recharge your plan.

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Coverage

If you live in a metro area, you should be just fine with reception with a Kogan plan which runs on Vodafone's 4G network.

  • Vodafone's 4G mobile network reaches 96% of the population which is the smallest of the big 3 telcos.
  • Coverage with Kogan is identical to what you'd get on a plan bought directly from Vodafone.
  • While metro customers shouldn't have any issues, you might notice a difference in rural and regional areas since Kogan doesn't have the Telstra network's 99.5% coverage.

Does Kogan Mobile have 5G?

Kogan Mobile is currently offering a free 5G trial on the Vodafone 5G network on 1 of it's monthly plans. If you are looking to take part in the 5G trial you can do so for $40 a month, which would get you 80GB of data and unlimited calls and texts. After the trial is over, you'll go switch back to the Vodafone 4G network.

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Customer service

If you're in need of assistance, there's only 1 way to reach Kogan Mobile and thats via it's call centre:

  • You can call up Kogan Mobile's call centre between 8am and 8pm every day.

While Kogan does offer an app to manage your account, there have been reports of the app interface being difficult to use.

  • Keep in mind: There are no online support options excluding FAQs that are on Kogan's site and there is no in-store support.

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Bonus features

Kogan offers a couple of perks to its mobile plans:

✈️ Qantas frequent flyer points

If you have a Qantas frequent flyer account linked to Kogan, you could earn some bonus points with this feature.

You'll get 1 Qantas frequent flyer point for every $2 you spend on your Kogan Mobile bills.

🔄 Data rollover

If you're on a Kogan monthly plan, you can roll over any unused data at the end of the month to use in the future.

You can save up to 200GB of data with this feature. When you cancel or change your plan, you'll lose any saved data.

➕ Data add-ons

These add-ons can help when you run out of data just a couple of days out from next month's recharge.

You can get 3GB with a 2-day expiry for $5 or 3GB with a 7-day expiry for $10.

🌍 International roaming packs

You'll be able to stay connected when you travel by purchasing an international roaming pack with Kogan. You can get:

  • 1 day roaming for $10 - 1GB data 50 call minutes, 50 texts.
  • 3 day roaming for $25 - 2GB data 100 call minutes, 100 texts.
  • 7 day roaming for $45 - 5GB 150 call minutes, 150 texts.

📞 International call packs

You can also sign up to international call packs which will allow you to chat with friends and family overseas. The packs include:

  • 10 countries for $5
  • 15 countries for $10
  • 20 countries for $15

All 3 of these plans offer consumers 250 minutes of standard international calls for 30 days.

Ready to sign up to Kogan Mobile?

Once you've decided which Kogan plan you're after, you can easily sign up online. According to Kogan's site, SIM delivery is free but can take up to 14 days to arrive, meaning you might need to wait, especially if you're in a rural area.

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What if I want to keep my current phone number?
Keeping your current mobile number is easy. Once you have your Kogan SIM card, head to the activation site and let Kogan know you want to transfer your current number, and they'll handle the rest.

This transfer will usually take about 3 hours to happen and you could lose service during that period.

If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might be a little harder. If this is you, check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.


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    jenniferJune 20, 2018

    try to get 84GB/365 days plan but if this 30 days i didn’t run out 7GB , can this date be transfer to next 30 day or just expire . thanks

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      JoelJune 20, 2018

      Hi Jennifer,

      Thanks for leaving a question on finder.

      The allotted data will not roll over the next month whether you consumed it or not. It will refresh again on the next billing cycle.

      Cheers,
      Joel

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    KevinJune 6, 2016

    Why does you site say this…. Kogan Mobile’s plans operate on Vodafone’s 4G networks.

    When Kogan site says.. The service provided is a Kogan Mobile 1XL – 30 DAYS Plan giving access to the 2G and 3G parts of the
    Vodafone Mobile Network.

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      AlexJune 9, 2016Finder

      Hi Kevin,

      Kogan recently upgraded its deal with Vodafone to include access to its 4G networks, which we’ve written about in detail.

      If you’ve seen that on Kogan’s site recently, it’s most likely a page they haven’t updated yet.

      Regards,

      Alex.

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