Kogan Mobile plans review: Data-stuffed value

Nathan Lawrence - Freelance Contributor

Last updated 17 May 2022

Kogan Mobile Plans Review: The Verdict

Kogan Mobile plans are light on support pathways and meaningful extras but they tend to offer plenty of data and great value.

What we love

Great value prepaid plans
Bonus data

What could be improved

Minimal support pathways
Light on extras

The essentials

Value:

Support:

Extras:

Overall:

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Kogan may be a brand name that’s more synonymous with online shopping these days, but the value found as an online retailer carries over to Kogan Mobile as a telco. In telco terms, the ranking of most expensive to cheapest plans in terms of network providers goes Telstra, Optus, then Vodafone. And the same is true of each respective network’s Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Before we jump into the particulars of Kogan Mobile, check out the telco’s plans below:

#1	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large Monthly Plan 80GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small - 365 Day Flex Plan 220GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 220GB data for only $149 (incl. $30.90 off + 80GB bonus data) on the Small 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 11.10.26 $149.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$149.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large - 365 Day Flex Plan 400GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 400GB data for only $179 (incl. $96 off + 100GB bonus data) on the Large 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 11.10.26. $179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium - 365 Day Flex Plan 200GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 200GB data for only $190 on the Medium 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.26 $190.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$190.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Extra Large - 365 Day Flex Plan 500GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 500GB data for only $300 on the Extra Large 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.26 $300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Kogan Mobile plans: Value

When looking at value, use 30GB as a north star for comparing plans in our database, to help contrast plans on an even playing field.

This is so we can boil things down to a straightforward dollar-to-data comparison, ignoring temporary data buffs or other promotional extras outside of price and data. Check out the daily updating list below for an idea of how Kogan Mobile fares next to its peers:

#1	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 23 SIM Only 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Link not supplied	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Link not supplied
#2	iiNet	iiNet 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $30 Recharge 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#7	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $34 Mobile Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#9	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#10	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#11	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#12	Vodafone	Vodafone $40 Prepaid Plus Recharge 90GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 60GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#13	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

The list above is a mix of SIM-only and prepaid plans, where the former tends to have better overall value than the latter. In this top-level comparison, Kogan Mobile’s value is towards the middle. Prepaid starter packs notwithstanding—which tend to skew the ongoing value of a plan with initial discounts—paying $25 for 45G of data each month is great value. The value is even better when you consider it in the context of the prepaid space, where gomo is the main competitor.

Kogan Mobile network coverage

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Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Kogan Mobile is a Vodafone MVNO, which means it sells plans on the Vodafone 4G network. The Vodafone 4G network is slightly smaller than Optus and Telstra’s respective 4G networks in terms of the percentage of the population it reaches but is still at a very respectable 96% of the Australian population. Use the interactive map above to see how the Vodafone 4G network fares (and, therefore, Kogan Mobile) in your neck of the woods. A moderate shade of purple indicates Vodafone 4G coverage, while lighter shades highlight 3G and darker means 5G (if you check those boxes). Note that the map is only an approximate guide of coverage in terms of outside signal, and it may be impacted by buildings and other factors. Alternatively, punch in your address while searching for a new mobile phone plan, then click or tap the ‘Search’ button. The results on the next page are tailored to the address you enter.

Kogan Mobile plans: Support

This section focuses on the number of support pathways offered by telcos, rather than the quality of the support. By focusing on quantity over quality we can paint a clearer picture of how much a telco has invested in support avenues for its customers, instead of focusing on qualitative experiences that may vary between people.

Below is how Kogan Mobile fares in comparison to its peers:

Kogan Support Options Compared

Provider	In-store	Email	Chat	Social
Kogan	-	-	-	-
amaysim	-
Boost	-	-
felix	-			-
Telstra		-
Optus		-
Vodafone		-	-
Woolworths Mobile	-	-	-
ALDI	-	-	-	-
TPG	-
Circles.Life	-

Kogan Mobile is incredibly light on support pathways. There’s no online chat, you won’t find support on social media, there’s no store to visit, and you can’t email or reach out via an online contact form. There is a self-paced FAQ in the Kogan Mobile Help Centre, but the main way to get direct support is by dialling 12612 from a Kogan Mobile or by calling 1300 056 426 from any phone. Kogan support is available between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, seven days a week.

Kogan Mobile plans: Extras

There are specific perks we track in order to rate telcos. Check out how Kogan Mobile stacks up next to its peers in terms of extras:

Kogan Extras Compared

Provider	Perks Program	International Calls	5G	Discount Bundles	Other
Kogan	-		-	-
amaysim	-		-	-	-
Boost	-		-	-	-
felix	-		-	-	-
Telstra				-
Optus				-
Vodafone	-
Woolworths Mobile	-		-	-
ALDI	-		-	-	-
TPG	-		-		-
Circles.Life	-	-	-	-	-

Kogan Mobile plans do come with some basic features like visual voicemail, plus you earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every dollar spent. At the time of writing, Kogan Mobile was also bundling a 12-month Kogan First subscription. The only other extra note is that Kogan Mobile lets users buy international call packs for 250 minutes of calls per 30 days. It costs $5 for 10 countries, $10 for 15 countries and $15 for 20 countries. The more expensive options include all of the countries from the cheaper bolt-ons.

Here's the full list of countries:

United States of America
China
Canada
United Kingdom
India
Singapore
Germany
South Korea
Malaysia
Ireland
Hong Kong
Colombia
Bangladesh
New Zealand
Thailand
Japan
Indonesia
Pakistan
Chile
Brazil

Kogan Mobile FAQ

What happens if I want to cancel my Kogan Mobile plan?

All Kogan Mobile plans are prepaid, so stop recharging if you want to leave.

Do Kogan Mobile plans include international calls?

By default, Kogan Mobile plans don’t include international calls, but you can purchase 30-day packs with 250 minutes for 10 countries ($5), 15 countries ($10) or 20 countries ($15).

Does Kogan Mobile use Telstra or Optus?

Kogan Mobile uses neither network; instead, it operates on the Vodafone 4G network to connect its customers.

How do I check my Kogan Mobile plan?

To check the balance of your Kogan Mobile plan, dial 12612 from a Kogan Mobile handset and select the first option. Alternatively, your balance can be checked online or with the Kogan Mobile iOS or Android app.

How do I renew my Kogan Mobile?

Login to your Kogan Mobile account or use the app to recharge. Alternatively, go to ‘Payment Methods’ and ‘Apply Auto Recharge’ to automatically renew.

Who owns Kogan Mobile?

Kogan Mobile is owned by Kogan Mobile Operations Pty Ltd and operated by Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd.

Nathan Lawrence

Freelance Contributor

Nathan Lawrence is a freelance writer with over 11 years of experience. He has contributed to publications including WhistleOut Australia, Review.org/au, IGN, STACK, Fandom, Red Bull, and AusGamers. Nathan specialises in researching, writing, and editing content around technology, telecommunications, and gaming.

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