Head to head

Kogan Mobile vs Rocket Mobile

Kogan Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Kogan Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Rocket Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar.

Prices checked 12 October 2026

Kogan MobileRocket Mobile
NetworkOne NZOne NZ
Plans listed74
Cheapest plan (per month)$17.00$30.00
Cheapest unlimitedNone$30.00
Best SmartScore8.39.3
Prepay plansYesYes
Pay monthly plansNoNo
eSIMNoYes
5GYesYes
WiFi calling–Yes

Which should you choose?

Light use

Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social

Kogan MobileBetter value
Standard Monthly Prepay2GB/mo · $17/mo · 7.7/10
Rocket Mobile
No plan in this range

Only Kogan Mobile has a plan in this range: Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo).

Everyday use

5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video

Kogan MobileBetter value
Bigger Monthly Prepay15GB/mo · $40/mo · 8.3/10
Rocket Mobile
No plan in this range

Only Kogan Mobile has a plan in this range: Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo).

Heavy use

40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting

Kogan Mobile
Biggest Monthly Prepay60GB/mo · $60/mo · 3.3/10
Rocket MobileBetter value
RocketUnlimited (10Mbps) · $40/mo · 9.3/10

Rocket Mobile's Rocket (Unlimited (10Mbps), $40/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo) and scores higher.

Choose Kogan Mobile if…

  • You want the better plan for light and everyday use
  • You want the cheapest way in (from $17/mo)
  • You want to pay once for the whole year

Choose Rocket Mobile if…

  • You want the better plan for heavy use
  • You need eSIM

Every Kogan Mobile and Rocket Mobile plan

Data
Budget per month
Providers
Showing 11 of 11 plans
PlanCalls??
Rocket MobileRocket StarterTop valuePrepay
Unlimited (2Mbps)Unlimited$30/moPaid monthly9.3/10View deal
Rocket MobileRocketPrepay
Unlimited (10Mbps)Unlimited$40/moPaid monthlyPromo $309.3/10View deal
Rocket MobileRocket PlusPrepay
Unlimited (40Mbps)Unlimited$45/moPaid monthlyPromo $359.3/10View deal
Kogan MobileBig 365 Day PrepayPrepay
50GB/year≈ 4.2GB/moUnlimited$20.83/moPaid as $250 once a year8.3/10View deal
Kogan MobileBigger 365 Day PrepayPrepay
150GB/year≈ 13GB/moUnlimited$33.33/moPaid as $400 once a year8.3/10View deal
Kogan MobileBigger Monthly PrepayPrepay
15GB/moUnlimited$40/moPaid monthly8.3/10View deal
Rocket MobileRocket MaxPrepay
UnlimitedUnlimited$75/moPaid monthlyPromo $658.3/10View deal
Kogan MobileStandard Monthly PrepayPrepay
2GB/moUnlimited$17/moPaid monthly7.7/10View deal
Kogan MobileBig Monthly PrepayPrepay
5GB/moUnlimited$28/moPaid monthly7.1/10View deal
Kogan MobileBiggest 365 Day PrepayPrepay
500GB/year≈ 42GB/moUnlimited$50/moPaid as $600 once a year3.3/10View deal
Kogan MobileBiggest Monthly PrepayPrepay
60GB/moUnlimited$60/moPaid monthly3.3/10View deal

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Kogan Mobile or Rocket Mobile?

Kogan Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Kogan Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Rocket Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the One NZ network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Only Kogan Mobile has a plan in this range: Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo). Everyday use: Only Kogan Mobile has a plan in this range: Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo). Heavy use: Rocket Mobile's Rocket (Unlimited (10Mbps), $40/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo) and scores higher.

Is Kogan Mobile or Rocket Mobile cheaper?

Kogan Mobile’s cheapest plan is Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo) at $17.00 a month. Rocket Mobile’s cheapest is Rocket Starter (Unlimited (2Mbps)) at $30.00 a month.

Do Kogan Mobile and Rocket Mobile use the same network?

Yes, both use the One NZ network.

Can I switch from Kogan Mobile to Rocket Mobile and keep my number?

Yes. Sign up with Rocket Mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Kogan Mobile first.