Skinny vs Kogan Mobile
Skinny wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Skinny uses the Spark network and Kogan Mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | Kogan Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | One NZ |
| Plans listed | 12 | 7 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $17.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes |
| Pay monthly plans | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | – |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- SkinnyBetter value
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
- Kogan Mobile
- Standard Monthly Prepay2GB/mo · $17/mo · 7.7/10
Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo) and scores higher.
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Skinny
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
- Kogan MobileBetter value
- Bigger Monthly Prepay15GB/mo · $40/mo · 8.3/10
Kogan Mobile's Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo) costs less than Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- SkinnyBetter value
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- Kogan Mobile
- Biggest Monthly Prepay60GB/mo · $60/mo · 3.3/10
Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 3.3) for what you get.
Choose Skinny if…
- You want the better plan for light and heavy use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $8.69/mo)
- You want unused data to roll over
- You want data that slows down instead of running out
- You need eSIM
- Spark coverage is better where you live
Choose Kogan Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday use
- One NZ coverage is better where you live
Every Skinny and Kogan Mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $24.73/moPaid as $296 once a year | 10.0/10 | View deal | |
| 1GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $14.12/moPaid as $13 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 2GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $18.47/moPaid as $17 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 3GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $22 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$40 Endless Data | 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $43.45/moPaid as $40 every 28 days | 8.4/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBig 365 Day Prepay | 50GB/year≈ 4.2GB/mo | Unlimited | $20.83/moPaid as $250 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBigger 365 Day Prepay | 150GB/year≈ 13GB/mo | Unlimited | $33.33/moPaid as $400 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal |
| 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $36.68/moPaid as $439 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal | |
Kogan MobileBigger Monthly Prepay | 15GB/mo | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 8.3/10 | View deal |
Skinny$8 Plan (250MB Data) | 250MB/28 days | 100 mins | $8.69/moPaid as $8 every 28 days | 8.0/10 | View deal |
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $29.33/moPaid as $27 every 28 days | 7.8/10 | View deal | |
Kogan MobileStandard Monthly Prepay | 2GB/mo | Unlimited | $17/moPaid monthly | 7.7/10 | View deal |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBig Monthly Prepay | 5GB/mo | Unlimited | $28/moPaid monthly | 7.1/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBiggest 365 Day Prepay | 500GB/year≈ 42GB/mo | Unlimited | $50/moPaid as $600 once a year | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Kogan MobileBiggest Monthly Prepay | 60GB/mo | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Skinny$20 Endless Data (7-day) | 25GB/week + endless≈ 109GB/mo | Unlimited | $86.90/moPaid as $20 every week | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Skinny or Kogan Mobile?
Skinny wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Skinny uses the Spark network and Kogan Mobile uses One NZ, so check coverage where you live and work. Light use: Skinny's $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo) costs less than Kogan Mobile's Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo, $17/mo) and scores higher. Everyday use: Kogan Mobile's Bigger Monthly Prepay (15GB/mo, $40/mo) costs less than Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) costs more than Kogan Mobile's Biggest Monthly Prepay (60GB/mo, $60/mo), but scores higher (7.3 vs 3.3) for what you get.
Is Skinny or Kogan Mobile cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. Kogan Mobile’s cheapest is Standard Monthly Prepay (2GB/mo) at $17.00 a month.
Do Skinny and Kogan Mobile use the same network?
No. Skinny uses Spark and Kogan Mobile uses One NZ.
Can I switch from Skinny to Kogan Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Kogan Mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Skinny first.