Has anyone had an experience with the new release of Kogan mobile sim cards?, they are using the Telstra network, the only other operator to use Telstra, they have mobile and data plans available, sim cards apparently only available online, I've emailed them to ask if I can get the sim card other than online but have got the run around back to the web site. It would be nice to be able to get a competive rate and still have a reasonable chance of being able to use it, not much to ask is it? Interested in anyone else's experience with them as to if it works as good as the Telstra ones.
Kevin.
Griff said
02:23 AM Jan 26, 2013
I had a look at the Kogan offer when it first came out with the same intent of trying to get a cheap mobile plan but when I read the fine print it uses only part of the Telstra 3G network. They say that the coverage would be 97% of the population whereas Telstra 3G covers 99%. I'm not sure which 2% Kogan miss but they could be the important people you need to talk to or you will need to be closer to a tower.
At first glance it seems a pretty good offer but I believe there are issues with speed when using broadband and drop outs during phone calls. The biggest issue most people seem to be having is setting their phone up with the Kogan sim card. Have a look at the Whirlpool Forum this is one of their most talked about topics on there. I have decided not to risk it at the moment and will probably go with a Telstra plan. Better the devil you know !!!
Cheers
Griff
jules47 said
02:40 AM Jan 26, 2013
And remember - Telstra states that their coverage is for 99% of "populated" Australia - so the other would lucky to be 97% of "populated Australia!! Get 25-30k out of some towns and you are lucky to get much at all, even with Telstra. But they still offer the best coverage available.
marggie and David said
03:30 AM Jan 26, 2013
KOGAN :( we use Telstra because they do have the best coverage we use mobile phones with the blue tick I have a Motorola Atrix and very rarely don't have coverage we also use Skype on our phones and the H or 3G with Telstra is great. In saying that I bought a Kogan TV paid $265 it lasted 13 months and died Kogan didn't want to know about it what a crap product.
Bucko said
03:52 AM Jan 26, 2013
Thanks for that info, it did sound too good to be true and the old saying is nearly always right, after sending an email asking a few questions and was pointed back to their web site and the most often asked questions area, which didn't answer my questions!!! sounds a bit like Telstra anyway, I think I'll stick to what I have at the moment, thanks again.
Kevin.
marggie and David said
04:00 AM Jan 26, 2013
Problem with Kogan is that they are internet based and cannot talk to anyone just have to rely on email which they don't always answer, crap company and crap products
_wombat_ said
04:19 AM Jan 26, 2013
I use Amaysim Optus connection, Kogan got the chip then found everything has to be done online no other option
jetj said
04:39 AM Jan 26, 2013
Bucko wrote:
Has anyone had an experience with the new release of Kogan mobile sim cards?, they are using the Telstra network, the only other operator to use Telstra, they have mobile and data plans available, sim cards apparently only available online, I've emailed them to ask if I can get the sim card other than online but have got the run around back to the web site. It would be nice to be able to get a competive rate and still have a reasonable chance of being able to use it, not much to ask is it? Interested in anyone else's experience with them as to if it works as good as the Telstra ones.
Kevin.
Hi Bucko,
Yes, I have the Kogan Sim, used it for a week on trial and took the year @ $299. I haven't made many calls but the internet seems quite good and speed better than my adsl line using the phone as a hotspot. If you look at the coverage for 3g it's quite good. I get service in my home which I don't get with Optus or very little. I had no problem dealing with having the sim sent, activating or extending the service.
Whirlpool has great information, but most of the discontent seemed to be with porting phone numbers and I didn't. I also have Amaysim and they're great, but Optus coverage isn't great still. Hope this helps. I have Kogan TVs and they have been fine. A tablet I bought didn't work and went back in the past.
Bucko said
07:43 PM Jan 26, 2013
Thanks Jetj,
I have amyasim as well, what your doing is the same as I want to do, unfortunately I'm not in a position to have the sim sent but will do so shortly, you've given me the confidence to have a go at least, the only question I have left is if the Kogan sim works in a Telstra Turbo modem, if anyone can answer that for me, I would be grateful.
Kevin.
jetj said
01:02 AM Jan 27, 2013
Kevin,
My initial thoughts were it's $5 to have the trial sim and not much to lose if not happy but 7 days trial was worth that. I think the sim works on any Telstra locked equipment but I haven't tried it so can't be sure. Whirlpool has people who have tried lots of different modems etc.
My Amaysim costs me $10 every 4 months if I buy the voucher in Woolworths, so $2.50 a month to have. Very cheap. I haven't used Kogan enough to recommend yet but certainly their service in activation etc, has not been a problem for me and would say it was good service.
RosieW said
02:32 AM Jan 27, 2013
We have been considering Kogan. We have Amaysim now, and the coverage here in Tassie is woeful - from Adelaide to Melbourne it was great.
Bucko said
03:02 AM Jan 27, 2013
Thanks Rosie and Janette for your comments, it does seem worth having a go anyway, I agree with Rosie that Amaysim(Optus) is bad out of the North coast main town area and Cap cities in Tassie, I had to go Telstra like everyone else in Tassie and even my home is Telstra only, eager to find an economical and competive alternative to Telstra, I will look at Whirlpool, good suggestion Janette, I'd forgotten them, thanks again.
Kevin.
jetj said
03:50 AM Jan 27, 2013
Do be very aware that it is 2g and 3g only, no next g or 4g and check the coverage map to make sure the coverage is adequate for your travels.
Aemerf said
09:13 AM Jan 31, 2014
I am in the process of sorting out what we will need travelling (hubby retired in Friday!!!!!) so the comments here have been enlightening, to say the least. Absolutely hate the thought of having to go to Telstra because their rates are usurious but perhaps don't have a choice?
oldbobsbus said
09:54 AM Jan 31, 2014
We have gone with BOOST we have the $40 unlimited plan so we get calls and data, it is owned by Telstra and was set up to get around the wholesale/retail laws.
They have access to the entire telstra 3G network whereas Kogan and Aldi only have access to the wholesale Telstra network..
To use the telstra network outside of the cities you would need a phone that can operate on the 850mhz frequency. (Optus use the 900mhz frequency.)
Has anyone had an experience with the new release of Kogan mobile sim cards?, they are using the Telstra network, the only other operator to use Telstra, they have mobile and data plans available, sim cards apparently only available online, I've emailed them to ask if I can get the sim card other than online but have got the run around back to the web site. It would be nice to be able to get a competive rate and still have a reasonable chance of being able to use it, not much to ask is it? Interested in anyone else's experience with them as to if it works as good as the Telstra ones.
Kevin.
At first glance it seems a pretty good offer but I believe there are issues with speed when using broadband and drop outs during phone calls. The biggest issue most people seem to be having is setting their phone up with the Kogan sim card. Have a look at the Whirlpool Forum this is one of their most talked about topics on there. I have decided not to risk it at the moment and will probably go with a Telstra plan. Better the devil you know !!!
Cheers
Griff
Thanks for that info, it did sound too good to be true and the old saying is nearly always right, after sending an email asking a few questions and was pointed back to their web site and the most often asked questions area, which didn't answer my questions!!! sounds a bit like Telstra anyway, I think I'll stick to what I have at the moment, thanks again.
Kevin.
I use Amaysim Optus connection, Kogan got the chip then found everything has to be done online no other option
Hi Bucko,
Yes, I have the Kogan Sim, used it for a week on trial and took the year @ $299. I haven't made many calls but the internet seems quite good and speed better than my adsl line using the phone as a hotspot. If you look at the coverage for 3g it's quite good. I get service in my home which I don't get with Optus or very little. I had no problem dealing with having the sim sent, activating or extending the service.
Whirlpool has great information, but most of the discontent seemed to be with porting phone numbers and I didn't. I also have Amaysim and they're great, but Optus coverage isn't great still. Hope this helps. I have Kogan TVs and they have been fine. A tablet I bought didn't work and went back in the past.
Thanks Jetj,
I have amyasim as well, what your doing is the same as I want to do, unfortunately I'm not in a position to have the sim sent but will do so shortly, you've given me the confidence to have a go at least, the only question I have left is if the Kogan sim works in a Telstra Turbo modem, if anyone can answer that for me, I would be grateful.
Kevin.
Kevin,
My initial thoughts were it's $5 to have the trial sim and not much to lose if not happy but 7 days trial was worth that. I think the sim works on any Telstra locked equipment but I haven't tried it so can't be sure. Whirlpool has people who have tried lots of different modems etc.
My Amaysim costs me $10 every 4 months if I buy the voucher in Woolworths, so $2.50 a month to have. Very cheap. I haven't used Kogan enough to recommend yet but certainly their service in activation etc, has not been a problem for me and would say it was good service.
Thanks Rosie and Janette for your comments, it does seem worth having a go anyway, I agree with Rosie that Amaysim(Optus) is bad out of the North coast main town area and Cap cities in Tassie, I had to go Telstra like everyone else in Tassie and even my home is Telstra only, eager to find an economical and competive alternative to Telstra, I will look at Whirlpool, good suggestion Janette, I'd forgotten them, thanks again.
Kevin.
Do be very aware that it is 2g and 3g only, no next g or 4g and check the coverage map to make sure the coverage is adequate for your travels.
We have gone with BOOST we have the $40 unlimited plan so we get calls and data, it is owned by Telstra and was set up to get around the wholesale/retail laws.
They have access to the entire telstra 3G network whereas Kogan and Aldi only have access to the wholesale Telstra network..
To use the telstra network outside of the cities you would need a phone that can operate on the 850mhz frequency. (Optus use the 900mhz frequency.)