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Mobile Federation

Mobile Federation

 Verified
Mobile Federation
4.3

277 reviews

Positive vs Negative
84%16%
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Warranty Claim MadeYes · No
277 reviews
5 Stefano  · Perfect S24. Can not tell apart from new. Ery happy.
5 David  · Prompt delivery of a refurbished iPhone 11, good price, very happy
5 Aset  · Fast efficient delivery. Mobile phone in as new condition works great .. as promised
5 John  · When I next need to update my phone it will 100% be with Mobile Federation, I can't think of a single reason to go else where
5 Grahame  · fast reliable service product was as described and is still working without fault
5 A and J  · Phone was in as new condition as described. Worked perfectly and was delivered within 3 days of ordering. Very happy with the service and product.
John D.
John D.
 

Ordered a refurb iPhone mini as the price seemed okay, but was sent regular full-size model. I contacted them, and asked them if they had the correct model in stock. They ignored my question and offered to give me $30 to accept it. Returned it. Bait and switch - they don't carry what they claim online.

Mobile Federation
Mobile Federation    

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Taryn
TarynWA
  Verified

This is the second refurbished iPhone we have purchased from Mobile Federation, and once again we have been very happy with the service. The iPhone 14 Pro arrived in excellent condition, the battery health was very good, and everything worked perfectly straight away. Delivery was also surprisingly quick to our regional area. The whole process was easy, and I would happily purchase from Mobile Federation again. Show details ·  1

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yiu
yiuVIC
 

Worst service and chaotic warehouse QC. Avoid! Mobile Federation made repeated, unacceptable mistakes with my order: ​First attempt: Sent a phone that was incorrectly graded with obvious condition issues. ​Second attempt: Sent the WRONG storage capacity (received 256GB instead of the 512GB I paid for). ​Judging by recent reviews, this isn't an… Read more

isolated incident—their warehouse clearly lacks any quality control. I only took a partial refund and kept the wrong device because I’m totally exhausted from dealing with their endless errors. ​Save yourself the headache and buy somewhere else. Never again.

Mobile Federation
Mobile Federation    

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SUFES
SUFESSA
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Paid for an S24 Ultra 512GB in 'As New' condition. The phone came with chipped edges, a deep dented line in the screen, damaged back with dotted flecks throughout the body, scratches above and below the phone. I have a new S4 Ultra 1TB which I bought new 2 years ago, and that is what I call 'As New' - there are zero signs of use as I've protected… Read more

it. These guys do not respond to emails, phone number listed on Paypal doesn't answer, no response to submissions on their webform. Do not fall for the guarantees they list - they do not respond. You are not going to get what you paid for, and they are not going to try and fix their mistake as it appears to be intentional - people pay, then these guys ignore until they go away. Thankfully I paid VIA Paypal and I am disputing the charge. Initially if they had responded, I wanted them to replace the device - but I realise they would send another damaged device and cause further distress.

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Seth S.
Seth S.
 

I ordered an iPhone ‘as new’, but it arrived scratched on all sides. The website clearly states that that’s the case would have no/minimal signs of wear. This is false advertising, and a waste of my time. Thankfully I returned it for a full refund, that process was seamless. Show details

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Donna Carter
Donna CarterVIC6 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I am disappointed with the phone, because I paid for "As new" and the phone had a terrible screen, scratches on a couple corners and on the power button. The photos of the phone were taken after cleaning the screen. An unfortunate purchase. Show details

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cooperborg42
cooperborg42
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The iPhone I received had permanent screen burn of someone’s whole Home Screen. How did they not think to check this. It was bad I could see it in darker rooms and any app that displayed grey. Won’t be buying from mobile federation again. It was a iPhone 13 Pro Max. Show details

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Dave
Dave2 posts
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Absolutely the worst I’ve ever dealt with. Look at the photos I attached of their ‘as new’ phone. No apology just they’re sorry to hear it doesn’t meet my expectations. Then try to offer $50 off. Phone is several grades below as new with deep gouges down each side from a display clamp at the store.

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Nathan
NathanWA40 posts
 

Purchased an S24 Ultra in premium condition with the battery at minimum 90 percent extra charge. I bought it off reebello Australia. I was a bit worried. I've never purchased a used device. Shipping was rapid. Arrived from Sydney to Perth… Read more

quickly via Sydney.

Phone was just as described with very minimal scuffs if any from an obvious case.

Battery health is perfect. It works excellent. I'm very happy with it.

 Follow-up  · Been a month now with the used Premium S24 Ultra. It's been fantastic. Honestly compared to my last phone this flagship is a beast. I'm so used to the snappy performance now that I couldn't ever go back to a mid range phone. In instances where I would think about using my old phone (android auto plugged in) I would then stop because I know… Read more

Positive reviews

Immanuel P.
Immanuel P.
 

My go to vendor for used phones. I have bought 4 or 5 phones from their ebay store and their website over the years for various family remembers and all the devices were as described and priced fairly. I would recommend MobileFederation to anyone who needs a high end phone but doesn't want to pay the premium for a brand new device. Show details

Biggles
Biggles2 posts
 

Returning customer coming back for the great service & products. Website is easy to navigate & photos clearly show exactly what you receive. Will be purchasing again from Mobile Federation Show details

Paul S.
Paul S.NSW
 

Looked online for a refurbished phone and found Mobile federations site,I looked at reviews & purchased an apple 13 max pro it arrived 3 days later as a ‘new phone’. Very pleased but wish I had got the screen saver & case with my original purchase. I would throughly recommend this company as I had an a good experience. Show details ·  1

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Negative reviews

christinasurplice
christinasurpliceVIC2 posts
 

Phone was not in excellent condition as described. Visible marked “gauging on three of the Four corners of the backing metal on the iPhone. I have also just had to replace the Mother board, battery and port. I do not know if any of these expensive repairs are under warranty, as it is not clear . I do not recommend this company. Show details

Hanna
HannaNSW6 posts
 

I ordered an excellent condition iPhone. Was given a banged up scratched to the metal phone instead. I requested that if I decide to receive a replacement, I would need to see photos of the item before it would be sent to me as an assurance that the phone would be in excellent condition as described. They refused. So I decided to get a full refund due to their difficult customer service. Show details

Pat
PatVIC15 posts
 

Bought my son first phone. "AS NEW" arrived with scratches on sides. Within three days of using phone the phone just cuts out and turns off every time it is on for more than a few seconds. Two year warranty ....right! Still waiting for a response. Kogan needs to ditch them from their product supplier list. Show details

Recent reviews

Sophia
SophiaQLD2 posts
 

I’m very pleased with my iPhone 15plus. Very vast delivery. I bought my phone in almost new condition. My iPhone was in excellent condition. Looked very new. Great price and great warranty. Thankyou mobile Federation. Show details ·  1

John
JohnQLD5 posts
 

First time customer with Mobile Federation and could not be happier. Great selection of devices, options are available for desired quality (good, very good, excellent, near new) at different price points and there was an option for a new battery to be installed. Shipping was amazingly fast, the phone's condition was as ordered, packaged well.… Read more ·  1

Would recommend them to anyone not wanting to pay full price for a brand new phone and have options to give them the flexibility that they want in buying a replacement phone.

Geoff
GeoffQLD4 posts
 

We have now purchased a few phones from Mobile Federation, and all but 1 have worked fine. the one that had a fault was returned, and MF replaced it without any discusion. Communication with MF has een excellent. Phones we bought were delived within 4 days. Show details ·  1

MarkWK
MarkWKQLD
 

Ordered a used/ refurbished iPhone12 with new battery for my daughter, very happy with the phone and quick delivery. Well packaged and the phone was very good condition as described in the advert. Will have no problems placing another order with Mobile Federation in the future. Show details ·  1

Mike
MikeSA5 posts
 

The phone arrived exactly as described and in perfect order. I couldn't even tell that it was refurbished. Shipping was super quick with the phone arriving in 2 days. Show details

Alan Daniels
Alan Daniels2 posts
 

Samsung S23 ordered ,delivery so fast -4 days, unit in as new condition, battery great, like the 1 yr warranty. My Dad bought a S20 4 years ago from Mobile Federation -so I had no second thoughts in buying from MF. Show details

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Jacqui
Jacqui7 posts
 

I purchased a refurbished Iphone 13 and paid extra for premium condition. On the site it states that premium items will look like new and no visible scratches from 12 inches. Th item arrived with scratches around the case and the camera and has clearly been dropped with a dent in the bottom. I have reached out to Mobile federation and Reebelo where it was purchased and no response has been made. Show details

bunabaroo
bunabarooNSW3 posts
 

I've bought two phones from Mobile Federation (S21 Ultra and S23+), both have been excellent phones. The S21U recently developed a problem, just as the warranty was about to expire. I backed it up, did a factory reset, and sent it to them to be checked. The phone was replaced, and because they didn't have one in stock of the same spec, they… Read more

upgraded my phone to an S22 Ultra at no cost. I can't speak highly enough of their customer service and product description. I'll be back! Many thanks, James.

Rhi
Rhi
 

I have bought 3 phones for our family through Mobile Fed and have had an excellent experience every time. Product arrives promptly and is exactly as described - good quality used phones. Would recommend! Show details

Ingo W.
Ingo W.VIC
 

After 2 years I contacted them in regard to the phone apparently was an overseas phone that now will not work on Aus 4g. Only could have known this recently as I receive TXTs saying the now incompatibility. Mobile Federation fobbed me off telling it is out of warranty. Apart from it not being a warranty issue but rather a false description of the… Read more

item sold me, it was only just out of warranty! I would hestitate dealing with this company again, due to it’s poor customer service when there is a problem. Other similar poor reviews often reflect this also.

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Daniela M.
Daniela M.VIC2 posts
 

"New Condition" bought on 01/08/24. I've had to send back the phone twice due to the faulty battery and each time they sent me back the phone with a faulty battery. I've had no phone during this 2 week period and now I'm stuck with a faulty phone that I spent $409 on. Do not trust this company they do not honour their 2 year warranty. biggest regret and worst purchase experience. STAY AWAY! Show details

Liam Z.
Liam Z.WA14 posts
  Verified

DON’T DO IT!! I don’t recommend this business.! (Unless they change their warranty to include batteries) I bought through Mobile federation because of the 24 month warranty. My Premium 9 month old iPhone 12 battery has degraded so it needs to be changed. Upon contacting [Name Removed] at support I was informed they don’t do battery changes,… Read more

also my so called 24 month warranty will be null-in-void if I get the battery replaced due to tampering. Yet it has to be tampered with to change the battery.

In order to keep my warranty I was informed by [Name Removed] to change my battery after my warranty expired.! That’s another 15 months. I would need to charge my phone 3-5 times a day to even use the basic function.

I will not be recommending or buying from them again and doing my research next time on this warranty business anyone advertises.

Hyugo O.
Hyugo O.TAS
 

Premium phone arrives damaged – I ordered a premium pixel 7 pro and it arrived with a scratch across the selfie camera. Very U happy and the packaging wasn't very secure, just a sheet of thin bubble wrap in a thin cardboard box. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars was because of the free 2 day shipping. Other than that, for a "premium" device, it is terrible. They offered for… Read more

me to send it back but it is a lot of effort to send it back since I've already signed into the phone and customised it

muzzag50
muzzag5015 posts
  Verified

"Premium" Refurbished Pixel 8 Pro Not As good As Claimed/"New" Cable Less Functional/Working Well – Purchased Premium Version (The Top Quality) Model Pixel 8 Pro. Sent by AusPost Express and arrived in two business days to Melbourne. Phone was packed poorly in thin layer of bubblewrap within a cardboard box so it moved around easily. They supplied a Blacktech USBC to USBA type cable but this does not allow transfer of files from old phone like… Read more

the genuine accessories (aka USBC to USBC with USB adapter). The top of line quality model was supposed to have "no signs of any wear" based on vendors claimed condition. The screen was perfect (unscratched) but the bezel had scratches as does the trim around the camera lens at back and there was slight scratch on back. Haven't tested yet so my rating may change. Thinking about returning it under their 30 day free return. (Update. I have been using for two months+ and it is working fine.) ....Update on July.2025 .... Still working perfectly.

muzzag50
muzzag50   

Working perfectly so far.

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