While some providers like Virgin are already preparing for Black Friday 2024, most providers are now back to normal pricing. Below is a comprehensive list of 50+ black Friday broadband deals from 2023 (including some affordable broadband deals from leading UK broadband providers that rival Black Friday offers). The highlight of all these deals is the “FREE broadband” months ranging from 1-6 months Free depending on the provider and contract. The 3-month FREE special by BT ran across the full range of BT Full Fibre packages, ranging from the nippy 50 Mb/s (Full Fibre 1) to the incredibly fast 900 Mb/s (Full Fibre 900). As of the first half of 2023, Full Fibre coverage in the UK has reached 52.77% of premises, up from 45.13% in the second half of 2022, so there’s a good chance you’ll be able to get these deals. The top tier gigabyte speeds like Full Fibre 900 (which is 18x faster than BT’s Full Fibre 1 – or 25x faster than the essential deal at 35 Mbps) is available to 76.22% of UK households (up from 72.66% in the first half of this year).
Besides BT, some of the best and cheapest Black Friday Deals were from leading providers like Virgin Media – the standout being the M125 which costs £15 for 6 months and then £30 (an average of £26.25 per month). It’s a touch slower than BT Full Fibre 100 (132 Mb/s average rather than 150 Mb/s) but around £4 cheaper per month. It’s worth checking Virgin Media’s website if this is available in your area.
Virgin and BT weren’t the cheapest, but they’re the most widely available black Friday deals. If you’re lucky enough to have the likes of Gigaclear in your area, then you’re in for a treat. Your standard 150 Mbps deal (great for most people) has a symmetrically matched upload (150 Mbps) but at £15 per month (£11 cheaper per month than Virgin and more than half the price of BT, the same download speed, 5X the upload speed and a 6 month shorter contract. That said, there are only 500,000 premises across England with Gigaclear’s gigabit-capable fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network and of that 430,000 (less than 1% of the UK households are in Ready for Service (RFS) state).
One of the cheapest fibre broadband providers offering black Friday Deals is Fibrus. Fibrus is investing over £500 million to bring full-fibre broadband to homes and businesses in rural and regional areas across the UK, particularly focusing on Northern Ireland and Northern England. They have received an additional investment of £220 million from a consortium of banks, including the UK Infrastructure Bank, to extend their rollout in Northern Ireland to 330,000 premises. Out of these, 273,000 premises are currently considered Ready for Service (RFS) with subscriptions rising to around 50,000, up from 36,000 in March 2023.
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Shell’s Full Fibre Black Friday Deals offer a range of high-speed, flexible, and competitively priced broadband packages, catering to different usage needs and preferences. Here are a few things you need to know about these Black Friday deals:
Shell Energy’s Full Fibre Black Friday deals start at £26.99 a month, balancing affordability and performance, and particularly appealing for budget-conscious consumers.
With speeds up to 900Mbps, Shell’s Full Fibre plans to cater to a wide range of internet activities, from basic browsing to intensive online gaming and streaming. This range ensures that customers can choose a plan that best fits their specific internet usage patterns.
Considering providers like BT offer 24-month contracts, Shell Energy’s 12-month contract provides some flexibility. This duration is particularly suitable for customers who prefer not to be locked into long-term contracts.
Shell’s new Wi-Fi 6 hub is included in these plans, offering enhanced connectivity and improved Wi-Fi coverage in the home. This is a significant value addition, especially for households with multiple devices and high connectivity demands.
Full Fibre 100 12: £26.99/month, increasing to £42.74/month with an average download speed of 109Mbps.
Full Fibre 200 12: £29.99/month, increasing to £48.36/month with an average download speed of 207Mbps.
Full Fibre 300 12: £40.99/month, increasing to £53.99/month with an average download speed of 311Mbps.
Full Fibre 500 12: £43.99/month, increasing to £59.61/month with an average download speed of 525Mbps.
Full Fibre 900 12: £45.99/month, increasing to £65.24/month with an average download speed of 944Mbps.
The BT Broadband Black Friday 2023 sale is now up. It comes with a generous 3-month free deal * which over a 24-month contract translates to 12.5 % of the monthly cost (more on that below).
These are still the same BT broadband deals you might be used to – There are sub-100 Mbps deals (Full Fibre 1 and Full Fibre 2) which were previously called Fibre 1 and Fibre 2. These are great for most light users of the internet – if you need it’s just yourself, or your partner, these two package sizes are ideal. From personal experience, a 74 mbps line is ample. These packages are also good packages for most small families where broadband usage is light – i.e. web browsing, streaming Netflix in standard definition settings, and perhaps the occasional bit of gaming.
Black Friday symbolises a day of significant savings across various goods and services, including enticing broadband deals. This annual event sees retailers nationwide offering limited-time flash sales, presenting an ideal opportunity for consumers to explore and secure advantageous deals. It’s a day when you can find discounts on everything from broadband-only packages to comprehensive broadband and TV bundles. Regarded as the kickoff to the Christmas shopping period, Black Friday originated in America and is observed on the day following Thanksgiving. It marks a time when retailers traditionally turned a profit, transitioning from “in the red” to “in the black.” This commercial tradition has since traversed the Atlantic, enabling shoppers in the UK and beyond to take advantage of exceptional Black Friday deals. The widespread adoption of Black Friday across various regions highlights its global appeal and impact on consumer spending habits.
Complementing Black Friday is Cyber Monday, a more recent phenomenon that emerged with the rise of online shopping. It occurs on the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend and is specifically tailored to encourage online shopping through exclusive internet deals. This day became particularly significant with the spread of high-speed internet, offering a convenient, digital alternative for those who prefer to avoid the in-store frenzy of Black Friday. Cyber Monday has rapidly grown in popularity, demonstrating the increasing preference for online shopping and the influence of digital connectivity on retail trends.
The availability and advancement of broadband internet have played a pivotal role in the evolution of both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The ease of accessing high-speed internet at home has not only made online shopping more accessible but also transformed consumer behaviours and expectations. Retailers have adapted by offering attractive online deals, especially on Cyber Monday, to cater to the growing number of digital-savvy shoppers. The symbiosis between broadband technology and retail events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday underscores the significant impact of digital connectivity on the retail landscape.
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