The Black Friday and Cyber Monday period is one of the best times of the year to get a great broadband and TV deal.
Throughout most of November, providers run huge discounts on and high-value gift vouchers on many of their packages, which means it's a great time to find a better broadband service for a lower price.
However, it's also important to work out what type of broadband deal is best for you before comparing the range of offers available. Find out how to grab the right Black Friday broadband deal for you and your household with our guide.
How to choose a good broadband deal on Black Friday
If your broadband contract is ending soon, Black Friday could be a great chance to switch to a new broadband package. And if you're currently out of contract on your current service, you could make some serious savings on your monthly bills this November.
As in previous years, broadband deals will be available at heavily discounted prices over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, meaning you could get a high-speed, high-quality service for a much more affordable price, saving you money throughout the year.
So if you're free to shop around for a Black Friday broadband deal this year, here's what you need to do.
1. Decide what broadband speed you need
It’s a good idea to also think about what broadband speed would suit your household.
You might not need a premium, high-speed package if there's only one or two people in your home - especially if you don't use the internet for many data-hungry tasks like gaming or 4K streaming. In this case, you could probably get away with a speed below 100Mbps.
However, if you’re in a busy household where multiple people could be streaming, working from home or gaming at the same time, a speed above 100Mbps would probably be sensible.
Nowadays, more than two thirds of the country can access these faster packages, and many of them are priced quite similarly to slower deals under 100Mbps.
Read our guide to different broadband speeds for more help on choosing the right package.
2. Check for broadband and TV bundles
If you pay for a TV service from a large UK provider like Sky, BT or Virgin, you could save a lot of money each month by choosing a broadband and TV bundle.
These providers often have a range of Black Friday broadband and TV offers available in November, and they are usually priced better than any other time of year.
So if you're in the market for a new broadband deal, it might be wise to choose one from your current TV provider.
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3. Don’t be too tempted by freebies
Providers often sweeten their Black Friday broadband offers with complimentary gifts and vouchers. And while these are great, you need to make sure you read the fine print first before you sign. Also, keep in mind that many of these vouchers usually take at least three months to arrive after purchasing.
Be sure to check out how long an introductory discounts actually lasts, too. Are they only good for a few months or do they last the entire contract? A free 4K TV may not actually be that great a deal if you end up paying more than you need to for the whole contract.
4. Find out the cost of the full contract
Speaking of your contract, consider the cost of the full thing over the entire contract length, not just the monthly rate. On our Uswitch deals tables, you can press the ‘Price details’ button to find the total cost of your contract and compare that to other deals.
5. Check if you're definitely able to switch
Finally, make sure you check your current contract - if you’re still in one - to see if you’ll be free to switch during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period.
If you’re out of contract, or your contract is ending in November or December this year, you should be able to switch to a discounted Black Friday deal free of charge. That’s not including any setup fees you might have to pay to install your next broadband connection, though.
However, if you’re halfway through your contract, you’ll be charged early termination fees to leave, and a Black Friday saving likely won’t make up for the money you’ll have to pay to exit your existing agreement.
In this case, feel free to enter your contract end date with us and we'll remind you when you're ready to switch.
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Which providers have Black Friday 2024 offers?
You could grab a Black Friday deal from any of these broadband providers, and based on their deals from last year, it's the best time of the year to save.
These deals were available on Uswitch at the time of writing on Friday 15th November 2024.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media has some great value Black Friday deals available, with significant discounts and up to £105 bill credit offered on its lightning-fast broadband-only deals.
The provider also has a range of broadband & TV bundles to choose from this Black Friday 2024, offering the first three months free of an 18-month contract. These deals also offer three months of Disney+ Standard for free.
- £80 bill credit
- 3 months free Disney+ Standard
- £105 bill credit
- 3 months free Disney+ Standard
- 3 months free Disney+ Standard
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Sky
Sky had a number of Black Friday 2024 broadband and TV deals available.
Currently, it's offering TV bundles with its Superfast broadband package, with different pricing tiers based on how many premium channels you want.
Whether it's just Sky Entertainment & Netflix or an additional Sky Sports or Sky Cinema package, Sky's Black Friday TV and broadband offers are usually super enticing.
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BT
BT is offering a discounted monthly price and a £50 reward card on many of its Black Friday 2024 deals, including the first three months of its Fibre 2 & Full Works package at near-half price.
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When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024?
This year, Black Friday takes place on Friday 29th November.
Cyber Monday 2024 is on Monday 2nd December.
Are there Christmas broadband deals?
You will be able to switch broadband during the Christmas period, but it’s not usually the best time to get a discounted Wi-Fi package. Broadband deals are often cheaper during Black Friday than in the actual Christmas period.
So if you’re eligible to switch at the end of November 2024, it’d make sense to look for a new internet deal then rather than wait until late December. You’ll likely find a better offer during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.
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