Australians buying in the Black Friday sales are encouraged to go beyond the usual shopping list and consider bagging NBN and mobile deals, with our research showing households could save almost $500 a year on their telco bills, or get a great deal on a brand-new device.
However, shoppers are warned: some Black Friday offers, particularly on smartphones, come with long-term contracts that, if broken, could cancel any previously offered discounts, leaving you to pay full price.
Switching to a Black Friday deal could save households all year round
While clothing and accessories dominate Australia’s biggest sales event, telco providers are increasingly stepping into the fray, with deals that could deliver savings long after the event ends.
Research shows that if a household, currently paying the average cost for NBN fast tier connection and two mobile plans, were to switch to a Black Friday deal, they could save $499.
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| Potential savings from switching to a Black Friday deal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual cost | Black Friday deal annual cost | Potential annual savings | |
| NBN | $1,295 | $960 | $335 |
| Mobile (x2) | $592 | $428 | $164 |
| Potential total annual savings | $499 | ||
Source: Canstar. Notes: NBN plan is Fast tier, switching to Black Friday offer from Superloop Family Max plan at $65 for six months, then $95, deal expiring 11 Dec. Mobile assumes two plans, both prepaid 20GB+, switching to the Black Friday offer from Yomojo: Starter plan at $1 for the first month, $13.90 for five months, $23.90 for ongoing months, deal expiring 1 Dec.
Sales can be a good opportunity to upgrade to a new device – just be prepared to commit
A range of the latest smartphones is on sale this Black Friday, with the major providers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, offering significant discounts on new devices, including up to 50% off the Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 16e.
However, buyers beware: these deals typically require a plan of at least 24 months, and if cancelled early, the discount will no longer apply, leaving you with a bill for a full-priced device to pay immediately.
Buying outright is another option, with the ability to buy direct from the likes of Samsung and Google, both of which offer up to $400 off their devices, while Motorola is offering discounts through select retailers.
What Black Friday deals are available?
For those looking at switching NBN plans, deals include:
- Spintel, Superloop, and Aussie Broadband offering a discount on the first six months of eligible plans.
- Flip, offering an eight-month discount on its NBN25 plan.
- Tangerine providing the longest discount period, with $20 off NBN plans for up to 12 months.
- Telco provider More, offering $50 credit to new NBN customers.
For mobile, those on postpaid or ‘SIM-Only’ plans have offers from:
- Dodo, Tangerine, and Aussie Broadband, offering 50% off eligible plans for the first six months, with Tangerine also providing double data for six months on mobile plans.
- More, offering $25 credit to new mobile customers.
For those on prepaid:
- Yomojo is offering $1 on the first recharge (28 days) and discounts on the following five recharges.
- Kogan.com has discounts on its 365-day and monthly plans.
Canstar’s utilities editor, Tara Donnelly, says, “Choosing to switch to a cheaper mobile or NBN plan is always a good idea, and with so many Black Friday deals, it’s an excellent opportunity to make serious savings.”
“Canstar’s research shows some of these offers could end up putting hundreds of dollars back in your pocket over the course of a year, so it’s well worth considering.
“That said, if you’re eyeing up a brand new phone and plan to get it during the Black Friday sales, make sure you make yourself familiar with the terms and conditions before signing on any dotted lines.
“These offers can come with great discounts that could bag you an absolute bargain, but many come with a commitment that, if broken, leaves you having to pay out the full cost of a device that you might no longer want or need.”
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