KEY POINTS
- Many broadband providers offer special offers and deals to attract customers – this month’s best deals are listed below.
- Discounts on broadband plans often only apply for a limited time, so it’s important to be aware of a plan’s standard pricing to ensure that it will continue to suit your needs and budget after the introductory period.
- Always read an offer’s Ts&Cs so you fully understand the terms of the deal.
Below we cover the best deals from broadband providers across fibre and wireless plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month!
This month we cover deals from:
Deal of the Month: Skinny
If you sign up to a 12-month plan, Skinny is offering a free modem (worth $199, although a $10 delivery fee does apply) and monthly discounts across all its broadband plans.
If you don’t have a BYO modem, the offer of a free modem is good value, and while Skinny’s discounts aren’t as large as some of the others available this month, they come on top of already low prices, leading to greater overall value.
- Wireless broadband: 2 months free: worth between $90-$110, depending on the plan
- Fibre broadband: 1 month free: worth $80 or $95, depending on the plan
2degrees
2degrees is offering a free six-month Prime subscription, worth ($65.94), when you sign up for 12 months across the following plans:
- Unlimited Wireless 4G: $60
- Unlimited Wireless 5G: $69
- Unlimited: 300/100Mbps: $95
- Unlimited: 900/500Mbps: $110
2degrees is also offering a $150 joining credit when you sign up to a 12-month term on either of the two fibre plans listed above.
Slingshot
Slingshot has a $10-off deal across its unlimited fibre broadband plans for the first 12 months:
- Unlimited: 300/100Mbps – $87 (usual price $97)
- Unlimited Gigantic: 900/500Mbps – $101 (usual price $111)
Sky Broadband
Sky’s offering discounts of between $5-$15 across it three fibre broadband plans on a 12-month contract:
- Fibre Starter: 50/10Mbps – $55 (usual price $60)
- Fibre Everyday: 300/100Mbps – $85 (usual price $95)
- Unlimited Gigantic: 900/500Mbps – $100 (usual price $115)
Further discounts apply if you bundle with a Sky subscription.
Zeronet
Zeronet is offering half-price broadband for the first five months, on a 12-month contract, across its following plans:
- Fibre Starter: 100/20Mbps – $33.50 (usual price $67)
- Fibre Essentials: 500/100Mbps – $49.50 (usual price $99)
- Unlimited Max: 900/500Mbps – $57.50 (usual price $115)
- Hyperfibre 2000: 2000/2000Mbps – $67.50 (usual price $135)
And half-price for the first six months, on a 12-month contract, across its fastest plan:
- Hyperfibre 4000: 4000/4000Mbps – $82.50 (usual price $165)
Broadband plan discounts and deals: what to consider
Broadband providers are always offering incentives to new customers. However it’s important to not get blinded by the initial discount, and to consider the longer-term implications of your broadband purchase. Points to consider:
Discount length
Is the discount a one-off, or for the length of the plan? Many plans revert to their original price after the initial discount period meaning, in the long run, you could end up paying more than opting for a cheaper plan without an initial discount.
Data, calls and texts
Does the plan meet your needs in terms of its data and speeds? There’s no point paying for a top-speed 900/500Mbps plan if all you’re doing is surfing the internet and watching the odd show on Netflix. Likewise, if you’re a household of multiple family members who stream and game online at the same time, you’ll need a plan that can handle your data-consumption needs.
Check the small print
Broadband deals always come with Ts&Cs, and it’s important to read them, as they could reveal hidden charges. Also make sure you’re familiar with the conditions of your existing plan, as switching to another provider could incur penalties, such as break fees and modem costs.
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About the author of this page
Bruce Pitchers is Canstar NZ’s Content Manager. An experienced finance reporter, he has three decades’ experience as a journalist and has worked for major media companies in Australia, the UK and NZ, including ACP, Are Media, Bauer Media Group, Fairfax, Pacific Magazines, News Corp and TVNZ. As a freelancer, he has +worked for The Australian Financial Review, the NZ Financial Markets Authority and major banks and investment companies on both sides of the Tasman.
In his role at Canstar, he has been a regular commentator in the NZ media, including on the Driven, Stuff and One Roof websites, the NZ Herald, Radio NZ, and Newstalk ZB.
Away from Canstar, Bruce creates puzzles for magazines and newspapers, including Woman’s Day and New Idea. He is also the co-author of the murder-mystery book 5 Minute Murder.
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