Below we cover the best deals from broadband providers across fibre and wireless plans. The deals we think deliver the best value are our Deals of the Month.
This month we cover deals from:
- Deals of the Month: Mercury
- 2degrees
- Genesis
- One.nz
- Skinny
- Sky Broadband
- Slingshot
- Spark
- Zeronet
Deals of the Month: Mercury
Mercury
Mercury is offering 12 months' half-price broadband across most of its broadband plans if you bundle with electricity on a one-year contract:
- Wireless Broadband: 120GB/300GB/1000GB at 18/64Mbps – total savings: from $414-$474 depending on plan
- Fibre Classic: Unlimited data at 500/100Mbps: $99/m – total saving: $594
- Fibre Max: Unlimited data: 900/500Mbps: $115/m – total saving: $690
The savings on offer from Mercury over the one-year period are quite significant. However, when working out if a deal is right for you, make sure you factor in the cost of the power you're offered.
Also, unless you have your own router, Mercury charges $120 for a router, plus a $15 delivery fee.
For more details on Mercury's half-price broadband deals, click here!
2degrees
2degrees is offering a $100 credit when you sign up for a year to either of its two top-tier plans:
- Unlimited: 500/100Mbps: $99/m
- Unlimited: 900/500Mbps: $104/m
2degrees also offers a further $10/m discount if you bundle your broadband with a monthly mobile account and, if you add power, you'll receive a 10% discount on your power bill, too.
Genesis
Genesis has three no-frills fibre broadband plans, and is currently offering new customers a half-price deal for the first three months:
- Fibre Start: 100/20Mbps – $35/m (usual price $70)
- Fibre Smart: 500/100Mbps – $45/m (usual price $90)
- Fibre Pro: 900/500Mbps – $50/m (usual price $100)
Free modem on 12-month contract, early exit and $15 delivery fees applies.
One.nz
One.nz is offering a $10/m discount for 12 months across five of its plans:
Fibre
- Fibre Everyday: $91/m – 500/100Mbps (usual price $101)
- Fibre Max: $106/m – 900/500Mbps (usual price $116)
SuperWifi modem rental $5/m on 12-month contract plus $14.95 delivery fee, or BYO with no fixed term.
Wireless Plans
- 4G: 300GB – $40/m (usual price $50)
- 4G: Unlimited – $55/m (usual price $65)
- 5G: Unlimited – $55/m (usual price $65)
Terms 12-month only, includes free modem ($15 shipping fee).
Skinny
Skinny is offering deals across its wireless and fibre plans.
- Wireless broadband: 60 days free, worth between $90-$110, depending on the plan
- Fibre broadband: 1 month free, worth $85 or $100, depending on the plan
Plus Skinny offers an extra $10/m discount if you also have a Skinny mobile plan $27 or above.
Sky Broadband
Sky's offering discounts of between $5-$15 across its three fibre broadband plans on a 12-month contract:
- Fibre Starter: 100/20Mbps – $60/m (usual price $65)
- Fibre Smart: 500/100Mbps – $90/m (usual price $100)
- Fibre Super: 900/500Mbps – $105/m (usual price $120)
Further discounts apply if you bundle with a Sky subscription.
Slingshot
Slingshot has a $10-off deal across its unlimited fibre broadband plans for the first 12 months:
- Unlimited: 500/100Mbps – $90/m (usual price $100)
- Unlimited Gigantic: 900/500Mbps – $105/m (usual price $115)
Spark
Spark is offering a $20/m discount for 12 months across all of its wireless broadband plans:
Wireless
- Basic Wireless: 50GB – $50/m
- Lite Wireless: 150GB – $60/m
- Everyday Wireless: Unlimited – $65/m
- Max Wireless (5G): Unlimited – $68/m
Wireless Plans with Benefits*
- Everyday Wireless Plus: Unlimited – $73/m
- Max Wireless Plus (5G): Unlimited – $76/m
*Benefits include Netflix Standard ($25.99/m) and McAfee Security Standard ($4.95/m).
With Benefits plans are also available across two of Spark's fibre plans:
- Essential Fibre Unlimited: $121/m – 500/100Mbps – (Standard price: $106/m)
- Max Fibre Unlimited: $136/m – 900/500Mbps – (Standard price: $121/m)
Across the With Benefits plans that represents a potential monthly saving of around $23 across Spark's wireless plans and $16 on its fibre plans … But only if you want Netflix and McAfee Security protection.
Zeronet
Zeronet has three fibre plans, and it's currently offering six months half-price to new customers who sign up for a 12-month plan:
- Starter: 100/20Mbps – $35/m (usual price $70)
- Essentials: 500/100Mbps – $49.50/m (usual price $99)
- Max: 900/500Mbps – $62.50/m (usual price $125)
It's also offering a $10/m discount across its two Hyperfibre for 12-months on a 12-month term:
Hyperfibre
- Hyperfibre 2: $135/m – 2000/2000Mbps (usual price $145)
- Hyperfibre 4: $165/m – 4000/4000Mbps (usual price $175)
Includes free modem on 12-month contract ($15 shipping fee).
Plus there's an extra $5 per plan discount if you bundle with mobile.
Note: a discounted $1 setup fee applies, and there's a $299 early exit fee.
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 and speeds
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.
