Virgin Mobile announces unbeatable Black Friday Deals

Based on independently conducted research, Ireland’s fastest broadband and mobile provider Virgin Media today announced a series of unbeatable Black Friday deals with amazing offers on everything from their Unlimited Mobile Plan and Full House Package, to fantastic gifts when you purchase selected smartphones. So whether you’re a new or existing customer, there’s something for everyone this Black Friday.

With research showing that 81% of Irish consumers are feeling ‘ripped off’ by their mobile providers and 31% saying they would swap mobile phone provider if they came across a good deal on Black Friday, now is the perfect time to ditch your current provider and switch to Virgin Mobile.

To help people get what they really want, Virgin Mobile has slashed the price of its Unlimited Plan by a whopping 80% – a deal you won’t regret. Virgin Media customers can get Virgin Mobile’s €25 Unlimited Plan at the discounted Black Friday price of just €5 per month for 5 months, meaning they can enjoy unlimited 4G data, calls and text on a no strings 30 day contract.

With amazing deals on smartphones such the Samsung Galaxy S8 from €129 upfront and Apple’s iPhone 7 from as little as €29 upfront on a 24 month contract, you’ll be short of reasons not to switch to Virgin Mobile. Not only are there amazing deals on pricing, consumers who purchase an Apple iPhone 7 (32GB), Samsung Galaxy 8 (Black) or the Sony Xperia XA1 on Black Friday will be gifted an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Waterproof Speaker worth €99.99.

Research carried out by iReach for Virgin Mobile also revealed that 70% of Irish Adults expect a discount of over 40% on Black Friday and 88% don’t regret a previous Black Friday purchase.

Paul Higgins, Director of Consumer at Virgin Media said: “Irish consumers are fed up being ripped off by their mobile phone providers.  We’re giving them the chance to switch mobile provider where over 30% of people surveyed said they would do just that if they get a good Black Friday offer. With Virgin Mobile bringing back our “5 for 5” deal for Black Friday – we’re sure that these offers are exactly what customers want from Virgin Mobile.”

Other key results from the survey included:

• 64% of Black Friday shoppers only look for deals online
• 88% said they have never purchased something on Black Friday they have regretted
• 26% would swap their Broadband / TV provider if they came across a good Black Friday offer

Black Friday customers who sign up online to0 Virgin Media’s Full House TV, Broadband and Home phone package can avail of Sky Sports for €1 for 6 months. Virgin Media’s deals will be available over the Black Friday weekend and into Cyber Monday (27^th November).