Better than new

Not at all. Our mission continues to be to build sustainable tech products that last. At Fairphone, we have always been (and still are) against wasteful overconsumption. We truly believe that repair is always better than replace, and design our products to be modular and long-lasting for precisely that reason. Longer lasting products equals less e-waste.

At the same time, it makes perfect sense that people want to be budget-conscious and save a bit of money if they can, especially when making big-ticket purchases. And Black Friday has become that moment for a lot of people, regardless of whether we participate. We have always approached the electronics industry and the change we want to bring from a realistic point of view. Engaging over boycotting, diving in over playing it safe. So, instead of ignoring Black Friday, we want to use this opportunity to encourage people to choose fair and shop responsibly, by investing in devices that last longer and are easier to repair.

We don’t want existing Fairphone owners to upgrade their devices unnecessarily. We would much rather they invest in device longevity. At the same time, we do want to reach people outside our fold, who are already in the market for a new device, and encourage them to make the fairer, more sustainable choice. Our offers are designed accordingly as well. We have protective bundles for new Fairphone owners to help extend their device’s lifespan even more. We’re also offering discounts on accessories and spare parts, encouraging existing Fairphone owners to keep their current products for longer.

Our approach to discounts and offers is geared towards promoting the wider adoption of long-lasting tech, and maximizing device longevity as much as possible. We want to encourage more people to choose fair, long-lasting tech, that will help them say no to Black Friday for the next five to eight years. We also want to encourage existing Fairphone owners to keep their devices for longer, choosing repair over replace. Hence, we have a few select offers to cater to every kind of customer.

As the name suggests, the Protective Bundle is designed to keep your Fairphone device even more protected, helping it to last even longer. The bundle includes a free screen protector and protective case, with the variant and color of your choice.

We are not promoting unnecessary upgrades. We are encouraging people to buy only what they need, and to choose repair over replace whenever they can. Very far away from consuming for the sake of it.

By participating responsibly, we can guide purchases toward long-lasting, sustainable and fairer electronics, which is better for the people who make our devices and the planet at large. We’re also inviting wider audiences to join the Fairphone mission and increase the circle of impact and influence.

We’re taking it one year at a time. If our Black Friday offers encourage more people to choose fair, then that is a very positive sign for us. At the same, we’re hoping to see more current Fairphone owners take advantage of our repair-oriented offers instead of replacing their devices with a newer model.

That is exactly why we are participating in Black Friday this time. Our devices are designed to reduce waste through longevity, repairability, and recycling programs, alongside being 100% e-waste neutral. Encouraging people to choose fair this time will help them comfortably skip Black Friday for the next eight years.

We are still very much fighting for fairness in supply chains and promoting longevity in design. However, a crucial part of our mission is to also show the industry that there is a market for what we’re doing. We want to show that if people are offered a sustainable alternative for their tech needs, they will choose fair. By offering competitive offers during this high-pressure shopping season, we’re doing exactly that.

Yes and no. We would be lying if we said we don’t want to make more money. Because the only way we can scale our impact is by growing as a business. By showing the industry that there is a market for Fairphone products, we increase our influence on fellow players, and increase the positive impact we have on the people who help make our devices. The ideals that we’re fighting for - device longevity, repairability, reducing e-waste - they will start to become the norm.

It’s simple. By offering long-lasting and repairable devices during Black Friday, we provide a high-quality sustainable alternative for people to invest in, at a time when many are already buying electronics.