Sky's 'lowest price' TV and broadband package returns
Households on the hunt for a new broadband deal to boost their home entertainment experience are in luck, as Sky has reintroduced its 'lowest price' offer on one of its most sought-after packages. The Essential TV and Full Fibre 150 Broadband combo offers access to Sky Broadband and a range of telly channels and apps, including Sky Stream, Sky Atlantic, Netflix and Discovery+.
The Sky package is priced at £35 per month with no upfront costs and is available to new customers. However, it's worth bearing in mind that Sky has stated prices may fluctuate during the 24-month contract.
When purchased separately, the Sky Essentials TV package costs £15 per month, while the Full Fibre 150 Broadband is priced at £28 a month. This means combo shoppers can save £8 a month - a total saving of £192 compared to purchasing the two individually.
Sky's Full Fibre 150 Broadband, ideal for HD streaming, online gaming and video calling, boasts an average speed of 150 Mb/s. Touted as 'the future of broadband', Full Fibre is being rolled out across the UK, as reported by the Express. Unlike traditional broadband, Full Fibre is powered by a fibre cable direct to individual homes, promising a 'faster and more reliable connection'.
The Essentials TV plan includes a standard Netflix account (ad-supported) which costs £5.99 and Discovery+ Basic that is normally £3.99. Totalling £9.98, the additional perks in the £35 monthly Essential TV and Full Fibre 150 Broadband package effectively come to £25.02.
Sky isn't alone in offering Netflix as part of its TV bundles; EE also offers the streaming service in its broadband and TV package, albeit at a steeper cost. Customers with other providers aren't left out, as both Virgin Media and NOW TV provide access to some Sky channels through paid extras.
Sky subscribers have voiced their opinions on Trustpilot, highlighting grievances, particularly about unexpected price hikes during a contract period. An unimpressed customer remarked: "How can Sky just increase my TV package by £6.50 per month when I'm in a contract. I wouldn't mind an inflation rise, but not when it's at this level."
It's worth keeping in mind that Sky's Essential TV package doesn't offer the most value when it comes to TV streaming, with the Ultimate TV deal costing £22 a month providing access to over 35 extra channels when compared to the Essential TV option, but it doesn't include broadband. Households that don't require all of these channels and want Full Fibre Broadband can't go wrong with the Essential TV & Full Fibre 150 Broadband package.
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