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Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Sky broadband to get more expensive this month when 'digital exclusive' deals end
Sky has confirmed the end date for its 'digital exclusive price' deals, with prices set to rise after the promotion ends. Sky has confirmed its broadband prices for new customers will increase when a series of cost-cutting deals end this month. Over the last several weeks, Sky has been reducing the price of its broadband and TV packages, but most of these offers have now returned to their regular pricing. However, Sky continues to offer some attractive discounts on its fibre broadband contracts through several 'digital exclusive price' deals, providing speeds up to a whopping 900Mbps on certain plans. These 'exclusive' prices currently range from £25 per month for Full Fibre 75 to £42 for Full Fibre Gigafast – Sky's fastest broadband. The mid-range option is Sky's Full Fibre 500, now priced at £31 – a monthly saving of £13.50 compared to the standard price of £43.50. However, Sky has confirmed each of these deals will expire on Wednesday, May 28, with prices set to rise after this date. For those contemplating a switch, bundling broadband with a TV subscription often provides better value, so it's worth considering Sky's offerings. After ending its spring sale, Sky brought back a popular TV, Netflix and broadband package, saying 'our lowest price is back'. The Essential TV and Full Fibre 150 bundle has returned to £35 per month and includes more than 100 channels, such as Sky Atlantic. There's also free access to Netflix and Discovery+, with an additional 35 channels available if you upgrade to Ultimate TV for an extra £4, reports Wales Online. Sky's latest TV offer gives Virgin Media's Bigger Combo bundle a run for its money, though there are some notable differences between the two plans. Virgin's package boasts more than 200 TV channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband at £34.99 per month, but it doesn't include Sky Atlantic, Netflix or Discovery+. Sky Atlantic is part of BT and EE's NOW Entertainment and Full Fibre 300 plan, which costs £51.99 per month. However, those who stick with Sky can take advantage of the company's new Sky Stream device, which provides TV and streaming services via WiFi instead of a traditional satellite dish. Moreover, Sky's One Touch Switch scheme means that they will deal with the current broadband provider to facilitate the switch. Numerous Sky customers have shared their experiences with the brand on Trustpilot, with many praising it as 'outstanding'. One five-star review says: "Outstanding. Service is up and running smoothly. The quality of service is excellent, really fast, and I am delighted that I chose Sky broadband and TV." Another says: "I have Full Fibre 150. Zero problems. Live sport doesn't lag, and it's a good price at under £30. Installation was perfect." A third reviewer said: "Great experience from the minute I signed up. It was super easy to sign up online and at a competitive price. The equipment was delivered quickly and when I had an issue with a missing parcel, customer services went above and beyond to try and get me a replacement." However, another reviewer offered a more balanced assessment, saying: "Like most broadband companies, the speed can be a bit up and down, but on the whole it's a good service."
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sky gives customers one extra week to avoid broadband price increase – exact plans that will be affected revealed
LAST CHANCE Sky gives customers one extra week to avoid broadband price increase – exact plans that will be affected revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY is giving Brits an extra week to snap up discounted broadband deals before the prices rise again. The Sun can reveal that Sky customers can shop via the website to claim the deals even beyond the expiry date. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Sky is serving up cut-price broadband deals – but not for long Credit: Sky Yesterday we told how Sky was planning to kill off a series of cheap full-fibre broadband plans in days. Three deals were due to go dark on May 28, meaning new customers would have to pay extra. Now The Sun has learned that the deals will still be available online-only for an extra week. That means you'll have until June 4 to access the offers via the official Sky website. THE REAL DEAL? Sky has been offering the discounts on its broadband packages for several weeks. One offer includes near-gigabit download speeds on a full-fibre connection for £42 a month. That gets you 900Mb/s – far above the national media broadband speed of 73.21Mb/s. Currently Sky's website is warning that the prices are due to go back up on Wednesday, May 28. Three of Sky's broadband packages are currently marked with its "digital exclusive" pricing badge. First on the list is Sky's Full Fibre 75, which gets you 75Mb/s for £25 a month. Sky warns that the usual price for this package is £36 a month (that's the price that kicks in after the 24-month minimum term). Sky insider reveals little-known voice tricks for your TV - including hack to NEVER lose the remote Second on the list is Full Fibre 500, which gives you 500Mb/s broadband speeds for £31 a month. But you'd be paying £46 a month under usual pricing according to Sky. And finally there's the Full Fibre Gigafast package, which offers 900Mb/s speeds for £42 a month. However, the standard price for this package is listed at £49 on the website. 3 Sky's full-fibre takes fibre internet right into your home – rather than routing it via copper cables from the cabinet Credit: Sky These broadband deals have no upfront fees – but the catch is that only new customers can claim them. FIBRE FIRST The other thing to be mindful of is that these are full-fibre packages. That means you'll need to be able to get a full-fibre connection into your home. Sky says that "55% of UK homes" are able to claim these packages. WHAT IS THE SKY SPEED GUARANTEE? Here's the official word from Sky... "If the download speed to your hub drops below your guaranteed minimum download speed for three consecutive days or more, you will have the right to leave your Sky Broadband and Talk contracts without incurring early termination charges," Sky said. "You can also upgrade your broadband product without any upfront fees. "Sky fibre customers can also claim money back under this speed guarantee by calling Sky. "You must be within your minimum term and can claim once within it. "Money back will be one month's Sky Broadband subscription, minus any discounts or offers, credited to your Sky account. "This excludes Sky Talk and any Add-Ons like McAfee, Broadband Boost or WiFi Max." Picture Credit: Sky "Full fibre broadband, also known as FTTP (fibre to the premises) and FTTH (fibre to the home) delivers broadband directly into your home via the ultra-fast fibre optic cable," Sky explains. "No cabinet, no copper cables, no sharing internet with the neighbours. "It's ultra-reliable broadband for the busiest homes. Streaming, downloading, video calls, gaming. All at the same time." Full-fibre is different from traditional fibre, which is known as FTTC or fibre-to-the-cabinet. That's when broadband comes to a cabinet in your area through a fibre-optic cable. But the broadband is then delivered to your home over copper wiring, which struggles to provide full-fibre speeds. With a full-fibre connection, you're able to get much faster broadband speeds. Sky recently revealed some major changes to the TV guide. 3 Sky is due to charge more for broadband deals in a matter of days Credit: Sky And the TV provider suffered a major outage just days ago, leaving viewers unable to watch telly.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sky gives customers one extra week to avoid broadband price increase – exact plans that will be affected revealed
SKY is giving Brits an extra week to snap up discounted broadband deals before the prices rise again. The Sun can reveal that Sky customers can shop via the website to claim the deals even beyond the expiry date. Advertisement 3 Sky is serving up cut-price broadband deals – but not for long Credit: Sky Yesterday we told how Sky was planning to kill off a series of Three deals were due to go dark on May 28, meaning new customers would have to pay extra. Now The Sun has learned that the deals will still be available online-only for an extra week. That means you'll have until June 4 to access the offers via the official Sky website. Advertisement Read more on Sky THE REAL DEAL? Sky has been offering the discounts on its broadband packages for several weeks. One offer includes near-gigabit download speeds on a full-fibre connection for £42 a month. That gets you 900Mb/s – far above the national media broadband speed of 73.21Mb/s. Currently Sky's website is warning that the prices are due to go back up on Wednesday, May 28. Three of Sky's broadband packages are currently marked with its "digital exclusive" pricing badge. Advertisement Most read in Phones & Gadgets First on the list is Sky's Full Fibre 75, which gets you 75Mb/s for £25 a month. Sky warns that the usual price for this package is £36 a month (that's the price that kicks in after the 24-month minimum term). Sky insider reveals little-known voice tricks for your TV - including hack to NEVER lose the remote Second on the list is Full Fibre 500, which gives you 500Mb/s broadband speeds for £31 a month. But you'd be paying £46 a month under usual pricing according to Sky. Advertisement And finally there's the Full Fibre Gigafast package, which offers 900Mb/s speeds for £42 a month. However, the standard price for this package is listed at £49 on the website. 3 Sky's full-fibre takes fibre internet right into your home – rather than routing it via copper cables from the cabinet Credit: Sky These broadband deals have no upfront fees – but the catch is that only new customers can claim them. Advertisement FIBRE FIRST The other thing to be mindful of is that these are full-fibre packages. That means you'll need to be able to get a full-fibre connection into your home. Sky says that "55% of UK homes" are able to claim these packages. WHAT IS THE SKY SPEED GUARANTEE? Here's the official word from Sky... "If the download speed to your hub drops below your guaranteed minimum download speed for three consecutive days or more, you will have the right to leave your Sky Broadband and Talk contracts without incurring early termination charges," Sky said. "You can also upgrade your broadband product without any upfront fees. "Sky fibre customers can also claim money back under this speed guarantee by calling Sky. "You must be within your minimum term and can claim once within it. "Money back will be one month's Sky Broadband subscription, minus any discounts or offers, credited to your Sky account. "This excludes Sky Talk and any Add-Ons like McAfee, Broadband Boost or WiFi Max." Picture Credit: Sky "Full fibre broadband, also known as FTTP (fibre to the premises) and FTTH (fibre to the home) delivers broadband directly into your home via the ultra-fast fibre optic cable," Sky explains. Advertisement "No cabinet, no copper cables, no sharing internet with the neighbours. "It's ultra-reliable broadband for the busiest homes. Streaming, downloading, video calls, gaming . All at the same time." Full-fibre is different from traditional fibre, which is known as FTTC or fibre-to-the-cabinet. That's when broadband comes to a cabinet in your area through a fibre-optic cable. Advertisement But the broadband is then delivered to your home over copper wiring, which struggles to provide full-fibre speeds. With a full-fibre connection, you're able to get much faster broadband speeds. Sky recently revealed some 3 Sky is due to charge more for broadband deals in a matter of days Credit: Sky Advertisement And the TV provider suffered
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Sky broadband prices set to rise as 'exclusive' deals end
Sky is rounding off its spring sale by upping the price of broadband and TV packages, but there's still time to bag a bargain before they revert to their usual pricing Sky has officially announced when its broadband prices for new customers will increase as a series of cost-cutting deals end soon. Over the past month, Sky has been reducing the price of its broadband and TV packages, but most of these offers have now returned to their normal pricing. Despite this, Sky continues to offer some attractive discounts on its fibre broadband contracts in several 'digital exclusive price' deals, boasting speeds up to a whopping 900Mbps on certain plans. These 'exclusive' prices currently range from £25 per month for Full Fibre 75 to £42 for Full Fibre Gigafast – Sky's quickest broadband. A solid mid-range option is Sky's Full Fibre 500, which is now priced at £31 – a monthly saving of £13.50 compared to the standard price of £43.50. However, Sky has confirmed that these deals are set to end on Wednesday, May 28, with prices due to rise after this date. For those considering a switch, bundling broadband with a TV subscription often provides better value, so it's worth considering Sky's offerings. After ending its spring sale, Sky brought back a popular TV, Netflix and broadband package, announcing 'our lowest price is back'. The Essential TV and Full Fibre 150 bundle has returned to £35 per month and includes more than 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic. There's also free access to Netflix and Discovery+, with an additional 35 channels available when upgrading to Ultimate TV for an extra £4, reports Wales Online. Sky's TV goes head to head with Virgin Media's Bigger Combo bundle, though there are some notable differences between each package. Virgin's deal includes more than 200 TV channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £34.99 per month, but it doesn't include Sky Atlantic, Netflix or Discovery+. Sky Atlantic is included with BT and EE's NOW Entertainment and Full Fibre 300 plan, but this comes with a heftier price tag of £51.99 per month. However, those sticking with Sky can take advantage of the provider's new Sky Stream device, which delivers TV and streaming services via WiFi rather than a traditional satellite dish. Moreover, the One Touch Switch scheme means Sky will deal with an existing broadband provider to handle the switch on behalf of the customer. Many Sky customers have been voicing their experiences of the brand on Trustpilot, with some praising it as 'outstanding'. One glowing five-star review says: "Outstanding. Service is up and running smoothly. The quality of service is excellent, really fast, and I am delighted that I chose Sky broadband and TV." Another says: "I have Full Fibre 150. Zero problems. Live sport doesn't lag, and it's a good price at under £30. Installation was perfect." A third customer says: "Great experience from the minute I signed up. It was super easy to sign up online and at a competitive price. The equipment was delivered quickly and when I had an issue with a missing parcel, customer services went above and beyond to try and get me a replacement." However, one reviewer added: "Like most broadband companies, the speed can be a bit up and down, but on the whole it's a good service."
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Sky confirms when broadband prices will rise as 'digital exclusive' deals end this month
Sky confirms when broadband prices will rise as 'digital exclusive' deals end this month Sky customers can save on full fibre broadband with speeds up to 900Mbps in a selection of last-minute spring deals, but they're due to end soon Sky's fibre broadband is down to £25 per month until May 28 Sky has confirmed exactly when its broadband prices for new customers will rise as the provider brings a raft of cost-cutting deals to an end. For the past month, Sky has been slashing the price of its broadband and TV packages, but most of the deals have now reverted to their usual pricing. However, Sky is still offering some enticing discounts on its fibre broadband contracts in several 'digital exclusive price' deals, offering speeds up to a mega 900Mbps on select plans. These 'exclusive' prices now range from £25 per month for Full Fibre 75 all the way to £42 for Full Fibre Gigafast – Sky's fastest broadband. A great middle of the road option is Sky's Full Fibre 500, which now costs £31 – £13.50 cheaper each month compared to the standard price of £43.50. However, Sky has now confirmed that each of these deals are set to expire on Wednesday, May 28, with prices set to increase after this date. READ MORE: Sky is giving away a £329 freebie when shoppers buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra READ MORE: This Morning's Dr Hilary Jones recommends special honey to 'boost immune system' For those considering making the switch, it often works out better value to bundle broadband with a TV subscription, so it's worth considering Sky's selection. Following the end of its spring sale, Sky revived a popular TV, Netflix and broadband package, announcing 'our lowest price is back'. The Essential TV and Full Fibre 150 bundle is back to £35 per month and comes with more than 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic. There's also free access to Netflix and Discovery+, with 35 extra channels available if upgrading to Ultimate TV for an extra £4. Sky's 'digital exclusive' fibre broadband deals from £25 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Sky has launched three 'exclusive' fibre broadband deals, with speeds ranging from 75Mbps to 900Mbps. Sky's latest deals rival Virgin Media's Bigger Combo bundle, but there are some key differences between each plan. Virgin's offering includes more than 200 TV channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £34.99 per month, but there's no Sky Atlantic, Netflix or Discovery+ included here. Sky Atlantic are included with BT and EE's NOW Entertainment and Full Fibre 300 plan, but this comes in at £51.99 per month. But those sticking with Sky can benefit from the provider's new Sky Stream device, which delivers TV and streaming services over WiFi rather than a traditional satellite dish. What's more, the One Touch Switch scheme means Sky will contact an existing broadband provider to process the switch on the customer's behalf. Many Sky customers have been sharing their experience of the brand on Trustpilot, with some hailing it as 'outstanding'. 'Great experience from the minute I signed up. It was super easy and at a competitive price'. One five-star review said: 'Outstanding. Service is up and running smoothly. The quality of service is excellent, really fast, and I am delighted that I chose Sky Broadband and TV. Another said: 'I have Full Fibre 150. Zero problems. Live sport doesn't lag, and it's a good price at under £30. Installation was perfect.' Article continues below A third said: 'Great experience from the minute I signed up. It was super easy to sign up online and at a competitive price. The equipment was delivered quickly and when I had an issue with a missing parcel, customer services went above and beyond to try and get me a replacement.' However, this reviewer said: 'Like most broadband companies, the speed can be a bit up and down, but on the whole it's a good service.'
