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Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Sky cuts price of household essential but is Virgin better?
Sky is taking on Virgin Media and Plusnet with its latest round of price cuts, but are the deals actually worth it? Brits are being offered the chance to reduce their household bills as Sky launches a summer broadband sale. For a limited time, shoppers can sign up for Sky's Full Fibre 300 broadband for £28 per month, down from £30. While £2 may not appear to be a huge reduction, this is the cheapest price ever offered for the package and saves £48. However, this isn't the first time Sky's Full Fibre 300 has dropped so low, with the same price also offered in April. The latest price drop is set to expire on July 23, along with Sky's discounted Full Fibre Gigafast package – its fastest broadband. This option delivers speeds up to 900Mbps for the now-cheaper price of £38 per month, down from £42. However, Sky's cheaper prices can't beat Virgin Media's rival deals, as even Virgin's most pricey broadband plan is cheaper and faster than Sky's equivalent. That's because Virgin's Gig1 Fibre Broadband – delivering speeds up to 1,130Mbps – comes in at £29.99 per month. That's 200Mbps faster and £8.01 cheaper than Sky Gigafast – a huge price difference of £192.24 over the life of the plan. The catch is that Virgin's faster speeds may not be offered to everyone, so it's always worth checking availability with each provider. Plusnet also rivals Sky's summer sale with its own £29.99 Full Fibre 300 plan, while those upgrading to the £31.99 Full Fibre 500 plan will receive a £75 reward card to spend online and in many high street shops. Each provider has made it easier for customers to switch their broadband with the introduction of One Touch Switch. This new scheme means customers don't have to contact their old provider when they switch, as the new provider will do the work on their behalf. Broadband contracts with Sky, Virgin and Plusnet all run for 24 months, but customers can expect the price they pay to increase each year. Virgin and Plusnet have already confirmed its broadband prices will rise by £3.50 and £3 respectively in April 2026 in an inflation-linked increase. Sky is yet to announce its price chances, but a 6.2% increase this year suggests we may see a similar rise next year. Despite this, Sky has won over many customers, with some leaving glowing reviews on Trustpilot. One Sky member said: 'I have just had Sky broadband updated from wire to FTTP. It was straightforward to order. I was kept fully informed. The engineers arrived when they said they would and were very obliging to putting the new cable exactly where I wanted it. The result is a much faster and more reliable internet connection.' Another said: 'I have been with Sky over 11 years. I have never had any problems with the broadband, amazing speed they always give me amazing deals never gone down and never had to have an engineer come out. Would highly recommend.' However, this customer had a more mixed experience, saying: 'Great speed when it actually works. I've never had broadband as unreliable as this.'
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."
