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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Sky's 'lowest price' TV and broadband package returns
The package deal includes access to Sky Broadband, Sky Stream, Netflix and more 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.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Sky rolling contract launched to rival Netflix and Amazon – from £15
The Sky deal could help customers who do not want to be stuck in a contract This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Sky customers can now switch to a one-month rolling contract – with Netflix included – offering more flexibility than ever before. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sky customers no longer need to sign up for lengthy contracts as the TV giant is mimicking the major streaming services. Sky has launched a deal that allows you to mirror the likes of Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix with a rolling one month contract for the first time. When your Sky contract is available for cancellation you can either cancel it entirely or choose another contract. At £15 for Sky Essential, which includes streaming service Netflix as part of the deal, the Sky offer is low enough that it matches that of some of the biggest streaming services around. The only downside to a Sky contract is that it ties you into the deal for 24 months and Sky does not promise that there will not be price rises in that time. Sky increased the price by 6.2% on all TV contracts in April 2025 as part of the yearly increase. There is a way to get the Sky Essentials deal on a rolling monthly contract that lets you cancel with a month's notice. It means you are not tied into a contract and can offer you some flexibility. The rolling monthly contract offer is also available on Sky's Ultimate package, which adds 40 more channels. You can also add Sky Sports packages to your flexible package. Usually priced at £20 for the sports channels, it does cost more at £27 per month. All of the deals include the Sky Stream 'puck', the Sky box that streams channels through your broadband connection and does not need a Sky dish installed to use. The Sky deal comes as the company is facing increasing pressure from streaming services and bundle deals. Amazon Prime Video, which is part of Amazon's £8.99 monthly subscription for its Prime service, is offering monthly add ons for Discovery+, TNT Sports and other streaming services on a rolling one month basis. Disney+ and Netflix already offer monthly subscriptions that can be cancelled at any time. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Sky rolling contract launched to rival Netflix and Amazon – from £15
The Sky deal could help customers who do not want to be stuck in a contract This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Sky customers can now switch to a one-month rolling contract – with Netflix included – offering more flexibility than ever before. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sky customers no longer need to sign up for lengthy contracts as the TV giant is mimicking the major streaming services. Sky has launched a deal that allows you to mirror the likes of Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix with a rolling one month contract for the first time. When your Sky contract is available for cancellation you can either cancel it entirely or choose another contract. At £15 for Sky Essential, which includes streaming service Netflix as part of the deal, the Sky offer is low enough that it matches that of some of the biggest streaming services around. The only downside to a Sky contract is that it ties you into the deal for 24 months and Sky does not promise that there will not be price rises in that time. Sky increased the price by 6.2% on all TV contracts in April 2025 as part of the yearly increase. There is a way to get the Sky Essentials deal on a rolling monthly contract that lets you cancel with a month's notice. It means you are not tied into a contract and can offer you some flexibility. The rolling monthly contract offer is also available on Sky's Ultimate package, which adds 40 more channels. You can also add Sky Sports packages to your flexible package. Usually priced at £20 for the sports channels, it does cost more at £27 per month. All of the deals include the Sky Stream 'puck', the Sky box that streams channels through your broadband connection and does not need a Sky dish installed to use. The Sky deal comes as the company is facing increasing pressure from streaming services and bundle deals. Amazon Prime Video, which is part of Amazon's £8.99 monthly subscription for its Prime service, is offering monthly add ons for Discovery+, TNT Sports and other streaming services on a rolling one month basis. Disney+ and Netflix already offer monthly subscriptions that can be cancelled at any time. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
