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North Wales Live
4 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Sky's 'lowest price is back' as TV, Netflix and broadband at an all time low in payday sale
Sky has brought back a popular TV and broadband deal that's slashes prices to their 'lowest ever' in an surprise pay day sale. Just weeks after ending its Easter sale, Sky has once again discounted its Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle to £35 per month and is offering 300Mbps fibre broadband for the price of 150Mbps. Sky said 'our lowest ever price is back' as it announced the sale, which also sees the Ultimate TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle, with more than 35 extra channels, reduced to £39. Typically, Sky's Full Fibre 300 costs £29 per month without any TV access, but the latest deals also grant access to more than 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Sports News and major free-to-air channels like BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The combined packages also come with free Netflix and Discovery+ subscriptions, with the option to add Sky Cinema and Sky Sports for an additional £10 and £20 respectively. All of this is delivered via Sky Stream, the brand's new device that provides TV and streaming access through WiFi instead of a traditional satellite dish. Sky is now among the providers to adopt the new One Touch Switch scheme, which means customers don't have to contact their existing broadband provider to complete the switch. Rather, Sky will handle the necessary procedures on behalf of the customer. It's crucial to note that to benefit from the lower rates, customers must commit to a two-year contract, and Sky has indicated that the price for their TV and broadband packages 'may change' during this time. This includes the expected yearly price increase in April, a common practice among many companies, reports the Mirror. Earlier this year, a 6.2% rise was added to the cost of Sky's TV and broadband plans, which could suggest we'll see a similar change in April 2026. Nevertheless, Sky distinguishes itself by allowing consumers the chance to end their contracts early should a price increase be announced. Sky's latest promotional efforts rival Virgin's Bigger Combo bundle, which provides more than 200 channels and a 362Mbps fibre broadband connection at £34.99. Whilst this comes in just under Sky's price and promises around 60Mbps additional speed, it lacks Sky Atlantic and Netflix, which might turn some potential customers away. Amongst its competitors is the BT and EE Big Entertainment and Full Fibre 300, currently marketed at £48.99 per month for the initial six months but eventually exceeding £600 more across the length of the plan as it reverts to the regular £63.99. Sky customers have shared their positive experiences of the company on Trustpilot, where one glowing review said: "Sky Stream is a game changer. "Switched a few weeks back and it's the best decision I've ever made. Installation takes care of itself, the remote even auto-tunes itself to the TV. The best part is the ability to have a single charge for all your streaming subscriptions." This review offered a more mixed review, saying: "I wasn't happy with the service provided by Sky, phoned up to change my deal and was passed around like a parcel. Eventually, I got to speak to someone who knew what they were doing. I am happy my issue was finally resolved, but it took a lot of work." But this happy customer said: "I've been with lots of companies to get my TV and internet but the best service I have received out of them all is Sky. We changed to other companies because of the price but always go back to Sky."
Wales Online
5 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Sky's 'lowest price is back' as TV, Netflix and broadband at an all time low in payday sale
Sky's 'lowest price is back' as TV, Netflix and broadband at an all time low in payday sale Sky has slashed the price of its TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundles to the cheapest they've ever been Sky's latest TV deals include free Netflix and Discovery+ subscriptions Sky has brought back a popular TV and broadband deal that's slashes prices to their 'lowest ever' in an surprise pay day sale. Just weeks after ending its Easter sale, Sky has once again discounted its Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle to £35 per month and is offering 300Mbps fibre broadband for the price of 150Mbps. Sky said 'our lowest ever price is back' as it announced the sale, which also sees the Ultimate TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle, with more than 35 extra channels, reduced to £39. Typically, Sky's Full Fibre 300 costs £29 per month without any TV access, but the latest deals also grant access to more than 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Sports News and major free-to-air channels like BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The combined packages also come with free Netflix and Discovery+ subscriptions, with the option to add Sky Cinema and Sky Sports for an additional £10 and £20 respectively. All of this is delivered via Sky Stream, the brand's new device that provides TV and streaming access through WiFi instead of a traditional satellite dish. Sky is now among the providers to adopt the new One Touch Switch scheme, which means customers don't have to contact their existing broadband provider to complete the switch. Rather, Sky will handle the necessary procedures on behalf of the customer. Sky's Essential TV and broadband bundle £35 per month Sky Get the deal here Product Description Sky's Essential TV and broadband bundle is currently £35 per month and comes with hundreds of channels plus 300Mbps broadband. It's crucial to note that to benefit from the lower rates, customers must commit to a two-year contract, and Sky has indicated that the price for their TV and broadband packages 'may change' during this time. This includes the expected yearly price increase in April, a common practice among many companies, reports the Mirror. Earlier this year, a 6.2% rise was added to the cost of Sky's TV and broadband plans, which could suggest we'll see a similar change in April 2026. Nevertheless, Sky distinguishes itself by allowing consumers the chance to end their contracts early should a price increase be announced. Sky's latest promotional efforts rival Virgin's Bigger Combo bundle, which provides more than 200 channels and a 362Mbps fibre broadband connection at £34.99. Whilst this comes in just under Sky's price and promises around 60Mbps additional speed, it lacks Sky Atlantic and Netflix, which might turn some potential customers away. Sky TV now works over WiFi with this Sky Stream puck (Image: Sky ) Amongst its competitors is the BT and EE Big Entertainment and Full Fibre 300, currently marketed at £48.99 per month for the initial six months but eventually exceeding £600 more across the length of the plan as it reverts to the regular £63.99. Sky customers have shared their positive experiences of the company on Trustpilot, where one glowing review said: "Sky Stream is a game changer. "Switched a few weeks back and it's the best decision I've ever made. Installation takes care of itself, the remote even auto-tunes itself to the TV. The best part is the ability to have a single charge for all your streaming subscriptions." Article continues below This review offered a more mixed review, saying: "I wasn't happy with the service provided by Sky, phoned up to change my deal and was passed around like a parcel. Eventually, I got to speak to someone who knew what they were doing. I am happy my issue was finally resolved, but it took a lot of work." But this happy customer said: "I've been with lots of companies to get my TV and internet but the best service I have received out of them all is Sky. We changed to other companies because of the price but always go back to Sky."
Stuff.tv
11 hours ago
- Business
- Stuff.tv
Sky Glass Air is an absolute steal – but here's why it's not for your living room
Having given us a preview a few months back at the Sky Glass Gen 2 event, Sky UK has now revealed pricing and a launch date for its cheaper Glass Air streaming 4K TV and it's great value on subscription. Sky Glass Air will cost between £6 and £13 per month depending on size on a 48 month deal, though it's also available on a shorter term offer, too (check out the full pricing below). Available from Tuesday 10 June, it doesn't have the upgraded screen from the Gen 2 and it also trades in the excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar, too, replacing it with much more standard Dolby Audio-enhanced Glass Air is available in three colours – Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White – and three sizes, 43, 55, and 65in. In my opinion, it's a Sky Glass for a second room – like a bedroom or playroom – rather than a main living room TV, It seems very well designed and put together, but I haven't been that impressed by the 4K HDR Quantum Dot display both times I've seen it in the flesh including at Sky's HQ a few weeks ago. Sky Glass Gen 2 is much brighter and with far greater contrast (check out my Sky Glass Gen 2 review). But there is a big price difference between Glass Air and Glass Gen 2. After all, Sky's more upmarket streaming TV costs over double a month what the Sky Glass Air does, starting at £14 per month. Sky Glass Air does a bright display, but the contrast isn't that great. The audio quality is also only just about OK. Sky said at the Sky Glass Gen 2 launch that 80% of TV buyers don't pair new TVs with an additional sound system. Although I feel quite confident in making the points about the display having seen various sizes twice in different locations, I'll reserve full judgement until I've had the chance to review it. Sky has repeatedly said it is targeting people who want a value QLED option over and above those who want to go and buy a premium Mini LED or OLED TV (and pair it with Sky Stream or Sky Q). So Sky Glass Air is unashamedly designed to be a much cheaper way to get Sky Glass – though you need to add a TV subscription on top of that from £15 a month for Sky Essential including Netflix and Discovery+ (so from £21 a month in total). As with all Sky deals, adding extra channels like Sky Sports, TNT Sports or Sky Cinema will cost more on top. Sky Glass Air offers all the same software features as Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream, including the voice remote. Buying Sky Glass Air outright isn't the best value you can get, but you're buying the Sky experience of course, with its easy-to-use operating system and ability to stream all your TV via Wi-Fi and add your programmes to a playlist for easy recall. For example, competitors for the £509 55in model include Amazon's Omni QLED TV and various TCL's QLED options from the last couple of years. There are a lot of competitors around this price. Sky has now also added 30 new rows of content to the Sky OS homescreen, learning what you like to watch and curating collections of the best entertainment based on your viewing habits. Plus there are new 'rails' (as Sky calls them) for genres, too. Sky Glass Air full pricing Size Buy outright 48 month subscription 24 month subscription 43in £309 £6 £12 55in £509 £10 £20 65in £649 £13 £26
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
End of your aerial? New Freeview rival could soon offer a better way to watch TV
Freeview could soon be under pressure from a new rival that doesn't need an aerial. It's hard to argue that Freeview still rules the roost when it comes to watching TV without paying a monthly fee. This totally free platform features over 100 channels, which are all available via a standard aerial on your roof. Millions of homes across the UK now rely on Freeview for their nightly fix of entertainment but its days could well be numbered. More of us are now moving away from traditional methods of watching content and switching over to streaming instead. Sky recently confirmed that its Stream box and Glass TV - which receive live shows, sports and movies via an internet connection - are now its biggest sellers and now there's another way to tune into the telly. Freely, which is actually owned by the same team as Freeview, first launched last year and is slowly improving with more manufacturers including it in their screens and new features being added on a regular basis. It even recently received a boost which now offers a backwards TV guide which lets you find things to watch that have been previously aired. It's a smart system that's clearly getting a lot of investment, and now there could be an even bigger reason to consider ditching Freeview and that aerial that wobbles around on your chimney. It's recently been revealed that a Freely may soon start making a dedicated set-top box. For those not in the know, the only way to currently access this streaming service is to buy a brand new television with it pre-installed. Another issue is that some manufactures - such as LG and Samsung - haven't yet joined the Freely revolution and don't offer any screens with it installed. If a standalone set-top box arrived, it would fix these problems and make it seem far more enticing. Explaining more about the future, BBC 's Tim Davie recently said: "At the BBC we have been working hard to build digital platforms and content to meet changing audience needs, enriching our offer and welcoming the possibilities of a post broadcast world. "We think now is the time to confirm an IP switchover in the 2030s, setting out the conditions and providing certainty to ensure success. "The BBC can play a key role in innovating to ensure that the new world is inclusive and accessible. "To help, we want to double down on Freely as a universal free service to deliver live TV over broadband. And we are considering a streaming media device with Freely capabilities built in, with a radically simplified user interface specifically designed to help those yet to benefit from IP services." TiVo also recently hinted that they could also bring a Freely-powered set-top box to the UK in the future. This update would be a direct rival for Sky Stream, which also turns old TVS into fully smart content hubs. We don't have full details just yet, but watch this space.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Last chance to get FREE £20 gift from Sky after major TV outage – and the deadline to claim is now just hours away
There's also a Sky TV trick you may need to try right away SKY'S THE LIMIT Last chance to get FREE £20 gift from Sky after major TV outage – and the deadline to claim is now just hours away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY customers have just hours left to claim a free gift worth £20. The freebie was issued as an apology after Sky's major TV outage on May 15. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Sky customers were left with blank screens during a mysterious outage Credit: Sky 4 Sky is handing out free gifts to users worth up to £20 Credit: Sky It saw Sky viewers left without telly for hours due to a technical issue. And even after the outage, some users still struggled to get their tellies working – with others calling for compensation. Days after, Sky revealed it was handing out a free Sky Store movie worth £20. But that offer is due to expire in a matter of hours. The gift is only available to claim until the end of Saturday, May 31, at which point it will vanish. To claim it, go to the TV homepage, visit the Sky Store, then click the Your Sky Store Gift On Us tile to choose a movie. Sky called the free movie a "small gift for your understanding". In an email to customers, Sky wrote: "We're extremely sorry if you experienced disruption to your Sky Q services recently. "On the evening of 15 May, a technical issue caused some Sky Q boxes to enter standby mode. "Our teams acted quickly to resolve the issue and restore services." CLEAR SKY? Sky Offers Free Movie Gift and More The outage affected a huge number of customers, with tens of thousands of complaints showing up on service tracker Down Detector. Customers faced blank screens and error messages during the outage, with a smaller number of TV fans having issues days after the event. Sky sent a text message to customers explaining what to do if you were still experiencing TV issues after the fix. "These issues have been fixed," explained Sky. 4 Some Sky users had to turn off their boxes to make them work again Credit: Sky "If you're still having trouble, please switch off your box at the mains for 30 seconds, then back on. "For mini box issues, also reboot the main box." The issue only affected customers using Sky Q, which works using a satellite dish attached to your home. It didn't affect anyone with a Sky Glass television or Sky Stream set-top box, however. TRY THESE SKY TRICKS! Got Sky Q? There are some handy tricks worth knowing about... Find your lost TV remote If you can't find your Sky Q remote, don't panic. Just press the Sky Q logo on the front of your TV box. It's actually a button that will trigger your TV remote's built-in ringer. You'll get 30 seconds of beeping to find where you've dropped it. Hint: it's probably under the sofa cushion. Search movies by quotes You might have already used voice search for controlling TV playback – but your remote's microphone has another clever trick. It turns out that you can say movie quotes into the remote and Sky will find the film for you. This is handy if you can't remember the name of a top movie or show. Here's a list of movie quotes to try on Sky. Save lost recordings Have you ever deleted something you'd recorded on Sky, only to regret it later? Or maybe someone in your family removed something without telling you – sparking a massive row. Don't panic: you can get them back. Just go to Recordings > Manage > Deleted and then simply hit Undelete on the item that you want to resurrect. If you do that, it'll return to your Recordings section as good as new. Picture Credit: Sky That's because Sky Glass and Sky Stream rely on an internet connection instead of a satellite dish. STREAM ON It comes days after millions of Sky customers were warned of four TV channel changes. Sky customers recently received an upgrade for a popular TV app filled with top movies. There's a clever Sky trick to unlock hundreds of extra TV channels and movies for free instantly. 4 Sky Glass televisions weren't affected by the outage Credit: Sky And some Sky customers are owed free cinema tickets every single month.
