Sky broadband and TV review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Sky broadband and TV suits households in GB and IE that want a full fibre line bundled with TV rather than broadband alone. Entry sits at £28 a month on a 24-month plan, with speeds reaching 5,000 Mbps.

Key facts

Best for
Households wanting full fibre and TV in one contract across GB and IE.
Top download speed (Mbps)
5,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
9 to 5,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
£28 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Full Fibre Gigafast 900Mbps: £28 per month, 900Mbps, 24 months | Essential TV + Full Fibre 150Mbps: £32 per month, 150Mbps, 24 months | Ultimate TV + Full Fibre Gigafast 900Mbps: £41 per month, 900Mbps, 24 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Setup fee
£0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Prices may change in minimum term; after 24 months price is prior price plus £5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Exit fee terms
Leave without early termination charges if speed below minimum 3 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
Sky WiFi 7 Hub / Gigafast+ hub, loaned, return at end (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Social tariff
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://www.sky.com/broadband/buy?sc=buy-broadband&irct=fttp-hero-prospect (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp, Fttc
Contract length
24
Official website
sky.com

Mobile plans

SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
£28 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Full Fibre Gigafast 900Mbps: £28 per month, 900Mbps, 24 months | Essential TV + Full Fibre 150Mbps: £32 per month, 150Mbps, 24 months | Ultimate TV + Full Fibre Gigafast 900Mbps: £41 per month, 900Mbps, 24 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
£18 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Roaming countries
120 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Prices may change in minimum term; after 24 months price is prior price plus £5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Credit check required
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Network coverage
99% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract
Contract length
24

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInyoutube.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Full Fibre Gigafast pairs gigabit speeds with the entry price of £28 a month, and Essential TV with Full Fibre costs only a little more.
  • A social tariff is available, which is rare among the providers in the full fibre list.
  • The setup fee of £0 keeps the cost of switching in low, with no connection charge on top of the first bill.
  • Loaned hardware in Sky WiFi 7 Hub / Gigafast+ hub, loaned, return at end means nothing extra to buy at install.
  • Upload runs 9 to 5,000 Mbps, so the line suits home working and large file transfers as well as streaming.

Cons

  • Plans run 24 months, a long minimum term, and prices may change during the minimum term according to the price rise rule.
  • After the minimum term the price rise rule adds a fixed amount to the price you paid, so the monthly figure moves up once the term ends.
  • Support runs on help centre and community only, with no phone or email channel listed.
  • The line relies on fttp and fttc, so homes off the full fibre or fibre to the cabinet network may not be serviced.
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Who it suits

  • Households in GB and IE that want one bill covering fast broadband and TV
  • Families watching a lot of TV alongside heavy streaming and downloads
  • People working from home who need a strong upload on 9 to 5,000 Mbps

Who should look elsewhere

  • Renters or movers who cannot commit to a 24-month plan
  • Homes outside GB and IE, where this provider does not trade
  • Households wanting a cheap broadband only line, since the entry price sits with the Gigafast plan

Pricing

The entry price is £28 a month, and it belongs to the Full Fibre Gigafast plan rather than to a cheaper broadband only line. That plan runs 24 months and tops out at 5,000 Mbps on download. Adding television moves the figure again. Essential TV with Full Fibre sits a little above £28, and Ultimate TV with Full Fibre Gigafast costs more than both, on the same 24-month term. Essential TV pairs the smaller television package with the lower full fibre speed, while Ultimate TV pairs the largest television package with Gigafast. Getting connected carries a setup fee of £0, so there is nothing to pay on day one beyond the monthly plan. The price rise rule is the part to read closely: prices may change during the minimum term, and once the term ends the monthly price becomes your prior price plus a fixed amount. Treat £28 as a starting figure rather than the one you keep.

Where it sits among rivals

On speed, this provider sits at position 22 of 114 brands, so the headline download figure is strong but plenty of rivals match or exceed it. On price the picture is different. Position 75 of 95 brands means the entry price of £28 is towards the pricier end of the providers listed, which is what you would expect for a line that arrives with television attached rather than broadband alone. The setup fee is the standout. Position 1 of 86 brands on a setup fee of £0 puts the cost of switching in at the front of the market, and it offsets the higher monthly price for anyone moving from another provider.

What it does well

The line is built on fttp and fttc, which is the pair that matters for a modern home: full fibre to the property, or fibre to the cabinet. Full fibre is the stronger of the two for upload and for future speeds. Download speeds reach 5,000 Mbps on the Gigafast plan, and upload runs 9 to 5,000 Mbps. That upload figure is the one to watch if you work from home, run a small server, or move large files, because many providers quote impressive download speeds and modest upload figures. A social tariff is available, which is worth a look if your household income qualifies. Support runs on help centre and community, so day to day help is handled through self service and the community rather than a direct line.

How Sky broadband and TV compares

Where Sky broadband and TV is available

Available
Ireland, United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does the cheapest Sky broadband plan cost?+

The entry price is £28 a month, and it sits on the Full Fibre Gigafast plan rather than a broadband only option. The minimum term on that plan is 24 months, so the price is tied to a long commitment.

What happens to the price after the contract ends?+

The price rise rule states that prices may change during the minimum term, and that once the term ends the new price is your prior price plus a fixed monthly amount. Read £28 as a starting figure, since the monthly amount can move once the term ends.

Is there a setup or installation fee?+

The setup fee is £0, so there is no upfront connection charge to budget for. That is one of the stronger points for Sky here, since it ranks at position 1 of 86 brands on setup fee.

How fast is the connection?+

Download speeds reach 5,000 Mbps on the Gigafast plan, and upload runs 9 to 5,000 Mbps. If you plan to work from home or move large files, the upload range matters as much as the download figure.

What technology does Sky use?+

The line runs on fttp and fttc, which is full fibre to the property and fibre to the cabinet. Full fibre gives the more even performance, and an address checker is needed to confirm which of the two can reach your home.

Can I get a cheaper rate?+

A social tariff is available, so households that qualify can pay less than the £28 entry price. Availability and eligibility are set by Sky, and it is worth checking before ordering.

Where does Sky broadband run?+

The service covers GB and IE, so it is a GB and IE provider rather than a global one. Homes outside those markets will need a different provider.

Do I need my own router?+

The hub in Sky WiFi 7 Hub / Gigafast+ hub, loaned, return at end is provided on loan, so there is no router purchase to add to the setup cost. The kit is returned at the end of the agreement.

Does Sky offer a broadband only deal?+

The listed plans pair the line with television, including Essential TV and Ultimate TV bundles. The entry price of £28 covers the full fibre line, and the TV element is where the cheaper standalone broadband would usually sit.

How do I get help after joining?+

Support runs on help centre and community, meaning a help centre and a community rather than a direct phone or email line. It suits people who are comfortable searching their own answers, and less suited to those who want to phone a person.

Sources

  • sky.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: 5G, Markets, Support channels

    “Requires WiFi/3G/4G/5G”

  • sky.com/broadband checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Exit fee terms, Mid-contract price rises, Social tariff, Technology

    “you will have the right to leave your broadband and Talk contracts without incurring early termination charges”

  • sky.com/broadband/full-fibre-broadband checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Address checker, Router

    “Check availability in my area”

  • sky.com/deals checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Top download speed (Mbps), Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, Setup fee, Upload speed (Mbps)

    “Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+: Average speeds: 5000Mbps download, 5000Mbps upload”

  • sky.com/shop/mobile checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Hotspot sharing, SIM-only

    “unlimited Sky WiFi at thousands of hotspots”

  • sky.com/shop/mobile/plans checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, Network coverage, Credit check required, Data rollover, ESIM, EU roaming, Roaming countries, Unlimited plan price, Wi-Fi calling

    “12-month minimum term”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Sky broadband and TV

Sky broadband and TV

Households wanting full fibre and TV in one contract across GB and IE.

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