Sky's TV and broadband deal is now cheaper than ever - but it won't be around forever

The TV and broadband giant has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband package in its spring sale, and it comes with a number of benefits
Sky has made a significant change to one of its flagship TV and broadband packages, positioning it as a direct rival to Virgin Media and BT. As part of its spring sale, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband package to a record low of £35 per month, while simultaneously doubling the broadband speed from 150Mbps to 300Mbps.
Typically, Sky's Full Fibre 300 is priced at £29 per month without any TV access. However, this Essential TV bundle includes over 100 channels such as Sky Atlantic – home to The Last of Us and The White Lotus – along with complimentary Netflix and Discovery+ subscriptions.
It also features free-to-air channels like BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and many others. This offer competes with Virgin's Bigger Combo bundle, which provides over 200 channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £34.99.
Although Virgin's deal is marginally cheaper by a penny, offers around 60Mbps faster speed than Sky, and includes over 100 additional channels, there are two main selling points of the Sky deal that Virgin can't match.
Virgin's proposal does not encompass Sky Atlantic or Netflix, which could be a deal-breaker for those keen to catch popular series like The Last of Us or the eagerly awaited return of Squid Game and Stranger Things.
Another rival is BT and EE's new 'three months free' offer, which does include Sky Atlantic and Netflix with a NOW Entertainment pass, but ultimately costs over £350 extra over the contract term once it reverts to the standard £56.99 rate, reports Devon Live.
Sky is providing its customers the chance to upgrade to the new Ultimate TV plan, which includes over 35 additional channels such as Sky Showcase, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries and Sky Comedy, for an extra £4 per month. Customers also have the option to add Sky Cinema and Sky Sports to their package for an additional £10 and £20 respectively.
These services can be accessed through Sky Stream, the company's latest device that delivers TV and streaming services via WiFi, eliminating the need for a traditional satellite dish. New customers can take advantage of Sky's One Touch Switch scheme, which means they don't have to contact their current broadband provider to switch.
Sky has streamlined the process for customers by directly contacting the existing provider to manage the switch. However, it's worth noting that Sky's TV and broadband plans are contracted for 24 months, and the price 'may change' during this period.
Sky recently disclosed a steep 6.2 percent hike in its TV and broadband packages, hinting at another possible surge in prices come April 2026. Nevertheless, Sky sets itself apart by offering subscribers the liberty to cancel their agreements prematurely in the face of any looming cost increases.
The introduction of Sky Stream has been hailed as revolutionary by numerous users on Trustpilot. One particularly glowing review accentuates how effortless the setup process is, along with its user-friendly attributes.
Tech deal of the week
Looking to bag a pair of wireless headphones, but don't want to pay out for Apple's AirPods?
Then look no further than Amazon, as the online giant has a selection of budget-friendly options that are said to deliver on quality. One such pair are the Donerton Wireless Earbuds.
Priced at just £18.99, these earbuds use 2025 Bluetooth 5.4 to seamlessly connect to any device, while the 13mm speakers deliver "crystal clear" and "vivid" sound quality that is said to be on par with pricier brands.
Using ENC noise cancellation technology and featuring four built-in microphones, they are ideal for taking phone calls when out and about, alongside listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks without interruption.
The ergonomic design is suitable for everyone, with three silicone shaped tips available to provide a secure and long-lasting fit. As they are IP7 waterproof, they are prevented from any damage caused by sweat and raindrops.
Meanwhile, the wireless charging case displays the remaining power of each earbud using dual LED technology and can provide up to 40-hours of playback, with a single fast 1.5-hour charge offering up to eight hours alone.
Averaging a 4.4 rating on Amazon based on over 18,000 reviews, they have been compared to Apple and Samsung by tech fans who have praised them as "far superior" and "brilliant."
One such review read: "These EarPods are brilliant ! The sound is great & everything you would expect from apple but so much cheaper. I've had apple EarPods from apple, these are on par. Highly recommended."
Purchase the Donerton Wireless Earbuds on Amazon for £18.99 here.
They 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."
However, not everyone is brimming with praise. One disaffected client shared their aggravating ordeal with Sky's customer service, voicing: "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 took a lot of work."
Brand loyalty remains strong, as another user recounts their journey across various providers while maintaining that Sky tops them all: "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 did change to other companies because of the price but always go back to Sky."
Get Sky's deal for £35 a month here.

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