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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Sky urges Brits to act fast as 'lowest price' TV, Netflix and broadband sale ends today
Sky shoppers are being urged to act fast to avoid missing out on its latest round of TV and broadband deals. The provider recently brought back a popular TV and broadband bundle that's seen prices return to their 'lowest ever', with the Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle back to £35 per month and offering 300Mbps fibre broadband for the price of 150Mbps. However, Sky has now posted a warning on its website confirming the deal ends at 11.59pm today (June 18). Also coming to an end is the reduced Ultimate TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband bundle, which provides more than 35 extra channels for £39. Usually, 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 bundles also include 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 gadget that provides TV and streaming access through WiFi instead of a traditional satellite dish. Sky is now among the providers to roll out the new One Touch Switch scheme, which means customers don't have to contact their existing broadband provider to complete the switch as Sky will do the legwork, reports the Mirror. To secure the lower prices, customers are required to agree to a 24-month plan. Sky states that the cost of its TV and broadband plans 'may change' during this term, which traditionally includes an annual price increase in April common among many firms. Sky earlier this year announced a hike of 6.2% in its TV and broadband service charges, making it probable that a similar rise could occur in April 2026. Nonetheless, Sky distinguishes itself by allowing users to end their contracts early if a price rise is announced. Sky's latest deals are competing directly with Virgin's Bigger Combo bundle, offering more than 200 channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £34.99. While this is one penny less than Sky and roughly 60Mbps faster, it lacks access to Sky Atlantic or Netflix, which may be essential for some users. Competition also comes from BT and EE's Big Entertainment and Full Fibre 300 plan, which starts at £48.99 per month for the first six months before it jumps to the standard rate of £63.99, eventually costing more than £600 extra compared to Sky. In terms of user feedback, Sky customers have been sharing their positive experiences on Trustpilot. One five-star review says: " 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." One less enthusiastic member says: "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." While another happy customer says: "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."
North Wales Live
08-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Broadband providers including EE, Sky, and BT will pay shoppers up to £300 to switch
The thought of changing broadband providers can seem daunting. Much like swapping mobile phone networks, many customers opt to remain with their current provider to sidestep the lengthy admin of transitioning to a new one. However, for those feeling the pinch from price hikes and eager to secure a more affordable deal, not only is the process straightforward, but a new provider could also absorb any exit fees incurred, with some offering up to £300, as our tech writer Chris Hall shares. Writing for The Mirror, he explains how this allows consumers to lock into a more cost-effective package and avoids bill payers racking up unnecessary fees over time. While it's not widely publicised, the fine print reveals that EE will pay shoppers up to £300 when they switch, Sky offers customers up to £200 to offset the cost of switching, and Hyperoptic provides up to nine months of free service. This means consumers can hop onto Sky's £28 Full Fibre 300 deal, with Sky chipping in towards exit fees. Broadband deals: Thanks to One Touch Switch, introduced by Ofcom in September 2024, the process of changing broadband suppliers has been greatly simplified. All customers need to do is provide their details to their new provider, who will then handle everything. Despite the ease of the process, if users terminate their contract prematurely, they may face a penalty charge, which could amount to hundreds. For instance, BT calculates the early termination fee based on the total that would have been paid on the contract, minus any fees that BT will save as a result of the customer's departure. As part of a bid to alleviate these expenses, many broadband providers are offering to pay switching fees on the consumers' behalf. EE's website states: "We'll also give you up to £300 towards any early leaving charges." Meanwhile, BT also covers switching fees upon in-store inquiries or over phone calls, as reported by ISPreview. Several major broadband companies are willing to provide compensation towards early cancellation charges. Therefore, for those looking to leave their high-priced contract, migrating to such providers can be a seamless and hassle-free process. Nonetheless, customers should seek guidance from their providers first as the switch credit often requires the final invoice of the previous broadband provider so always worth checking first.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Broadband providers including EE, Sky, and BT will pay shoppers up to £300 to switch
Broadband providers including EE, Sky, and BT will pay shoppers up to £300 to switch Switching broadband providers can be a nightmare, but these six providers will pay customers to switch These broadband providers will pay you to switch The thought of changing broadband providers can seem daunting. Much like swapping mobile phone networks, many customers opt to remain with their current provider to sidestep the lengthy admin of transitioning to a new one. However, for those feeling the pinch from price hikes and eager to secure a more affordable deal, not only is the process straightforward, but a new provider could also absorb any exit fees incurred, with some offering up to £300, as our tech writer Chris Hall shares. Writing for The Mirror, he explains how this allows consumers to lock into a more cost-effective package and avoids bill payers racking up unnecessary fees over time. While it's not widely publicised, the fine print reveals that EE will pay shoppers up to £300 when they switch, Sky offers customers up to £200 to offset the cost of switching, and Hyperoptic provides up to nine months of free service. This means consumers can hop onto Sky's £28 Full Fibre 300 deal, with Sky chipping in towards exit fees. Broadband deals: The switching fee often helps news customers cover the exit costs from leaving their previous provider out of contract (Image: deepblue4you via Getty Images ) Thanks to One Touch Switch, introduced by Ofcom in September 2024, the process of changing broadband suppliers has been greatly simplified. All customers need to do is provide their details to their new provider, who will then handle everything. Despite the ease of the process, if users terminate their contract prematurely, they may face a penalty charge, which could amount to hundreds. For instance, BT calculates the early termination fee based on the total that would have been paid on the contract, minus any fees that BT will save as a result of the customer's departure. As part of a bid to alleviate these expenses, many broadband providers are offering to pay switching fees on the consumers' behalf. EE's website states: "We'll also give you up to £300 towards any early leaving charges." Meanwhile, BT also covers switching fees upon in-store inquiries or over phone calls, as reported by ISPreview. Article continues below Several major broadband companies are willing to provide compensation towards early cancellation charges. Therefore, for those looking to leave their high-priced contract, migrating to such providers can be a seamless and hassle-free process. Nonetheless, customers should seek guidance from their providers first as the switch credit often requires the final invoice of the previous broadband provider so always worth checking first.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Broadband providers will pay you up to £300 to switch to a cheaper broadband deal
That exit fee consumers worry about needn't be a barrier to switching broadband suppliers Switching broadband providers can be a little daunting. Just like switching mobile phone networks, many customers choose to stay where they are because they want to avoid the hassle of switching to a new provider. But for those stung by price rises and desperate to move to a better deal, it's not only simple, but a new provider could cover any exit fees incurred, with some paying up to £300. That means people can switch to a cheaper deal, without worrying about the fees. It's not widely advertised, but in the small print you'll find that EE will cover up to £300 when you move, Sky will give shoppers up to £200 to cover the cost of switching, while Hyperoptic will give up to nine months free service – and there are others too. That means consumers can jump over to Sky's £28 Full Fibre 300 deal, with Sky contributing to exit fees. Switching broadband suppliers is a very simple process thanks to One Touch Switch. This was introduced by Ofcom in September 2024, meaning that all people have to do is provide the details to their new provider, and they will take care of everything. But even if it's simple, if users leave before the end of their contract, they might incur a penalty charge, which could run into the hundreds. BT, for example, calculates the early termination fee based on the amount that would have paid on the contract, minus any fees that BT will save as a result of the person leaving. To help offset these costs, broadband providers are paying the fees for consumers. EE's website says: 'We'll also give you up to £300 towards any early leaving charges,' for example. BT doesn't say that on its site, but will cover switching fees if shoppers ask in-store or call them, according to ISPreview. Of the big broadband providers, the following will pay something towards early termination charges: EE – see the best deals BT – see the best deals Sky Broadband - see the best deals Vodafone - see the best deals Hyperoptic - see the best deals That means that switching to those providers to escape a high contract could be really simple and some smaller providers will also make a contribution. Users have to check the small print – and ask their new provider how the process works – but in many cases, consumers have to send in the final bill from their old provider showing the fee, and that will be credited to their new account, so they're not out of pocket.
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Sky flash sale cuts TV and Netflix pack with double broadband speed to record low price
Sky is in the midst of a surprise spring sale that's seen a TV, Netflix and broadband bundle drop to its 'lowest ever price'. Sky's Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 broadband package is available for £35 per month and now comes with double the broadband speed with 300Mbps for the cost of 150Mbps. Ordinarily, Sky's Full Fibre 300 costs £29 per month without any TV access. However, this bundle also includes more than 100 channels like Sky Atlantic – home of The Last of Us and The White Lotus – and major free-to-air channels such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and many others. The combined TV and broadband bundle also includes free subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+, with the option to add Sky Cinema and Sky Sports to the package for an extra £10 and £20 respectively. Customers can also upgrade to Sky's new Ultimate TV plan, which offers more than 40 additional channels – including Sky Showcase, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries and Sky Comedy – for an extra £4 per month. All these services are accessible via Sky Stream, the brand's latest device that delivers TV and streaming services through WiFi instead of a traditional satellite dish. Sky has also recently launched the new One Touch Switch scheme, meaning customers don't have to contact their current broadband provider to make the switch, reports the Mirror. Sky now takes the hassle out of switching by handling customer transfers on their behalf. It's important to remember, though, that Sky's TV and broadband plans are tied to a 24-month contract, with the company stating that prices 'may change' within that period. Earlier this year, the company raised its TV and broadband price by an average of 6.2%, which may suggest a similar increase in April 2026. Nevertheless, Sky stands out for allowing customers to opt out of their contracts early if there's a price hike announcement. Sky's Essential TV and Full Fibre 300 deal rivals Virgin Media's Bigger Combo bundle, which grants access to more than 200 TV channels and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £34.99 per month. However, Virgin doesn't offer Sky Atlantic, Netflix or Discovery+ with this plan, which could be a deal breaker for some. Sky users have been vocal about their satisfaction of the brand on Trustpilot, where one glowing five-star 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 though the ability to have a single charge for all your streaming subscriptions." Another 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 did change to other companies because of the price but always go back to Sky." However, not every customer is as positive, as one less-impressed review said: "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."
