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The Sun
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sky reveals huge Wi-Fi speed boost for routers – how to unlock free upgrade instantly
A HUGE free Wi-fi upgrade for Sky customers has just been revealed with users encouraged to check their routers now. The upgrade will ensure that the most used gadgets get the best connection speeds. 3 Called Device Priority, the upgrade will see certain devices receive boosted download speeds. With the new upgrade the most used devices in a household can be given priority over the less popular tech. Certain phones, laptops and tablets will see improved performance after the free upgrade. Sky explained to The Express: "Whether it's wearable tech, home appliances, working from home, 4K streaming or gaming, by prioritising household devices, people can get the most out of their WiFi. "Other devices will stay active, but the prioritised device will get the best performance." Sky have confirmed that those with the firm's Wi-Fi Max service will get Device Priority from today at no extra cost. The relevant settings can be found in the MySky App, switching them on will allow customers to prioritise a device in the home for up to 8 hours. Customers will be able to use their settings to give the best download speeds to specific devices. Laptops used for work, consoles used for gaming or TVs used for streaming can be given priority connections. The move comes as Sky says people now have more devices connected to home Wi-Fi than ever. Each device jostles for the best internet connection with routers trying to share priority equally. The majority of home devices require huge amounts of data to operate. Having too many trying to connect and download at once can slow down the whole home network. Prioritising certain devices will allow customers to reduce clashes between devices. Wi-Fi Max is a broadband add on service that can be purchased on top of your original Sky package. The add on offers a range of new features including the Device Priority settings. The cost of the add on can vary between £5 and £7.50 depending on broadband packages and available deals. A monthly charge for Sky Wi-Fi Max will be added to your existing broadband bill if you choose to purchase the add on. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84.
Daily Mirror
01-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Sky offers UK homes free broadband upgrade - check your Wi-Fi router today
Anyone who uses Sky for internet access might want to check out this useful new feature that's just been announced by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Sky has just confirmed it's bringing an upgrade called Device Priority to UK homes, which gives customers more control over the speeds each of their devices receives. For example, imagine you are about to join a vital Zoom call with your boss but your kids are home and also downloading endless Xbox games. With Device Priority, you can pump the very best speeds to your laptop whilst still leaving just enough juice for the console to keep working. As Sky explains: "Whether it's wearable tech, home appliances, working from home, 4K streaming or gaming, by prioritising household devices, people can get the most out of their WiFi," Sky explained in an email sent to "Other devices will stay active, but the prioritised device will get the best performance." This is actually a pretty decent update, especially with homes getting more and more connected devices installed. Sky's latest research reckons we now have around 21 gadgets that require the web - that can make things extremely congested. With a broadband fast lane opened via Device Priority, it should end clashes and inevitable arguments. So, which Sky broadband users get this boost, and how can it be activated? Sky says Device Priority is available to anyone who has signed up for its WiFi Max service with the update available at no extra cost. If you have WiFi Max, you'll find the settings in the MySky App. Once switched on the you will be able to prioritise a device in your home for up to 8 hours. This latest addition to Sky Broadband's WiFi Max now joins other features of this service including our Sky's WiFi guarantee, advanced security, parental controls, convenient engineer visits, Sky Mobile integration. Don't have this bonus? It can be added for £4 per month.
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Daily Record
Sky giving free WiFi upgrade that will boost connection for millions of homes
It will ensure the most important gadgets in your home get the best download speeds If you're a Sky Broadband customer, you might be in for a treat when it comes to your internet connection. The UK Internet Service Provider (ISP) has announced a handy upgrade that will ensure your most-used devices get the fastest download speeds. The new feature, called Device Priority, does exactly what it claims: it prioritises certain phones, laptops, and tablets over other devices. In practical terms, this means that if you're on an important video call with the office, you can set your laptop to receive the best connection. So, even if the kids start downloading games on their PlayStation consoles, your video call won't start stuttering. "Whether it's wearable tech, home appliances, working from home, 4K streaming or gaming, by prioritising household devices, people can get the most out of their WiFi," Sky explained in an email to the Express. "Other devices will stay active, but the prioritised device will get the best performance." This upgrade is particularly useful, as Sky notes that people are now using more connected devices than ever at home, with the UK average standing at 21 smart devices per household. Many of these devices require large amounts of data to function optimally, and this system should help reduce conflicts and potentially even prevent a few arguments. So, who's eligible for this boost, and how can you activate it? It has been announced that customers with Sky's WiFi Max service can utilise Device Priority from today at no additional charge. If you're a WiFi Max user, you'll locate the settings in the MySky App. Once activated, you will have the ability to prioritise a device in your home for up to 8 hours. This new feature of Sky Broadband's WiFi Max joins other aspects of this service such as Sky's WiFi guarantee, advanced security, parental controls, convenient engineer visits, and Sky Mobile integration. Not got this perk? It can be added for a monthly fee of £4. Sky isn't only a major broadband and TV provider, it also stocks a wide array of tech gadgets, with many of these deals including free gifts for customers. Right now, Sky is giving a free Samsung tablet to people who do one thing. The UK mobile network is gifting customers a feature-rich Galaxy Tab A9+, valued at £259, absolutely free. You might be pondering what the catch is. Obviously, Sky isn't just handing out these devices without expecting something in return. To claim, all you need to do is purchase a Galaxy S25 smartphone on contract, and you'll receive the Tab A9+ as a bonus. Sky Mobile prices for this top-tier phone start from a mere £36 per month, which includes unlimited calls, texts and 3GB of data. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sky confirms plans to close cheaper ‘exclusive broadband' deals – with days left to claim price-cut on home Wi-Fi
DISCOUNTED Sky broadband deals are about to disappear – leaving new customers paying higher prices. There are now just days left to claim the " digital exclusive " deals, according to Sky's website. 3 Special Sky broadband deals look set to expire in days Credit: Sky Sky has been serving up cut-price broadband packages for weeks. The top offer gets you near-gigabit download speeds with full-fibre for £42 a month. But the prices are due to go back up on Wednesday, May 28, the official Sky website warns. There are three broadband packages currently offering discounted "digital exclusive" pricing. Read more on Sky TV The first is 75Mb/s Full Fibre 75, which is available for £25 a month. Sky says that the standard price for this package is £46 – and that's the price that'll kick in after the 24-month minimum term. Second is 500Mb/s Full Fibre 500 Broadband, up for grabs at £31 per month. The website lists the standard price for the Full Fibre 500 broadband as being £46 a month, which is how much you pay after the minimum term. Most read in Tech And finally there's the top package: 900Mb/s Full Fibre Gigafast Broadband. According to Sky, this has a usual monthly price of £49. Sky insider reveals little-known voice tricks for your TV - including hack to NEVER lose the remote But will set you back £42 a month with the deal pricing. All three packages have no upfront fees, and are strictly limited to new customers only. It's also worth noting that these packages rely on you being able to get a full-fibre connection. Sky says this means the deals are only available to "55% of UK homes". 3 Sky is offering 'digital exclusive' pricing on certain broadband packages Credit: Sky All three of this deals are listed as being "available until 28/05/2025", which means they're set to disappear in days. And they're all fibre internet deals. "Full fibre broadband, also known as FTTP (fibre to the premises) and FTTH (fibre to the home) delivers broadband directly into your home via the ultra-fast fibre optic cable," Sky explains. "No cabinet, no copper cables, no sharing internet with the neighbours. WHAT IS THE SKY SPEED GUARANTEE? Here's the official word from Sky... "If the download speed to your hub drops below your guaranteed minimum download speed for three consecutive days or more, you will have the right to leave your Sky Broadband and Talk contracts without incurring early termination charges," Sky said. "You can also upgrade your broadband product without any upfront fees. "Sky fibre customers can also claim money back under this speed guarantee by calling Sky. "You must be within your minimum term and can claim once within it. "Money back will be one month's Sky Broadband subscription, minus any discounts or offers, credited to your Sky account. "This excludes Sky Talk and any Add-Ons like McAfee, Broadband Boost or WiFi Max." Picture Credit: Sky "It's ultra-reliable broadband for the busiest homes. Streaming, downloading, video calls, gaming. All at the same time." This is in contrast to more traditional fibre broadband, which is called FTTC or fibre-to-the-cabinet. This is when broadband would come to a cabinet in your are via a fibre optical cabre. But then it would only be delivered into your home via copper wire, which means much slower speeds. 3 Full-fibre broadband can give you much faster speeds compared to internet delivered over copper wiring Credit: Sky So full fibre broadband is much better at getting the fastest speeds into your home. The Sun has asked Sky for comment and will update this story with any response. Sky recently revealed some And the TV provider suffered
