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Sky is a triple-play provider, offering broadband, TV and home phone packages.

What packages can you get with Sky?

You can pick the broadband bundle you want, or choose Sky TV as a standalone plan.

Sky Fibre Broadband & Home Phone

All Sky broadband deals include Sky phone line rental and come with a talk plan, which you can upgrade to include Anytime or International calls.

The cheapest Sky broadband and phone package is the Sky Broadband Superfast & Talk Freetime plan, which is just €35 for the first 12 months, and €55 thereafter.

Sky TV, Broadband, & Home Phone

If you want to add Sky TV to your Sky bundle you have plenty of choice.

The best Sky bundle is the Sky Signature with Sky Broadband Superfast & Talk Freetime plan, which has unlimited fibre broadband with speeds of up to 100Mb.

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If you don’t want your broadband and home phone with Sky, but you’d like to enjoy their TV selection, a standalone TV package could be for you.

You can mix and match to create your perfect TV bundle, so you only pay for the TV you want to watch.

The cheapest Sky TV-only deal, is the Sky Signature - it’s €25 for the first 12 months, and €41 thereafter.

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What is Sky Signature?

It’s the name of Sky’s basic TV package that comes with:

  • Over 300 channels, including 100+ not on free-to-air
  • Over 40 catch up channels
  • 10,000 hours of TV on demand
  • 500 box sets

How does it work?

You don’t have to have Sky broadband in order to enjoy Sky Signature, but you’ll need a satellite dish to be installed at your property by a Sky engineer in order to connect to the service.

You’ll also get a Sky Q box which allows you to:

  • Store up to 500 hours of TV
  • Record up to six programmes and watch a seventh
  • Rewind, pause and restart live TV

Once you’ve signed up, you can download the Sky Go app on your mobile, tablet and laptop, and watch your top TV picks while on the move.

What TV channels are included with Sky Signature?

There’s an epic number of top films and shows to keep the whole family entertained all year round. Here’s a taste of what to expect:

  • 200+ free-to-air channels e.g. Channel 4, BBC, and RTÉ
  • 100+ channels not on free-to-air e.g. Gold, Discovery and MTV
  • 18 dedicated Sky channels covering every guilty pleasure e.g. Sky Atlantic (home to Game of Thrones), Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky History and Sky Nature
  • TV on demand, including US specials e.g. Succession and The Undoing
  • Catch up TV e.g. RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Player

You can also feast on 500 box sets e.g. True Blood and Brassic, plus access 200 Sky originals e.g. Chernobyl and A Discovery of Witches.

What about sports channels?

Access to all live GAA games are included as part of your Sky Signature package, plus these sports channels:

  • Eurosport 1
  • Eurosport 2
  • Sky sports mix
  • Sky sports news
  • Sky sports racing

If this isn’t enough to satisfy your appetite, you can add on Sky Sports or Sports Extra, for a wider choice of sports and coverage.

What is Sky Ultimate TV?

If you get the Sky Ultimate Pack, as well as all the benefits of the Sky Signature package, you’ll also get Netflix Basic.

This package lets you stream the full range of Netflix films and programmes on one device in SD.

To upgrade to Netflix Standard which lets you watch your programmes on two devices in HD, you can add the Sky HD pack.

To upgrade to Netflix Premium which lets you watch on four devices in Ultra HD, just add the Sky UHD pack.

If you already have Netflix, you don’t need to cancel it. Sky can move your account across and you should save money only having one subscription.

What extras can you add on to your Sky package?

You can customise your Sky Signature package by adding on one or more of these extras to suit your viewing preferences:

  • Sky Sports: comes with 8 dedicated channels e.g Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports NFL. Enjoy Premier League matches, EFL Golf majors and much more.
  • Sports Extra: combines BT Sport e.g. UEFA Champions League, Champions Cup Rugby, and Premier Sport e.g. LaLiga TV, for the ultimate sports’ showdown.
  • Sky Cinema: has 12 channels in HD, offering over 1,000 movies on demand, including a brand new premiere each day. Whatever genre of film you enjoy, there’s a channel for it e.g. sky cinema animation with choices like The Lion King and The Smurfs 2.
  • Netflix (Ultimate TV add-on): gives you access to unlimited films and shows of every genre. Stream uninterrupted episodes of your favourite dramas e.g. Ratched and Bridgerton on any device, whenever you fancy.
  • Sky Kids: gets you 8 dedicated channels e.g. Baby TV and Nickelodeon, plus access to the Sky Kids app and over 5,000 episodes of their favourite programmes e.g. Peppa Pig, SpongeBob Squarepants and Paw Patrol.
  • Disney+: gets you access to five magical worlds: Disney, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and Star Wars. Find out more about the content that’s included in our dedicated Disney+ guide.
  • HD: lets you enjoy over 40 channels in HD e.g. Sky Atlantic, Sky One and MTV. Pair this add-on with Sky Ultimate TV Pack and you can watch Netflix on a second device too.
  • Ultra HD & HD: gets you mind-blowing clarity on selected shows, with 4x the detail of HD. You can also watch Netflix on four devices by pairing this add-on with Sky Ultimate TV.
  • Multiscreen: means less fights over who gets control of the remote as you can watch on a second TV. If two screens still isn’t enough, you can add up to three extra Sky Q mini boxes in total to expand your choice of screens.

How much does each add-on cost?

Sky add-onMonthly cost
Sky Sports€20 a month for 6 months, usually €40
Sports Extra€17 a month for 6 months, usually €34
Sky Cinema€14.50 a month for 6 months, usually €29
Netflix (Ultimate TV add-on)€6 a month
Sky Kids€8 a month
Disney+€8.99 a month
HD€8 a month
Ultra HD & HD€12 a month
Multiscreen€19 a month

The add-ons are on a rolling 31 day contract and there are multi-buy offers available:

  • Get Sky Sports Extra and Sky Sports for €30 a month, saving €30 a month (offer valid for 6 months)
  • Get Sky Cinema and Sky Sports for €30, saving €19 a month (offer valid for 6 months)

Sky Ireland deals for existing Sky TV customers

If you have Sky TV but your broadband is with a different provider, you could make decent savings by switching to a fibre broadband deal from Sky.

You can bundle your services together with the Sky Broadband add-on for existing Sky TV customers.

Sky offers broadband plans with speeds up to 1Gb, but the speed you can get will depend on the type of connection available in your area and the deal you choose.

How to become a Sky VIP

Once you’re a Sky customer, it’s worth checking out the Sky VIP loyalty programme which is free to join. You’ll enjoy access to tickets, experiences, tech & more. Here are the four VIP tiers:

  • Sky VIP Silver: If you’ve been with Sky for up to 3 years you’ll get access to exclusive experiences and VR.
  • Sky VIP Gold: If you’ve been a Sky customer for 3-8 years, you’ll get the above, plus free fibre set up and Sky Go Extra, which lets you download your favourite Sky shows, even when you’re not online.
  • Sky VIP Platinum: If you’ve been with Sky for 8-15 years, you’ll get all the above, plus rewards on Sky Q.
  • Sky VIP Diamond: If you’ve been a Sky customer for 15+ years, as well as all the above you’ll get exclusive discounts on the Sky Soundbox.

If you haven’t signed up for Sky VIP yet, all you need to do is download the My Sky app and sign up using your Sky account number.

You’ll be able to see on the app which tier you fall in to, and how to access the various benefits. Plus, you’ll even get a free welcome gift.

Sky broadband vs eir, Virgin Media and Vodafone

If you’re wondering how Sky compares to the other major providers, Sky operates off the eir wholesale broadband network, so their broadband service is similar to what you’d get from eir or Vodafone.

In terms of TV, they all offer the option to tailor a package to your needs but Sky is the only provider that lets you enjoy their TV as a standalone plan.

How do you switch to Sky?

Switching to Sky is quick and easy. Just choose which plan you’re interested in and fill in a few details, including your address and bank details.

Sky will look for your Universal Account Number, or UAN, which is an eight digit number used by telecom providers to identify phone lines.

Make sure you contact your current provider to ensure you’re free to switch, and give them the required notice so that you’re not charged after you’ve switched.

You’ll be able to arrange a cut-off date with them for service and then you can confirm an installation date with Sky so you experience as little downtime as possible.

Once the switch happens, you can then cancel any Direct Debits with your current provider.

Sky broadband, phone & TV FAQs

Can I access Virgin Media Sports with Sky TV?

If you want to get access to Virgin Media Sports, you’ll need to sign up directly with Virgin Media and access the content via their app.

Can I stream Sky TV without a contract?

Yes. With Now TV you can stream the Sky TV content you love on a rolling month by month basis.

Find out more about the Sky passes available, cost per month, and other streaming services on offer in our TV streaming guide.

Can I watch Sky TV in more than one room?

Yes. Sky Multiscreen lets you watch different Sky TV channels in two different rooms, at the same time.

If you want to watch Sky TV in more than two rooms, you’ll need to buy additional Sky Q mini boxes. You’ll need one mini box per extra TV and can have up to three in your household.

How fast is Sky Broadband?

It depends which services you want, which package you choose and what’s available in your area. Your main options are:

  • Sky Broadband Essential: 10Mb/s average broadband speed, with no download limit.
  • Sky Broadband Superfast: A part fibre package with speeds of up to 100Mb/s and no download limit, making it great for for streaming video and music, gaming, and larger households with multiple devices.
  • Sky Broadband Ultrafast: Download speeds of up to 1Gb/s where available, making it perfect for gaming and streaming on all devices at once, fast.

How long are Sky's contracts?

Sky’s contracts normally last for 12 months. Often, Sky packages offer great discounts for the first year and then your monthly cost will increase.

Is Sky Broadband unlimited?

Yes. Sky Broadband doesn’t have a fair usage or traffic management policy, allowing you to download as much as you want, whenever you want.

You can share, stream and download your favourite shows, movies or music all at the same time, and never have to worry about download limits.

What is the Sky Broadband Buddy?

It’s a remote control for your Sky internet, with features that let you:

  • Control your kids’ screen time
  • Track the apps they download and websites they visit
  • Reward their good behaviour with extra screen time

Broadband Buddy comes free with Sky Broadband.

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Some Sky customers will see their bills rise by up to £72 a year from April. See how you'll be affected, and what you can do to dodge the latest round of hikes.

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Sky hikes prices

Millions of Sky customers face paying up to an extra £72 a year after it announced its latest round of price hikes.

The size of your bill increase will vary depending on your existing deal, with the average Sky customer paying an extra £3 a month or £36 a year.

Price rises will be capped at an extra £6 a month, or £72 a year.

Sky says that less than one in 10 (8%) of customers will pay the maximum price hike.

TV and broadband bills will rise from 1 April, while home phone prices will rise from 1 May.

Full list of Sky price hikes

Here’s a run-through of the various packages, and how prices will change:

  • Sky Broadband Essential will increase by £3 a month (from £22 to £25 a month);
  • Sky Broadband Superfast will increase by £1 a month (from £27 to £28 a month);
  • Sky Talk Anytime Extra will increase by £2 a month (from £10 to £12 a month);
  • Sky Talk International Extra will increase by £2 a month (from £12 to £14 a month);
  • Sky Signature TV package will increase by £1 a month (from £25 to £26 a month);
  • Multiscreen will increase by £1 a month (from £14 to £15 a month);
  • Sky HD will increase by £1 a month (from £6 to £7 a month);
  • Sky Ultimate will increase by £1 a month (from £4 to £5 a month);
  • BT Sport will increase by £2 a month (from £25 to £27 a month).

The affected Sky TV and broadband customers will see their bills jump from 1st April, while home phone customers will pay more from 1st May. They will be notified of the price changes by post by 27th March.

Broadband customers who are still in the minimum term of their contract can leave penalty-free if they act within 30 days of receiving their notification.

Time to move?

If you're among those affected, you might want to fight back. There are thankfully loads of options available to you, which we'll run through in this piece.

Do you really need the whole bundle?

The full Sky package has so many channels, and chances are you only ever watch a tiny fraction of them.

It’s quite easy to remove or cancel certain packages from your account. Go to My Sky on TV or Broadband & Talk (depending on what you want to amend) and sign in. Onenote for teams.

Then select the product you would like to remove from the Your Package section. Just follow the links to make the changes.

Even if you only have a phone and broadband package, go through your bills to see how much of your free calls allowance you actually use. There could be an opportunity to move to a cheaper calls package.

Use one-off Now TV passes

Alternatively, you could ditch the Sky TV part of your package and use Now TV passes when you want to watch popular series such as Game of Thrones or catch up with sports.

Now TV passes allow you to stream Sky services on multiple devices via an app or set-top box.

There are five NOW TV passes to choose from: movies, entertainment, sports, kids and hayu (for reality shows).

The Entertainment Pass is £9.99 a month. You'll have access to over 300 box sets and 13 pay TV channels, which aren't on Freeview.

The 'Cinema Pass' is a bit more expensive at £11.99 a month but you'll be able to watch over 1,000 films and a new premiere every day.

Sky Go Package Price

Sky Sports day passes start from £9.98 if you want to catch up with the latest matches/races/events. Alternatively, you can get a month's pass for £33.99, which automatically renews every month.

The Kids and Hayu packages are the cheapest at just £3.99 a month and £4.99 respectively.

The Kids package allows your little ones to watch programmes from their favourite channels, including Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, while the hayu package is ideal for reality TV fans.

You can try the Entertainment, Cinema, Kids TV or Hayu pass with a seven-day free trial.

Haggle!

In short, haggling is the best thing you can do to get a cheaper deal with Sky. Sky practically tells you to do it on its ‘Stay with Sky’ page!

All you have to do is call 03337 594 464.

If you’re not confident speaking on the phone, it’s worth noting down what you’re going to say, taking every possible outcome into account.

Have some negotiating phrases ready and use past problems as ammunition.

Try to avoid calling at peak periods like Mondays, lunchtimes, weekends and just after work. You want to get as much time with the operator as possible, so call when it’s quieter.

There are three sure-fire phrases to getting you a better deal: ‘I’m leaving’, ‘I’m paying too much for my current package’ and ‘x offers a similar deal cheaper.’

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The main aim is to get through to the retentions department (more commonly known as ‘disconnections’) as they have a lot more power to give you discounts than the customer service team do.

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Be charming. Acting rude or entitled will put the operator on the defensive, meaning that you’re less likely to get a better deal.

You don’t necessarily have to go with the first offer either, giving you wiggle room to haggle even more!

That said, try not to push the operator too much as it’ll ruin your hard work. Listen out for verbal cues like defensive language, hesitation and impatience.

If they call your bluff, say you need to check with your partner/flatmates/parents first. You’ll hopefully speak to someone different next time.

And if they go silent, wait for them to fill in the gap.

They’re hoping that you’ll accept the price to end the silence, so don’t give in. Our editor saved £240 just by threatening to leave for a cheaper deal.

Find out more at How to haggle and save a fortune.

Ask for extras

Ask if they can chuck in any freebies such as free calls or extra channels, particularly if they can’t bring your cost down.

Have a go at blagging movies or an extra sports channel on top of your current deal.

Be prepared to leave to get what you want

If you don't get a decent offer, then you might be better off simply leaving, as long as you won't have to pay any exit fees of course.

Leave it a little while, and you will likely be contacted by Sky with some sort of return offer. These vary by customer, but we've heard tales of 33% off for five years, or even 75% off for a year.

Alternatively, you can attempt to play the cashback game. You can pocket some decent cash when you take out a deal with Sky from sites like Quidco.

Add more services

Add more? Isn’t that a bit contradictory?

Sometimes taking multiple services from one provider can reduce your bill.

For example, if you just have broadband with a provider then chances are it's more expensive than if you have a phone and broadband package.

If you do decide to add more services, aim for an upgrade offer rather than just adding a service to your current package.

By just adding a service the standard price will likely apply, meaning that you lose out on substantial savings. Stainless steel litter box with lid.

As always, haggle – see if you can get the extra services at a better price than advertised!

You can check Sky's full range of products and offers here.

Of course, the downside to signing up to more packages and products is that you'll likely be particularly hard hit when the next round of price hikes rolls around (assuming you're out of contract).

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