Sky Broadband is one of the UK’s biggest internet service providers, offering a range of packages with various speeds and TV options. It also offers superfast broadband through Sky Fibre.
Available in three tiers, Sky broadband packages come in a variety of speeds, depending on how much you’re willing to pay. All packages include unlimited downloads, line rental and Sky Talk - its home telephone service.
All speeds mentioned below were correct as of April 2024.
Sky Essential is the most basic package, which offers download speeds averaging 11Mbps. This should be all you need if you only use the internet for essential browsing, light social media use, and the odd bit of streaming.
Sky Superfast Fibre gives users an average download speed of up to 61Mbps and is backed by Sky’s Speed Guarantee . This would be ideal for larger households, who like to stream a lot of videos and TV. Because this service runs via Sky’s fibre optic cables, it's only available in some areas of the UK. To avoid disappointment, check whether your area is covered.
Sky Ultrafast Fibre is its top-of-the-line service, giving users an average download speed of 145Mbps, and an average upload speed of 27Mbps.
This would suit a large household with many devices, and is especially recommended for those who download HD movies and play a lot of online games. This service is still being rolled out across the UK, so it might not have reached your area yet.
When purchasing your broadband package, you can add optional extras and combine your broadband with other Sky products. This includes various SkyTalk offers, SkyTV and Sky Broadband Boosts.
Sky Talk comes in four different tiers. The first comes standard with all broadband line rentals, which is Sky Pay As You Talk.
Sky Talk Evenings & Weekends Extra offers inclusive calls to UK mobiles and landlines during evenings and on the weekends, meaning you can catch up with the family for free during those times.
Sky Talk Anytime Extra allows you to chat to anyone, anywhere in the UK, any time of the day or night.
Sky Talk International Extra expands this option to include 50 worldwide destinations.
You can bundle your broadband with Sky’s huge catalogue of TV and entertainment channels.
Their standard entertainment pack gives you 70 channels to enjoy, including Sky One and Sky Atlantic. You can also add Sky Cinema, featuring 11 channels of non-stop cinema action.
All of these deals come with a Sky Q box as standard, letting you watch your Sky channels, YouTube, Netflix, BBC iPlayer and other services, through your TV. The Sky Q box also acts as an additional Wi-Fi hotspot, giving you even better coverage around your house.
For a little extra a month, you can add a boost to your Sky Broadband deal. This gives you a bunch of extra bonuses, including guaranteed Wi-Fi in every room, access to Sky Broadband Buddy (their parental control app), the latest Sky Broadband Hub, flexible engineer visits, and daily line checks.
The cost of Sky broadband varies depending on the type of broadband you want and what extras you want to bundle with it. Use the postcode checker at the top of this page to compare sky broadband deals in your area.
Yes, you can get a Sky Broadband Boost as an add-on to upgrade your Sky Broadband package. It can be added to any of Sky’s Superfast, Ultrafast, Ultrafast Plus or Gigafast broadband plans.
This gives you the following perks:
If you took Sky Broadband Boost after 4 September 2019, you’ll get Wall to Wall Wi-Fi guarantee. This means that if your internet speed falls below 3Mbps in any part of your house, you can claim your money back.
For those who have Superfast, Full Fibre 100, Ultrafast, Ultrafast Plus or Gigafast Broadband plans, you can get Sky Wi-Fi Max . It gives you these features:
The minimum term for some Sky products is 12 months or 18 months unless stated otherwise. As of now, all Sky Broadband contracts are for 18 months.
If you stop your subscription before the end of your minimum term, you may be charged an early termination fee .
The amount you are charged depends on a few factors. This includes how long is left in your minimum-term contract, days you’ve been billed for in advance and your subscriptions.
Yes, if you’re a Sky Broadband customer. Sky allows you to auto-connect to any of its UK-wide free Sky Wi-Fi hotspots called _The Cloud. You get unlimited usage and can connect up to six devices.