Introduction to Sky’s Bundle Offer
Sky offers a tempting bundle of its "lowest price" with which you can bring television and full fiber broadband. The package is available to 60% of the United Kingdom, so there is a good chance that you can pack it. The deal includes a Sky stream puck and a television demote.
What’s Included in the Bundle
The official name of the bundle is Essential TV & 300Mbit/s full fiber broadband. As the name suggests, you will receive the essential television package from Sky, which you can use with Sky Stream (included) or a Sky Glass TV – and it costs £35 per month. This bundle brings you Sky Atlantic and even bonus advantages such as free Netflix and Discovery+.
Internet Speed
It also brings you 300 Mbit/s full fiber width band, which according to Sky is "the speed of fiber 150 for the same low price". According to a report from 2024 OFCOM, the average download speed in Great Britain was 223 Mbit/s, which is something below this Sky package. However, 300 Mbit/s are a very respectable internet speed that should also work in busy households with streaming, playing, and browsing.
Contract Details
This special bundle has a 24-month contract and has no preliminary payments. Sky Essential TV is the company’s entry-level package. So you get Sky Atlantic and an exclusive library of some top series such as House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us. You will also receive 90 free air channels and access to two streaming services: Netflix and Discovery+.
Claiming Freebies
It is very easy to get free Netflix. Simply register in Netflix on your Sky computer and link your accounts. You will receive the basic version of Netflix, but have the upgrade option. If you opt for a more expensive Netflix level, you only pay the difference – and not the full price. And it is a similar story for the bonus advantage of Discovery+. The discovery+ entertainment plan usually costs £3.99 per month. But you can access it with Sky completely free of charge.
Netflix Speed Requirements
Here are the recommended speeds of Netflix for online streaming:
- High definition (HD) 720p – 3 Mbit/s or higher
- Full High Definition (FHD) 1080p – 5 Mbit/s or higher
- Ultra High Definition (UHD) 4K – 15 Mbit/s or higher
Eligibility and Availability
As far as the broadband element is concerned, you have to live somewhere that has access to a full-fiber broadband connection. It is also worth mentioning that this offer is only available to "new Sky customers".
Conclusion
The Sky TV & broadband package is available for £35 per month. At the beginning of this week, OpenReach from BT announced that the internet speeds of ultra-fast will be tested 8.5 Gbit/s. The first attempt will start early next year in Guildford and you can see 40,000 rooms that receive up to 38 times the national average internet speed. Always lead your own research before making a purchase.
