Best Sky deals August 2024 UK: Get Sky Stream, TV & Netflix for £43 per month
OUR dull summer weather might have you cooped up inside, but Sky's fantastic TV and broadband offers will keep you entertained.
If you’re eyeing a new contract or pondering an upgrade, Sky’s monthly deals are worth a look.
Sky deals for August
Sky likes to roll our monthly deals to keep things interesting, and there are often some winners in the mix.
Sky Glass starts at just £14 per month, while the plug-and-play Sky Stream, which comes with Sky Entertainment and Netflix cuts out the middle man.
With more than 300 channels available through Sky, you’ll never be short of something new to watch, and Netflix is also included in all Sky TV packages with a library of thousands of shows and movies.
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You can also tailor your subscription to take account of your household’s viewing habits, with different packages for movies, kids and sport.
This month’s standout deal is Sky Stream with Sports & Netflix for just £26 per month; perfect for catching all the action of the Paris Olympics and beyond.
Sky’s best deals are always changing, so we’ve rounded the latest offers for you here.
Whether you’re new to Sky or a seasoned subscriber, keep checking back for fresh updates and the best Sky deals.
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Sky Glass deals
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Launched in recent years, Sky Glass is a brand-new Smart TV that's designed with 4k Ultra HD resolution for the most optimal home viewing experience.
It has Sky services built in and instant voice command, allowing you to seamlessly switch between shows, channels, and more.
Plus, it has an incredible sound system with six powerful speakers supporting 360-degree Dolby Atmos.
From £14 a month, you can purchase a Sky Glass 43-inch and pick the extras you want for a bespoke package deal, leaving you only paying for the things you really want.
Just keep in mind that pricing for all of the deals changes after the first three months. Check out the Sky Deals page for more information.
Sky Stream Deals
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Compatible with any TV, Sky Stream is a pack that offers streaming access to Freeview TV and Sky over WiFi.
Prior to this, you needed a Satellite dish or Sky Glass to enjoy Sky, so Sky Stream is much more accessible to all.
At £26 a month for 24 months with no upfront fee, Sky Stream means you'll get Sky Entertainment and Netflix starting from less than £1 a day.
Right now it even includes the Sports add-on, meaning you can watch the seasons biggest sporting events as part of your deal.
You can even use voice control to access all your favourite apps like Netflix, Disney+ and more.
Sky TV Deals
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Sky TV offers thousands of TV shows and films that aren't normally available on any other platforms.
Some of the most popular shows on Sky TV include Succession, And Just Like That, Gangs of London and more.
Now combined with Netflix, you can get packages to watch all your favourite shows in one spot.
We love the Sky Stream, Sky Cinema, Sky TV & Netflix deal, which for £36 a month also includes two free Vue cinema tickets every month as well as Paramount+ included at no extra cost – saving you £6.99 a month.
Broadband Deals
Sky offers a variety of broadband packages and deals to suit all households.
Sky's Gigafast Broadband is one of its most reliable providers and has a 900 Mb/s average speed.
Superfast, which delivers 61Mbps, is currently £28 a month, while Ultrafast+ at 500Mbps is £34 a month.
Plus, you can boost your WiFi with WiFi Max, which is up to eight times faster than the standard guarantee. It's currently £3 a month—compared to £6.50 per month last time we updated these deals.
Please note pricing may change during your 24-month contract. For more information, see the Sky Broadband deals page.
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What are the best Sky deals at the moment?
Sky is currently offering a whole host of deals and these change regularly so it’s worth bookmarking this page to keep an eye on updates.
This month we love the Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix offer, which comes in at an affordable £22 per month, but if we were in the market for new broadband, we would seriously consider spending £44 per month on Sky Stream, Netflix and Ultrafast Plus broadband.
This delivers an impressive 500Mbps average speed and on its own usually costs £34 per month – so you’re basically getting the rest for a tenner.
What is Sky Stream?
Sky Stream allows you to watch Sky Entertainment and Netflix on your TV through Wi-Fi – so it completely removes the need for satellite dish installation.
The palm-sized box is available for next-day delivery and works once plugged into any TV.
Just simply plug in and play and you'll be able to instantly stream over 30,000 shows on your TV.
It offers access to 150 channels and 100,000 hours of aggregated content.
There are two ways to purchase Sky Stream. Customers can either pay for an 24-month contract or go for a flexible 31-day rolling contract that can be cancelled at any time.
At the moment you can pick up Sky Stream, including Sky Entertainment and Netflix for just £22 per month on a 24-month contract, or £31 per month for a 31-day rolling contract.
What is Sky Glass?
Sky Glass is a 4K QLED TV designed to eliminate the need for a satellite dish.
Much like a regular smart TV, Sky Glass can connect directly to the internet to enable the viewing of countless channels.
The device is innovative in the sense that it allows the whole Sky Q experience to be enjoyed over Wi-Fi.
The TV also has a completely redesigned Sky software experience, a built-in soundbar and subwoofer, and three size options (43-, 55-, and 65-inch.)
Sky Glass is available in five different colours: Ocean Blue, Ceramic White, Racing Green, Dusky Pink and Anthracite Black, with more colours to be added in the coming months.
The TV is available either as a one-off purchase or as part of a Sky Glass contract.
If you choose the first payment option, you have to spend £555 for the 43-inch version, £805 for the 55-inch, and £1,055 for the 65-inch model. Of course, you'll still have to pay a monthly subscription to watch Sky channels.
The upfront cost means that a Sky Glass package deal is often more appealing and budget-friendly.
Check out the deals above, where we've rounded up the best pay-monthly bundles. And if you want to learn more, have a read of our Sky Glass TV explainer.
What is Sky Q?
Sky Q was once Sky's premium service, but it's perhaps not as popular as the platform's other packages now.
Essentially, Sky Q is a family of services integrated into either a 1TB or 2TB set-top-box with smart TV features and Ultra HD support (for the 2TB version).
Sky also offers a Q Mini box, a device that connects to your main Sky Q box to watch TV in other rooms.
The Sky Q remote included in the box can control both devices via Bluetooth and features a built-in microphone to allow for voice search functionality.
Since the Sky Q main box includes 12 TV tuners, you can simultaneously record up to six channels and share content around the house at the same time.
How much do the Sky Q boxes cost?
The cheapest Sky Q box subscription starts at £31 a month for an 18-month deal, plus there's a set-up fee of up to £49. For this, you'll get the Sky Q 1TB box.
The boxes themselves don't cost anything—they simply come from Sky and are included in your subscription.
What channels are on Sky Entertainment?
Sky's Entertainment bundle includes roughly 30 dedicated Sky channels in addition to the Freeview ones.
Arguably the most viewed is Sky Atlantic, being the one where all of HBO's latest programs can be watched.
Sky One is another channel that has seen a spike in views in recent years, showing programs like Modern Family, In The Long Run, and The Simpsons.
Other entertaining premium channels include Sky Living, Fox and Universal, as well as Comedy Central and Gold.
There's also a whole host of children's channels, such as CBBC, CBeebies, and Tiny POP, just to name a few, where your little one can catch up on shows like Dennis and Gnasher, Dragons: The Nine Realms, The Deep, and Danger Mouse.
What Channels are on Sky Sports?
Sky has a long history of excellence when it comes to sports channels, and despite competitors such as BT having stepped up their game, Sky's Sports channel portfolio is still one of the best.
The main sports channel available to Sky premium customers is Sky Sports Main Event, showing all main events across different sports.
Other channels focus on individual sports, with some of the most viewed being Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports F1.
Football fans also get a Sky Sports Football channel, offering a comprehensive number of lower league matches.
Can I watch BT Sport ESPN on Sky?
Yes, you can. BT Sport ESPN is included in the Sky Sports package.
You can find BT Sport ESPN on Sky Channel 423 if you want to watch it in HD and Channel 876 if, for some reason, you need an SD stream.
If you're not familiar with this particular channel, BT Sport ESPN originally belonged to US-based sports broadcaster ESPN.
While it was acquired by BT in 2013, the channel continued to mainly focus on coverage of American sports.
Because of this, on BT Sport ESPN, you can follow most Major League Baseball (MLB) and American College sports matches.
The channel also occasionally shows European sports when BT Sport 1, 2 and 3 are covering other matches.
What HD Channels do I get on Sky?
Many HD channels are already available in the basic Sky package. These include BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and BBC News.
CBBC and CBeebies are also available in high definition without the need for further upgrades, together with ITV, 4, 5, NHK World and RT.
If you want to step up your game, however, and get more HD channels on your new 4K TV, Sky offers its Ultra HD package for an extra £4 a month – which is currently free for the first two months.
Sky HD offers over 40 channels in high definition, including Sky Atlantic, Fox, and many more.
How do I get the best deal on Sky?
Sky periodically promotes sales on their deals, bringing their prices down on particular occasions and festivities throughout the year.
Watch out for sales around Christmas time, Easter, and of course, Black Friday.
If you feel particularly inclined to haggle, Sky also offers a ‘Stay with Sky’ page, where you can live chat or speak with an adviser to get particular offers so as not to cancel your existing subscription.
Is Sky cheaper than Virgin?
When it comes to standard price per month, Sky's basic TV package, which also includes Netflix, currently costs £22 per month and offers more than 300 channels.
Virgin is primarily a broadband provider and, therefore, does not have a TV-only package in the UK.
Instead, Virgin offers a TV, broadband and phone bundle from £31.99 a month for 18 months (then £59 a month afterwards).
The package features around 115 channels, together with broadband speeds of 108Mbps.
Sky's basic TV and broadband package, on the other hand, costs from £33 for 24 months and features average speeds of 36Mbps and over 200 channels.
Both basic subscriptions include a TV box with similar specs. The only noticeable difference here is that the Virgin V6 box is 4K-ready (although you'll need a 4K TV to take advantage of it), while only the 2TB version of Sky Q supports 4K (and you'll have to pay extra to get it over the included 1TB version.)
What is Sky's cheapest package?
Sky offers a range of services, from broadband and TV to their Sky Q streaming services, so it depends on what you're after, as prices will vary greatly depending on whether or not you want multiple services or just one.
However, from our findings you can get Sky broadband for as little as £28 a month. Sky stream packages start at £22 per month including Sky Entertainment and Netflix, then you can purchase additional TV packs as required,
Lastly, if you're looking for Sky Glass, that currently starts at £14 a month, allowing you to again build a package that's specific to your interests and needs so you can get the most out of your money.
What are the best Sky TV deals available now?
There are a few deals and discounts Sky is currently offering, as well as some recurrent deals that are definitely worth considering.
The best Sky TV deals available now include the Sky Cinema deal for £10 per month, which also includes two free Vue cinema tickets a month as well as Paramount+ included at no extra cost – a saving of £6.99 a month.
You can subscribe to Sky Sports for £22 per month and TNT Sports for £30 per month each, or enjoy Sky TV in every room of your house with Sky Multiscreen for £10 per month (saving £5 per month off the usual price).
Sky's Glass subscriptions are certainly worth considering if you want to secure a TV package and a shiny new screen in one fell swoop.
How much is Sky TV for new customers?
The overall price of your package will depend on your personal preferences, but prices start from £39 a month for Sky Stream, Sky TV, Netflix and Ultrafast Broadband.
All new customers have to pay a £20 set-up fee, which goes up to £49 for existing customers upgrading to Sky Q.
Of course, the price includes the installation of both broadband and phone lines, as well as the TV box setup.
Sky Stream, Sky TV & Netflix basic subscription costs £22 a month for 24 months, with add-on packages including Sky Cinema for £10 a month and Sky Kids for £6 per month.
Do existing Sky customers get better deals?
While Sky typically offers better deals to new customers (often in an attempt to poach them from competitors), the company does have a dedicated page listing discounts for existing customers.
In addition, there's something else existing customers can do to get better prices: haggling.
We have written a dedicated guide to the art of haggling, but it essentially involves letting your service provider know that you will leave them for a chapter alternative unless they give you a better deal.
We believe this is currently the best way for Sky's existing customers to save some extra cash.
Is Netflix free on Sky?
Netflix Basic is included in all of Sky's TV packages.
With the basic subscription option, you can watch films and TV shows on a single screen and not in HD.
If you do want HD, however, you can purchase the Sky HD pack to watch Netflix in HD (Netflix Standard) or the Sky Ultra HD pack to watch Netflix in Ultra HD (Netflix Premium).
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Also, if you already have a Netflix subscription, you can easily connect your account to retain your library and profiles.
Can you still get Sky+?
For new customers, Sky+ is no longer available as Sky Q replaced the Sky+ service in 2016. However, existing customers can continue to use the box.
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