Sky launches raft of new and renamed broadband packages
Dan Howdle | September 11th, 2024
New Sky broadband packages launch today
Sky has introduced several updated broadband packages today, making key adjustments to pricing, speeds, and names. With these changes, Sky has form in this area, renaming its product range at the drop of a hat while introducing brand new packages into the mix. We see you, Sky. This blog then, will cover what's changed, how it's changed, and why.
Sky Broadband package changes: a snapshot
Here’s a quick look at Sky’s updated broadband packages, showing the key differences in package names, speeds and pricing:
| Old package name | Old speed | Old price | New package name | New speed | New price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superfast (now only FTTC) |
75Mbps | £28 per month | Sky Full Fibre 75 (only FTTP) |
75Mbps | £28 per month |
| Sky Broadband Ultrafast | 145Mbps | £29 per month | Sky Full Fibre 150 | 145Mbps | £28 per month |
| Sky Broadband Ultrafast Plus | 500Mbps | £34 per month | Sky Full Fibre 500 | 500Mbps | £33 per month |
| Sky Broadband Gigafast | 900Mbps | £44 per month | Sky Full Fibre Gigafast | 900Mbps | £43 per month |
Why has Sky changed its packages?
Sky regularly updates its broadband offerings to stay competitive in a crowded market. Over time, Sky has evolved its package names, now moving away from generic terms like 'ultrafast' to more descriptive names that reflect the tech (Full Fibre) and speeds on offer.
These changes actually fall into line with a lot of other broadband providers. For example, BT, TalkTalk, Plusnet and others already use the 'Full Fibre XXX' naming convention. Sky's new and renamed packages reflect this, aiming to make the differences between speeds and services clearer to potential customers.
Sky Superfast is only available to some
Sky's long running Superfast package remains available to users who aren't yet able to access Sky's new Full Fibre packages. It offers average speeds of up to 61Mbps at £28 per month. Again, this remains perfectly adequate for medium sized households who don't make very heavy demands on their connection, and is fine for day-to-day streaming and browsing.
While we can't be certain, we expect users who have commited to this package will be offered the option to upgrade to a faster Full Fibre package once they're available in their area. Although this will probably come at an addtional cost and require you to recommit to a new contract.
- Average speed: 61Mbps
- Contract: 24 months
- Price: £28 per month, with no activation cost
- Credit check fee: £5 (refunded to your first bill for new customers)
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61Mb average speed
- Unlimited monthly downloads
- £5 one-off cost
- 24 month contract
- Pay as you go calls
Sky Full Fibre 75 is a brand new package
Sky Full Fibre 75 is a completely new package, offering speeds of up to 75Mbps at £28 per month. This package provides a balanced option for households that require more speed than Superfast but do not need ultrafast speeds. Indeed, for many households in FTTP enabled areas, this will now be the slowest speed Sky can offer.
- Average speed: 75Mbps
- Contract: 24 months
- Price: £28 per month, with no activation cost
- Credit check fee: £5 (refunded to your first bill for new customers)
- £60 Gift Card
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75Mb average speed
- Unlimited monthly downloads
- £5 one-off cost
- 24 month contract
- Pay as you go calls
Sky Broadband Ultrafast becomes Sky Full Fibre 150
Previously known as Sky Broadband Ultrafast, this package now offers slightly faster speeds at 145Mbps while also seeing a small price reduction from £29 to £28 per month at the time of writing. It’s ideal for larger households or those with higher demands, including 4K streaming, gaming, and heavy file downloading.
- Average speed: 145Mbps
- Contract: 24 months
- Price: £28 per month, with no activation cost
- Credit check fee: £5 (refunded to your first bill for new customers)
- £60 Gift Card
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145Mb average speed
- Unlimited monthly downloads
- £5 one-off cost
- 24 month contract
- Pay as you go calls
Sky Broadband Ultrafast Plus becomes Sky Full Fibre 500
Formerly known as Sky Broadband Ultrafast Plus, this package continues to offer average speeds of 500Mbps. Sky Full Fibre 500 is perfect for homes where multiple high-demand devices are in use simultaneously, such as smart TVs, games consoles, and computers. This package also includes Sky’s Ultrafast Speed Guarantee, ensuring customers receive at least 400Mbps or they get their money back.
- Average speed: 500Mbps
- Contract: 24 months
- Price: £34 per month, with no activation cost
- Credit check fee: £5 (refunded to your first bill for new customers)
- Ultrafast Speed Guarantee: 400Mbps minimum or money back
- £95 Gift Card
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500Mb average speed
- Unlimited monthly downloads
- £5 one-off cost
- 24 month contract
- Pay as you go calls
Sky Broadband Gigafast becomes Sky Full Fibre Gigafast
Previously branded as Sky Broadband Gigafast, this package offers Sky's fastest average speed of 900Mbps. Sky Full Fibre Gigafast is tailored to households with very high demands. At 900Mbps this package is perfect for large homes with multiple users streaming in 4K, downloading large files, or engaging in online gaming simultaneously. It also suits smart homes with many connected devices.
- Average speed: 900Mbps
- Contract: 24 months
- Price: £44 per month, with no activation cost
- Credit check fee: £5 (refunded to your first bill for new customers)
- Sky's top speed: 25x faster than Sky’s standard fibre
- £105 Gift Card
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900Mb average speed
- Unlimited monthly downloads
- £5 one-off cost
- 24 month contract
- Pay as you go calls
Wi-Fi Max: Better router, better Wi-Fi, and a speed guarantee
About a year ago Sky launched its add-on service, Wi-Fi Max, designed to enhance your home Wi-Fi experience by extending coverage throughout the entire house. It guarantees fast and stable Wi-Fi in every room, utilising boosters (Wi-Fi extenders), and a superior Wi-Fi 6 router to ensure fast Wi-Fi in even the farthest reaches of your home. It's a great solution for large homes, homes with multiple floors, or buildings with particularly thick walls.
Wi-Fi Max is available across all Sky's broadband packages. Examples as follows:
| Package | Price with Wi-Fi Max | Wi-Fi Max cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Superfast Broadband | £31 per month | £3 per month |
| Sky Full Fibre 150 Broadband | £31 per month | £3 per month |
| Sky Full Fibre 500 Broadband | £36 per month | £3 per month |
| Sky Full Fibre Gigafast Broadband | £46 per month | £3 per month |
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