• SKY Broadband Provider - Phone + TV + Broadband Bundles

    About Sky Broadband

    British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) launched Sky broadband in 2006 after its acquisition of the network provider Easynet in 2005. Currently, Sky broadband has more than 716,000 broadband customers and has coverage of 70 % of the households in the UK. Using the LLU network of Easynet, Sky offers ADSL and ADSL+2 based broadband services as a part of its broadband bundles which combine broadband, telephony and DTV channels.

     

    Sky Broadband Packages

    Sky broadband offers three different download speeds - 2Mb, 8Mb and 16Mb. You can also choose anyone of the monthly usage options depending upon your usage - 2GB or 40GB or unlimited download.

    Presently, Sky offers three broadband packages for its TV customers who are connected by its network - Sky Base, Sky Mid and Sky Max. If you are one of the Sky TV customers connected by its network, you can get 2Mb Sky Base broadband free by just paying one off connection fee of £30. Likewise, Sky Mid and Sky Max will cost £5 and £10 per monthly respectively when you take it with its DTV service. Sky’s Connect service provides broadband service for those who are on BT line for an additional cost of £17 per month.

    Sky also provides See Speak Surf broadband bundles which are excellent TV, Phone and Broadband combinations that meet your needs and budget.

    • Package Name
    • Speed
    • Download Limit
    • Connection Fee
    • Monthly cost
    • Details
    Sky Broadband Mid8MB40GB£30£5.00
    Sky Broadband Max16MBUnlimited **£30£10.00
    Sky Base - free broadband with Sky TV2MB2GB£30 £0.00
    *This is maximum speed. The actual speed depends on your line and the distance between the exchange and your premises. ** Fair Usage Policy applies.
     

    Sky Broadband Extras

    • Package Name
    • Free Calls
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Modem / Router
    • Email
    • Webspace
    • Anti-Virus
    Sky Broadband Mid   
    Sky Broadband Max   
    Sky Base - free broadband with Sky TV   
     

    Special Offers

    • Sky+ for £99 with FREE standard installation, when you join Sky TV for £17 per month (Normal price £150) Sky+ HD £150 with £30 set up fee
    • Sky Base is free within Sky broadband network.
    • Free wireless router worth £50.
    • Free internet security worth £50.
    • Free email accounts.
     

    Sky Broadband Bundles

    Sky's triple play package 'See Speak Surf' offers three options. Unfortunately, you need to pay a connection fee and line rental when you sign up for a sky bundle.
    • Bundle Name
    • What are included
    • Setup Cost
    • Monthly Cost
    • Details
      Broadband Phone Mobile TV      
    £16 per month - See Speak Surf Yes Yes   Yes £30 £16
    £26 per month - Sky See Speak Surf Yes Yes   Yes £30 £26
    £35 per month - Sky See Speak Surf Yes Yes   Yes £30 £35

    Our Rating :

    Our assessment of providers/packages are based on various criteria like speed, reliability, customer support etc. The over-all rating of a provider or a package often helps you to pick the right package for you even if you are unsure of your priorities.

    How does Sky Broadband Compare with other Internet Service Providers?

    You can use our Broadband Comparison chart to find and compare the different broadband offers from UK ISPs. You may also find it useful to check our Cheap Broadband Deals to find the latest offerings from all the leading ADSL broadband providers in the UK.

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    Sky Broadband - Consumer Reviews

    We have some reviews written by consumers for making your choice easy. You can also contribute a quick review that would definitely help others by visiting our Broadband Reviews page.

    Reviewed by Anna  on  2008-07-08
    I have been with Sky for a year and I have had nothing but bad service from them! Firstly I had to have 3 routers sent to me as everyone I received was broken. They said that I would get 8mg but I am not even getting 1mg. After a 50minute wait in a call queue (even after being told that the call would be answered in 15 mins) I had still not been put through to an adviser. In the end I went through to cancellations and I am now waiting for my MAC code. My advice to you all is to NOT go with Sky Broadband; they do not know what they are talking about! The only decent thing about Sky is the price of the package; I yet to find another provider who offers this low value cost!
    Rating: Poor

    Reviewed by Ramsay  on  2008-05-26
    I signed with Sky Max package. I did not have any problem so far. Amazing speeds and excellent service.
    Rating: Good

    Reviewed by Roger  on  2008-05-12
    Sky broadband and TV packages are excellent money savers. Phone services are indeed poor. Over-all, they are reliable ISP.
    Rating: Good

    Reviewed by Jane  on  2008-05-06
    I signed up for Sky package that should offer 16 Mbps, but i dont get more than 3 Mbps. Poor customer service. I wont recommend this dreadful service to anyone
    Rating: Average

    Reviewed by Frost  on  2008-04-10
    My Sky Max offers not more than 8 Mbps but they advertise it is super-fast connection. When I contacted their customer support, I had to wait for a long time only to get answers that have not solved my problem so far. I would suggest not to go for these ultra-fast broadband services unless you get assured of the advertised speeds. It is sheer waste of money.
    Rating: Average