When it comes to shaking up an industry, Sky could be seen as one of the leaders in the field. Its influence on television and digital services in the UK has been extensive - and now it has taken that super-power status into the world of broadband.
It's no surprise then that Sky broadband has helped to revolutionise what we expect from our internet service and it offers some of the best bundled deals in the market.
In addition, Sky offers its 'See, Surf and Speak' range which allows you to combine broadband, TV and phone services - these are available to people who are willing to sign up to Sky TV.
Who is Sky broadband ideal for?
If you're considering becoming a Sky TV customer you can make massive savings by signing up to one of these Sky broadband deals. The various See, Surf and Speak mixes are huge money savers and are among the most competitive convergence deals around with the bonus of having Sky's complete television service to choose from.
What do you need?
- A compatible BT phone line.
- PC users: A spare Ethernet port; 100Mb of hard drive space; 64Mb RAM or higher; 133MHz or higher and Windows 2000 or a higher version.
- Mac users: A spare Ethernet port; a processor - 266MHz Power PC G3 or higher; OS X v10.2.6 (Jaguar) or higher; 128Mb of RAM.
What else does Sky have to offer?
There are lots of extras with Sky broadband including a wireless router worth more than £50, a free 12 months subscription to McAfee internet security suite and dedicated 24/7 support. You can also choose between free self-installation and professional home installation for £50.
Sky broadband is unquestionably one of the leaders in the broadband 'bundle' market. Customers who already have Sky TV have the incentive to add-on broadband at money-saving prices, while non-customers who are interested in Sky can make massive savings by merging all three services (phone, broadband, TV) under one roof. These deals are proof of how far the broadband industry has moved in favour of the consumer.
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