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Sky broadband review 2026

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Written by  Charlotte Burns
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Updated: 09 Apr 2026

See what Sky broadband has to offer, including speeds, extras, pros and cons and how it compares to other major UK providers. Our expert has everything you need to know…

Sky broadband at a glance

Feature

Detail

Average monthly cost (after bill credits and discounts)

£22.77^

Maximum speeds available

900Mb^

Mid-contract price hikes

Yes

Average customer satisfaction

84%^

Bundles

Broadband
Broadband and TV
Broadband and Mobile
Broadband, Phone, and TV
Live Sports

Notable benefits

Up to £200 switching credit
One Touch Switch
XXXXX

Social tariffs

Yes ✅

FTTP coverage

Sky logo

Sky coverage

Sky uses Openreach's network

Speeds

Sky currently offer the UK's fastest full-fibre packages with connection speeds reaching up to 900Mb^

Sky speeds vs. major UK providers

Provider

Maximum speeds available

Sky

900Mb^

Virgin Media

1130Mb^

Vodafone

1600Mb^

Sky pricing

Sky's broadband packages range from £23^ to £31^ per month with first year costs averaging £312^ .

Key factors affecting cost include:

  • Your broadband speed, with the highest full fibre speeds costing the most.

  • The contract length, with longer commitments often lowering your monthly bill - just watch out for Sky's mid-contract price hikes.

  • Bundles and extras, with simpler broadband only packages costing significantly less than broadband, phone, mobile, and TV services.

  • Promotions, with exclusive bill credits and discounts available through MoneySuperMarket helping offset the overall cost of your broadband package.

Related content: what broadband speed do I need?

Sky costs vs. major UK providers

Provider

Average effective monthly cost

Average total contract cost

Sky

£22.77^

£624^

Virgin Media

£26.73^

£641.44^

Vodafone

£31.36^

£878^

BT

£29.07^

£823.76^

Hyperoptic

£24.40^

£500.02^

Top deals - April 2026

Deals table?

Mid-contract price rises

Sky raise their prices each year after the 1st of April, meaning all customers affected by the rise will see their higher bill in their April statement.

Sky handle their broadband, phone, and TV price rises differently, with

As Sky's price rises are variable, if you're in your minimum contract term you can leave your contract early within 30 days of being notified of a price rise. This does not apply to Sky TV - only broadband and talk plans.

Who aren't affected by Sky's price hikes?

Sky's price rises will affect the majority of broadband and TV customers, but if you're:

  • A Sky Broadband Basics (their social tariff) customer, or

  • You're identified as vulnerable

Then you won't be hit with price hikes in April.

For more information on who Sky class as a vulnerable customer, check their dedicated help and support page.

Price hikes vs. major UK providers

Customer service

Sky customer service vs. major UK providers

Packages and bundles

Social tariffs

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Charlotte Burns

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