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You could save up to £200 a year on your monthly subscription
Saving money is a great reason to switch to Sky. Take a look at your monthly subscriptions
- once you've made the switch from Virgin Media, like Sara below, you could make ongoing savings of up
to £200* a year on your monthly subscriptions for TV, broadband and calls.
Make the switch from Virgin Media
Sara switched from Virgin Media and chose a Sky Movies bundle and now saves £200* a year on her monthly
subscriptions
Buy now
Here's how Sara saved up to £200* a year on her monthly subscription:
- Quality Sky TV including 1 Entertainment Pack plus Sky Movies 1 or 2
- All for just £47 a month compared to £63.70 with Virgin Media
- Up to 20Mb award-winning Sky Broadband
- Broadband availability is subject to your location.
Broadband speeds vary with location and line quality. Set-up costs apply*
- Free UK# evening and weekend calls
Make the switch from BT
As a Sky TV customer Tim added Broadband, calls and line rental to his Sky TV package and now saves £191† a year
Buy now
Here's how Tim saved up to £191† on his monthly subscription:
- Up to 20Mb award-winning Sky Broadband Unlimited
- Free UK# evening and weekend calls
- Plus Sky Talk line rental
- All for just £21 a month extra compared to the equivalent of 36.96 with BT
- Broadband availability is subject to your location. Broadband speeds vary with location and line quality.
*Sara saves £200 a year on her monthly subscriptions now she has switched from Virgin Media to Sky taking nearest equivalent products at standard pricing with paper billing. Saving excludes equipment and set-up costs (for which see full terms below) and ongoing costs for full McAfee Internet Security Suite (£3 a month) after 12 months. Sara continues to get parental controls for free). Sara switched to 1 Entertainment Pack with Sky Movies (£25.50 a month/£26 from 1.1.10), Sky Broadband Unlimited (up to 20Mb with unlimited usage (£10 a month with Sky Talk Freetime (£0 a month)) and Sky Talk Line Rental with paper billing (£11 a month) from Virgin Media’s M+TV with Sky Movies 1, XL broadband (up to 20Mb with unlimited usage subject to traffic management policy) and L Phone with line rental plus paper billing (£63.70 a month). Virgin Media line rental is £11 a month without paper billing £12.25 a month if customers opt in to paper billing. Paper billing available on request to Sky customers at no extra cost. Virgin Media Size XL Broadband includes PC Guard Total on an ongoing basis, 10GB of online storage and 15 email addresses. Virgin Media offers may apply, see virginmedia.com for details. † Saving calculated over 12 months and applies to current standard monthly subscription prices for existing Sky TV customers taking Sky Broadband Unlimited (up to 20Mb download speed with unlimited usage, £10 when taking Sky Talk (otherwise £15), Sky Talk Freetime (£0) and Sky Talk Line Rental (£11 with paperless billing (paper billing available on request at no extra cost) as compared with the standard monthly cost of BT Broadband Option 3 (up to 20Mb download speed and unlimited usage (subject to fair use policy), £24.46) BT Unlimited Evening and Weekend Plan (12 month renewable contract, £0) and BT line rental (£12.50 with paper billing. Paper free billing also available for, £11.25). BT Home Hub is BT Vision ready. BT Broadband Option 3 includes BT Home Hub plus Hub phone, advanced McAfee security, unlimited Wi-Fi minutes a month, evening and weekend VOIP calls and 5GB online storage at no extra charge. Inclusive minutes for BT’s calling plans include calls to 0870 and 0845 numbers (subject to fair use policy). McAfee security available free for 12 months with Sky, £3 a month thereafter unless cancelled by the customer. Free security not available for MAC users with BT. Other BT offers may apply. See bt.com for details.
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Sky Broadband is free with Sky Talk
Why pay for broadband from Virgin media or BT* when you could have it for free? Sky TV customers in our network area can enjoy
free up to 2Mb Sky Broadband Base with a free wireless router, when they take our free Sky Talk calls package.
- In our Sky network areas we don't slow our broadband speeds down at peak times
- Winner of 'Best Bundles' in the Broadband Choices awards 2009
- A great range of award-winning services from free Sky Broadband Base to truly unlimited downloads
with Sky broadband Unlimited (up to 20Mb download speed - £10 a month with free Sky Talk)
More about Sky Broadband
Broadband availability is subject to your location.
Broadband speed vary with location and line quality. Set up costs apply*
BT or Sky Talk line rental payable. Minimum terms apply. Sky Broadband and Sky Talk exclusive to Sky TV customers. Sky Broadband set-up fees for existing Sky customers £60 for Base, £30 for Everyday or free for Unlimited. *Virgin Media's cheapest size L broadband (up to 10Mb) is £14 a month with a Virgin phone line and provides unlimited downloads (subject to traffic management policy), PC Guard Total Security, up to 15 email addresses and 5GB of online storage. BT's cheapest Option 1 broadband (up to 8Mb or up to 20Mb if you recommit for 12 months) is £15.65 a month with 10GB monthly usage (subject to traffic management policy) and includes basic online security on an ongoing basis, 250 Wi-Fi minutes a month, evening and weekend VOIP calls and 5GB online storage
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Cheaper calls than Virgin Media with Sky Talk
- With our current calls rates every time you pay for a UK landline or mobile call it will be cheaper with Sky Talk
than with Virgin Media¥.
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You can get line rental from Sky instead of BT and it's cheaper.
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And that's why for 2 years running Sky Talk has been voted top in the 'u-Switch Home Phone Best Deal For You' category
More about Sky Talk
BT or Sky Talk line rental payable. Minimum terms apply. Sky Broadband and Sky Talk exclusive to Sky TV customers.
¥Cheaper calls than Virgin Media – comparison based on current call rates as at 2.10.09 of Sky Talk Freetime
compared to Virgin Talk Evening and Weekend L and Sky Talk Unlimited compared to Virgin Talk Unlimited XL.
Full tariff details at Sky.com/callpricing
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Only pay for the type of TV you want to watch
At Sky we've grouped similar channels into 6 Entertainment Packs so you can choose and only pay for the type of TV
you want to watch and not what you don't want to watch. From inspiring documentaries and dramas to award-winning news
and comedies - the choice is yours. With Virgin Media and BT your choice is limited.
Your first package costs just £17.50^ a month and you can add others for £1 a month.
Plus SKYSPORTS for top sports action
Enjoy Sky Sports direct from the people who make it. With up to 4 dedicated sports channels we bring you unrivalled live coverage of Barclays Premier League football, cricket, rugby, and much more. Plus, enjoy different camera angles, various statistics and catch up with match highlights via the Sky Sports interactive button.
And SKYMOVIES means films to match your moods
When it comes to the latest blockbuster movies or all-time classics go direct to Sky Movies from Sky. With up to 12 dedicated movie channels showing everything from comedies to classics. Plus 5 premieres a week and every film is shown ad free and uncut as the director intended.
What can I watch?
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Sky+HD - with up to 34 stunning HD channels
With Sky+HD it's like being there: it's the ultimate HD TV experience and it's what you HD ready TV was made for.
No one comes close to Sky when it comes to high definition TV.
- Up to 34 amazing HD channels – currently 27 more channels than Virgin Media – covering everything from sports and movies, to arts, dramas and documentaries.
- 13,000 hours of HD entertainment every month – currently 7 times more than with Virgin Media
| Sky+HD |
Virgin HD |
Freesat HD |
BT Vision |
Sky Sports HD1, Sky Sports HD2, Sky Sports Hd3, Sky Movies HD Premiere, Sky Movies HD Screen 1, Sky Movies HD Screen 2, Sky Movies HD Comedy, Sky Movies HD Actions & Thriller, Sky Movies HD Family, Sky Movies HD Drama, Sky Movies HD Sci Fi & Horror, Sky Moves HD Modern Greats, ESPN HD, EURO Sport HD, Sky1HD, Sky Arts HD, Sky Arts 2 HD, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild HD, CiHD, bio.HD, History HD, Sci Fi HD, MTVN HD, Discovery HD, FX HD, Sky Real Lives HD, Rush HD, Disney HD, Sky Box office HD1, Sky Box office HD2, 4HD, BBC HD, Luxe TV HD
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BBC HD, National Geographic HD, MTVN HD, 4HD, ESPN HD, FX HD
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BBC HD - ITV HD via the red button, limited HD programmes only
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Currently no HD channels, only limited on-demand HD programmes
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*HD channels you receive depend on your Sky TV subscription. **£9 for Sky Sports
customers/£12 for non Sky Sports customers. †Sky Box Office Movies/Events cost extra.
††Available without subscription. Channel 4 requires a valid viewing card.
What can I watch?
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Feel the power of the Sky+HD box
- There's no need to settle for Virgin Media imitation. The advance technology of the Sky+HD box means you'll be ready for the future developments in TV, like 3D.
- The Sky+HD box gives you all the recording flexibility of Sky+ with double standard definition storage, so you can save more of your favourite TV to watch at a time to suit you.
- You can enjoy Sky's HD entertainment 24/7 with the HD Pack for just £9.75^ extra a month – that's less than the cost of two cinema tickets.
- Up to 5 times more picture detail
- Superb quality sound
- Enjoy up to 34 channels
- All the flexibility of Sky+ with double the SD storage
Join Sky+HD now
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A week's TV at the touch of a button
With the easy to use features of the Sky+HD TV guide and the flexibility of Sky+ you can plan a whole week’s viewing in advance. You can choose the programmes you want to watch when you want to watch them – building your own library collection of TV.
- Enhanced Search
Search for the programmes you love by genre or alphabetically.
- Series Stack
Group episodes of the same series together under the series name.
- Now, Next and Later
Look at the handy synopses to a programme you want to watch.
- Record and Series Link
Record a whole series at the touch of a button.
Watch Sky+HD
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TV when and where you want it
As well as a Sky+HD box which lets you control how and when you watch your favourite TV, Sky also gives you the flexibility to choose where as well as when you want to watch the TV you enjoy.
- Sky Anytime -brings you a selection of the best of Sky TV all in one place. Watch up to 200 hours of hand-picked shows every month.
- With Sky Player you can watch great TV from Sky online - live and on demand. With 22 live channels and thousands of hours of on-demand movies, sports highlights and top shows, there’s something for everyone.
- With Sky Mobile you can set your Sky+ box to record from your mobile and get news updates. And with Sky Mobile TV you can get highlights from Sky TV and the live football direct to your phone.
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With Sky your equipment is yours forever
Your Sky box is yours to keep forever which means that you don’t keep on renting it like you do with a Virgin Media box. Your equipment is covered by our comprehensive 12 month warranty so you don’t need to worry in the unlikely event of anything going wrong. And you have the reassurance that our helpline is available 24/7 should you ever need it.
More about Sky boxes
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Over 9 million customers can't be wrong
The UK's number 1 Pay TV provider with over 9 million customers who have chosen Sky TV – that's almost 3 times more than Virgin Media for good reason.
- For 20 years we've been at the forefront of digital TV
- Sky+ revolutionised the way we watch TV and now it's even better in stunning high definition
- First truly unlimited broadband service in the UK
- Award-winning free broadband and free calls# services
- Sky Sports transformed the way the nation watches sports
- Sky News – Award-winning news coverage brings you news from the 4 corners of the globe
- Our technological advances with products like Sky+HD prepare our customers for new developments in TV – like 3D
Join Sky TV now
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It's easy to switch to Sky
Sky have a dedicated team to help you switch your TV, broadband and phone.
Say 'hello' to Sky today, Sky TV packages start from £17.50^ a month
Join Sky TV now
Say 'hello' to Sky today, packages start from £17.50^ a month
Please read the Terms and Conditions below:
^Due to VAT increase, from 1/1/10 Sky TV packages increase by 50p or by £1 if you have both Sky Movies & Sky Sports Packs; HD Pack price increases by 25p a month.
#UK calls to 01, 02, 03 & 0870 numbers only (excludes Channel Islands, indirect and dial-up Internet access numbers and 070 numbers). Max price for other 08 numbers is 10ppm, with a max connection fee of 10p. Max price for 070 is 48ppm, with a max connection fee of 50p. Full tariff details at Sky.com/callpricing. 'Free' calls last up to an hour, then UK calls charged at 5.25ppm at any time of day, or hang up and redial as often as you like. Subject to Acceptable Use Policy.
Equipment and set up costs: Sky+HD box £49 when you join Sky TV with the HD Pack. Standard set-up for Sky+HD box is free for new Sky TV customers until 26.10.09 (normally £30). Non-standard set-up may cost extra. BT's Vision Box is also provided on a non rental basis. Standard set-up for Sky+ box is £30 for new customers (£15 if you take Multiroom). Non-standard set-up may cost extra.
Sky+HD: Currently £9.75 pm for the HD Pack (£10pm from 1.1.10). One £49 box per household. Sky+HD box up to £199 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV and HD Pack subscriptions required). Sky+HD can store an average of 30 hours of high definition and 80 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required. Sky+ functionality requires a Sky+ subscription (free for Sky TV customers, or £9.75 pm. £10pm from 1.1.10) and two satellite feeds.
Sky+: Sky+ box £49 for new Sky TV customers. One £49/£149 box per household and not available if you already have Sky+/SkyHD/Sky+HD box or if you take a Sky+HD box at the same time. Sky+ box up to £199 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). Sky+ can store an average of 40 hours of programmes. Sky+ functionality requires a Sky+ subscription (free for Sky TV customers, or £9.75 pm) and two satellite feeds.
Sky Broadband: You must subscribe to your chosen Broadband product for 12 months. Monthly subscription providing you remain a Sky Talk subscriber: Base £0; Everyday £5; Unlimited £10 (otherwise £5, £10 or £15). Connect at £17 pm is available to customers outside our network area. Monthly usage caps: Base – 2GB; Everyday – 10GB; Connect – 40GB & subject to Traffic Management Policy. Speeds in ad refer to download speeds. The speed you get depends on factors including distance from the exchange and line quality. See sky.com for more details and our Usage Policies. If your PC/laptop is not wireless enabled, you can buy the necessary equipment from Sky.
Sky Talk: 12 month minimum term applies. Sky Talk is only available to Sky digital subscribers paying by Direct Debit/continuous credit card mandate. Calls only packages not available to BT line rental customers with BT Basics or if outgoing calls are barred. Compatible BT line required for Sky Talk line rental.
Sky Anytime TV: Sky+ subscription & Sky+HD box required. Available programming will depend on your Sky TV subscription.
Sky Player: Price and availability of content depends on whether you are a Sky TV customer and the kind of subscription you have. PC with Microsoft Windows XP or Vista or Mac Vista compatible virtualisation software required. Minimum 1Mb broadband connection recommended.
Sky Mobile: Mobile network charges apply. Compatible handset with internet access via GPRS or 3G required. See www.sky.com for minimum requirements and full terms and conditions.
Sky Mobile TV: Only available with Vodafone, T-Mobile, 3 UK or Orange. Subject to 3G coverage, handset capability and network availability. For personal use in the UK only. Further terms apply.
General: Your Sky box(es) must be connected to a fixed telephone line for 12 months. Sky+HD box prices may vary if you live in a flat. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Minimum Sky TV/Sky+/HD Pack subscriptions 12 months. You must be 18 years or over. Channels/programmes & prices subject to change. Prices shown apply to customers paying by Direct Debit. For continuous debit/credit card mandate, 50p monthly charge applies. Information only applies to residential customers in UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Further terms apply. Calls cost 5p per minute (plus up to 9p connection fee) for BT customers. Calls from other providers may vary. Correct at 8 October 2009