Sky Ireland Broadband & TV Packages

Why choose Sky Ireland?

• Sky offers a range of great value broadband bundles & TV
• Sky TV is best-in-class, winning Best TV Provider at the Switcher.ie Awards for the last seven years
• All Sky broadband deals include phone line rental and you can keep your existing number
• Sky offers great introductory discounts, so you can usually make significant savings in year one
• You get the Sky Q Hub as standard when you sign up, Sky’s best ever wireless router

Sky is a triple-play provider, offering broadband, TV and home phone packages.

What packages can you get with Sky?

You can pick the broadband bundle you want, or choose Sky TV as a standalone plan.

Sky Fibre Broadband & Home Phone

All Sky broadband deals include Sky phone line rental and come with a talk plan, which you can upgrade to include Anytime or International calls. The cheapest Sky broadband and phone package is the Sky Broadband Superfast & Talk Freetime.

Sky TV, Broadband, & Home Phone

If you’re thinking of bundling your Sky services, there are plenty of options. One of the best value bundles is the Sky Signature with Sky Broadband Superfast & Talk Freetime plan, which has unlimited fibre broadband with speeds of up to 100Mb.

Can you get Sky TV without broadband?

Yes, you can get Sky TV in Ireland without bundling broadband or phone calls.

If you don’t need broadband or a call plan, but want the Sky TV, Movies and Sports channels, a standalone TV package could be for you. You can mix and match to create your perfect TV bundle, so you only pay for the TV you want to watch.

What is Sky Q Lite?

Sky Q Lite brings you 100+ free-to-air channels, apps and recordings all in one place. Control it all with your voice and enjoy a premium viewing experience at an affordable price.

It can be bundled with any broadband product, but you’ll need to upgrade to Signature or Ultimate to bundle Sports, Cinema & Boxsets.

What is Sky Signature?

It’s the name of Sky’s basic TV package that comes with:

• Over 300 channels, including 100+ not on free-to-air
• Over 40 catch up channels
• 10,000 hours of TV on demand
• 500 box sets

How does it work?

You don’t have to have Sky broadband in order to enjoy Sky Signature, but you’ll need a satellite dish to be installed at your property by a Sky engineer in order to connect to the service.

You’ll also get a Sky Q box which allows you to:

• Store up to 500 hours of TV
• Record up to six programmes and watch a seventh
• Rewind, pause and restart live TV

Once you’ve signed up, you can download the Sky Go app on your mobile, tablet and laptop, and watch your top TV picks while on the move.

What TV channels are included with Sky Signature?

There’s an epic number of top films and shows to keep the whole family entertained all year round. Here’s a taste of what to expect:

• 200+ free-to-air channels e.g. Channel 4, BBC, and RTÉ
• 100+ channels not on free-to-air e.g. Gold, Discovery and MTV
• 18 dedicated Sky channels covering every guilty pleasure e.g. Sky Max, Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky History and Sky Showcase
• TV on demand, including US specials e.g. Succession and The Flight Attendant
• Catch up TV e.g. RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Player

You can also feast on 500 box sets like Succession, The Sopranos, The Wire and Game of Thrones, plus access 200 Sky originals like Chernobyl.

What about sports channels?

Access to all live GAA games are included as part of your Sky Signature package, plus these sports channels:

• Eurosport 1
• Eurosport 2
• Sky sports mix
• Sky sports news
• Sky sports racing

If this isn’t enough to satisfy your appetite, you can add on Sky Sports or Sports Extra, for a wider choice of sports and coverage.

What is Sky Ultimate TV?

If you get the Sky Ultimate Pack as well as all the benefits of the Sky Signature package, you’ll also get Netflix Basic.

This package lets you stream the full range of Netflix films and programmes on one device in SD.

To upgrade to Netflix Standard which lets you watch your programmes on two devices in HD, you can add the Sky HD pack.

To upgrade to Netflix Premium which lets you watch on four devices in Ultra HD, just add the Sky UHD pack.

If you already have Netflix, you don’t need to cancel it. Sky can move your account across and you should save money by only having one subscription.

What extras can you add to your Sky package?

You can customise your Sky Signature package by adding on one or more of these extras to suit your viewing preferences:

• Sky Sports: comes with 8 dedicated channels e.g Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports NFL. Enjoy Premier League matches, EFL Golf majors and much more.
• Sports Extra: combines BT Sport e.g. UEFA Champions League, Champions Cup Rugby, and Premier Sport e.g. LaLiga TV, for the ultimate sports’ showdown.
• Sky Cinema: has 12 channels in HD, offering over 1,000 movies on demand, including a brand new premiere each day. Plus you can now enjoy free access to Paramount+ for a huge range of films and shows in every genre.
• Netflix (Ultimate TV add-on): gives you access to unlimited films and shows of every genre. Stream uninterrupted episodes of your favourite dramas e.g. Ratched and Bridgerton on any device, whenever you fancy.
• Sky Kids: gets you 8 dedicated channels e.g. Baby TV and Nickelodeon, plus access to the Sky Kids app and over 5,000 episodes of their favourite programmes e.g. Peppa Pig, SpongeBob Squarepants and Paw Patrol.
• Disney+: gets you access to five magical worlds: Disney, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and Star Wars. Find out more about the content that’s included in our dedicated Disney+ guide.
• HD: lets you enjoy over 40 channels in HD e.g. Sky Atlantic and MTV. Pair this add-on with Sky Ultimate TV Pack and you can watch Netflix on a second device too.
• Ultra HD & HD: gets you mind-blowing clarity on selected shows, with 4x the detail of HD. You can also watch Netflix on four devices by pairing this add-on with Sky Ultimate TV.
• Multiscreen: means less fights over who gets control of the remote as you can watch on a second TV. If two screens still isn’t enough, you can add up to three extra Sky Q mini boxes in total to expand your choice of screens.

How much does each add-on cost?

Sky add-on	Monthly cost
Sky Sports	€20 a month for 6 months, then €40
Sports Extra	€17 a month for 6 months, then €34
Sky Cinema	€12 a month for 12 months, then €20
Netflix (Ultimate TV add-on)	€6 a month
Sky Kids	€8 a month
Disney+	€8.99 a month
HD	€10 a month
Ultra HD & HD	€14 a month
Multiscreen	€19 a month

The add-ons are on a rolling 31 day contract and there are multi-buy offers available:

Sky Ireland deals for existing Sky TV customers

If you have Sky TV but your broadband is with a different provider, you could make decent savings by switching to a fibre broadband deal from Sky.

You can bundle your services together with the Sky Broadband add-on for existing Sky TV customers.

Sky offers broadband plans with speeds up to 1Gb, but the speed you can get will depend on the type of connection available in your area and the deal you choose.

How to become a Sky VIP

Once you’re a Sky customer, it’s worth checking out the Sky VIP loyalty programme which is free to join. You’ll enjoy access to tickets, experiences, tech & more. Here are the four VIP tiers:

• Sky VIP Silver: If you’ve been with Sky for up to 3 years you’ll get access to exclusive experiences and VR.
• Sky VIP Gold: If you’ve been a Sky customer for 3-8 years, you’ll get the above, plus free fibre set up and Sky Go Extra, which lets you download your favourite Sky shows, even when you’re not online.
• Sky VIP Platinum: If you’ve been with Sky for 8-15 years, you’ll get all the above, plus rewards on Sky Q.
• Sky VIP Diamond: If you’ve been a Sky customer for 15+ years, as well as all the above you’ll get exclusive discounts on the Sky Soundbox.

If you haven’t signed up for Sky VIP yet, all you need to do is download the My Sky app and sign up using your Sky account number.

You’ll be able to see on the app which tier you fall into, and how to access the various benefits. Plus, you’ll even get a free welcome gift.

Sky broadband vs eir, Virgin Media and Vodafone

If you’re wondering how Sky compares to the other major providers, Sky operates off the eir wholesale broadband network, so their broadband service is similar to what you’d get from eir or Vodafone.

In terms of TV, they all offer the option to tailor a package to your needs but Sky is the only provider that lets you enjoy their TV as a standalone plan.

How do you switch to Sky?

Switching to Sky is quick and easy. Just choose which plan you’re interested in and fill in a few details, including your address and bank details.

Sky will look for your Universal Account Number, or UAN, which is an eight digit number used by telecom providers to identify phone lines.

Make sure you contact your current provider to ensure you’re free to switch, and give them the required notice so that you’re not charged after you’ve switched.

You’ll be able to arrange a cut-off date with them for service and then you can confirm an installation date with Sky so you experience as little downtime as possible.

Once the switch happens, you can then cancel any Direct Debits with your current provider.

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