Sky launches Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+ and 5 Gigafast+ plans

Sky has set a new benchmark in the UK broadband market by launching their fastest full fibre plans: Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+ and Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+.

These new multi-gigabit packages make Sky the fastest major broadband provider in the UK, although availability is limited to the CityFibre network.

Sky is also bundling a new Gigafast+ hub with support for WiFi 7 and WiFi Max included at no extra cost.

Full Fibre 2.5 + 5 Gigafast+

Based on their partnership with CityFibre, first announced in August 2024, Sky have launched their first multi-gigabit broadband plans through the network.

Sky Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+ will offer symmetrical download and upload speeds of 2.5Gbps, while the Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ plan will offer symmetrical speeds of 5Gbps.

Both packages will be supplied with the new Gigafast+ hub capable of delivering ultrafast speeds and supporting the very latest WiFi 7 protocol.

Customers will be able to sign up online for the new Sky Gigafast+ broadband plans from Tuesday 15th July 2025, while the very eager will be able to subscribe from today by visiting a Sky store or call centre.

Sky Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+ will be priced from £70 per month, while Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ will start at £80 per month.

Both options come with Sky's WiFi Max add-on included at no extra cost, which promises minimum download speeds of 25Mbps in every room and provides up to 3 Plume WiFi pods.

Sophia Ahmad, Chief Consumer Officer at Sky, said: "We're proud to be setting a new standard in UK broadband. With speeds up to 5 Gbps, our new Full Fibre Gigafast+ packages make Sky the UK's fastest major broadband provider. Combined with our existing full fibre range, we're offering more choice than ever before. Powered by cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology, these plans deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable connectivity to homes across the country."

Gigafast+ hub

Along with faster broadband plans comes a faster router, with Sky also launching its first WiFi 7 device, the Gigafast+ hub.

The new Sky Gigafast+ hub

Sky's Gigafast+ hub is a tri-band wireless 7 device, which means its capable of offering significantly higher speeds, lower latency, and improved efficiency compared to previous WiFi generations.

By operating across three frequency bands - 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and the newer 6GHz band - tri-band WiFi 7 routers can handle more simultaneous connections without congestion, making them ideal for busy households with multiple high-bandwidth devices.

The new hub introduces features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which allows devices to use multiple bands at once for faster, more stable connections, and 320MHz channels, which double the bandwidth of WiFi 6.

This makes tri-band WiFi 7 particularly effective for activities like 4K/8K streaming, cloud gaming, and video conferencing - all happening at once across different devices in the same home.

The Gigafast+ hub also houses two 10Gbps Ethernet ports - one WAN and one LAN - allowing users to bypass wireless bottlenecks entirely for ultra-fast, wired connections ideal for heavy file transfers, cloud gaming, or media servers.

Here are the main specifications of the new Gigafast+ router:

Beyond technical prowess, the hub's sleek cylindrical design, textured white casing, and laser-etched finish are meant to complement modern living spaces while signalling its premium status. This marks a clear shift from Sky's previous boxy routers toward a more contemporary aesthetic suited for visible placement in the home.

Greg Mesch, CEO of CityFibre, said: "Sky is making the most of CityFibre's full fibre network to offer its customers fast and reliable Multi-Gig speeds and an outstanding online experience. This partnership is bringing more choice and better broadband to millions of homes on CityFibre's nationwide, growing network - vital for how people live today and helping to deliver a healthy, competitive market for the long-term.".