Which TV deals include a subscription to Netflix?
Netflix is now included in TV bundles from several major UK providers, including:
These providers supply a TV box or streaming device as part of their TV service, so customers don't need a smart TV to watch Netflix on their main screen.
Many current TV bundles now include Netflix as part of the base package rather than an optional add-on. For example:
- Sky includes Netflix within its TV packages such as Ultimate TV, with additional streaming services also bundled in some plans.
- Virgin Media includes Netflix Standard with ads at no extra cost with its TV bundles and selected broadband tiers.
- BT / EE TV includes Netflix in Entertainment, Big Entertainment and Full Works plans, with higher Netflix tiers available as upgrades.
In the comparison table above, you can compare current TV deals that include Netflix and sort offers by price or by additional content such as Sky Cinema or Sky Sports.
Some providers require customers to take broadband alongside TV to access bundle pricing. This applies to Virgin Media and EE TV bundles, while Sky also offers TV-only options but may provide discounts when TV and broadband are taken together.
Read our full guide to where to watch Netflix here.
What's available to watch on Netflix?
Netflix offers one of the largest streaming libraries available, with almost 9,000 titles accessible to UK subscribers as of late 2025, although the exact catalogue changes regularly as programmes are added and removed.
Globally, Netflix has more than 325 million paid subscribers, making it the largest subscription streaming platform worldwide. The service is available in over 190 countries and serves an estimated audience approaching one billion people.
Netflix carries films and series across a wide range of genres, including licensed content from studios as well as its own original productions.
Netflix Originals
Original programming is a major focus for Netflix's strategy, with thousands of titles produced or commissioned exclusively for the platform. These shows and films are typically only available on Netflix in most regions.
Popular Netflix Originals include titles such as:
- Wednesday
- Bridgerton
- Stranger Things
- Squid Game
- The Night Agent
- Black Mirror
- The Queen's Gambit
- The Umbrella Academy
- One Piece
- Baby Reindeer
- 3 Body Problem
- Fool Me Once
Notable Netflix Original films include:
- Leave the World Behind
- Rebel Moon
- Damsel
- The Killer
- The Irishman
- Don't Look Up
- Extraction
- The King
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
- All Quiet on the Western Front
Netflix also commissions and distributes original documentaries and docuseries, including titles such as:
- Our Planet
- Making a Murderer
- American Nightmare
- Tiger King
- The Social Dilemma
- My Octopus Teacher
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive
- Dirty Money
- Night Stalker
- The Tinder Swindler
Netflix personalises recommendations based on viewing activity, ratings and browsing behaviour. This means each user's homepage is different, and titles are ranked according to what the platform predicts they are most likely to watch. New releases are still surfaced regularly, but may appear more prominently if they match a viewer's interests or recent activity.
Live events and sport on Netflix
Netflix has begun expanding into live programming, including sport, special events and weekly broadcasts. These are included within standard subscriptions and can be watched live or replayed shortly after broadcast.
Recent and upcoming live content has included weekly WWE Raw broadcasts, live boxing events and special one-off sporting broadcasts.
In November 2024, Netflix streamed the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight live to an estimated 108 million global viewers, with 65 million concurrent streams - making it the most-streamed sporting event ever at the time.
The platform has continued testing live event formats, including Skyscraper Live in January 2026, which showed climber Alex Honnold attempting a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101 in a live global broadcast.
Live programming varies by region and event rights, and not all sports or live shows are available in every country.
How much does Netflix cost?
Netflix offers three main subscription tiers in the UK, which vary by video quality, features and how many devices can watch at the same time.
- Standard with adverts: £5.99 per month - Full HD streaming on up to two devices at once, with adverts
- Standard: £12.99 per month - Full HD streaming on up to two devices at once, no adverts
- Premium: £18.99 per month - 4K Ultra HD and HDR streaming on up to four devices at once, no adverts
These prices reflect Netflix's most recent UK price update in 2025, when all subscription tiers increased in cost.
Pay TV providers that bundle Netflix typically include one subscription tier as part of the package price, often the advert-supported plan. Customers can usually upgrade to Standard or Premium through their provider's billing system by paying the difference between tiers.
Use the comparison table above to compare current TV deals that include Netflix and find the lowest overall monthly cost.
Can I share my Netflix account?
Sharing Netflix accounts outside a household was once common, with the company previously estimating that more than 100 million households were using someone else's login before tightening its rules.
Since May 2023, Netflix's terms state that an account is intended for use within a single household. The service may prompt users to verify their device if it is accessed from a different location.
People who want to share access with someone outside their household can add an Extra Member. This currently costs £4.99 per month on advert-supported plans or £5.99 per month on ad-free plans. Extra Members must be located in the same country as the main account holder.
Extra Member add-ons are generally only available for accounts billed directly through Netflix. Customers whose subscription is included through a TV provider bundle may not be able to use this feature, depending on the provider.
How can I watch Netflix on my TV?
Netflix can be watched on a TV in several ways. Many modern smart TVs include the Netflix app built in, while streaming devices such as TV boxes, sticks or games consoles can also be used to access the service.
The packages listed in the comparison table above include a TV box that supports Netflix, allowing customers to watch on their main television without needing a separate streaming device.
Picture quality depends on the Netflix plan, internet speed and device compatibility. Full HD streaming requires a compatible screen and sufficient connection speed, while 4K Ultra HD requires a 4K TV, a Premium subscription and a fast broadband connection.
Netflix internet speed requirements
As an online streaming service, Netflix requires an internet connection to watch its content. This applies whether you're streaming on a smart TV, a streaming device or through a TV platform such as Sky Stream.
Netflix recommends the following minimum download speeds for streaming:
- Standard definition (SD): 3Mbps or higher
- Full high definition (1080p): 5Mbps or higher
- Ultra high definition (4K): 15Mbps or higher
Most households using fibre broadband connections will comfortably meet these requirements. Customers on older copper ADSL connections may experience lower picture quality or buffering, particularly when multiple devices are using the internet at the same time.
Some TV providers recommend higher broadband speeds for their TV platforms than Netflix itself requires for streaming. For example, Sky recommends at least 25Mbps to use Sky Stream or Sky Glass (around 30Mbps for 4K or multiple devices), while Virgin Media's Flex service requires a minimum of 50Mbps. These platform requirements relate to overall service performance rather than Netflix video playback alone.
Is it worth adding Netflix to a pay TV deal?
As the world's largest subscription streaming platform, Netflix is now included in TV bundles from several providers as part of their core packages rather than as an optional add-on.
Some TV plans from providers such as Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV include a Netflix subscription at no extra cost within the bundle price, typically the Standard with adverts plan. This can work out cheaper than paying for Netflix separately - particularly for customers who were already planning to take a TV package.
Providers may also offer discounted upgrade pricing for higher Netflix tiers when billed through the TV provider. For example, customers can usually upgrade to ad-free or Premium plans by paying the difference in monthly cost, and these upgrades are often flexible and can be changed month to month.
However, TV bundles themselves usually come with minimum contract terms, so customers may not be able to remove Netflix from the package to reduce the overall price during the contract period. Whether bundling represents good value therefore depends on how much of the TV package you intend to use.
