Now Broadband & Sky TV Reviews
Read our expert reviews of NOW Broadband and Sky Essential TV, including packages, speeds, and equipment.
NOW Broadband & Sky TV: What's on offer?
Since its relaunch as powered by Sky, NOW Broadband is delivered using Sky's broadband platform and can be taken alongside Sky Essential TV during checkout.
Sky Essential TV starts from £15 per month and includes Sky Atlantic, Netflix, Discovery+, and over 100 live free-to-air channels, all streamed through Sky Stream without requiring a satellite dish.
NOW Broadband and Sky Essential TV are separate subscriptions with their own monthly prices and minimum contract terms, but they can be ordered together and managed through the same Sky account.
NOW Broadband packages offer average download speeds from 67Mbps to 300Mbps over Openreach part-fibre and full fibre networks, depending on availability. All plans include the Sky Broadband Hub router, a home phone line with pay-as-you-go calls, and optional upgrades such as WiFi Max for improved wireless coverage.
Customers can choose from four NOW Broadband plans: Superfast, Full Fibre 75, Full Fibre 100, and Full Fibre 300.
Read more in our reviews of Sky TV and NOW Broadband.
What content is on Sky Essential TV?
When Sky TV is taken with NOW Broadband, customers receive Sky Essential TV, which includes Sky Atlantic, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Discovery+ Entertainment.
Sky Essential TV also includes over 100 live channels, combining Sky Atlantic with free-to-air channels available through Sky Stream, along with on-demand access to programmes from Sky, Netflix, and Discovery+.
Additional channel packs such as Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, Sky Kids, and TNT Sports can be added separately after signing up.
Sky TV is delivered through Sky Stream, allowing customers to watch live TV and on-demand content over broadband without needing a satellite dish.
New customer offers
Special offers for new customers of NOW Broadband with Sky Essential TV are listed in the table above and updated regularly.
These offers are typically available to new NOW Broadband customers, or those returning after leaving, and may also require customers not to have an active Sky TV subscription.
Introductory offers usually include discounted broadband prices for the 24-month minimum term, reduced monthly prices on Sky Essential TV, and occasional setup fee discounts.
To see the latest deals, compare packages in the table above and check availability at your address, as prices and eligibility can vary by location.
Key terms of NOW TV and Broadband deals
NOW Broadband and Sky Essential TV can be ordered together, but they remain separate subscriptions with their own pricing and contract terms.
NOW Broadband has a minimum contract term of 24 months, and cancelling before this period ends can incur early termination charges.
Sky Essential TV is also typically supplied on a 24-month minimum term when taken with broadband, although some optional channel packs added later may be available on either 24-month terms or flexible 31-day rolling contracts.
Optional Talk call plan add-ons are tied to the broadband contract term and normally cannot be cancelled early without penalty.
Both NOW Broadband and Sky reserve the right to increase prices during the contract period. In July 2025, NOW Broadband increased broadband prices for existing customers by £3 per month, while Sky has confirmed some TV add-ons, including Sky Cinema, will increase by £1 per month from April 2026. Customers are normally given advance notice of any price changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to bundle Sky TV with NOW Broadband?
Sky Essential TV can be added when signing up to NOW Broadband, and is often available at introductory prices from £15 per month, including a £3 monthly discount.
However, this discounted price is generally available to new Sky TV customers whether taken with NOW Broadband or separately, so it is not exclusive to NOW Broadband customers.
NOW Broadband and Sky Essential TV are billed as separate services, and customers can also subscribe to Sky TV independently if they prefer.
Is Sky TV as cheap as NOW TV?
NOW TV Memberships are usually cheaper and more flexible, as they run on 30-day rolling contracts that can be cancelled at any time.
Sky Essential TV starts from £15 per month and includes Sky Atlantic, Netflix Standard with Ads, Discovery+, and over 100 live channels. When taken with broadband it is typically supplied on a 24-month minimum term, although rolling monthly options may be available at a higher price.
NOW TV is streamed through the NOW app on compatible devices, while Sky TV is delivered through Sky Stream, which combines live channels and streaming services in one interface.
Read more in our guide to Sky TV vs NOW TV.
Will I get a Sky TV box with NOW Broadband?
NOW Broadband includes the Sky Broadband Hub router as standard. If customers also add Sky Essential TV, they will receive a Sky Stream puck to watch TV.
Sky Stream is delivered over the broadband connection and does not require a satellite dish, allowing customers to watch live channels and on-demand content through the Sky Stream device.
Broadband and TV remain separate subscriptions, but can be ordered together during signup.
Do I need a satellite dish to get Sky TV with NOW Broadband?
No. Sky Essential TV is delivered through Sky Stream, which works over the broadband connection and does not require a satellite dish.
Can you still get discounts on NOW TV Memberships?
NOW Broadband is no longer bundled with NOW TV Memberships, and customers do not receive automatic discounts on NOW TV when signing up for broadband.
However, customers can still subscribe to NOW TV Memberships separately, and promotional prices or minimum-term offers may be available depending on the plan.
NOW TV and NOW Broadband are independent services, even though both are owned by Sky.
Is Sky Essential TV delivered over NOW Broadband?
Yes. Sky Essential TV is streamed over the broadband connection using the Sky Stream device, so it works with NOW Broadband without requiring a separate TV connection.
Can existing NOW Broadband customers add Sky TV later?
Yes. Existing NOW Broadband customers can add Sky Essential TV separately through their Sky account, subject to availability and eligibility.
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