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Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sky launches brand new £6 a month TV service TODAY in tempting bid to make Q box owners switch
SKY is launching a brand new service from today, and it will set entertainment fans back by just £6. TV lovers can now get their hands on a brand new TV set for just 20p a day, as the broadcasting giant launches Sky Glass Air. The new TV can be purchased via a 48 month interest free loan, as the broadcaster aims to tempt Sky Q users to make the switch. 2 Sky users can get their hands on a new TV for just £6 a month 2 Sky is hoping to tempt Sky Q users over to Sky Glass Air Credit: Sky The cheapest package available with the new TV is Sky Essential TV, which comes with 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic, and Netflix and Discovery+, all for just £15. Combined, for £21 per month, viewers are effectively paying less than 70p per day for the TV and service. Unlike Sky Q, which is currently being phased out, Sky Glass Air relies on internet connection to beam TV channels to your home, instead of a satellite dish. This means that installation for the new TV service will be simple, as you won't have to get an engineer to come round and start drilling through your walls. Sky Glass was launched back in 2019, but users were unimpressed with the thick built in Soundbar. The broadcaster hopes that the thinner soundbar on the Sky Glass Air will tempt more Sky Q users to make the switch. The new TV, which goes on sale today, June 10, comes in three colours - Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White. There are three different sizes, 43 inches (from £6 a month), 55-inches (from £10 a month), and 65 inches (from £13 a month). "With Sky Glass Air, we're bringing the Sky experience to more people through a beautifully designed TV with stunning picture quality from just £6 a month," said Carli Kerr, MD of Sky TV & NOW. Sky Offers Free Movie Gift and More "It's all about giving people better for less: more choice, great tech, and the content they love, without compromising on quality. "From the ultimate performance of Glass Gen 2 to the incredible value of Air, there's now a Sky Glass to suit everyone, whether you're new to Sky or already with us." Customers can also choose to pay for the TV set outright if they wish, with the 43 inch model costing £309, and the 55 inch set costing £509. The 65 inch TV is priced at £649. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84. Entertainment fans can also upgrade to to Sky Ultimate TV for an extra £7 per month, which gives viewers access to Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, Sky History, Sky Showcase and more. Sky revealed that 90% of new users opt for Sky Glass or Sky Stream, but it is struggling to win over Sky Q fans. Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, told The Sun: "The majority of its existing subscribers are still on the tried and trusted Sky Q platform which relies on a satellite dish. "Converting this base is taking the company much longer than it originally expected." One thing that Sky Q customers are not convinced by is the way recordings work, as Sky Glass Air saves everything to the cloud, meaning you can't rely on recordings during rare TV outages. However the expert added that the new affordable model should "strongly resonate with customers".
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sky launches brand new £6 a month TV service TODAY in tempting bid to make Q box owners switch
SKY is launching a brand new service from today, and it will set entertainment fans back by just £6. TV lovers can now get their hands on a brand new TV set for just 20p a day, as the broadcasting giant launches The new TV can be purchased via a 48 month interest free loan, as the broadcaster aims to tempt 2 Sky users can get their hands on a new TV for just £6 a month 2 Sky is hoping to tempt Sky Q users over to Sky Glass Air Credit: Sky The cheapest package available with the new TV is Sky Essential TV, which comes with 100 channels, including Sky Atlantic, and Netflix and Discovery+, all for just £15. Combined, for £21 per month, viewers are effectively paying less than 70p per day for the TV and service. Unlike Read more Sky stories This means that installation for the new TV service will be simple, as you won't have to get an engineer to come round and start drilling through your walls. The broadcaster hopes that the thinner soundbar on the Sky Glass Air will tempt more Sky Q users to make the switch. The new TV, which goes on sale today, June 10, comes in three colours - Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White. Most read in Tech There are three different sizes, 43 inches (from £6 a month), 55-inches (from £10 a month), and 65 inches (from £13 a month). "With Sky Glass Air, we're bringing the Sky experience to more people through a beautifully designed TV with stunning picture quality from just £6 a month," said Carli Kerr, MD of Sky TV & NOW. Sky Offers Free Movie Gift and More "It's all about giving people better for less: more choice, great tech, and the content they love, without compromising on quality. "From the ultimate performance of Glass Gen 2 to the incredible value of Air, there's now a Sky Glass to suit everyone, whether you're new to Sky or already with us." Customers can also choose to pay for the TV set outright if they wish, with the 43 inch model costing £309, and the 55 inch set costing £509. The 65 inch TV is priced at £649. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84. Entertainment fans can also upgrade to to Sky Ultimate TV for an extra £7 per month, which gives viewers access to Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime , , Sky Showcase and more. Sky revealed that 90% of new users opt for Sky Glass or Sky Stream, but it is struggling to win over Sky Q fans. Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, told The Sun: "The majority of its existing subscribers are still on the tried and trusted Sky Q platform which relies on a satellite dish. "Converting this base is taking the company much longer than it originally expected." One thing that Sky Q customers are not convinced by is the way recordings work, as Sky Glass Air saves everything to the cloud, meaning you can't rely on recordings during rare TV outages. However the expert added that the new affordable model should "strongly resonate with customers".
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sky offers you 35 extra channels for free this weekend, here's how to claim them
Sky is back with a limited-time incentive that's offering over 35 premium channels for free. It's not every day you get something for free, but that's exactly what Sky has decided to offer over this weekend. Customers can bag themselves over 35 premium channels without having to reach for their credit cards. This blockbuster update has been launched as part of Sky's Ultimate TV Weekender, and those who subscribe won't want to miss out. So, who gets the free channels and how do you claim them? Sky says there's no action required with the bonus getting unlocked unti Monday, June 9. It's available to those who currently subscribe to Sky's Essential TV pack, with the upgrade offering full and instant access to Sky Ultimate TV bundle instead. For those not in the know, the change adds extra channels such as Sky Max, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries, U&Gold, and Comedy Central to TVs. Shows that can be found on these platforms include Matlock and The Rookie, Hacks, Rob Beckett's Smart TV, Boyzone No Matter What, Planet Weird and The Righteous Gemstone. Explaining more, Sky said, in an email sent to Mirror Online: "From 6 – 9 June, Sky Essential TV customers can access Sky Ultimate TV at no extra cost. "There's no action required, all Sky Essential TV customers will have access to Sky Ultimate TV and 35,000 shows over the rainy weekend." Now you might be wondering what Sky gets out of giving away free channels. Well, we are guessing it hopes that the little taster will get Sky Essential TV users upgrading to Sky Ultimate TV for good. If you do tune in and fancy switching things up it will cost you an extra £7 per month. It's certainly been a very busy week for Sky. Along with announcing this free content boost, the company has also revealed when its all-new Sky Glass Air telly is going on sale. This screen will arrives in homes next week, and offer live and on-demand telly via your broadband so there's no need for a dish. It also comes packed with all the most popular streaming apps, features a 4K display and Dolby Audio for better sound. There are three sizes to choose from (43', 55', and 65') plus three colours (Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White) to suit your room. It's not quite as impressive as the Sky Glass Gen 2 TV, but it's worth a look if you're on a budget.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sky customers can unlock 35 extra TV channels for FREE today in surprise upgrade
TOP TELLY Sky customers can unlock 35 extra TV channels for FREE today in surprise upgrade Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY is dishing out access to 35 premium channels at no extra cost to customers this weekend. The special offer also includes 35,000 shows episodes on demand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Sky customers don't have to take any action to claim the freebie Credit: Sky Viewers on Sky's cheapest £15 package, Sky Essential TV, will benefit from the boost to Sky Ultimate TV. However, the channels will only be available from today until Monday. It's designed to give people a taster of the shows to watch elsewhere. They include Sky Max, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries, U&Gold, and Comedy Central. Highlights at the moment range from Matlock and The Rookie on Sky Witness, Hacks and Rob Beckett's Smart TV on Sky Max, Boyzone No Matter What on Sky Documentaries, Planet Weird on Sky Nature and The Righteous Gemstones on Sky Comedy. Customers don't have to take any action to gain access to the channels. They will all be unlocked for the duration of the giveaway. Sky Essential TV was launched at the end of last year as a cheaper way for telly fans to watch Sky TV, with Sky Atlantic, Netflix and Discovery+ all included. Sky Ultimate TV costs £7 more (a total of £21). It comes as Sky just launched a brand new TV product in the UK, Sky Glass Air. Discover new features on Sky TV that make it even easier to find favourite shows The device builds on the company's existing streamed TV offering, which does away with a satellite dish on the side of your house. Instead, channels are all transmitted via a broadband connection. Sky Glass Air is a cheaper option with no built-in soundbar unlike the main Sky Glass model, making it much thinner. The Sky Essential TV package is only available to those with Sky Stream and Sky Glass.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky customers can unlock 35 extra TV channels for FREE today in surprise upgrade
SKY is dishing out access to 35 premium channels at no extra cost to customers this weekend. The special offer also includes 35,000 shows episodes on demand. Advertisement 1 Sky customers don't have to take any action to claim the freebie Credit: Sky Viewers on Sky's cheapest £15 package, Sky Essential TV, will benefit from the boost to Sky Ultimate TV. However, the channels will only be available from today until Monday. It's designed to give people a taster of the shows to watch elsewhere. They include Sky Max, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries, U&Gold, and Comedy Central. Advertisement Highlights at the moment range from Matlock and The Rookie on Sky Witness, Hacks and Rob Beckett's Smart TV on Sky Max, Boyzone No Matter What on Sky Documentaries, Planet Weird on Sky Nature and The Righteous Gemstones on Sky Comedy. Customers don't have to take any action to gain access to the channels. They will all be unlocked for the duration of the giveaway. Advertisement Most read in Tech Sky Ultimate TV costs £7 more (a total of £21). It comes as Sky just launched a brand new TV product in the UK, Discover new features on Sky TV that make it even easier to find favourite shows The device builds on the company's existing streamed TV offering, which does away with a satellite dish on the side of your house. Instead, channels are all transmitted via a broadband connection. Advertisement Sky Glass Air is a cheaper option with no built-in soundbar unlike the main Sky Glass model, making it much thinner. The Sky Essential TV package is only available to those with Sky Stream and Sky Glass. Tricks for your Sky remote Try a whole host of Sky tricks to take your TV to a whole new level. Image credit: Getty / The Sun / Sky
