Thinking of re-joining, wondering about Sports and Channels

[RichJW1]

Hi all,

I’m considering rejoining Sky TV after about 10 years with Virgin.

If I go for the Sports package (Sky Sports + TNT), do I get all other channels as well, including Sky Atlantic? Is there a list somewhere?

Would it be the standard Sky+ box as default?

As Sky’s broadband speed is still only 61mbps in my area, it’s likely that I will stay with Virgin (362mbps) for broadband, however I wish to see what Sky has on offer.

Many thanks,

Rich

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@RichJW1 wrote:

Hi all,

I’m considering rejoining Sky TV after about 10 years with Virgin.

If I go for the Sports package (Sky Sports + TNT), do I get all other channels as well, including Sky Atlantic? Is there a list somewhere?

Would it be the standard Sky+ box as default?

As Sky’s broadband speed is still only 61mbps in my area, it’s likely that I will stay with Virgin (362mbps) for broadband, however I wish to see what Sky has on offer.

Many thanks,

Rich

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Sky+ is now obsolete and no longer sold or supported by Sky. 

Sky Q would be your first option if you want the satellite service and ability to record programmes to a hard drive. 

Sky Stream is the alternative option if you wanted a fully streamed service via your Virgin broadband. 

Channel comparisons between the two systems are available here:

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/tv-channel-list-sky-glass 

[IntVic]

@RichJW1  if you can go without recording and some elements of catch up, then consider NOW as you maybe able to save some money.

TNT sports can be taken as a stand alone subscription via Discovery+ channel for £29.99 (30 day contract) and NOW Sports (from Sky)  can be had for £34.99 (30 day contract). 

If you go with NOW , they are also offering a 6 month saver  contract @ £26 pm. 

I am currently paying £20 pm for Sports for 6 months. 

I love NOW because everything can be done online, no phone calls or chatbox. The offers are automatically generated when you cancel and you are not tied in to long contracts.

NOW can be watched on virtually  any smart tv or streaming device via the app (although you need to check for UHD compatability  https://help.nowtv.com/article/what-is-highest-streaming-quality-for-my-device)

Ultra Boost (UHD) is £9 pm, but I currently pay £4.5 for 6 months via an offer.

Beauty of UHD Boost is that you can watch on upto 3 devices simultaneously.

As I said, no recording and it does not have the features of Stream- but I like it.

[RichJW1]

Thank you. 

[RichJW1]

Thanks @IntVic , that's something to consider.

[IntVic]

@RichJW1 one final thought... of course you can try everything on NOW for 1 month at full price without a long term contract of 12, 18  or 24 months 🤔

Just remember to cancel the same day as you subscribe and  you will have streaming for that month to see if it meets your needs.