Sky is today launching Sky Essentials, a new all-in-one package offering unlimited broadband, free UK calls, line rental and a Sky+ box for £26 per month.
A Sky TV package isn’t included in the monthly price, however, so in terms of TV this is very much a bare-boned Sky experience, with users having access only to Freeview channels if they don’t choose to build on the package with extra Sky channels. Sky Entertainment and Sport TV channels are available from £22/month and £18/month respectively. Unlike Sky's flagship Q boxes, there's no 4K or Dolby Atmos support and tuner, connections and storage options are naturally inferior.
The monthly price is guaranteed for the next three years, too, so in that time you won’t be subjected to price hikes. The catch? An 18 month contract and £25 set-up fee.
