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Sky TV packs

Sky TV packs

Updated: Monday 19 July, 2010

By Becca Talbot - becca@consumerchoices.co.uk

TV giant Sky groups its channels into viewing “packs”, so you can pick and choose which channels you’d like to receive without paying extra for those you don’t want to watch. Find out more about Sky packs below…

Sky (www.sky.com) offers monthly subscription packages with a great range of channels, interactive options and the ability to upgrade or use a Sky+ set-top box to record programmes digitally.

Take a look at what Sky has to offer below:

Sky TV Only

CompanyPackage NameChannelsBroadbandHome Phone 
Sky TV 1 PackChoose 1 Sky Entertainment 'pack' from a selection of 6NoNo
Sky TV 1 Pack + Sky Sports + ESPNLive cricket and football coverageNoNo
Sky TV 1 Pack + Sky Movies + Sky Sports100s of films from comedies to thrillersNoNo

Sky TV, Broadband and Phone Bundles

CompanyPackage NameChannelsBroadbandHome Phone 
Sky TV 1 Pack + Sky Movies + Sky Sports Sky Broadband Everyday Lite + ESPNChoose 1 Sky Entertainment 'pack' from a selection of 6 + Live sports coverage + Selection of moviesYesNo
Sky TV 1 Pack + Sky Broadband Unlimited + Talk FreetimeChoose 1 Sky Entertainment 'pack' from a selection of 6YesYes

Call Sky on 08442 410582 to join, or call 08442 414 141 if you are an existing customer looking to upgrade your TV package.

Choosing a Sky viewing “pack”

With Sky, you can build TV channel package to suit your viewing needs. The channels are split into six “packs” to allow you to choose the channels that are most suitable.

For instance, if you choose the Kid’s pack, you’ll receive all the children’s channels including Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Discovery Kids. Take a look at what’s included in each pack below:

  • Variety pack - Includes Sky 1, Paramount Comedy, UKTV Gold
  • Knowledge pack - Includes Discovery, National Geographic, The History Channel
  • Music pack - Includes MTV, VH1, Kerrang
  • Kid’s pack - Includes Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids
  • Style & Culture pack - Includes Sky Travel, UKTV Bright Ideas, Artsworld
  • News & Events pack Includes Sky News, Bloomberg, British Eurosport.

You can also add the premium movies and/or sports packs to any package for an extra fee. With these services you can view:

  • Top movies long before they appear on BBC, ITV or Channel 4
  • Live Premier League football coverage, England Test Cricket.

Visit www.sky.com for more information about channels and prices.

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