Launched at the destruction of 2024 , the Sky Essential telly promises to give raw customers a “ gustatory perception of Sky ” from just £ 15 a calendar month .
But is Sky ’s Essential TV really worth it or are you unspoilt off choosing a more inclusive , albeit pricey , package ?
We explain everything you need to know about the Sky Essential TV package , including how much it be , how it ’s dissimilar from other Sky packages and what ’s included in the subscription .
What is Sky Essential TV?
As its name suggests , Sky Essential TV is Sky ’s entry - storey television packet which includes shows from across Sky , Netflix and Discovery+ in one simple subscription .
With a starting price of just £ 15 a month , Sky Essential television is a low-cost choice for anyone who wants to learn avariety of showsbut does n’t want to splurge on pricey subscriptions .
How much is Sky Essential TV?
At the time of writing , Sky Essential TV lead off at just £ 15 a month on a 24 - month declaration or £ 18 a calendar month for a more conciliatory , 31 - day rolling contract bridge . you could upgrade to the Sky Ultimate package , which offer up more channels , for an extra £ 7 a month .
you could also buy the newSky Glass Gen 2alongside the Sky Essential package from an additional £ 14 a month with a 48 - month declaration .
How can I access Sky Essential TV?
The Sky Essential TV package is useable with aSky Streambox , which is the easiest and cheapest way to get at the service as you simply postulate to plug the box into your survive television set frame-up . you may also access Sky Essential television via Sky Glass which does n’t involve a smasher or set - top corner .
Sky Essential vs Sky Ultimate
The main differences between Sky Essential and Sky Ultimate are their included channels and , afterwards , their monthly monetary value .
While both include 90 gratis - to - zephyr channels , Sky Atlantic , Netflix ( its Standard with Ads plan ) and Discovery+ , the Ultimate software system boasts additional channels such as Sky ’s hit channels such as Documentaries , Sci - Fi , Showcase and Comedy , alongside National Geographic , MTV and Gold .
The Sky Ultimate package starts at £ 22 a calendar month with a 24 - calendar month contract or £ 25 a calendar month with a 31 - Clarence Day rolling contract bridge or else .
Both software program can also be upgraded with additional subscription , such as Sky Sports , Sky Cinema and Sky Kids for extra fees .
Is Netflix included with Sky Essential TV?
If you already have Netflix then Sky will move the payment to your Sky beak , allowing you to keep your existing history with all your viewing history , so you wo n’t pay twice or lose out on the welfare .
