Broadband · Openreach + CityFibreSky broadband deals
Sky broadband runs on Openreach and CityFibre. Sky’s contract doesn’t set a fixed rise, and it added £3 a month for everyone from April 2026. Because the rise isn’t written into the contract, you can leave without a fee within 30 days of being told. Out of contract, prices go up £5. It has a social tariff for people on benefits. Enter your postcode to see live Sky deals at your address, sorted by total cost.
Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Page updated: · Deals update daily
At a glance
Rise not fixed in the contract, so you can leave without a fee when it happens.
Source: Sky · Oct 2026Contract: 24 months on every package.
Source: Sky · Oct 2026Social tariff for people on benefits.
Ofcom list · 2 Oct 2026complaints per 100,000 customers, second-best of the big providers.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Live Sky deals
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Sky at a glance
| Network and coverage | Openreach (FTTC and FTTP) plus CityFibre in selected towns. |
|---|---|
| Contract length | 24 months on every package. |
| Price rise | Sky’s contract doesn’t set a fixed rise, and it added £3 a month for everyone from April 2026. Because the rise isn’t written into the contract, you can leave without a fee within 30 days of being told. Out of contract, prices go up £5. |
| Social tariff | Sky Broadband Basics £20 (35 Mb) or £24 (75 Mb full fibre), 24 months, existing Sky customers only; exempt from rises. |
| Credit check | Light: a soft check or none (sources differ); £5 refundable charge. |
| Setup and router | £5 refundable or £0 (up to £19.95 under its terms). |
| Leaving early | Monthly rate × remaining months (about £21.71 a month on Superfast, £34.45 on Gigafast); 14 days’ notice. |
| Speed and Wi‑Fi guarantee | Speed Guarantee: 3 days below the minimum lets you leave. WiFi Max £6 a month: 25 Mb in every room or a month back. |
| Complaints and company news | 5 complaints per 100,000 customers, the second-best of the big providers (Ofcom, Q1 2026). |
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Sky questions
Does Sky raise prices in April?
Sky’s contract doesn’t set a fixed rise, and it added £3 a month for everyone from April 2026. Because the rise isn’t written into the contract, you can leave without a fee within 30 days of being told. Out of contract, prices go up £5.
Does Sky have a social tariff?
Sky Broadband Basics £20 (35 Mb) or £24 (75 Mb full fibre), 24 months, existing Sky customers only; exempt from rises.
Does Sky do a credit check?
Light: a soft check or none (sources differ); £5 refundable charge.
How much does it cost to leave Sky early?
Monthly rate × remaining months (about £21.71 a month on Superfast, £34.45 on Gigafast); 14 days’ notice.