How much will Sky Ultimate TV cost? World-first subscription

Never been done before, it means new customers will be able to get all of the above streaming platforms, as well as HBO Max (which launches in the UK next month), in one package.

The newly announced entertainment bundle will be known as Sky Ultimate TV and will be available from £24 a month, starting April 1.

It’s designed for those who want a “never-ending supply of brilliant entertainment for the best value in the market” and offers more than 130 channels in total.

Sky customers to get ‘world-first’ Sky Ultimate TV package

Existing customers will get “easy access” as part of their Sky Ultimate TV subscription, with over £20 worth of streaming apps included each month, such as:  

• Disney+ Standard with Ads from March (date to be confirmed)
• HBO Max Basic with Ads from when it launches in the UK & Ireland on March 26
• Hayu from July, with a selection of top shows available from March

Additionally, current Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV will get Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads and Hayu content added to their pack alongside Sky TV and Netflix.

Plus, existing Sky Q customers with Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment and other eligible packages will get Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads and Hayu content added to their pack alongside Sky TV. 

Sky Q customers with Sky Ultimate TV get all of these as well as Netflix.

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Meanwhile, active Sky+ customers will have access to HBO Max Basic With Ads content and Hayu content alongside Sky TV.

Sky has also revealed that Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium customers can move their existing plans to Sky and save up to £5.99 a month on their bill (this may vary depending on their current subscription plan).

Sophia Ahmad, chief consumer officer at Sky shared that Sky Ultimate TV “marks a new era for Sky and NOW”.

Sophia explained: “Nowhere else offers this breadth of incredible entertainment in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.

“Millions of existing customers will get easy access to this new line-up as standard at unbeatable value.

“All NOW Entertainment customers will get access to HBO Max, included at no extra cost, fully integrated within the NOW app.”

“We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment and best experience, all in one place,” Sophia said.

Sky customers feel Sky Ultimate TV package is ‘too good to be true’

On Reddit , Sky customers have been sharing their thoughts on the entertainment giant’s latest move.

Someone wrote: “Holy cr*p that’s great.

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“No doubt this sub will absolutely sh*t on this but honestly I think this is pretty decent that you get all that in a bundle. Content aggregation is exactly the way to go.”

Another posted: “This is a good deal, been thinking of getting Disney for a while but getting it for free soon is great!”

This person on X said: “£24 a month for basically every major streaming platform? I’m in… but can someone explain why I still feel like this is too good to be true?”

One user added: “That’s actually a serious bundle. Four major platforms under one subscription for £24 is going to turn a lot of heads convenience + value is a powerful combo. The streaming wars just took an interesting twist.”

Will you be buying the Sky Ultimate TV package when it launches? Let us know if you think it’s worth the price, by leaving a comment below.