Sky TV Packages

What does Sky offer me?

The service they provide is wide and varied. Much of what you will be able to receive depends upon the Sky Box that you choose. The Sky ethic dictates that what each customer receives should be highly personal to their interests and hobbies, therefore the Sky box you select will come with its own range of dedicated equipment to suit your needs.

The boxes

The standard Sky box acts as an entry pass into the world of digital television, giving you access to a range of popular television channels. The second Sky box that is available is named the Sky+. Selecting this gives you an added element of personalisation – allowing you to digitally record and store your favourite programmes. This makes it a great choice for those who have hectic lives and want to watch at their convenience.

Television in high-definition

The final Sky box is for broadcasting purists, the Sky+ HD box. HD stands for ‘High Definition’ and this is exactly what this cutting edge technology affords the viewer. On Sky+ HD, the picture quality is four times sharper than in standard-definition television, allowing you to see films with a previously unknown level of realism. Twelve programmes are dedicated to Sky’s HD system, featuring spectacular documentaries, thrilling films and world-class live sporting events

Bundles

Aside from their digital television packages, Sky also offers broadband Internet and Sky Talk telephone services. These packages fuse and intertwine with each other, allowing you to take full advantage of their features. Opting for one of these Sky bundles can be a wise and economic move, enabling you to cover all of your household media requirements for one small monthly amount.

Sky offer an unprecedented level of personalisation, having designed six varied channel packs that aim to cater to the needs of different customers.

Variety Pack: This selection gives you access to a wide range of programmes and designed to suit the needs of the family. You can enjoy both cutting-edge and classic drama, sci-fi, reality shows and much more.

Featured channels: Sky One, Dave, Bravo, UKTV Gold and many more.

News & Events Pack: Are you interested in current affairs? Do you like to keep up with the latest political stories and scandals? Are you a sport junkie, who enjoys everything from the Cup Final to Queen’s Tennis Tournament? Well, if the answer to one or more of these is yes, then this may just be the Sky Pack to interest you. This is the Sky Pack to keep you on your toes!.

Featured channels:Star News, Fox News, British Eurosport, CNBC Europe, Extreme Sports

Knowledge Pack This is the Pack for those of you with the will to learn more. Whether it be historical documentaries, wildlife features or real life crime stories you are interested in, there is a array of different channels waiting for you to discover them with this Sky package. The perfect place for a spot of pub-quiz practice.

Featured channels: Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, the History Channel, Crime and Investigation Network

Music Pack: Here is the place to massage your ear drums or practice the air guitar. It is almost thirty years since the launch of MTV with the erstwhile hit, Video Killed the Radio Star, and now the number of channels has mushroomed and choice abounds. This Sky Pack runs through every conceivable music genre, from rock and pop to urban and R n’ B. So, get your best shoes on and get ready for a digital dance.

Featured channels: VH1, Kiss, MTV Base, MTV Hits, Smash Hits, MTV Dance

Kids Pack: The dream of children and parents alike. Guaranteed safe and fun entertainment is designed to keep children amused for hours on end, so parents can hope to reclaim those lost Saturday mornings. This Sky Pack features twelve age-specific channels that are so much fun that you might end up getting hooked yourself.

Featured channels: Baby First, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney, Nickelodeon

Style and Culture Pack: This Pack is designed for people who are interested in discovering worlds beyond their own. Deftly following the latest fashions, styles, subcultures and artistic movements – you’ll soon realise that there is much to be learnt and gained from the Style and Culture Pack.

Featured channels:Discovery Home and Health, Sky Arts, The Africa Channel, Diva TV, Star Plus

When you subscribe to Sky’s standard television service you can get access to all of Sky’s channels (except those specifically for the Sky+ HD service). There are various channel combinations available so you can customise your watching experience, or choose to have them all.

There are 6 different entertainment mixes- Choose Variety for a blend of drama, comedy, documentary and sci-fi, Music for the latest and classic hits and a huge selection of genres, News & Events for current affairs, 24 hour news channels and sports headlines, Kids for fun and educational children’s viewing, Knowledge for insightful documentaries and biographies, or Style & Culture for fashion, art and homes. In addition to these channel packages you can subscribe to Sky Sports to watch live sport and Sky Movies for the latest blockbusters and classic movies.

Not to be overlooked is Sky television’s interactive services. An on-screen guide lets you know what’s on and when, as well as recommendations and a reminder function to alert you when your favourite programs begin. With Sky Active you can shop, play games, get the latest news and even buy a lottery ticket.

A monthly subscription costs as little as £16. And they not only offer television – you can even get free internet with Sky Broadband when you subscribe to any Sky television package!

A one-off £30 standard set-up cost applies, but if you choose a Premium Mix such as Sky Sports or Sky Movies you will get £15 credited into your account once it is activated!

Your introduction to digital television

Sky Box packages are the perfect starter kit for those who wish to subscribe to a quality, but simple digital service. You will receive some of the very best known channels including MTV, the Discovery Channel and a host of different news services. With this Box it is easy to upgrade your subscription to include their flagship sports and movie channels – making it a sound choice for those wanting to go digital, but unsure exactly what they would like to start with.

It’s up to you

When you subscribe to Sky’s standard service, you gain access to all of the Sky channels excluding those that are available in high-definition (HD). It is possible to customise your selection of channels: the Variety choice fuses dramas, documentaries and science fiction together; Music gives you a wide selection of channels offering a host genres from rock to reggae; Kids is perfect for those amongst you with young families, who want to indulge in cartoons and educational learning; and there is Knowledge for those who enjoy history, geography and biography.

A monthly subscription to can cost as little as £17, so follow the link below to discover the very best updated prices from Sky direct. You could be enjoying a wonderful digital television service within a week.