![]() ![]() However, you CAN opt for an 18-months contract, and that will lower your monthly subscription costs – but you’re then “stuck” with it for 18 months. So the basic contract is a 31-day rolling contract which you can cancel at any time without any penalty charges. ![]() Unlike Sky’s dish-based solutions (such as Sky Q), Sky Stream doesn’t require a long-term contract, which is a major shift for Sky. That’s very convenient – but if the service removes that content (as streaming services often do) – you won’t be able to watch that content any longer. Instead, you add programmes you want to watch to a global “Playlist” – and can then stream those programmes/films at any time – as long as they’re still available on the connected streaming service (BBC iPlayer, Netflix, etc.) #Rolling sky 5 tvThis is very similar to Sky’s streaming TV – Sky Glass, and in fact, the two share the same interface and many of the same features.īut unlike Sky Glass, where you have to buy and pay for a new TV – Sky Stream can be connected to any TV in your house.Īlso, unlike competing streaming solutions from Virgin Media and BT TV – Sky Stream can work with any broadband provider, so you don’t have to subscribe to Sky Broadband or change providers.Īnd, like with Sky Glass, you get most of the Freeview channels (see the complete Sky Stream channels list) – without needing a Freeview aerial, as those too are streamed to you via broadband.Ī major difference between Sky Stream (or Glass) and Sky Q, however, is that Stream doesn’t have a hard drive, and you can’t record programmes locally. Unlike Sky Q and Sky’s older boxes in the UK, Sky Stream doesn’t use a satellite dish – instead, it relies on broadband, and streams all the content to the box, much like other streaming devices and streaming services ( Amazon’s Fire TV, Roku, and streaming services like Netflix and Sky’s own NOW). Sky’s standalone 4K streaming box was announced this week, and will be officially launching on October 18. #Rolling sky 5 fullThe bottom line, in terms of cost? Sky Stream’s prices are similar to Sky Q’s “official” prices (though many pay less due to special offers and phone negotiations).īut surprisingly, some of Sky Stream’s TV add-ons cost MORE than some of Sky Glass‘ add-ons, if you stay on the 31-day contract (though, of course, you’re not paying for the TV itself, which you have to do when you buy Glass).Īnd, if you already want to get your hands on the Sky Stream box – some can get it even before the official launch date – see below for full instructions. Notably, Sky Stream’s pricing scheme changes according to your contract term – things are cheaper if you’re willing to sign up for 18 months, and cost more if you take the rolling 31-day contract (which is one of Stream’s main advantages – the fact you DON’T have to commit for 18 months). While Sky Stream’s basic pricing model has already been announced, we can now detail more of Stream’s pricing options – and compare them to Sky Q and Sky Glass’ pricing. Sky is shaking up the pay-TV market these days, with the launch of its new standalone streaming TV box, Sky Stream, which does not require a satellite dish, and can be bought without a long-term contract. ![]()
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