By Sky offers Gigafast Broadband from £42/month with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Read our review.
In the UK, Sky now offers Gigafast Broadband from £42/month: it’s their fastest ever home broadband service with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Currently available in 24% of UK homes, it’s delivered using full fibre (FTTP) technology.
Get Sky Gigafast for £42/month →
In this article, we’ll review Sky’s Gigafast Broadband, comparing it to cheaper alternatives such as Superfast Broadband and Ultrafast Broadband. We’ll also compare it to plans from other providers before looking at the availability of the service and how you can switch to Sky’s Gigafast Broadband.
| Prices From: | £42 per month (broadband only) £54 per month (with Sky Entertainment & Netflix) |
|---|---|
| Contract Length: | 24 month contract |
| Download Speed: | 900Mbps average |
| Upload Speed: | 90Mbps average |
| Router: | Sky Broadband Hub (Sky SR203) |
| Coverage: | 24% of UK homes (check your postcode) |
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What is Sky Gigafast Broadband?
In the UK, Gigafast Broadband is Sky’s fastest home broadband plan. With an average download speed of 900Mbps, it’s 25 times faster than standard fibre broadband. It allows you to download files much faster and also to use a lot more devices at the same time without your connection slowing down.
Gigafast Broadband is delivered using full fibre (FTTP) technology. This is currently available in 24% of UK homes with access to an Openreach full fibre connection.
At present, you can get Gigafast Broadband from £42 per month on a standalone basis without Sky TV. Alternatively, it’s available from £54 per month including Sky Entertainment & Netflix.
| Sky Gigafast | |
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| Monthly Price (broadband): | £42 per month |
| Monthly Price (with Sky TV): | £54 per month |
| Download Speed (average): | 900Mbps |
| Upload Speed (average): | 90Mbps |
| Inclusive Features | |
| Phone Line (Sky Talk): | Yes (using Internet Calls) |
| Speed Guarantee: | 600Mbps speed guarantee |
| WiFi Guarantee: | With £5/month Broadband Boost |
| Technology | |
| Connectivity: | Full Fibre (FTTP) |
| Router: | Sky Hub (SR203) |
| Availability: | 24% of UK homes Check availability → |
The following table shows Sky’s Gigafast Broadband deals:
| Service | Broadband & TV | Monthly Cost (may rise during contract) |
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 Sky Full Fibre Gigafast
| 900Mbps average download | £42.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment & Netflix with Gigafast Broadband
| 900Mbps average download   
| £54.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment & Netflix with Gigafast Broadband + Sky Cinema
| 900Mbps average download 
| £62.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment & Netflix with Gigafast Broadband + Sky Sports
| 900Mbps average download 
| £74.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment & Netflix with Gigafast Broadband + TNT Sports
| 900Mbps average download 
| £80.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment & Netflix with Gigafast Broadband + Sky Sports & TNT Sports
| 900Mbps average download
| £98.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract | See deal |
See Sky Gigafast Broadband Deals →
You can enter your postcode on Sky’s website to check the availability of these plans where you live. If you’re currently unable to get Gigafast Broadband, you may still be offered Sky’s Superfast and Ultrafast plans.
Comparison to Alternatives
In our opinion, most households are probably unlikely to need the full 900Mbps speeds available on Sky’s Gigafast Broadband. In fact, Sky is upfront about this, saying it’s “future proof broadband for the busiest homes”.
To give an example, a ultra-HD video stream (in 4K quality) requires 25Mbps of bandwidth. On Ultrafast Broadband, you’re already able to stream ultra-HD video on six devices at the same time. This increases to 36 devices at the same time on Gigafast Broadband, which is evidently more than the average home requires.
With Gigafast Broadband, there are some advantages if you’re downloading large files. For instance, a new PC/console game might download in only 7 minutes. This compares to 3 hours on standard fibre broadband and 40 minutes on Ultrafast Broadband.
Other Sky Broadband Plans
If you don’t need the full 900Mbps speed available on the Gigafast broadband, Sky also offers a range of cheaper fibre broadband plans from only £26 per month. These plans can also be delivered using full fibre (FTTP) technology if it’s available at your address.
For instance, Ultrafast Broadband (with an average download speed of 145Mbps) is available from only £26 per month:
| Service | Download Speed | Monthly Cost (may rise during contract) |
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Sky Superfast | 61Mbps average download | £26.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Full Fibre 75 | 75Mbps average download | £26.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps average download | £26.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Full Fibre 500 | 500Mbps average download | £32.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Sky Full Fibre Gigafast | 900Mbps average download | £42.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract | See deal |
Gigabit Broadband Plans
If you’re definitely in the market for gigabit broadband, it’s also worth considering the following alternatives from £34.99 per month:
| Service | Download Speed | Monthly Cost | |
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 Gig1 Fibre Broadband Only | 1130Mbps average download | £34.99 per month No upfront fee £105 bill credit 18 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by RPI inflation plus 3.9% | See deal |
 Full Fibre 900 | 910Mbps average download | £38.00 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by £3 | See deal |
 Full Fibre 900 | 900Mbps average download | £39.99 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by £3 | See deal |
Sky Full Fibre Gigafast | 900Mbps average download | £42.00 per month plus £5.00 upfront 24 month contract Monthly cost may rise during contract | See deal |
 Full Fibre C-900 | 900Mbps average download | £46.00 per month No upfront fee £90 reward card 24 month contract | See deal |
 EE Full Fibre Gigabit | 900Mbps average download | £47.99 per month No upfront fee 24 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by £3 | See deal |
 Full Fibre 900 | 910Mbps average download | £47.99 per month plus £31.99 upfront £50 reward card 24 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by £3 | See deal |
 Full Fibre 900 | 944Mbps average download | £49.00 per month No upfront fee 18 month contract Monthly cost will rise each April by £3 | See deal |
In general, you’ll normally be able to find cheaper plans elsewhere. However, Sky Broadband customers will get a discounted rate when they take Sky TV (e.g. it’s £54 per month for Gigafast Broadband and Sky Entertainment & Netflix). If you were to combine a full-price Sky TV subscription with one of the above plans, it may work out to be a more expensive solution overall.
For more information, see our guide to full fibre broadband plans in the UK.
Coverage & Availability
At present, Sky’s Gigafast Broadband is available in around 24% of UK homes. You’ll need access to an Openreach full fibre (FTTP) connection to get Gigafast Broadband.
To see whether Gigafast Broadband is available where you live, enter your postcode on Sky’s online availability checker:
Check Sky Gigafast Broadband Coverage (sky.com) →
Over the next few years, full fibre technology should be rolled out rapidly across the UK. The current ambition is for full fibre technology to reach 25 million homes by December 2026. If you’re currently unable to get Gigafast broadband, you might still be able to get Sky’s Superfast or Ultrafast plans.
Switching to Sky Broadband
If you’re currently using another broadband provider, it’s easy to switch your broadband service to Sky.
Start by ordering your new Gigafast broadband plan online. You’ll be given the activation date for your service when you sign up on Sky’s website. Normally, an engineer visit will also be scheduled for that date to set up the service.
Normally, Sky will automatically contact your old broadband provider to cancel your old service. However, if you’re using Virgin Media (or any other provider that doesn’t use the Openreach network), you’ll need to contact them separately to cancel your old service.
For step-by-step instructions on how to switch your broadband to Sky, please select your current broadband provider from the dropdown menu below:
Switch to Sky Broadband
Your step-by-step guide to switching
You can also read our full guide on switching broadband providers in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is Sky Gigafast Broadband? | Gigafast Broadband is Sky’s fastest home broadband service. It uses full fibre (FTTP) technology to deliver an average download speed of 900Mbps. This is 25 times faster than standard fibre broadband. |
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| What speeds are available on Gigafast Broadband? | On Gigafast Broadband, you’ll get an average download speed of 900Mbps and an average upload speed of 90Mbps. There’s also a minimum guaranteed download speed of 600Mbps. |
| Is Gigafast Broadband available where I live? | To check the availability of Sky’s Gigafast Broadband, enter your postcode on Sky’s website. |
| Can I get Gigafast Broadband without Sky TV? | Yes. Sky’s Gigafast Broadband is available without Sky TV for £42 per month. If you choose to take Sky TV together with it, you’ll pay £54 per month for the combination of Gigafast Broadband and TV. |
| Does Gigafast Broadband require a full fibre (FTTP) connection? | Yes. Gigafast Broadband is only available on a full fibre (FTTP) broadband connection. This is currently available in around 24% of UK homes. It isn’t possible to get Gigafast Broadband on a fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) connection as the older FTTC technology isn’t able to support these speeds. |
More Information
For more information about Gigafast Broadband, please see Sky’s official website.
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