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Sky Just Raised Prices Again in 2026 — Here's Exactly How Much You'll Save Switching to IPTV Storm

📅 Updated March 2026 ⏱️ Read in 8 minutes 🇬🇧 For UK households
Sky increased prices again in April 2026 — the third year in a row. A typical UK household with Sky TV and Sky Sports is now paying between £65 and £90 per month, which works out to over £1,000 per year. This guide breaks down exactly what Sky is charging, what IPTV Storm costs, and how much you save by switching — with a live calculator.

Sky's April 2026 Price Increases — The Full Breakdown

Sky announced its April 2026 price rises in January, giving customers 30 days notice. The increases apply to all packages — Sky TV, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and Sky Broadband. Here's what UK customers are now paying:

Sky Package Old Monthly Price New Monthly Price (April 2026) Annual Cost
Sky TV (Entertainment) £26/mo £28/mo £336/yr
Sky TV + Sports £59/mo £65/mo £780/yr
Sky TV + Sports + Cinema £76/mo £82/mo £984/yr
Full Sky Bundle (incl. Broadband) £84/mo £91/mo £1,092/yr
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Important: These are the base prices. Many Sky customers are also paying for add-ons like Sky Kids, international channels, and Sky Glass hardware — pushing monthly bills even higher.

What IPTV Storm Costs — Full Comparison

IPTV Storm gives you everything Sky Sports gives you — all Premier League channels, TNT Sports, beIN Sports, Champions League, plus 18,900+ channels total — for a fraction of the price:

Plan IPTV Storm Price Sky Equivalent You Save
1 Month £8.70/mo £65/mo (Sky + Sports) £56.30/mo
3 Months £6.33/mo £65/mo £58.67/mo
6 Months £5.00/mo £65/mo £60.00/mo
1 Year £4.17/mo £65/mo £60.83/mo — £730/yr

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That's £60/month less than Sky — with more channels included.

What You Actually Get With IPTV Storm vs Sky

The biggest misconception is that you're giving something up when you leave Sky. Here's the reality:

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Channels — IPTV Storm Wins

Sky Sports gives you around 10 dedicated sports channels. IPTV Storm gives you all of those plus 18,900+ channels total — Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports 1–4, beIN Sports, ESPN, NFL Network, NBA TV, and hundreds more from 50+ countries.


Sky Cinema gives you one movie channel rotation. IPTV Storm includes 50,000+ on-demand movies and series including the same content Sky Cinema shows, plus Netflix originals, HBO content and international cinema — all included at no extra cost.

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Quality — 4K on Both

Sky Q and Sky Glass offer 4K HDR for selected content. IPTV Storm streams in SD, HD, Full HD and 4K depending on the channel and your internet speed. For Premier League matches in 4K you need a minimum 50 Mbps connection — same requirement as Sky Glass.


IPTV Storm works on your existing devices — Firestick, Smart TV, phone, tablet — with no need to buy a Sky Glass (£13-22/month on top of your subscription).

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Devices — IPTV Storm Wins

Sky works on Sky Q box, Sky Glass TV, Sky Go app (limited streams). IPTV Storm works on Amazon Firestick, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Apple TV, iPhone, Android, MAG box, PC, Mac, Kodi — any device that supports an IPTV app. No proprietary hardware required.


You can also use IPTV Storm outside the UK — Sky Go has geographic restrictions. With IPTV Storm you get full access from anywhere in the world on the same subscription.

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Contracts — IPTV Storm Wins Clearly

Sky locks you into 18-month or 24-month contracts. If you leave early you pay an exit fee — typically £100-300 depending on how many months remain.


IPTV Storm has no contracts, no exit fees, no cancellation process. Your subscription simply doesn't renew when it expires. You can start with a 1-month plan and cancel instantly by just not renewing.

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How to Cancel Sky and Switch — Step by Step

1
Check Your Sky Contract End Date

Log into your Sky account at sky.com/myaccount or call Sky on 0333 7591 018. Check when your minimum term ends to avoid early exit fees. If you're outside your minimum term you can leave with 31 days notice and no penalty.


If you're still inside your minimum term, calculate whether the remaining exit fee is worth paying given your annual savings. For most households even paying a £200 exit fee still saves money in year one.

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Set Up Your IPTV Storm Trial First

Before cancelling Sky, get your IPTV Storm free trial running. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll set you up within minutes with full 24-hour access.


Test it on your Firestick or Smart TV. Watch a live Premier League match or Sky Sports News. Confirm the quality meets your standard. Then and only then proceed to cancel Sky.

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Cancel Sky

Call Sky on 0333 7591 018 (Monday–Friday 8am–8pm, Saturday 9am–5pm). Tell them you want to cancel. They will offer you a retention deal — discounted rate to stay. Whether you accept depends on what they offer.


Tip: Sky's best retention offers typically come when you say you've already found a replacement and you're calling to give your 31 days notice. Have your IPTV Storm trial running when you call — it makes the conversation shorter.

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Sky retention trick: The first agent will offer you a small discount. Say you want to think about it. They'll transfer you to the "Cancellations" team who have better deals. Even their best offer is usually still 3-4x more expensive than IPTV Storm.

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Subscribe to IPTV Storm

Once your Sky cancellation is confirmed, choose your IPTV Storm plan at iptvstorm.com/pricing. Most households switching from Sky choose the 6-month plan at £5/month — it's the best balance of savings and flexibility.


You receive your login credentials instantly after payment. Setup on Firestick takes under 10 minutes — see our Firestick setup guide for step-by-step instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sky increased prices by an average of 6.7% in April 2026. Sky TV + Sports now costs £65/month, up from £59. The full bundle including Sky Broadband reaches £91/month for many households — over £1,000 per year.
Yes. IPTV Storm includes all Sky Sports Premier League channels, Sky Sports Main Event, and TNT Sports — covering every Premier League match broadcast in the UK. Including the 3pm Saturday games that Sky cannot broadcast under blackout rules.
Cancelling Sky is completely legal — you can leave at any time after your minimum term with 31 days notice. As for IPTV services, you are responsible for ensuring any service you use complies with applicable laws in your region.
No. IPTV Storm streams over your existing broadband internet connection — no satellite dish required. Your Sky dish can simply stay on your house unused, or you can arrange removal if desired.
Minimum 10 Mbps for HD streaming. 25 Mbps for Full HD. 50 Mbps for 4K. Most UK broadband connections are well above this threshold. Sky's own broadband or any standard home fibre connection is more than sufficient.

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