Sky has unveiled an exciting new update that has caught the attention of many. The television provider has confirmed the launch of a new subscription plan that combines several popular streaming services at a reduced monthly rate. For just £24 per month, both new and existing customers will gain access to a bundle including Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the upcoming HBO Max app, set to debut next month.
According to Sky, this bundle offers great value for money, providing approximately £20 worth of streaming apps for a lower cost. Considering Sky’s current basic plan priced at £15 per month, the additional content effectively comes at just an extra £9.
Moreover, subscribers to the Ultimate TV plan will receive access to over 130 channels, featuring options like Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, and Sky History, among others.
In addition to these benefits, users signed up with Sky Cinema will enjoy a dedicated Disney movie channel integrated directly into their planner. This channel will allow viewers to watch Disney blockbusters without having to open the Disney+ app separately.
Existing Disney+ subscribers who sign up through Sky can transfer their current plan, whether Standard or Premium, to Sky while retaining their profiles and viewing history.
Sky has assured that all supported apps will be conveniently accessible from the homepage, offering fully integrated content. This feature enables users to search for shows and movies using voice commands and save them to a Playlist for later viewing.
The new Sky Ultimate plan will be accessible across Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q platforms.
Sophia Ahmad, Sky’s Chief Consumer Officer, described the update as a “new era” for Sky and NOW, uniting Sky, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu under a single subscription. She emphasized that customers will benefit from a seamless viewing experience and exceptional value, with HBO Max included at no extra charge for NOW Entertainment customers.
Sky emphasized that this move reflects its commitment to innovation, aiming to simplify the process for viewers to enjoy premium entertainment in one place.
Included in the update are the following offerings:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (available from March, exact date to be confirmed)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26th March)
– Hayu (available from July, with select top shows accessible from March)
– PLUS: Over 130 channels from Sky