Sky has unveiled an exciting new update that is sure to capture attention. The television provider is rolling out a compelling subscription package that combines several of the most popular streaming services worldwide at a reduced monthly rate. Priced at just £24 monthly, both new and existing customers will soon have access to Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the highly anticipated HBO Max app, set to debut next month.
According to Sky, this bundled offering provides excellent value, including approximately £20 worth of streaming apps for a lower cost. Considering that Sky’s base plan is currently priced at £15 per month, the additional content effectively comes at just an extra £9.
But that’s not all. Subscribers to the Ultimate TV plan will also enjoy access to over 130 channels, featuring options such as Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, and Sky History, among others.
Additionally, for those signed up with Sky Cinema, a dedicated Disney movie channel will be added directly to the planner. This feature will allow users to watch Disney blockbusters without needing to open the Disney+ app separately.
Existing Disney+ subscribers who are directly signed up can seamlessly transfer their current plan, whether it is Standard or Premium, to Sky while retaining their profiles and viewing history.
Sky has confirmed that all supported apps will be conveniently accessible directly from the homepage, with integrated content. This user-friendly setup enables viewers to discover shows and films through voice search and save them to a Playlist for later enjoyment.
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 being included at no additional charge for NOW Entertainment subscribers.
Sky emphasized that this move underscores its commitment to innovation, simplifying the process for viewers to access premium entertainment in a consolidated platform.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPDATE:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (available from March, exact date pending)
– 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