If you were looking for Sky Q, it’s no longer available to new customers. Instead, Sky now offers Sky Stream; a broadband TV service that works without a satellite dish.
Sky Q is no longer available to new customers, with Sky now focusing on its broadband-based TV services instead. If you’re looking for Sky TV today, the main alternative is Sky Stream, a streaming service that delivers live TV and on-demand content over your internet connection, with no satellite dish required.
What was Sky Q?
Sky Q was Sky’s satellite TV service, offering live channels, on-demand content and the ability to record programmes to a set-top box. While existing customers can continue to use Sky Q for now, it’s no longer sold to new customers online.
What is Sky Stream?
Sky Stream is Sky’s modern replacement for Sky Q. Instead of using a satellite dish, Sky Stream works entirely over broadband. You simply plug the Sky Stream puck into your TV via HDMI and connect it to Wi-Fi.
It brings together Sky TV channels and popular streaming apps, including Netflix, Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, all in one place.
Key features of Sky Stream
- No satellite dish or engineer installation
- Live Sky TV channels streamed over broadband
- On-demand content and major streaming apps in one interface
- Voice search and cloud-based playlists instead of traditional recordings
Sky Stream vs Sky Q
The biggest difference between Sky Stream and Sky Q is how content is delivered. Sky Q relied on satellite, while Sky Stream uses your internet connection. Sky Stream is designed to be quicker to set up, more flexible, and better suited to homes that don’t want a dish.
Is Sky Stream right for you?
If you want Sky TV without the hassle of installation, or if Sky Q isn’t available in your area, Sky Stream is now the main way to get Sky’s TV content. A stable broadband connection is essential, as all live TV and on-demand content is streamed.
What else does Sky do?
Read more about the other services you can get from Sky:
