What are TV and Broadband deals? Do you need them?
A broadband and TV deal combines your internet service with a TV package in one easy bundle.
It’s a great way of trimming down your admin, your bills and saving confusion.
At the high end, you’ll find bundles offering ultrafast speeds and all the sport and film channels you could ever dream of. But there are more basic options available too.
Let's dig into the details and help you find the best option for your home.
Today's best TV and broadband deal: Editor's pick
We think this is currently the best TV and broadband deal to switch to for most homes:
- Speed: 300Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£35 per month
Price may rise during contract
But there’s loads of choice.
There are three main broadband providers that offer dedicated broadband and TV bundles. These are:
- BT (EE TV)
- Sky
- Virgin Media
- TalkTalk (available as an add-on)
Before choosing a package, take time to figure out the broadband speed you need at home.
This means you won't:
- Over pay for a service you won’t use (too fast)
- Get stuck with a broadband service that buffers and stalls when you’re streaming TV (too slow).
What speed do you need for streaming TV?
You don't always need a fast broadband service to stream TV. As an example, Netflix only requires a minimum speed of 3Mbps!
But every person or smart device connected to your internet uses up bandwidth. If your broadband package isn’t fast enough, that means:
- Buffering video
- Slower downloads
- A more frustrating experience.
Here’s a basic guide for what to look for in your broadband package:
You can find more information in our guides:
Best TV bundles if you can't get full fibre
BT Fibre 2 + Entertainment TV + Netflix
- Speed: 74Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£42.99 per month
£48.99 from 31st March 2027
£54.99 from 31st March 2028
Fibre 2 gives you access to NOW Entertainment. You can watch channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy, and Sky Max. Prices start from around £40+ per month.
You can also add on sports packages to watch TNT Sports and Sky Sports.
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Best option for couples, or if you want more flexibility
Virgin Media M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex TV
- Speed: 132Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£28.99 per month
£32.99 from 1st April 2027
£36.99 from 1st April 2028
Access over 150 free channels with Flex TV. You can subscribe to premium services such as Sky Sports or Netflix on a rolling 30-day contract.
You have a fixed broadband contract, but you can change your TV options anytime. That’s difficult to find anywhere else.
Best home broadband and TV deal for families
Sky Broadband Full Fibre 300, Sky Stream Essential TV + Netflix
- Speed: 300Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£35 per month
Price may rise during contract
With prices starting from under £40, this package will be fast enough for busier homes. Plus, you get to enjoy 300+ channels and Sky Box Sets.
You can also add on Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, TNT Sports as extras.
Types of TV and Broadband packages
Sky TV and Broadband Deals
Prices from £35 per month
Sky Glass and Sky Stream packages don’t require a satellite. There’s no longer any messy installation involved.
Sky TV add-ons include Sky Sport, TNT Sports, Sky Cinema, Netflix and Disney+.
If you’re keen to have the best viewing experience, you can add on an Ultra HD package.
Larger homes, or those that like to have a choice where they watch TV, can include additional pucks for multi-room access.
Virgin Media TV Deals
Prices from £35 per month
We’ve mentioned Virgin Media’s Flex TV, but other bundle options on a fixed contract are available too.
You can enjoy Sky Sports or Sky Cinema with dedicated packages that also include Netflix.
There are also options to include an O2 SIM contract with a triple-pay Broadband, TV, and SIM package.
Find out more about broadband and mobile deals.
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£50.99 per month
£57.49 from 1st April 2027
£63.99 from 1st April 2028
BT TV and Broadband options
Prices from £48 per month
There are five EE TV packages to choose from including:
- Entertainment - for access to NOW Entertainment and HBO Max with Netflix Standard (with ads)
- Sport - All 4 TNT Sports channels and TNT Sports on HBO Max
- Full Works - NOW Entertainment + HBO Max, NOW Cinema, Sky Sports, TNT Sports
- Big Entertainment - NOW Entertainment & HBO Max plus Sky Cinema and Netflix Standard (with ads)
- Big Sport - All 4 TNT Sports channels, TNT Sports, Sky Sports
You can swap between packages such as Netflix, NOW, Apple TV and discovery+. So if you only need a sport package for one season, you can easily switch over to an entertainment plan.
- Speed: 132Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£28.99 per month
£32.99 from 1st April 2027
£36.99 from 1st April 2028
TalkTalk Broadband and TV options
Get access to live channels and on-demand players in 4K Ultra HD for £5 on top of your broadband deal. No fixed contract.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£24 per month
£28 from 1st April 2027
Cheapest broadband and TV deals
Virgin Media tends to offer the cheapest broadband and TV bundles.
You can often get Virgin Media M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex TV from under £30 per month.
Switch to Virgin Media + Flex TV
Look out for special offers and rewards.
Broadband and TV bundles can sometimes work out expensive, but a gift card or bill credit can help offset your monthly costs.
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- Read more: 'Cheapest way to get Sky Sports'
Which provider is best for TV bundles?
The answer will be different for everyone. This could depend on your house size, your monthly budget and your viewing habits.
For more help, we have some guides that take you through the pros and cons of each provider:
Which broadband and TV bundles offer the best TV channels?
| TNT Sports (previously known as 'BT Sport') | (including Premier League, Champions League football, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, Cricket, Boxing and WWE) | Sky, EE and Virgin Media |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Atlantic | includes the best TV programmes from the States such as 'Succession', 'Chernobyl' and 'The Last of Us'. | Sky Broadband, NOW, EE (with NOW TV Entertainment Pass) |
| Sky Cinema | includes all 11 Sky Cinema channels | Sky Broadband, NOW, EE (with NOW TV Entertainment Pass), Virgin Media |
| Sky Sports | includes all 12 Sky Sport channels | Sky Broadband, NOW, EE (with NOW TV Entertainment Pass), Virgin Media |
Should you get a TV and broadband bundle?
Unsure if a broadband and TV deal is right for you? Let's run through some pros and cons to help you decide:
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What are the alternatives to broadband and TV bundles?
- Cheap broadband and Freeview: If you’re happy with the channels you can get on Freeview, then simply look for the best value broadband deal to suit your needs.
- Cheap broadband and NOW TV: One option is to look for the best value broadband deal and then add a NOW TV pass (you’ll need a smart TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV device, Fire HD tablet or a NOW TV box/stick for this).
- Separate TV and broadband bundles: If you’re confident you can get a cheap broadband deal and cheap TV deal separately, then this is perfectly possible. It’s quite a rare occurrence, though!
How to compare broadband and TV deals
Use Broadband Genie’s deals checker to make easy work of finding a good TV and broadband bundle.
We will only show you packages and providers that are available at your address.
Our filters will help you sort by monthly price, or help you find the best broadband package by speed.
Genie Tip: TalkTalk gives you the option to add on a flexible TV service during the checkout. These won’t show in the listings as bundled deals.
Found a great broadband only deal? It’s always worth working through the checkout to see what the TV options are.
FAQs
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Are there any installation costs for broadband and TV bundles?
No. You may have to pay a set-up fee to cover the cost of a new set-top box, but most providers waive this.
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Do you need a satellite dish for installing Sky?
No. A satellite dish is no longer required for any Sky TV service. Instead, you use a streaming box or a Sky Glass TV.
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What’s the cheapest way to have TV and internet?
The cheapest package deal is currently Virgin Media M125 Broadband + Flex TV. With this, you receive a free streaming box and your TV service is on a rolling 30-day contract.
An Amazon Fire TV Stick or Chromecast lets you access subscription services to your TV, including NOW TV passes. With this, you can access Sky Sports or Sky Cinema on a Day Membership or monthly subscription.
You’re then free to look for a cheap broadband only deal from any provider, even ones that don’t offer TV add-ons.
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Which is cheaper for TV: Virgin or Sky?
It depends on your package choice, but Virgin Media tends to offer the cheapest broadband and TV packages.
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Is Netflix free with Sky?
Yes. You currently get a Netflix subscription with all Sky broadband and TV bundles. This will be for your 24-month minimum term.
You can link any existing Netflix plan with this deal.
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Do you get normal channels with EE TV?
Yes. EE TV includes all UK free-to-air channels.
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Will I need a TV licence on top of my package?
Yes. All TV packages include UK free-to-air channels and access to BBC iPlayer. If you don’t already have one, you will need to apply for a TV licence.
Switch to a broadband and TV bundle
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to broadband and TV packages.
Save time and money and only pay one monthly bill.
It only takes a few minutes to switch to a broadband and TV bundle.
Just don’t forget to review your contract terms and compare deals at the end of your agreement term to make sure you’re always getting the best value package.
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