Sky Hub - our brand new wireless router
Get online throughout your home with superb wireless coverage and range and an innovative low energy mode.
Sky Broadband
Enjoy great value, reliable broadband and calls packages, with or without Sky TV
Compare Sky Broadband
Whether you use the internet for daily browsing and sending emails, downloading movies and music or HD streaming and online gaming, Sky Broadband has something for everyone.
If you’re not sure which of our broadband products is right for you, take a look at our comparison table to find the best option to suit your lifestyle.
Check your broadband speed and availability
Use our availability checker to find out which Sky Broadband products and speeds are available in your area.
Sky Broadband comparison
Sky Broadband Lite |
Sky Broadband Unlimited |
Sky Connect Lite |
Sky Connect Unlimited |
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| Availability |
Covers 70% of homes in Republic of Ireland |
Covers 70% of homes in Republic of Ireland |
Available to customers in our Connect area - covers 95% of homes in Republic of Ireland |
Available to customers in our Connect area - covers 95% of homes in Republic of Ireland |
| Monthly cost |
Free a month When you also take Sky Talk (from €30 a month including Sky Talk Line Rental). |
€10 a month When you also take Sky Talk (from €30 a month including Sky Talk Line Rental). |
€10 a month When you also take Sky Talk (from €30 a month including Sky Talk Line Rental). |
€20 a month When you also take Sky Talk (from €30 a month including Sky Talk Line Rental). |
| Monthly usage limit | 2GB
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Unlimited
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10GB
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Unlimited
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| Sky Talk Required for all |
To get Sky Broadband you have to take one of our Sky Talk Products (from €30 a month including Sky Talk Line Rental). |
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| More about Lite | More about Unlimited | More about Connect Lite | More about Connect Unlimited | |
Product availability subject to location. 12 month minimum subscription. Set-up costs and router delivery charge may apply. Active Eircom compatible phone line required.
All of our broadband packages include
Technical support
Our Sky Broadband technical support team is based in Dublin and our advisors are ready to help you if there are any issues.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I get Sky Broadband in my area?
Sky Broadband services will be available nationally. You can use our availability checker to confirm whether you can get Sky Broadband.
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How long will it take for my services to go active?
It should take between 1 to 2 weeks for your broadband and/or talk services to go active from the time your order is placed. The actual time will depend on whether we are transferring an existing service, providing you with a new service or if we have to activate your line. We will send you a welcome letter confirming when your service will be active by.
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How will Sky Broadband usage policy affect me?
If you are on the Broadband Lite or Connect Lite package and you go over your usage allowance twice in a six month period, you will be automatically upgraded to the Broadband Unlimited or Connect Unlimited package. We will email you when you go over your allowance and if we are going to upgrade you. You may downgrade back to your previous package after one month if you have reduced your usage levels to within the allowance for that package. There are no usage limits on the Unlimited package.
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When will I get my Sky Hub?
We will send your Sky Hub after your order has been successfully processed. You should receive it before your broadband service goes active.
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Can I keep my existing number if I switch to Sky?
Sky can help you keep your number if you are transferring your telephone service to Sky Talk.
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How do I find my UAN?
You need to provide Sky with your UAN (Universal Account Number) in order to switch to our broadband and talk services. Your UAN can usually be found on your current telephone bill.
> More about finding your UAN
Reasons to join or switch to Sky
Here's the legal bit
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Offers
Free Sky+ box offer: Sky+ box free with free standard set-up for new customers joining Sky TV online. One free box per household. This is a new customer offer. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.
New customer free Sky+HD box offer: Free Sky+HD box with free standard set-up for new Sky TV customers joining Sky TV online with the HD Pack. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. HD ready TV required.
Existing customer free Sky+HD box offer: Get a free Sky+HD box when you upgrade to Sky+HD. Existing Sky+HD box households are not eligible for a discounted box. One free box per household. 12 month min term. Set-up charges apply.
Upfront payment: If you are joining Sky TV with a free Sky+ or Sky+HD box with free standard set-up, all you need to pay at the time of joining is €25 towards your on-going subscription, which will be refunded in your first two bills.
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Sky Broadband
Broadband product availability is subject to location. Sky Talk (including line rental) required. Speeds vary with location and line quality. External factors such as internet congestion can affect speed.
12 month minimum subscription. Set-up costs and router delivery charge may apply. See sky.ie for more details and our Usage Policies. Active compatible Eircom phone line required.
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#**Sky Talk
#Sky Talk Freetime: Inclusive evening and weekend calls of up to an hour to the Republic of Ireland local and national landline numbers only (excludes calls to Directory Enquiries, indirect access, dial-up Internet numbers, mobile, and 0700 numbers) and then calls are charged at rate of 6.90c per minute (evening) and 1.40c per minute (weekend) . Evening – Monday to Friday, after 7pm and before 7am. Weekend - between midnight on Friday and midnight on Sunday. Fair Use Policy applies (see contracts for details). Eircom compatible phone line required. 12 month minimum subscription. Set up costs may apply. Sky Talk Line Rental required.
**Sky Talk Anytime: Anytime calls of up to an hour to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland local and national landline numbers only (excludes calls to Directory Enquiries, indirect access, dial-up Internet numbers and 0700 numbers) and then charged at 6.90c per minute (daytime & evening) and 1.40c per minute (weekend). Anytime international geographic landline calls of up to an hour to 20 countries (Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA (also includes calls to mobiles in Canada and USA). Fair Use Policy applies (see contracts for details). Eircom compatible phone line required. 12 month minimum subscription. Set up costs may apply. Sky Talk Line Rental required.
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General
Subject to status. Upfront payment may be required. 12 month minimum subscriptions. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Boxes must be connected to a fixed telephone line and prices may vary if you live in a flat. Sky functionality requires two satellite feeds.
You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Prices for Direct Debit payments only. Continuous debit/credit card mandate costs €0.75 pm. Republic of Ireland residential customers only. These offers are not available with any other offers. Further terms apply. Correct at 22 January 2013.