Sky Entertainment Extra
- Keep the whole family entertained with 90 channels
- A great range of comedy, drama, documentaries and kids’ shows
- Includes Sky1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Discovery and more
Sky Broadband
Enjoy great value, reliable broadband and calls packages, with or without Sky TV
Sky Broadband Unlimited
Totally unlimited broadband, so you can download all the movies, music and photos you like.
Features
- Unlimited internet browsing and downloading with no monthly usage cap
- We won’t slow your broadband speeds down at peak times
- Includes the Sky Hub, our brand new wireless router
- With no usage caps, it’s ideal for TV on demand
- Technical support based in Dublin
- Hassle free switching – no need for a new number
Product availability subject to location. 12 month minimum subscription. Set-up costs and router delivery charge may apply. Active Eircom compatible phone line required.
What you get with Sky Broadband Unlimited
Unlimited usage
Sky Broadband Unlimited has no monthly usage cap, so you can enjoy totally unlimited downloading and internet browsing.
Finding your UAN
You will need your UAN (Universal Account Number) to be able to switch to Sky Broadband and Talk services. Your UAN is an 8-digit number that identifies your phone line.
Sky Talk Freetime
Inclusive evening and weekend calls to landlines in the Republic of Ireland#.
Sky Hub
Our brand new wireless router gets you online throughout your home with superb wireless coverage and range and an innovative low energy mode.
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.
TV on demand
With Sky TV, you can unlock a world of entertainment on demand when you connect your compatible Sky+ box to the internet.
TV on the go
Take amazing content with you wherever you go. All at no extra monthly cost to your Sky TV.
Make it even better
HD TV
- Ireland’s biggest choice of HD channels
- Make your favourite shows even better with five times more picture detail
- Something for the whole family in stunning HD
Sky Talk Anytime
- Inclusive landline calls within the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland any time of the day**
- Inclusive landline calls to 20 international destinations including UK and USA, any time of the day**
- Great value call rates to Irish mobiles
Frequently asked questions
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Can I get Sky Broadband Unlimited 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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Can I get Sky Broadband Unlimited without Sky TV?
Yes, Sky Broadband Unlimited is available with Sky Talk without having to take Sky TV.
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How do I find my UAN?
Your UAN can usually be found on your current telephone bill.
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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 the Sky Broadband usage policy affect me?
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 fast will my Sky Broadband be?
How fast your broadband will be depends on the network technology available in your location as well as how far you live from your local telephone exchange. To check what speed we think we can give you use our availability checker.
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Do I need to contact my current service provider?
If you are switching your services from anyone other than UPC, once you have placed your order with us (including giving us your UAN), we'll take care of the rest and will be in touch soon to complete your transfer.
If you are switching to Sky from UPC, once you have placed your order with us, we’ll take care of the rest and will be in touch. However, you will need to contact UPC directly in order to cancel your account with them.
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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‡*Sky TV
‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription. UTV is available without subscription.
Sky TV Subscription: Packages €27-€79 per month (pm). Sky Movies Box Office costs extra. UTV available without subscription. It is not provided by Sky; its availability is outside Sky’s control. Manual tuning of your box required. Sky box and set-up required.
Sky 3D: 3DTV and Sky World HD (€91) subscription required. Pay per view content may cost extra.
Dolby Digital 5.1: Available on many programmes. Compatible home cinema system required.
ESPN: ESPN at no extra cost for Sky TV customers taking Sky Sports 1&2 (otherwise €12pm with Sky Sports 1 or 2 or €16pm for Sky TV customers).
Sky Multiroom: €15 pm per box. Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box an HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).
Sky Box Office: Sky Box Office content costs extra. Pay per view charges apply. SBO 3D requires a 3DTV and Sky World HD subscription. Cable service may vary.
Remote Record: Use sky.com or a compatible device. Requests require up to 30 minutes notice before start of programme.
*On Demand: Available to Sky TV customers with compatible black Sky box. Downloading content requires broadband connection (minimum recommended speed 2 Mbps) and self set-up using own cable or wireless connector (€12.99 - limits apply). Downloads count towards any usage caps. Content depends on your Sky TV/HD subscription. Sky Store costs extra. Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 required for Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Sky+ subscribers without Sky TV can access BBC iPlayer only. Downloadable HD content takes longer to start viewing. Entertainment / Entertainment Extra SD customers joining after 13 November will have access to boxsets on demand until May 2013.
Sky Go: UK / Ireland only. Streamed via broadband/3G (charges may apply). Available on two registered compatible devices (content may vary). Some live TV programmes will be unavailable (go to - go.sky.com). iPhone (3GS or above), iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or above) require iOS 5.1 or later, and available on selected Android devices with OS2.2x to OS4.2.1 (excluding 3.x). Sky on your Xbox 360 requires Xbox Gold Live subscription. Sky TV Customers: Selected live channels and on demand content available in line with your Sky TV subscription at no extra cost. You’ll need Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 Packs for on demand Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Non-Sky TV Customers: Subscriptions €18-55 per month. ESPN €12-16 p/m extra (or standalone at €20 p/m). Monthly subscriptions renew automatically until you unsubscribe.
Sky Go Extra: Sky TV customers only. €6 extra a month. 31 days’ notice to cancel. Register up to 4 Sky Go devices, concurrent viewing on two devices. Download selected Sky Go content via WiFi (Unavailable on Xbox 360). Content depends on your Sky TV package. Movies Pack required to download movies. Max 2 downloads per programme. Content deleted from device 48 hours after viewing starts or no later than 7 or 30 days after download depending on content. -
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.