Sky to hike broadband and TV bills for millions of customers – adding £43 a year

MILLIONS of customers will have to pay around £43 extra a year as Sky hikes broadband and TV bills.

The firm said this morning that the average customer will pay an additional £3.60 a month from April.

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The announcement comes as Brits are struggling with the rising cost of living, with energy, food and tax bills all increasing this year.

The cost of Sky’s Signature TV package will jump by £1 a month to £27.

Its cinema deal will jump from £11 to £12 a month, and BT Sport is also rising by £1 to £28.

Broadband customers are facing a £2.50 jump, with it’s essential and superfast internet packages rising to £2.750 and £30.50 a month respectively.

Sky HD customers are facing a £1 price hike as it goes from £7 to £8.

All TV and broadband changes will come into force from April 1, 2022.

Meanwhile, UK landline and mobile talk rates will increase by 2p per minute, to 22p from May 1.

Sky Mobile is also introducing roaming charges in the European Union, with a daily cost cap of £2.

A Sky spokesperson said: “We know price increases are never welcome so we aim to keep prices as low as possible while still delivering the content customers love, the flexibility to choose the right package, and our leading customer service.” 

Virgin Media announced last month that customers will pay £56 extra a year from March 1.

Sky’s competitor is hiking bills by almost £5 a month for millions of broadband, TV and landline customers.

Talk Talk, BT, EE and Vodafone have all announced price increases for customers this year.

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk