Best Broadband and TV Deals in the UK for 2026

Our verdict: Sky is the best starting point for a TV-first household, Virgin Media is strongest when you want fast broadband with a broad cable-TV bundle, and EE TV is the best alternative for flexible NOW-based entertainment or TNT Sports. The right deal still depends on your postcode, must-have channels and total contract cost.

Best broadband and TV providers at a glance

This is a decision shortlist, not a claim that one provider is cheapest at every address. Start with the provider that matches your viewing habits, then compare the live package and broadband options available at your postcode.

If you mainly want public-service channels without a monthly TV package, read our guide to Freely TV and watching live TV without an aerial before paying for a bundle.

Which broadband and TV deal is best for you?

Best overall for TV: Sky

Sky is the clearest starting point if television is the main reason you want a bundle. Its current UK deals combine Sky TV with full-fibre broadband, while the content mix can include Sky channels and streaming services. Sky Stream delivers television over broadband without a satellite dish. Sky says Stream needs a recommended minimum speed of 25Mbps, rising to 30Mbps for UHD or an additional puck.

As one concrete example, at the time of writing Sky was advertising Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundled with Full Fibre 300 broadband from £35 a month on a 24-month contract, and Sky Ultimate TV bundled with Full Fibre 500 from £39 a month. Sky Essential TV alone runs from around £15 a month, and Sky Ultimate TV alone from around £24 a month, rising to a standard rate after the introductory period. These specific package names and prices are examples, not a live quote, so confirm the current offer for your postcode.

Sky is less compelling if you only watch a few on-demand apps. Check the price of every extra, the minimum term, whether the advertised broadband tier is available, and the price-change wording. See our Sky broadband review or compare Sky vs Virgin Media.

Best for fast broadband with a large TV package: Virgin Media

Virgin Media is a strong fit for homes that want premium television and faster broadband on the same bill. Its current bundle range separates entertainment, cinema, sport and combined sport-and-cinema needs. Virgin also offers Flex, a lighter TV option with a rolling 30-day TV element alongside a longer broadband contract. Virgin Media was named Most Reliable Broadband Provider at the 2026 Uswitch Telecoms Awards, based on independent network data from Opensignal, which is a genuine third-party measurement rather than a claim Virgin Media makes about itself.

Its most complete bundle, Max Volt, illustrates what a full household package can look like: at the time of writing it combined M500 broadband boosted to gigabit speed, an O2 5G SIM with unlimited data and calls, Virgin TV 360 with more than 230 channels including Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD and Netflix, and free UK landline and mobile calls, from £74.99 a month, rising to £81.49 from March 2027 and £87.99 from April 2028. That scheduled two-step rise is exactly the kind of detail worth reading before signing up to any large bundle, not just Virgin Media's.

Availability is the deciding factor: Virgin Media uses its own network and cannot serve every property. Its official terms also show why headline comparisons need care: TV boxes, premium packs, installation and the broadband minimum term can have separate conditions. Read our Virgin Media review before ordering.

Best for flexible packs and TNT Sports: EE TV

BT now sells its television proposition as EE TV. Official package information groups the choice into Entertainment, Sport, Big Entertainment, Big Sport and Full Works. Depending on the package, this can bring together NOW entertainment or cinema, Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Netflix. BT also says eligible customers can change flexible TV packages without changing the broadband contract.

EE TV is worth shortlisting when TNT Sports matters or you want one television platform for several premium services. Compare the normal price after any promotional period and remember that the TV price is added to the compatible broadband option. See our BT review and EE review.

Current offer examples: what the headline price leaves out

A live offer is useful as an example, but it should not be treated as a permanent ranking. On 24 August 2026, Sky advertised selected TV and full-fibre combinations from £35 per month for new customers, while BT advertised promotional EE TV pricing with the broadband cost selected separately. Virgin Media displayed package features by postcode rather than one universal bundle price. These examples can change without notice.

The only reliable comparison is the checkout result for your address. Record the introductory price, scheduled in-contract changes, setup cost, minimum term, price after the minimum term, and every paid channel or streaming add-on.

How much can bundling actually save you?

Ofcom research published in February 2026 found that households who bundle their telecoms services together typically pay £26 to £48 a month less than buying broadband, TV and landline separately from different providers. Within a bundle, Ofcom found the average price paid for a pay-TV service fell by 23% in real terms over the past year, to around £12 a month, a genuinely large saving compared with a standalone pay-TV subscription.

That saving only applies if you actually use what you are paying for. A large bundle with premium sport and cinema packs you rarely watch is not a saving; it is a bigger bill with extra channels attached. Use the Ofcom figures as a sense check on a live quote, not a guarantee that any specific bundle is good value for your household.

If the package also includes a SIM, use our broadband and mobile bundle discount guide to compare EE One, Vodafone Together and Virgin Media O2 Volt against buying the services separately.

How to compare the true cost of a broadband and TV bundle

Use this calculation: total minimum-term cost = all monthly payments + setup and delivery fees + required add-ons − guaranteed bill credits or rewards. Divide the result by the number of contract months for a comparable effective monthly cost.

1. Check the broadband: compare guaranteed or estimated speeds at your address, not the maximum in an advert.
2. List must-have content: name the exact sports, channels and apps you will use.
3. Separate promotions from normal prices: calculate every month of the minimum term.
4. Add hardware and extras: include setup, delivery, UHD, multiroom and premium packs.
5. Check linked contracts: TV, broadband, mobile and streaming elements may not share the same end date.
6. Compare the alternative: price broadband-only plus the streaming subscriptions you would buy independently.

Broadband and TV bundle or separate subscriptions?

Ofcom says bundling can save money when you genuinely need more than one service, but it can reduce flexibility. That is why the number of included services is not a value score on its own.

How much broadband speed do you need for TV streaming?

The TV platform's minimum is only a starting point. Add every simultaneous stream, video call, game download and connected device in your household. A stable 50–100Mbps service can suit many small households, while busy multi-user homes may benefit from faster full fibre. Reliability and Wi-Fi coverage can matter more than buying the highest advertised tier.

Use our broadband speed test, then read what broadband speed you actually need.

Can you switch a broadband and TV bundle with One Touch Switch?

One Touch Switch lets your new provider arrange the broadband switch, but Ofcom warns that you may still need to tell the old provider to cancel a linked TV service. This is particularly important when television uses separate equipment or contract terms. Check early termination charges, equipment-return instructions and each service's end date before confirming the move.

Consumers normally have a 14-calendar-day cooling-off period for a new broadband order, although used service or installation costs can still apply. Follow our UK broadband switching checklist.

Our broadband and TV bundle methodology

We compare household fit rather than awarding a provider points for carrying the largest channel count. Our assessment considers broadband availability and speed, must-have content, minimum-term cost, price transparency, contract flexibility, hardware, setup fees and the consequences of switching. Commercial relationships do not determine our editorial order. Read how we review broadband and how BroadbandPicker makes money.

Bottom line

Choose Sky when the TV experience comes first, Virgin Media when you want fast broadband and a broad cable-TV package at an eligible address, or EE TV when its NOW and TNT Sports combinations match what you watch. Choose broadband-only plus streaming if premium live TV is not essential. In every case, compare the whole minimum-term cost at your postcode before signing. If live sport is the deciding factor, compare the direct options in our Sky Sports and TNT Sports cost guide.