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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Sky’s new Ultimate TV package bundles Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu into a single subscription starting from £24 monthly in March.
- Existing Sky customers automatically receive over £20 worth of streaming apps monthly, while Disney+ subscribers can save £5.99 by migrating to Sky.
- The integrated content becomes accessible through Sky’s familiar OS interface across Sky Stream, Sky Glass, and Sky Q devices.
If you’re lost in a fog regarding streaming services, Sky has your back. The Sky Ultimate TV package is a new, single subscription that gives you access to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu.
The combined streaming package will launch in March and cost from £24 per month.
Existing customers will be able to access the new content via their Sky subscription, with over £20 worth of streaming apps included per month. They’ll get:
- Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March)
- HBO Max Basic with Ads (from 26 March)
- Hayu (from July, with some hits available from March)
Content from Disney, HBO Max, Hayu, Sky, and Netflix will be available via Sky OS, which will be familiar to Sky Stream and Sky Glass users.
Sky Ultimate TV subscribers will be able to create playlists and jump between shows from different services on their home screen. You’ll also be able to use voice commands to navigate the service.
Which services will existing customers receive?
- Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV and Netflix.
- Sky Q customers with Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment and other eligible packages – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV.
- Sky Q customers with Sky Ultimate TV – Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV, Netflix.
- Sky+ customers – HBO Max Basic With Ads, Hayu, Sky TV.
If you already subscribe to Disney+ Standard and Disney+ Premium, you can move your plan to Sky to save £5.99 a month.
Eligible users with Disney+ and HBO Max can upgrade their membership tier. The cost of Disney+ Standard with Ads and HBO Max Basic With Ads will be calculated based on the higher plan subscription cost.
Now Entertainment will cost £4.99 a month when purchased with the 6-month Monthly Saver options. If you’re already a Now Entertainment subscriber, HBO Max Basic with Ads will be added to your subscription at no extra cost and integrated into the NOW app.
The combined Now Entertainment & HBO Max package will be available for £6.99 a month – existing customers will receive this package at no extra cost.
Additionally, Sky Cinema customers with Sky Q, Sky Glass, or Sky Stream will have access to the Disney+ Cinema channel.
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