Sky brings back blockbuster FREE TV deal with Netflix included – you don’t even need a satellite dish
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SKY has brought back a blockbuster freebie for TV lovers with Netflix thrown in too.
The broadcasting giant is offering a free trial of its Sky Stream service.
Sky Stream is the company's latest TV offering which relies on Wi-Fi to beam channels into homes as opposed to traditional satellite dishes.
So those who don't like the look of a satellite dish on the side of their house - or people renting who simply aren't allowed to - can access Sky's plethora of channels.
Much like other Sky boxes, Sky Stream provides access to streaming apps as well.
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Most of these you have to pay extra for but Netflix is included at no extra cost.
The trial provides you with the Sky Entertainment package which includes more than 150 channels, as well as Netflix standard with ads.
Sky Stream vs Sky Q - How do they compare?
The most obvious difference between Sky Stream and Sky Q is how they're delivered.
Sky Q uses the traditional satellite dish for live TV and broadband for on demand shows.
Whereas Sky Stream relies entirely on the internet to do both live TV and on demand.
The interfaces look pretty much identical.
Sky Q tends to have more channels, mostly because Sky Stream does away with standard definition channels (where there's a HD one available) and +1 channels.
One major difference is recording.
On Sky Q you can record anything you like directly onto your box that will stay there forever.
On Sky Stream you can't technically record - you can add a show to your playlist and a recording is kept in the cloud, so you always need to be online to watch it.
They will also expire after a certain amount of time too.
Read more about the difference between Sky Q and Sky Stream here.
In The Sun's review when Sky Stream was launched in 2022, we said that it's "surprising that a tiny box packs so much punch" - read the full review here.
Sky Stream followed the launch of Sky Glass which is largely the same except all the tech is built into a dedicated TV.
In comparison, Sky Stream can be plugged into any existing TV and is therefore cheaper.
Sky Stream usually costs from £26 per month to subscribe.
The trial lasts for a month, so you could cancel and return the box after the period ends.
Or continue subscribing if you enjoy the experience, with either a £26 per month 18 month contract or £29 per month for a rolling contract.
Be warned, Sky recently announced price hikes, as such both subscriptions will increase by £2 a month from April 1.
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.
Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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