Sky TV via satellite + Broadband through (copper) phone line. Possible?

[Koldov]

As per the title, for various reasons which are a little TL;DR does anyone know if this is possible on one Sky account/subscription/deal...?

[bknaggs]

Sky Q appears to still be a thing so I can't see why not - https://www.sky.com/tv/sky-q

[LeMarchand]

Admit it: You've heard that they've launched a channel dedicated to the works of Britain's greatest actor - Jason Statham.

[chrisEdu24]

I can't recall the actual figures, but a comically large proportion of Sky Satellite TV customers also take broadband (either FTTC or FTTP) - it should definitely be possible for you to get Sky Satellite TV and copper FTTC broadband on the same Sky account (unless I've misunderstood what you're asking!)

[CHiLL]

Assuming you have a functioning copper telephone line entering your property, Sky still do offer FTTC and Broadband Internet (though the latter may not be advertised well/at all). Is there a reason you're limited to just Sky for your Internet? If one company can supply telephone line based Internet, pretty much every provider can.

I can't recall the actual figures, but a comically large proportion of Sky Satellite TV customers also take broadband (either FTTC or FTTP) - it should definitely be possible for you to get Sky Satellite TV and copper FTTC broadband on the same Sky account (unless I've misunderstood what you're asking!)

Those customers are referred to as "locked in customers", as they're unlikely to want to unpackage each product.

Edited June 12, 2024 by CHiLL

[Koldov]

I can't recall the actual figures, but a comically large proportion of Sky Satellite TV customers also take broadband (either FTTC or FTTP) - it should definitely be possible for you to get Sky Satellite TV and copper FTTC broadband on the same Sky account (unless I've misunderstood what you're asking!)

 

No, that's exactly what I'm asking thanks!

 

The long(ish) version is... we are thinking of moving house and the property is in a fairly rural location. I noticed they have a (copper) line from a telegraph pole in the street (although quite a distance from any exchange) and also have a Sky satellite dish.

 

My OH works from home and relies on a good internet connection for video conference calls and I'm slightly concerned that with the current shift towards streaming TV over the internet (plus we'd need multi-room TV) it won't cope and my life wouldn't be worth living if the OH's job is affected.

 

From the broadband checker we could get 20-35 Mbps/4 - 7 Mbps, but this comes with the usual caveats - "Average speeds are based on the download speed available to at least 50% of customers with this product during peak time (8 to 10pm). Your actual speeds depend on factors like your connection type, area, time of day and distance from the telephone exchange."

 

Assuming you have a functioning copper telephone line entering your property, Sky still do offer FTTC or ADSL Internet (though the latter may not be advertised well/at all). Is there a reason you're limited to just Sky for your Internet?.

 

I mean I'm aware of other providers and other options for broadband like 5G routers, satellite broadband (Skylink), or just not watching TV or gaming while the OH is working... but I'd like to get it all wrapped up in one 'New Customer' deal account...

Edited June 12, 2024 by Koldov

[Ditto]

Getting Sky-Q via satellite, regardless of whether you get BB via Sky or someone else, would be a good outcome. Avoid Sky stream/puck for as long as possible based on current experiences. What are your thoughts on the telephone options - are you retaining a landline? If you are able to run your own VOIP solution, I would recommend that, as phone charges over IP via most major ISPs are, and I chose my words carefully, scandalous!

[CHiLL]

I mean I'm aware of other providers and other options for broadband like 5G routers, satellite broadband (Skylink), or just not watching TV or gaming while the OH is working... but I'd like to get it all wrapped up in one 'New Customer' deal account...

Basically any provider that uses Openreach's network (such as Sky, BT, TalkTalk, Plusnet, Vodafone, etc should be able to provide Internet over the telephone line. Though they'll all offer roughly the same speeds, as they're all using the same cabling. You should get pricing for the Sky TV package on it's own, Sky TV and Broadband combined and also pricing from other Internet providers. Then you can then choose the cheapest combination, whether that's having the services combined with Sky or having TV from Sky and Internet from someone else. Sky TV via Q box and satellite dish only uses the Internet when streaming via built-in apps such as Netflix and downloading updates overnight, all TV content is sent via the satellite dish.

Edited June 12, 2024 by CHiLL

[Koldov]

Yeah I've checked a few and as you say, obviously all the same speeds but I'm just not sure the Mbps we're quoted on the broadband checkers are going to cope, so trying to take streaming TV out of the equation (and they've got a Sky dish)...

 

Thanks all, if it is possible to still get Sky Q via satellite I'll get that and look around at broadband options.

[Rob_D]

Could be worth checking if someone like Hey or Box have coverage in the area as an overhead line would make for a comparatively simple install for FTTP.

[HarryMonkey]

I'm constantly getting emails from Sky to upgrade my Sky box to Sky Q so it must be possible. The only thing that's stopping me is all of my old recordings that I'll lose when I swap boxes. Apparently it's not possible to copy the saved programmes onto the new box.

[LeMarchand]

I'm constantly getting emails from Sky to upgrade my Sky box to Sky Q so it must be possible. The only thing that's stopping me is all of my old recordings that I'll lose when I swap boxes. Apparently it's not possible to copy the saved programmes onto the new box.

 

Similar thing with Virgin. Going V6 to the new 360 formats the disk. Also the 360 seems to be a lot less feature rich. I'm slowly adding my recordings to my "Just Watch" list as, if Virgin drop/rename a channel, playback is stopped and I figure that if I haven't watched a recording months old I probably won't - though I'd like a list I can consult if I ever want to track something down.