TV & Streaming
Compare UK TV packages, streaming services and broadband bundles
Choose between streaming, recording and traditional live television by comparing packages, equipment, sports, multiroom, broadband requirements and the full contract cost.
What kind of television service do you want?
Start with how your household watches television. The right hardware and service model matter more than the largest channel count.
Sky without a satellite dish
Sky Stream combines live television, apps and on-demand content through broadband using a compact puck connected to an existing television.
Read the Sky Stream review →Live TV with proper recording
EE TV Box Pro keeps a conventional programme guide and local recording while also supporting internet television and major streaming services.
Read the EE TV review →Recording or streamlined TV
Virgin TV 360 and Stream suit different viewers. One centres on conventional recording; the other provides a lighter streaming-led experience.
Compare Virgin TV options →Compare the main television propositions
These guides explain how the service works before you move into packages, add-ons and promotional pricing.
Sky Stream Review
Packages, Playlist, apps, multiroom, broadband requirements and the limitations of replacing traditional recording.
Read the Sky Stream review →EE TV Review
Box Pro, Box Edge, recording, internet television, flexible packages and the EE Broadband requirement.
Read the EE TV review →Virgin TV 360 vs Stream
Compare recording, profiles, apps, live channels, installation and which Virgin service suits different viewing habits.
Read the Virgin comparison →Sky Q Multiscreen
Understand Mini boxes, additional-room viewing, access to recordings, network requirements and account considerations.
Read the Multiscreen guide →TV package guides
Compare what is included before adding premium sport, cinema, multiroom or higher streaming tiers.
Sky TV Packages
Compare Sky Essential and Ultimate, included streaming services, popular add-ons and the main hardware routes.
Compare Sky packages →EE TV Packages
Compare Entertainment, Big Entertainment, Sport, Big Sport and Full Works for different viewing priorities.
Compare EE TV packages →EE TV Sports Packages
Compare Sport, Big Sport and Full Works when Sky Sports, TNT Sports or both are important.
Compare EE sports packages →TV hardware and service comparisons
Use these guides when the package looks similar but the equipment and way of watching are materially different.
Sky Stream vs Sky Glass
Decide whether to keep your current television and add Stream or purchase an integrated Sky Glass television.
Read the comparison →EE TV Box Pro vs Box Edge
Compare recording, storage, aerial support, internet television, 4K and multiroom use.
Read the comparison →EE TV vs Sky Stream
Compare conventional recording and programme-guide features with Sky’s streamlined streaming platform.
Read the comparison →Virgin TV 360 vs Stream
Compare Virgin’s recording-led option with its smaller, streaming-focused service.
Read the comparison →Sky Q Multiscreen
See how the main Sky Q box, Mini boxes, recordings and additional-room viewing work together.
Read the Multiscreen guide →TV and broadband bundle guides
Bundles can simplify billing and unlock content combinations, but compare the complete contractual cost rather than one introductory figure.
Sky TV and Broadband Deals
Compare Sky television packages, broadband speeds, streaming hardware and popular add-ons.
View the Sky bundle guide →BT TV and Broadband Deals
Compare BT Full Fibre with current EE TV packages, equipment and entertainment or sports choices.
View the BT and EE bundle guide →Virgin TV and Broadband
Understand Virgin broadband and television combinations, hardware choices and bundle considerations.
View the Virgin bundle guide →Sky Deals for Existing Customers
Check renewal timing, personalised offers, package changes and what to compare before accepting a new commitment.
Read the existing-customer guide →Check how the service actually fits your viewing
A large content bundle is poor value when most of it goes unwatched. Build the comparison around the channels, sports, apps and television features the household genuinely uses.
TV and streaming comparison FAQs
What is the difference between streaming TV and traditional pay TV?
Streaming television delivers live and on-demand content through broadband. Traditional services may use satellite or an aerial and often provide conventional hard-drive recording. Modern services increasingly combine both approaches.
Which TV service is best for recording?
Services with local hard-drive recording, such as eligible EE TV Box Pro and Sky Q setups, remain stronger for viewers who want conventional recordings. Sky Stream and Sky Glass use Playlist and on-demand sources instead of a Sky Q-style recording drive.
Do I need fast broadband for streaming television?
You need a stable connection with good Wi-Fi or Ethernet at the television. Exact requirements depend on picture quality, simultaneous streams and other household activity. Reliable coverage can matter more than buying the fastest available broadband tier.
Should I bundle television and broadband?
A bundle can provide convenient billing and attractive content combinations, but it can also make switching more complicated. Compare the broadband service, television package, included apps and total contract cost separately before judging the bundle.
Does Switchking sell television packages?
No. Switchking publishes independent reviews and comparison guides. Any subscription is purchased directly from the provider, which remains responsible for billing, service, cancellation and customer support.
Start with the way you want to watch
Choose between streaming and recording first. Then compare packages, equipment, sports, multiroom and the full bundle cost.
