UK television has never been more expensive — or more confusing. Between Sky, Virgin Media, Netflix, Disney+ and streaming services, it is easy to end up spending far more than you realised. Here is exactly what each costs and how they compare.
UK TV Subscription Costs in 2026
- Sky TV (full package + Sky Sports): £70–£89/month on an 18-month contract
- Virgin Media (TV + broadband bundle): £50–£80/month
- Netflix (standard with ads to premium): £5–£18/month
- Disney+: £5–£12/month
- Amazon Prime Video: £9/month or £95/year
- Apple TV+: £9/month
- TVfast (all channels, all sport, 4K): from £4.91/month
Why Costs Add Up So Fast
Most people do not just have one subscription. The average UK household with Sky, Netflix and Disney+ is spending £90–£100+ a month just on television — over £1,200 a year. And that is before broadband.
💡 The alternative: TVfast gives you everything in one subscription — all UK channels, Sky Sports, films and series in 4K — for as little as £4.91/month. No stacking, no contract.
How to Cut Your TV Bill
- Cancel services you rarely use
- Choose an IPTV subscription that bundles everything
- Avoid long contracts so you can switch any time
- Use a free trial before committing
See how TVfast compares to Sky in our full IPTV vs Sky guide, or find the cheapest TV subscription options available.
TV subscription costs at a glance
- Sky full package: £70–£89/month, 18-month contract
- Netflix: £5–£18/month depending on plan
- TVfast: from £4.91/month, no contract
- Average UK household spends £90–£100+/month on TV
- A bundled IPTV subscription cuts this dramatically
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