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Sky Introduces 5 Gbps Gigafast+ to Become UK’s Fastest Major Broadband Provider

The rollout uses CityFibre’s full-fibre network with a Wi-Fi 7 hub to deliver multi-gigabit speeds of 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps to 4.5 million homes for as little as £70 a month.

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Overview

  • Sky’s Full Fibre Gigafast+ launch on July 9 introduces 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps packages, making it the fastest among major UK broadband providers.
  • Sky leverages CityFibre’s network to reach 4.5 million homes with a planned expansion to 8 million premises.
  • The new Wi-Fi 7-powered Gigafast+ hub boosts in-home device connectivity and fully utilises multi-gigabit speeds.
  • Packages cost £70 per month for 2.5 Gbps or £80 for 5 Gbps with sign-up available in stores and call centres immediately and online from July 15.
  • The rollout builds on Sky’s spring bundle deals and one-touch switching service and sharpens rivalry with Virgin Media, BT/EE and Vodafone.