Sky Full Fibre Gigafast broadband

Dan Howdle • June 17th, 2025

Sky's Full Fibre Gigafast brings speeds of 900Mbps and promises to be the no-compromise solution. Not only is Gigafast the perfect choice for gamers and content creators, but it’s the right solution for the busiest homes as well as for those seeking to future-proof their broadband connectivity.

Key features

Here’s a quick rundown of Sky's Full Fibre Gigafast package:

Price	£42 per month
Download speed	900Mbps
Upload speed	100Mbps
Minimum Speed Guarantee	600Mbps
WiFi Guarantee	Yes (with Sky WiFi Max add-on)
Ofcom Compensation	Yes, included as standard
Broadband	Fibre to the premises (FTTP)
Home Phone	Line rental included
Parental controls	Broadband Shield, Broadband Buddy
Router	Sky Broadband Hub
Packages available	Broadband & phone, Broadband & phone & TV
Contract length	24 months

Who is Sky Full Fibre Gigafast for?

Sky’s Full Fibre Gigafast broadband package delivers download speeds of 900Mbps and upload speeds of 100Mbps, and it is Sky’s long-awaited answer to Virgin Media’s 1130Mbps package, launched in 2019. While Sky still lags slightly behind Virgin when it comes to download speeds, it manages to almost double Virgin Media's top upload speed, so content creators especially will love this package.

It should be noted that as a Full Fibre (FTTP) broadband package, Sky Full Fibre Gigafast availability is extremely limited with only about a third of households able to get it. That's why we offer you our postcode checker, so you can quickly and easily check.

Here’s a quick rundown of who Sky Full Fibre Gigafast is mainly for:

• Households with 5+ occupants or lots of devices – From your Kindle to your smart lightbulb, from your iPad to your wifi-enabled washing machine, the number of Internet-connected devices in your house is only sure to increase. Larger households with dozens of devices will greatly benefit from the increased bandwidth that comes with this package
• Eliminate lag and download games in minutes – For gamers, Gigafast provides an ultra-low latency connection for seamless online play. Plus, you can download massive 150GB+ AAA titles in under 25 minutes, getting you into the action faster
• Multiple streaming devices – Stream those epic sci-fi shows on Apple TV+ in stunning Ultra-HD (4K) HDR format on as many devices you want! (up to 50Mbps necessary per stream). Or download to your iPad as many episodes from your favourite show as you like before that long flight
• Cloud storage – Whether you store your photos on iCloud, keep your study notes on One Drive or share documents with your co-workers on Google Drive, Gigafast will ensure that you can rapidly save them on the cloud and access them whenever you want
• Content creators – Whether you live-stream in 4K on Twitch (9Mbps) or YouTube Live (over 60Mbps), or you want to get your latest video on YouTube or share your artwork with your clients, Sky Full Fibre Gigafast will allow you to concentrate on content creation rather than on troubleshooting network speeds
• Those who simply want the best – Sky’s highest speed package is perfect for those who want the best speed available whilst also future-proofing their home

How does Sky Full Fibre Gigafast compare?

Unlike Sky’s entry-level and some of its mid-tier broadband packages, Sky Full Fibre Gigafast is only available through the newer and faster Full Fibre technology (where a fast fibre cable, rather than a slower copper one, comes all the way to your property). That means that the availability of this package is significantly reduced to select areas (about a quarter of UK households).

Let’s take a quick look at how Gigafast compares to the other Sky Broadband packages:

What is included with Sky Full Fibre Gigafast?

As all major providers, Sky’s packages come with no data quotas or restrictions, though you might expect some impact on your speed due to network congestion during peak hours (8 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Sunday).

Gigafast comes with the Sky Broadband Hub router, one of the more premium routers among the large broadband providers. Counting a total of eight wifi antennae (more than its competitors), the router provides rich wireless coverage throughout your home and a low latency connection.

Sky Broadband Hub router specifications

• Wi-Fi standard – The router supplied as standard is the Sky Broadband Hub, which uses the reliable WiFi 5 (802.11ac) standard. For an additional monthly fee with the 'Sky WiFi Max' add-on, you can upgrade to the more advanced Sky Max Hub, which supports the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard for even faster and more efficient performance with compatible devices
• Broadband connection compatibility – The hub is versatile, supporting connections via VDSL2 for fibre broadband and ADSL2+ for standard broadband over a phone line. As Gigafast is a Full Fibre (FTTP) service, the hub will connect directly to the fibre optic cable installed at your property
• Smart channel selection – The Smart Hub automatically connects your devices to the fastest wifi channel and frequency available
• Smart scan – The router continually checks your network connection as well as its own performance and automatically reboots if there's a problem
• Dual band – The Sky Broadband Hub uses one 2.4GHz band and one 5GHz band
• Four Gigabit ethernet ports – The Sky Broadband Hub has four gigabit Ethernet ports, so you can wire directly four different devices (or more if you purchase a network switch)
• Eight antennae – Thanks to its eight in-built antennae, the Sky Broadband Hub can provide strong WiFi coverage throughout your home
• Reduced latency when gaming – The Sky Broadband Hub supports 4x4 MIMo (four antennas for four simultaneous data streams), which means that wireless devices can communicate simultaneously with the router without having to wait so often for each other, therefore greatly improving latency
• Internet calls – Sky Broadband Hub has a VOIP handset socket to allow the connection of an internet phone handset
• Support for many devices – Over 120 devices can be wirelessly connected to the Hub

Extras

The Sky Broadband Hub router comes with a set of free tools known as Sky Broadband Shield that provides parental control (Safe Search) and protection against malware-infected and scam (phishing) websites.

This package also comes with Sky’s WiFi Guarantee as standard. If the WiFi speed to any room in your house drops below 3Mbps, you can claim a month of your Sky Broadband subscription back.

For a small monthly fee, you can upgrade to Sky WiFi Max. This premium add-on includes the more advanced Sky Max Hub router which uses the latest WiFi 6 technology. The WiFi Max add-on also includes daily checks of the line, free engineer visits and, for Sky Mobile customers, an extra 2GB of mobile data for every unplanned broadband outage that lasts for more than 30 minutes (except at night). Finally, you get the Sky Broadband Buddy app, which enables you to manage your family's screen time and apply parental controls even when they are away from home.

Not unlike Sky’s other packages, Gigafast is bundled with a free phone line (VoIP). The phone service is pay-as-you-go by default, but Evenings & Weekends, Anytime and International packages are available for an additional monthly fee.

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What we think

In addition to achieving great customer satisfaction and enjoying a reputation as a premium broadband provider, Sky now manages to compete in the gigabit-class broadband market with a robust and well-priced broadband package. Sky Full Fibre Gigafast comes with a premium router and stunning customer service and can be bundled with Sky’s awesome TV bundles.

While gamers and content creators will love this package the most, Gigafast is perfect for all those who want the best available speed and to future proof their home network.