What is Sky WiFi Max and is it worth the extra cost?
Dan Howdle • February 23rd, 2026
Sky WiFi Max (previously known as Sky Broadband Boost), not to be overly confused with Virgin Media WiFi Max or BT Complete Wifi – more on that later – is Sky's peace-of-mind broadband add-on. In essence, you'll pay an additional monthly fee for a number of features which will be more or less beneficial to certain customers.
When it comes to paying extra each month you have to establish whether it's something you actually need – why would you pay for something you don't? And to do that you're going to want to know the fine details of what's on offer and indeed when and how those benefits come into play. And that's precisely why we've written this guide.
What is Sky WiFi Max?
Sky WiFi Max is a bolt-on service you can add to any Sky Broadband package that's either Standard Fibre or Full Fibre (speeds between 36Mbps to 900Mbps). At its most basic level it offers a guarantee that you'll get a minimum speed Wi-Fi in every room in your home.
Sky will send you a new router (the Sky Max Hub), run tests for you to find household Wi-Fi blind spots and if necessary send you up to three Sky WiFi Pods (mesh router extenders) to reach parts your router alone cannot. Furthermore, if it fails to deliver the promised speed to every room, you will get a month's worth of broadband for free. Sky says 'fast Wi-Fi or your money back', but as with most things in life, it's not quite that simple.
Note on 2026 Pricing: Starting 1 April 2026, Sky is implementing a flat £3 per month increase for almost all broadband customers. While the specific WiFi Max add-on remains approximately £4, your base monthly package cost will likely increase by £3.
Pros
- Upgraded router (WiFi 6 or WiFi 7)
- Wi-Fi guaranteed in every room
- Free evening/weekend engineer visits
- At £4 p/m, very good value
Cons
- Wi-Fi guarantee has room/speed limits
- Incompatible with Sky Q mesh system
- Equipment must be returned if cancelled
Here's an at-a-glance look at everything offered by Sky WiFi Max:
- New router with up to three Sky WiFi Pods: Upgrading customers receive the Sky Max Hub (WiFi 6). However, Full Fibre 2.5 and 5 Gigafast+ customers now receive the new WiFi 7 Gigafast+ Hub at no extra cost.
- Sky's Enhanced Wall to Wall WiFi Guarantee: Guarantees a minimum speed of 10Mbps (Superfast) or 25Mbps (Full Fibre 150+) to every room.
- Advanced Security: Activated via the My Sky app, providing real-time monitoring and protection against malware and phishing.
- Engineer visits when they suit you: WiFi Max waives the fee Sky usually charges for evening or weekend appointments.
- Free mobile data for Sky Mobile customers: 2GB of data is automatically credited to your Sky Piggybank for unplanned outages over 30 minutes.
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0330 221 9428Sky Max Hub & Gigafast+ Hub specifications
Most customers receive the WiFi 6 Sky Max Hub, while those on multi-gigabit plans get the WiFi 7-enabled Gigafast+ Hub.
| Feature | Sky Max Hub (WiFi 6) | Gigafast+ Hub (WiFi 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band (Optimised) |
| Ethernet | 4x 1Gbps LAN ports | 1x 10Gbps WAN, 1x 10Gbps LAN |
Superfast + Wifi Max
£5 fee refunded to first billPrice may change again during minimum term
67Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£28.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
Full Fibre 75 + WiFi Max
£5 fee refunded to first bill50Mbps speed guaranteePrice may change again during minimum term
75Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£28.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
How to get Sky WiFi Max
Sky WiFi Max will cost you £4 extra per month as an add-on, or is included free with Gigafast+ packages.
The Sky Q Compatibility "Catch"
If you use Sky Q Mini boxes, be aware that the Sky Max Hub uses a mesh technology that is incompatible with the older "Q mesh" system. When you install WiFi Max, your TV boxes can no longer act as WiFi hotspots, and Sky Q Mini boxes cannot connect wirelessly to Sky Max Pods. Heavy Sky Q users may find the older Sky Broadband Boost a more stable technical choice.
How Sky WiFi Max compares to Virgin Media and BT
Sky is currently the only provider of the three that will upgrade your router hardware as part of the deal.
| Feature | Virgin Wi-Fi Max | Sky Wi-Fi Max | BT Complete Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgraded router | No | Sky Max Hub | No |
| Router required | Hub 3, 4 or 5 | Sky Max Hub | BT Smart Hub 2 |
| Free with | Gig1 or Volt packages | None | None |
| Guarantee in every room | 30Mbps | 25Mbps | Strong Wi-Fi signal |
| Equipment | Up to three Max Pods | Up to three Max Pods | Up to three Wi-Fi Discs |
| Price per month | £8.00 | £4.00 | £10.00 |
| Free anytime engineer visits | No | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi Guarantee | £100 bill credit | 1 month free broadband | £100 cashback |
The Sky Max WiFi guarantee (small print)
Whole home might not mean your whole home
Sky's WiFi Guarantee covers up to five bedrooms or 12 rooms total. Crucially, this guarantee does not cover gardens or external structures such as sheds or garden offices.
You're not guaranteed your full wifi speeds
WiFi Max guarantees a minimum of 10Mbps for Standard Fibre and 25Mbps for Full Fibre plans. If Sky fails to meet this after an engineer visit, you are entitled to a one-off credit equal to one month of your broadband and WiFi Max subscription.
Broadband near you
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Full Fibre Gigafast
600Mbps speed guarantee£5 fee refunded to first billPrice may change again during minimum term
900Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£34.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
Full Fibre 500
400Mbps speed guarantee£5 fee refunded to first billPrice may change again during minimum term
500Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£28.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
Superfast
£5 fee refunded to first billPrice may change again during minimum term
67Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£24.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
What we think
At face value, Sky offers the most among similar products because they are the only provider offering a new router (the Sky Max Hub or WiFi 7 Hub). At just £4 per month, it remains excellent value, especially for larger homes where a third-party mesh system would cost hundreds.
