Sky Mobile Deals in March 2024

Sky Mobile Deals

Sky Mobile launched in 2016 and offers monthly contract deals as well as SIM-only plans.

Sky doesn’t offer a huge number of added extras or perks but it does focus on the basics such as data rollover. This gives you the facility to carry over unused data from month to month for up to three years. Sky has also made it easy to switch from your existing provider with its text-to-switch service. Not only that, if you like to mix it up and frequently change your handset, you can do so while in contract with Sky’s Swap12 and Swap24 programme.

All deals come with unlimited calls and texts and you can switch data plans from month to month. You’ll also be able to stream content using Sky apps without it eating into your data allowance. Here are some of Sky Mobile’s top deals:

Pay-monthly mobile phone contracts

Top deals are all offered on a 36-month contract but 24-month plans are also available. Bear in mind that opting for a shorter contract is likely to mean you pay an additional cost up front on selected devices.

Unless you want an Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, you may find the choice of handsets limited at Sky Mobile. Outside of these two household names, the only other handsets you’ll find are from Nokia, Doro, Oppo, and Fairphone. Based on this, all of Sky Mobile pay-monthly deals focus on packages that include Apple or Samsung devices, including:

Other devices, such as Samsung Galaxy’s Flip3 and A52s, are also available. The above are simply Sky’s best-selling phones.

Sky SIM-only deals

If you don’t need a new handset, you can buy a SIM plan from Sky Mobile instead. There are just six SIM cards to choose from, so you won’t be overwhelmed by the number of options. The current SIM card plans on offer are:

How does Sky’s Swap12 and Swap24 work?

If you’re looking at a Sky Mobile phone deal, you’ll be able to choose from either Swap12 or Swap24. These give you the option to swap your phone after 12 months or 24 months respectively. However, it’s important to know that Swap12 is a two-year contract, so you’ll only be able to swap your phone halfway through your agreement. Swap24 is a three-year deal.

You do have the option of upgrading your device earlier than 12 or 24 months, but you can expect to pay an additional charge if you do so.

Sky Mobile network coverage

Sky is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), which means that it doesn’t have its own mobile network infrastructure. Instead, it uses O2’s mobile network, which currently reaches 99% of the UK with 4G and is rolling out 5G, though this is limited to 194 towns and cities at the time of writing. If you’re particularly keen on 5G, remember you’ll need a 5G-enabled handset to receive it.

If you’re concerned about Sky Mobile being an MVNO and not owning its own network, don’t be – MVNOs make up the vast majority of mobile operators. In fact, there are just four mobile providers that actually own their own network: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. All other operators receive their coverage from the ‘big four’, a process known as piggybacking.

You will, however, need to check which of the four big network operators has the best coverage in your area and choose a mobile network accordingly. There’s no point opting for a Sky Mobile deal if O2 coverage in your area is poor.

How fast is Sky Mobile compared to other networks?

Piggybacking off O2’s network means that Sky Mobile offers 4G download speeds of around 18.2Mbps (megabits per second). It’s the slowest of all the major networks (in first place is EE, followed by Three, then Vodafone). Nevertheless, it’s still fast enough if you want to browse or stream content on your phone.

Can I add Sky Mobile to my Sky Bundle?

If you’re already a Sky customer, you can bundle your mobile phone contract or SIM package with any other Sky service, such as a TV and broadband deal. It’s worth noting, however, that while bundling your mobile phone deal with other Sky services is an option, there aren’t necessarily any additional perks for doing so.

The only tangible benefit for existing customers is that signing up to Sky Mobile allows you to access unlimited Sky content from your phone without using up your mobile data allowance.

What are Sky apps?

The easiest way for Sky Mobile customers to enjoy unlimited streaming of Sky TV content, is through Sky apps. Streaming this content from your mobile phone won’t eat into your data allowance. It’s also worth pointing out that you must be an existing Sky TV customer to access these apps:

• SkyGo – if you’re a Sky TV customer, this is included with your package, providing you with access to more than 70 Sky TV channels
• Sky Cinema – if you’ve subscribed to Sky Cinema, you’ll also be able to access this content from your phone, making it ideal for long journeys
• Sky Sports – never miss a match or game while you’re out and about
• Sky Kids – another great app if you need to keep children entertained on long car journeys

You can also manage all your Sky accounts, including paying bills, using the MySky app.