When it comes to signing up with a Pay TV provider, you are not short of options. From the big boys like Sky, Virgin and BT to smaller providers like TalkTalk and streaming services like Amazon and Netflix, expanding your TV horizons has never been a tougher choice.
For many, however, the choice will come down to two: Now TV and Sky Q. Though different in name and feature set, the two have a surprising amount in common, which has proven more than enough to confuse customers. what is it about right for them. In this guide, we are going to share with you the similarities, advantages, and disadvantages of each service. Let’s dig in.
What do the services have in common?
The simple answer is Heaven. Both services are owned and operated by Sky, which means that both services are managed by the Sky contact number and feature Sky channels and services. The fundamental differences exist in the prices and in how the services actually work, as well as in the number of channels they offer.
Sky Q – Advantages and Disadvantages
Sky Q is the replacement for Sky+ and works in much the same way. Using a satellite dish pre-installed in your home, Sky Q pulls in the full range of Sky TV channels including Sky Atlantic, Sky Movies, Sky Sports and the standard range of free and premium channels you’d expect from a Sky subscription.
Among its benefits, you can count on the largest choice of channels available in the UK, a huge range of streaming and on-demand options from Freeview and premium channels and even 4K programming across sports and entertainment. In fact, 4K and Full-HD support is way above what Now TV can offer, which tops out at 1080p. You’ll also find that Sky Q has a 1TB hard drive fitted, for recording your favorite TV shows and movies, as well as support for streaming to tablets and other Sky Q Mini boxes around the house, so you’re never without your TV. .
On the downside, it’s significantly more expensive than Now TV – even with the most basic subscription it’s £22 per month, while the Box Sets package (no movies or sports) is £38 per month, with a mandatory 24-month contract. months. .
Now TV – Advantages and Disadvantages
Now TV was designed to bring Sky TV to households that can’t afford a full Sky subscription, can’t install a satellite dish or don’t want to tie up long contracts. As such, Now TV is a streaming service with no fixed contract, so you can come and go as you see fit.
In terms of benefits, you’ll see a wide range of exclusive Sky programming like Sky Atlantic and Fox on your entertainment pass for just £6.99 a month. You can also grab Sky Cinema (£9.99) or Sky Sports (£31.99 a month, day and week passes also available). If you’re just looking for kids’ TV, the Kids Pass is just £2.99 a month. You can also take Now TV with you, with mobile apps for all major operating systems, support for tablets and laptops, as well as Now TV apps built into game consoles and TVs.
As for the downsides, Now TV can only handle 720p output and relies on your internet connection to watch TV. You’ll also find that Now TV has a much more limited TV selection, compared to Sky Q.
