Sky replaces Now TV ‘Combo’ bundles with standalone broadband
Back in 2016, Now TV extended its Netflix-style streaming service with TV, broadband and landline "Combo" bundles . Now, it's killing those packages and offering broadband as a standalone option. The entry-level package will offer speeds up to 17 Mbps and pay-as-you-go calls for £18 per month. The faster "fab" option (up to 38 Mbps) will cost £25 per month, while the top "super" tier (up to 76 Mbps) will set you back £35 per month. You can choose between a 12-month contract, which requires a £15 activation, and a rolling plan with a £50 upfront fee. Both come with a £10 postage and handling fee too (I'm not sure why it's so expensive to post a router). It's a strange move. Sky, the company behind Now TV, already offers home broadband in the UK. The prices and download speeds are fairly similar — they're almost identical, actually, save for the contract-free option offered by Now TV. That will, of course, appeal to homeowners that don...