Sky makes a big change to TV box that could mean a costly upgrade is needed

SKY has quietly upped the recommended broadband speed you will need to use its newest TV services.

The broadcasting giant launched Sky Glass in 2021 as its first satellite-dish free TV platform.

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Sky Glass and Sky Stream use broadband instead of a satellite dish[/caption]

It uses your internet connection instead.

Sky Glass was followed up with dinky plug-in box Sky Stream in 2022.

At first, you needed at least 10Mbps to be able to watch stuff without any problems.

But as ISPreview has noticed, the firm has upped the minimum.

It’s now 25Mbps.

This means if you’re on a slow broadband package you may only be able to get a smooth uninterrupted connection to Sky Glass or Sky Stream by upgrading your broadband package.

When you factor in things like 4K and other people around the house who might be using the Wi-Fi you may need to go beyond 25Mbps.

Sky told the Mirror Online that 10Mbps will still be enough for both products.

But it’s updated the broadband speed to ensure viewers “have the best possible experience”.

Fortunately, the vast majority of people have access to much higher speeds these days.

The only problem is faster usually means paying more.

With Sky Glass and Sky Stream you don’t have to have Sky’s broadband services, which gives you a bit more freedom to move around if necessary.

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