Sky has launched a new 1.6Gbps full fibre broadband package, bringing multi-gigabit speeds to more UK households through the Openreach network.
Available from 28 September 2026, Sky Full Fibre 1.6Gbps costs from £38 a month and is Sky's fastest broadband speed available over Openreach. Sky says the service is available to around 79% of UK homes, although customers will need to check availability at their address.
The launch gives Sky customers another option for faster home broadband, extending its high-speed range beyond the areas served by CityFibre, where its 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps packages are available.
New Sky broadband package comes with Wi-Fi 7 hub
Sky Full Fibre 1.6Gbps comes with the company's Gigafast+ Hub, a tri-band router using Wi-Fi 7 technology.
Wi-Fi 7 is designed to improve wireless performance and handle more connected devices, making it relevant to busy households where people are streaming, gaming, working from home and downloading large files at the same time.
However, the full advertised broadband speed will not necessarily be available over Wi-Fi on every device. Actual performance depends on the router connection, the capabilities of connected devices and conditions within the home.
Who can get Sky Full Fibre 1.6Gbps?
At launch, the package is available to new Sky Broadband customers, including existing Sky TV, Sky Mobile and smart home customers who do not already subscribe to Sky Broadband. Existing Sky Broadband customers will be able to upgrade at a later date, according to Sky's announcement.
The package starts at £38 a month. Customers can also add Sky Wi-Fi Max from £6 extra a month, which includes access to Sky's Wi-Fi Max Guarantee, subject to its conditions.
The new service will not be available at every address, so customers should check their postcode before deciding whether to switch.
Is 1.6Gbps broadband worth it?
The extra capacity could benefit larger households, people with multiple demanding internet users and anyone who regularly downloads large files. For many homes, however, a slower full fibre package will still provide more than enough speed for everyday browsing, video calls and streaming.
The launch gives customers more choice, but the right package will depend on availability, price and how the household uses the internet.