
Is Sky Actually… Good Value Now? A 2026 Reality Check
Sky’s new streaming bundle looks like great value on paper. But is it? We compare the full costs against going direct – with and without adverts

Sky’s new streaming bundle looks like great value on paper. But is it? We compare the full costs against going direct – with and without adverts

HBO Max is live in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know – pricing, what’s on it, and how to get it via Sky, NOW, EE TV, Prime Video, or direct

HBO Max is now live in the UK – here’s what’s on it, how to get it via Sky, NOW, or direct subscription, and our first impressions of the service

HBO Max launches in the UK on March 26 with new Saver Plans for TNT Sports fans – saving up to £131 a year when bundling entertainment and sport.

NOW Entertainment subscribers will get Warner Bros. films included with HBO Max at no extra cost – even if they are not subscribed to NOW Cinema

EE TV prices rise across all bundles in March 2026, as HBO Max joins and Discovery+ departs. New prices, content changes, and current deals explained

NOW and Prime Video subscribers will be able to activate a standalone HBO Max account from March 26 – giving them direct app access with Full HD

NOW drops Entertainment to just £2.99/month weeks before HBO Max arrives – but there are important caveats to know before you sign up

HBO Max arrives on NOW March 26 – but what are you actually getting? Plus the best NOW deals available now, including Entertainment + Boost for £4.99/m

Sky bundles Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix & Hayu from £24/month in world-first deal – but the 24-month contract means you’re losing streaming flexibility

HBO Max launches in UK on March 26 with prices from £4.99/month. But will the Sky partnership stop it from becoming a truly independent streaming service?

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