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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Sky - half price installation & £10 online credit

September is a great time to sign-up with Sky Broadband. From 17th - 30th September and for any Sky package taken out (not just broadband), installation is half-price (£15) and new customers will recieve a £10 credit when signing up online.

The Sky Broadband network is now available to 70% of the UK, bringing significant savings to those wishing to bundle their Sky TV with telephone and broadband. Sky Broadband offers speeds of up to 16Mb and when bundled, offers an effective broadband price of between Free and £10 per month, along with a free wireless modem (worth £50) and a years subscription to McAfee Internet Security.

Sky Broadband

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Sky Broadband reaches 70% of UK

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC's results for the 12 months ended 30th June 2007 reported that the Sky Broadband LLU network (local loop unbundled) now covers 70% of UK households. This coverage was achieved a full six months ahead of plan. At the end of the year the Company recorded 716,000 broadband customers.

Sky Broadband

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Thursday, February 01, 2007

Sky Broadband available to 50% of the UK

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC published results for the six months ended 31st December 2006 highlight the highest overall customer growth in six years, with 432,000 new customer additions in the second quarter alone.

The company's results also feature 'good progress' with Sky Broadband, gross bookings of 343,000 and 259,000 activated customers by 28th January 2007.

Alongside this, the Sky Broadband roll-out is said to be ahead of plan, with 771 exchanges unbundled (50% of the UK).

James Murdoch, Chief Executive said:

"At the end of our first full quarter as a broadband provider, benefits are starting to flow through the business. Sky Broadband is attracting new and
existing customers with more than two-thirds opting for our faster, paid-for products. The rollout of our all-IP broadband network is progressing ahead of
schedule. As a result, we now reach more households than the entire U.K. cable network with our "See, Speak, Surf" combination of TV, telephony and broadband
products."

"In 2007, we will continue to drive towards our goal of being the leader in entertainment and communications in the U.K. and Ireland. We're on track for our
targets and our expansion into broadband and telephony positions us well to take advantage of a growing opportunity in a £20 billion industry."

The Group's expansion into the U.K. broadband and telephony sectors got off to a good start with 259,000 broadband customers by 28 January 2007. In addition, British Sky Broadcasting are beginning to see the initial benefits to the wider business, with around 20% of Sky Broadband customers new to Sky and marketing efficiencies leading to lower SAC as the company are able to spread their fixed marketing spend per subscriber over a broader base. The mix of Sky Broadband subscribers has exceeded initial expectations with around 70% of on-net customers opting for a paid-for product. Finally, the roll-out of the IP-based broadband network has proceeded ahead of plan and is expected to achieve 70% coverage of the U.K. by the end of June 2007, a full six months ahead of schedule.

Sky Broadband

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Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Sky Broadband + Sky Talk + Sky TV

Sky recently launched a tempting 'broadband triple deal' of Sky broadband + Sky Talk (inclusive weekend & evening calls) + a Sky TV package for just £26 per month.

Takers of this innovative broadband deal get a fast broadband connection of up to 8Mb, a monthly usage allowance of 40Gb, along with inclusive evening andweekend calls to UK landlines and in excess of 100 digital TV channels. With this deal, there is an activation fee of £20 and users would have to continue paying BT a line rental charge of £11 per month.

This combination of products for £26 is only available to 70% of the UK population, customers currently in our network area (50%) those out of the network we will reach before July 2007 (20%). Availability is subject to location, compatible line, equipment, and survey.

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Sky and Google unveil broadband alliance

British Sky Broadcasting (Sky), the UK's leading entertainment company, and Google today announced plans to work together in bringing ground-breaking web-based services
to Sky's community of broadband internet customers. The wide-ranging set of multi-year agreements sees two of the world's leading innovators in technology and entertainment join forces to create a compelling and customised experience for Sky Broadband customers.

Sky will be Google's first partner globally to deploy Google's suite of search, advertising, communications and video services, all of which will be tailored and branded for Sky's fast-growing broadband platform. Sky aims to ensure that its broadband customers enjoy the best possible online user experience with customised access to the full benefits of Google's evolving suite of innovative products for PC, TV and mobile.

Sky and Google will collaborate in three key areas:

Video

Sky will launch a multi-platform User Generated Video (UGV) portal powered by the first global deployment of Google's syndicated video content tools. The site will allow users to edit, upload and share their own video content, including the facility to upload and download from a mobile phone. The UGV portal will form part of a content-rich experience for Sky Broadband customers that will enhance the appeal of Sky's broadband services, build community and promote Sky content to online audiences.

Communications

Sky Broadband customers will enjoy access to a comprehensive online communications platform. This will include a fully customised version of Google's email product, 'Google Mail', which will use the popular '@sky.com' email address. Powered by Google with a user interface and functionality customised to Sky's unique specifications, the platform will also offer access to key communications applications that attract and deepen relationships with internet users, such as contacts, calendar and instant messaging. In addition, Sky will explore opportunities to provide further services such as Google's VoIP (voice over internet protocol) telephony services, enhanced storage and future product developments.

Search and advertising

Google will provide its industry leading search tools and targeted search advertising across Sky's portfolio of online sites. The two companies will also
explore future forms of web, TV and mobile advertising. Revenue generated by click-throughs on sponsored links will be shared between Sky and Google,
increasing Sky's exposure to the fastest growing segment of the UK's advertising market.

James Murdoch, Sky's Chief Executive, said:

'These agreements will bring Sky customers a valuable set of services from the world's leading search company, including cutting edge tools for video sharing
and communications. Google has pioneered many of the web's most loved and used features, so I'm delighted that Sky Broadband customers will be the very first
online community to enjoy such unrivalled range and quality as well as a commitment to further innovation.

In a short time, Sky has emerged as an effective challenger by offering high-quality broadband that offers greater value than traditional cable and
telcos. Sky is on track to build a large and successful broadband business and is increasingly well positioned to participate in the rapid growth of online
search and advertising.'

Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, said:

'Google is committed to giving people the power to explore, create and communicate. Today's alliance with Sky brings together two of the most
innovative media and technology companies for the benefit of users. We will be delivering exciting new services for Sky Broadband customers all over the UK.
We're delighted to team up with Sky in one of the world's most dynamic markets and we look forward to working together in the years to come.'

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UK broadband service news

Sky - half price installation & £10 online credit

Sky Broadband reaches 70% of UK

Sky Broadband available to 50% of the UK

Sky Broadband + Sky Talk + Sky TV

Sky and Google unveil broadband alliance