SKY has revealed that a total of seven TV channels will be replaced this month, with 11 new channels to appear in the TV guide.
The British broadcaster is undergoing a shake-up, to give its service a fresh look.
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Sky channels being removed
Last week, on Tuesday July 1st, India Today (Satellite 523), which broadcast Indian news and current affairs, closed permanently, meaning Sky’s nine million UK customers will no longer see it on their TV guide.
Music India (Satellite 711 – Sky Glass/Stream 715) was also removed from Sky TVs on the same day.
Sky channel name changes
On Friday, July 4th Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 – Sky Glass/Stream 307) temporarily changed its name to JurassicWorld / JurassicWrldHD.
On Saturday, July 5th, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) also underwent a temporary name change, and will now be called SkySupermanHD.
Sky Jurassic World (Satellite 307/851 – Sky Glass/Stream 307) was renamed Sky Action / Sky Action HD on Monday July 7th, reverting back from a temporary name change.
And Sky Superman (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) changed its name back to Sky ScFi/HorHD after a temporary name change.
On Friday, July 11th, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) is set to temporarily change its name to SkySupermanHD.
11 new channels to launch
As well as the name changes, Sky also launched 11 new channels on July 1st.
However, the new channels will all only be available on Sky Glass/stream.
If you key in 1001 into your Sky remote, you will now be taken to Sky Sports Classics.
Number 1002 will take you to Sky Sports Vault, whilst 1003 will take you to Sky Sports Stories.
If you press 1004 on your remote, you will be taken to Pick, and if you click on channel 1005, you will be able to watch Emergency 24/7.
Sky Artist Of The Year can now be found on channel number 1006, and 1007 will take you to NBC News NOW.
Sports fans will be able to watch the Billiards channel on number 1021, whilst food fans can tune in to the Great British Menu channel on 1023.
A channel dedicated to the iconic Homes Under The Hammer can now be found on channel 1023, whilst Crime and Justice has launched on 1024.
If you’re looking for a new Sky deal, customers can get Sky Stream & Essential TV for just £15/month.
The company is also giving Sky customers an upgrade for popular TV app filled with top movies.
What are Sky’s early termination fees?
SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term.
The amount you’re charged depends on:
- How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days
- The days you have already been billed for in advance
- The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end
For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package.
For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months’ fees in one lump sum.
This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84.
