A Sky package with full sports now clears £80–£100 a month once Sky Sports, TNT Sports and the box fees stack up — over £1,000 a year to watch television. An IPTV subscription in the UK delivers the same channels over your broadband for a fraction of that: Vivimate runs from $14.99/month (about £12), or roughly £3.40/month on the annual plan.
Here's the UK lineup in detail, the real cost comparison against Sky and Virgin, and how to test everything free tonight. See plans or start the free trial.
The UK Channel Lineup
Terrestrial & entertainment
BBC One and Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and the Sky entertainment lineup — Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, Sky Witness and more.
Full sports coverage
All Sky Sports channels, TNT Sports, and international sport the UK bundles don't carry — from NFL to European football.
Movies & documentaries
Sky Cinema channels, premium movie networks and the documentary stable, plus 130,000+ VOD titles in HD and 4K.
International channels
50,000+ channels worldwide — handy for multilingual households and following sport from any country.
Sport is the headline for most UK switchers — our dedicated guide to watching Sky Sports on IPTV breaks down every channel, and watching the Premier League on any device covers matchday setup.
What It Costs vs Sky and Virgin Media
| Service | Monthly cost (with sports) | Contract | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivimate IPTV | ≈ £3.40–£12 | None | Included |
| Sky (TV + Sports + TNT) | £80–£100+ | 18–24 months | Extra fee |
| Virgin Media (Bigger + Sports) | £65–£90 | 18 months | Limited |
| NOW TV (Entertainment + Sports) | £45–£60 | Rolling | Boost fee |
Vivimate is priced in USD — $14.99 monthly or $59.99 for 12 months plus 2 free — and your card converts it automatically. Full head-to-heads: IPTV vs Sky TV, IPTV vs Virgin Media and IPTV vs NOW TV.
Setup for UK Households
No dish, no engineer visit, no 18-month contract. On any UK broadband connection:
- 1Start the free 24-hour trial — credentials arrive on WhatsApp within minutes.
- 2Install a free player app: TiviMate on Firestick or Android TV, IPTV Smarters Pro on phones and Smart TVs.
- 3Enter your Server URL, Username and Password.
- 4Load the channel list and 7-day EPG, favourite the UK section, done.
Device guides: Firestick (the UK favourite), Samsung Smart TV and every other device. Questions about the law? Read is IPTV legal for the honest answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is IPTV in the UK?
Around £8–£16/month for quality services. Vivimate works out at roughly £12 monthly or about £3.40/month on the 12-month plan — versus £80+ for Sky with sports.
Do I get Sky Sports and TNT Sports?
Yes, all Sky Sports channels and TNT Sports are in the lineup — no Sky contract or dish required.
Does it work on my Firestick or Smart TV?
Yes. Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung, LG, phones and laptops are all supported via free player apps.
Is there a contract?
No — plans are prepaid with no lock-in, backed by a 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Compare that to Sky's 18–24 month terms.
Can I test it first?
Yes — the free 24-hour trial includes the full UK lineup with no credit card. Test a live match on your own broadband before paying.
Ready to cut the Sky bill? Get your UK IPTV subscription or try it free for 24 hours first.
Stream Everything with Vivimate
50,000+ live channels · NFL · NBA · MLB · 4K UHD · No contract · From $14.99/month