Sky is currently offering a special promotion where customers with the Essential TV package can enjoy a free upgrade to the Ultimate TV option, granting access to an additional 35 channels at no extra cost. This offer is valid until October 16.

The upgraded channels include popular options like Sky Max, Sky Crime, Sky Documentaries, U&Gold, and Comedy Central. Sky has confirmed that customers subscribed to Essential TV will automatically receive the upgrade without any action required. If customers find the added channels appealing, they can choose to upgrade to Sky Ultimate TV for just £3 extra per month.

In a similar move, Virgin Media is also providing complimentary access to various channels, such as Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, and Baby TV, for the entire month of October. This offering allows households to enjoy shows like Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Peppa Pig without the usual subscription fees. Virgin has introduced this promotion in time for the October half-term break.