Gigaclear vs Sky: which is better value?
Gigaclear is £6.38 a month cheaper on its lowest average over the contract (£15.83 against £22.21), before rises Gigaclear has not fixed in advance. Gigaclear wins 3 and Sky wins 3 of the 19 checks below.
Gigaclear vs Sky, check by check
Prices, rises, fees, guarantees and complaints side by side. A tick marks the better value where the difference is clear.
| Check |  Gigaclear |  Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Live deals todayBroadband-only, national prices | 3 | 12 |
| Lowest average a monthOver the whole contract, set-up and price rises included | £15.83Explorer 300 · 300 Mb · rises not included | £22.21Sky Full Fibre 150 CityFibre · 150 Mb · rises not included |
| Lowest starting priceFirst month | ✓£19300 Mb | £22150 Mb |
| Cheapest Under 150 MbAverage a month, everyday band | — | £24.21Sky Full Fibre 75 · 75 Mb · rises not included |
| Cheapest 150–500 MbAverage a month, fast band | £15.83Explorer 300 · 300 Mb · rises not included | £22.21Sky Full Fibre 150 CityFibre · 150 Mb · rises not included |
| Cheapest 500–900 MbAverage a month, very fast band | £20.83Odyssey 600 · 600 Mb · rises not included | £27.21Sky Full Fibre 500 · 500 Mb · rises not included |
| Cheapest 900 Mb +Average a month, gigabit band | — | £25.21Sky Full Fibre Gigafast CityFibre · 900 Mb · rises not included |
| Fastest dealAverage download speed | 830 Mb | ✓5,000 Mb |
| Average Deal ScoreAcross all live deals, 0–100 | ✓76 | 59 |
| Price risesDuring the minimum term | Not fixedRises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty | Not fixedRises are not fixed in the contract (+£3 a month from April 2026); you can leave within 30 days of notice |
| Set-up feeLowest on live deals | ✓£0£0–£30 activation; Linksys or eero router (unreturned router £120–£249) | £5£5 refundable or £0 |
| Leaving earlyExit fee rule | The months left (no published formula) plus £30; one month’s notice | The monthly rate for each month left (about £21.71 on Superfast); 14 days’ notice |
| Speed and Wi-Fi guarantee | Smart WiFi: at least 10 Mb in every room | Speed Guarantee: leave if below the minimum for 3 days; WiFi Max (£6 a month) promises 25 Mb in every room |
| Credit check | Not published | Light: a soft check or none (sources differ) |
| Social tariffFor Universal Credit and some other benefits | None | ✓Broadband Basics £20 (existing customers) |
| Automatic compensationOfcom scheme: £10.34 a day for faults | No | ✓Yes |
| Ofcom complaintsPer 100,000 customers, Q1 2026 (average 6) | Not in Ofcom’s table | 5 |
| Network | Own rural full fibreVillages in 26 English counties | Openreach and CityFibreUK-wide |
| Contract length | 18 months | 24 months |
| Checks won | 3 | 3 |
✓ marks the better value where the difference is clear. Averages include set-up and price rises written into the contract; rolling deals are averaged over 12 months. Where a provider does not fix its rises in advance (Sky, NOW, Gigaclear), we do not award it the cheaper average. Live prices 28 October 2026, 11:08; facts checked 24 October 2026.
What you pay over 24 months
The cheapest comparable deal from each, month by month, with the rises written into each contract.
Cheapest deal from each in the 150–500 Mb band, paid for 24 months from November 2026.
Gigaclear costs £77 less over 24 months.
- Gigaclear does not fix rises in its contracts, so its bar shows today’s price only. Rises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty.
- Gigaclear’s deal has a 18-month term; after it we assume the same price, which may change.
- Sky does not fix rises in its contracts, so its bar shows today’s price only. Rises are not fixed in the contract (+£3 a month from April 2026); you can leave within 30 days of notice.
Best Gigaclear and Sky deals today
Top three broadband-only deals from each provider by Deal Score, national prices on 28 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
Choose Gigaclear if…
- you want the lowest starting price, £19 a month
- you want to avoid a set-up fee
- you want the better-rated deals overall (average Deal Score 76)
- you live in its area (Villages in 26 English counties)
Choose Sky if…
- you want the fastest speeds, up to 5,000 Mb
- you get Universal Credit: Broadband Basics £20 (existing customers)
- you want automatic compensation when a fault drags on
Gigaclear and Sky deals that reach you
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Gigaclear vs Sky: common questions
Is Gigaclear cheaper than Sky?
Gigaclear is £6.38 a month cheaper on its lowest average over the contract (£15.83 against £22.21), before rises Gigaclear has not fixed in advance. Gigaclear wins 3 and Sky wins 3 of the 19 checks below. Prices depend on your address, so check both with your postcode.
Which is faster, Gigaclear or Sky?
In our national feed, Gigaclear’s fastest deal is 830 Mb and Sky’s is 5,000 Mb. Networks: Gigaclear, Own rural full fibre; Sky, Openreach and CityFibre. The speed you get depends on which networks reach your home.
Do Gigaclear and Sky put prices up every year?
Gigaclear: rises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty. Sky: rises are not fixed in the contract (+£3 a month from April 2026); you can leave within 30 days of notice. Since 17 January 2025, rises in new contracts must be shown in pounds and pence.
Which has fewer complaints?
Ofcom only publishes complaint figures for the seven biggest providers: Sky had 5 per 100,000 customers in Q1 2026.
How do I switch from Gigaclear to Sky?
Contact Sky only: One Touch Switch handles the move, and Gigaclear must tell you about any exit fee. Leaving Gigaclear early: the months left (no published formula) plus £30; one month’s notice.
Live prices from our deals feed, updated every six hours; provider facts checked 24 October 2026; complaints from Ofcom, Q1 2026. Some providers pay us a commission when you switch through us; it never affects Deal Score or which provider wins a check. How we make money →