Sky has confirmed that it will no longer sell Sky Q devices on its website.
Sky has just made a significant announcement that confirms a major shift in the way we watch TV in the future. It may also signal the beginning of the end for the traditional satellite dish. The company has confirmed it is no longer selling its Sky Q set-top box through its website, directing new customers toward Sky Stream or Sky Glass TVs instead.
“We’ve unplugged Sky Q. Plug in Sky Stream for less. Sky Q is no longer available to buy online,” the telly firm’s post reads.
Anyone trying to buy Sky Q will then be offered the option to grab a cheaper Stream box instead, with Sky adding, “You can take your viewing to the next level with Sky Stream from £15 a month.”
So why is this happening?
For anyone unfamiliar, Sky Stream and Sky Glass deliver live and on-demand content over an internet connection rather than via an old-fashioned satellite signal. This brings several benefits: both are quick to set up, don’t require an engineer to visit and start drilling holes in the walls.
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These products also get more frequent updates and new features with Sky constantly tweaking things and adding improvements. Opting for a basic Sky Stream package is also far cheaper than Sky Q, with this small set-top box starting at just £15 a month.
The move isn’t unexpected. Sky Q has not been the company’s primary focus for some time, as most new customers opt for a streaming-based option instead.
So what does this mean for Sky Q?
Millions of households still use and enjoy Sky Q—and that won’t change. The update only affects new online orders. The device can still be purchased by calling Sky directly or visiting a retail store.
“Sky Q is no longer available to buy online, but customers can call us if they’d like to order Sky Q, or visit one of our retail stores,” Sky told Mirror Online.
“Alternatively, they can opt for one of our popular streaming products, Sky Glass and Sky Stream, which are chosen by 9 in 10 of our new customers.”
No, Sky Q isn’t being sent to the history books just yet. However, the shift toward a streaming-first future is clearly accelerating.
