Sky agree new deal with satalite company

telegramsam · 03-10-2026, 15:15

I see Sky have agreed a deal with satalite owners to continue providing signal until at least 2039 meaning for now Sky Q will continue. Good news for people like me who like to have a box to record on as I hate having to search for programs on demand or catch up

**Chris** · 03-10-2026, 15:49

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

I see Sky have agreed a deal with satalite owners to continue providing signal until at least 2039 meaning for now Sky Q will continue. Good news for people like me who like to have a box to record on as I hate having to search for programs on demand or catch up

Almost like Sky doesn’t think linear broadcast TV is going away any time soon …

**Paul** · 03-10-2026, 16:57

Have they confirmed 2039 ?
Reports the other day just mentioned 2030's

Richardr · 04-10-2026, 14:15

I'd expect it to be closer to 2031 under this deal. The previous deal was signed a couple of years ago and was a five year deal. It wouldn't be in Sky's interest to sign for much longer, but they are likely to roll it over in a year or two's time.

**Paul** · 04-10-2026, 16:48

I have seen notes (probably speculation) that it was extended to 2032, this seems more likely than 2039.

I suspect Sky are worried that once they stop Satellite (and recording) peolpe will have no reason to stick with them.

Itshim · 04-10-2026, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Paul

I have seen notes (probably speculation) that it was extended to 2032, this seems more likely than 2039.

I suspect Sky are worried that once they stop Satellite (and recording) peolpe will have no reason to stick with them.

Ditto virgin , not that I think I will need to worry , long gone I suspect

nodrogd · Today, 19:02

The continuation of the service is reliant on the current satellites remaining serviceable. The positioning systems have a finite life, so once the fuel runs out they can no longer stay in the correct location. SES have obviously determined that the current cluster has enough fuel to continue operating into the next decade. They certainly have made no announcements about new satellites, so going to 2039 is probably too optimistic.

gunner45 · Today, 19:56

The previous deal with SES was to 2029. Although the three Astra satellites are ageing, SES can keep them going for a few more years. I'm expecting Sky to complete its migration from Sky Q to Sky Glass/Stream by mid-2030s. When this happens, Freesat will also die as it piggybacks on the same satellites used by Sky.