EE TV is the new name for BT’s TV platform, bringing live channels, Sky via NOW, Netflix and discovery+ together on one bill with BT broadband. The service is built around flexibility: you choose a package, watch through the EE TV Box Pro, and can swap to a different package later if your viewing changes. Everything runs over your broadband connection, so there’s no satellite dish and, in internet mode, no aerial required.
At its core, EE TV is a broadband-delivered TV service that bundles premium channels and streaming apps with a proper set-top box. If your home already has BT broadband, you add EE TV to the same account; if not, you take broadband and TV together. The platform is designed to give you the Sky lineup via NOW, TNT Sports via discovery+, Netflix included on selected tiers, and free-to-air channels in one guide. Existing BT TV customers keep all the key features under the new EE look.
Who EE TV is best for
EE TV suits homes that want Sky channels and TNT Sports without Sky hardware, prefer simple monthly flexibility, and like the idea of a proper PVR with a single remote and guide. It is also a neat fit for households that already take BT broadband and want everything on one bill. Multi-room is simple thanks to the Wi-Fi Minis, which is useful in homes where running new coax is impractical.
If you watch only a couple of services and never record live TV, a standalone streaming device with app subscriptions might be cheaper. If your address can get Virgin Media and you want cable TV tightly integrated with their broadband, Virgin’s TV 360 or Stream boxes are alternatives. Sky Glass and Sky Stream offer a rival all-IP approach if you prefer Sky’s ecosystem and pricing.
TV Packages
EE TV is offered in clear tiers so you can match what you pay to what you watch.
Entertainment includes all 22 live channels from NOW Entertainment, Netflix Standard with ads, and discovery+ Entertainment. It targets drama, reality, comedy and documentaries without sport.
Sport focuses on live sport with all four TNT Sports channels delivered through discovery+ (TNT Sports & Entertainment). You can add Netflix separately if you want it.
Big Entertainment takes Entertainment and adds every Sky Cinema channel through NOW Cinema. It’s the movie-heavy option with Netflix Standard with ads included.
Big Sport combines TNT Sports with all 12 Sky Sports channels via NOW Sports. It’s built for households that want the full UK sports lineup in one place.
Full Works is the everything package. You get Entertainment, Cinema and Sports via NOW, TNT Sports in HD and UHD where available, and Netflix included on the plan. If you prefer to step up or down, you can switch package again later.
| TV package | Features |
|---|---|
| Entertainment |
EE TV Box Pro NOW Entertainment (22 channels: Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, Sky Showcase, Sky Witness, Sky Crime, etc.) Netflix Standard with ads (included) discovery+ Entertainment |
| Sport |
EE TV Box Pro TNT Sports 1–4 (via discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment) Netflix (optional add-on) |
| Big Entertainment |
EE TV Box Pro Everything in Entertainment NOW Cinema (all Sky Cinema channels) Netflix Standard with ads (included) |
| Big Sport |
EE TV Box Pro TNT Sports 1–4 (via discovery+) NOW Sports (all 12 Sky Sports channels) Netflix (optional add-on) |
| Full Works |
EE TV Box Pro NOW Entertainment + NOW Cinema + NOW Sports TNT Sports in HD/UHD where available Netflix (included) |
Package flexibility is a great feature. When the football season ends or your viewing changes, you can move from Big Sport to Entertainment, or step up to Full Works for a busy release month. Changes usually take effect on your next billing cycle, with simple add or remove controls for extras. The unified guide shows your live channels and integrates the Sky channels delivered through NOW, so you browse everything in one place with one remote.
Promotions come and go through the year, including time-limited Apple TV+ trials and introductory discounts on certain tiers. The TV element is added on top of your broadband plan; EE positions this as better value and fewer separate bills than buying everything app-by-app.
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EE TV is designed to be taken with BT broadband. The tv box is Wi-Fi enabled and pairs with your BT Hub, so there’s no need to run long cables. Full fibre (FTTP) lines are ideal for UHD streams and simultaneous viewing; FTTC works well for HD households. If you’re already with BT for broadband, adding EE TV keeps everything on one bill and enables account-wide changes through the same app and portal.
TV is added on top of your broadband plan and is usually sold on a fixed-term contract. Offers appear frequently, including discounted early months, Netflix included on selected tiers, and short trials of Apple TV+. Multi-room via the Mini is charged per room on a monthly basis and can be added or removed as you go. If sport is seasonal for you, the flexibility to move between Big Sport and Entertainment can keep costs down across the year.
Annual price changes are applied each spring. As things stand, broadband and TV have separate small increases on a fixed date, with the specific uplift spelled out at sign-up. It is worth checking the live deals page to confirm current offers, line speed eligibility, and any time-limited trials bundled with your chosen package.
EE TV Box Pro and Mini
The EE TV Box Pro is a full-fat set-top box, not a basic streaming stick. It supports 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos where the content and your TV or sound system allow it. As a personal video recorder, it can record up to 600 hours and capture four channels at the same time. You can pause and rewind live TV, and scheduled recordings work whether you watch via aerial mode or internet mode.
Connecting the box is straightforward. It links to your BT Hub over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. In internet mode, the service streams your subscribed channels and apps entirely over broadband. If you plug in a rooftop aerial, you’ll also receive the full range of Freeview channels through the tuner.
UHD is supported where available. TNT Sports Ultimate and selected Sky Cinema and Entertainment content stream in 4K HDR if your package, TV and broadband speed allow. Dolby Atmos is supported by the box on compatible titles and apps, passing immersive audio to soundbars and receivers. If your setup is HD-only, the box adapts automatically.
For multi-room, the EE TV Box Mini connects over Wi-Fi to your Hub. It does not need an aerial. You can watch different channels in different rooms simultaneously. Minis are billed per room on a rolling monthly basis, so expanding coverage later is simple.
The EE TV Box Pro has the major streaming apps built in, including Netflix, NOW, discovery+ and BBC iPlayer. You sign in with your own accounts where needed and your subscriptions from the TV package unlock the relevant content. Optional extras such as NOW Sports Day or Month memberships, additional Netflix tiers, and specialist packs like Asian Mix can be added and removed on a rolling basis.
EE TV Store is available for buy-or-rent access to new releases. Purchases live in your library and stream from the box interface alongside your channels and apps.
Installation
Most customers self-install. Place the Box Pro near your TV, connect HDMI, and join your BT Hub over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. If you have an aerial and want the full Freeview grid, connect the coax lead. The guided setup is quick, and the channel guide and apps are ready to use once sign-ins are complete. If you add a Mini for another room, it pairs over Wi-Fi and mirrors your package.
Recording works like a traditional PVR: you can series-link, manage conflicts, and keep favorite shows indefinitely within your storage limit. For on-demand, the apps handle box sets and catch-up catalogs.
TV channels: what you actually get
Exact lineups change from time to time, but the structure is consistent and easy to understand.
Entertainment brings Sky’s premium entertainment channels via NOW, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, Sky Showcase, Sky Witness and Sky Crime, alongside factual and lifestyle networks from the discovery+ Entertainment tier.
Big Entertainment adds the full Sky Cinema portfolio via NOW Cinema, such as Sky Cinema Premiere, Sky Cinema Action, Sky Cinema Comedy, Sky Cinema Family and seasonal pop-up channels, plus on-demand film libraries.
Sport delivers TNT Sports 1–4, with TNT Sports Ultimate available in UHD on compatible setups. Big Sport layers on all 12 Sky Sports channels via NOW Sports, including Main Event, Premier League, Football, Cricket, F1, Golf and Arena.
Free-to-air channels are available either via aerial or, in internet mode, as IP-delivered versions. An aerial gives the broadest Freeview lineup; internet mode focuses on the most-watched channels and your paid content. You also have the full set of UK catch-up apps for on-demand viewing.
Is EE TV any good?
EE TV pulls together Sky channels via NOW, TNT Sports via discovery+, Netflix on selected tiers, and free-to-air channels in a single, simple setup. The Box Pro gives you proper recording, 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, while the Mini makes multi-room painless.
For households already with BT broadband or planning to switch, it is a clean way to get premium channels and streaming in one place with the flexibility to change package as your viewing shifts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an aerial?
No. The box works in internet mode over Wi-Fi or Ethernet to your BT Hub. An aerial is optional if you want the fullest Freeview lineup through the tuner.
Can I really switch packages?
Yes. You can change packages on a rolling basis, and add or remove extras. Changes normally take effect on your next bill.
How many recordings can I keep?
Up to 600 hours, with up to four channels recording at once. You can pause and rewind live TV as well.
Will my broadband cope with UHD?
4K streams prefer full fibre and strong in-home Wi-Fi. If you’re on FTTC or have weaker Wi-Fi, the system will step down to HD automatically.
Is Netflix included?
Netflix Standard with ads is included with Entertainment, Big Entertainment and Full Works. You can upgrade Netflix inside your account or add it to Sport and Big Sport if you need it.
How does TNT Sports work now?
TNT Sports lives inside discovery+. Your Sport, Big Sport or Full Works plan includes the correct discovery+ tier for those channels, with UHD available on compatible setups.
Is there a multi-room option?
Yes. The EE TV Box Mini connects over Wi-Fi to your Hub and lets you watch different shows in another room at the same time.
EE TV vs Sky TV vs Virgin TV
EE TV is delivered via broadband that you take alongside BT broadband. Everything runs over your internet connection to the EE TV Box Pro, so there’s no satellite dish and an aerial is optional.
Sky now leans on internet delivery too with Sky Stream and Sky Glass, replacing the old satellite model for most homes.
Virgin offers two paths: TV 360 on a traditional Virgin line with a full set-top box experience, and Virgin Stream, an IP puck that uses Virgin broadband.
Channels, apps and sport
All three are excellent digital TV services, but they package them differently.
EE TV folds Sky’s entertainment and cinema line-ups in via NOW, brings TNT Sports through discovery+, and includes Netflix on selected tiers.
Sky’s own platforms offer the full Sky channel suite natively, with add-ons for Netflix, Disney+ and TNT Sports.
Virgin delivers Sky channels through wholesale agreements, bundles TNT Sports in specific packs, and layers the usual streaming apps on the box.
If you want Sky Atlantic and the broader Sky portfolio without being tied to Sky hardware, EE TV and Virgin both provide routes to those channels; if you want the deepest Sky integration and features, Sky’s own boxes have the edge.
TV Boxes, recording and multi-room
EE TV Box Pro supports 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos and records up to four channels at once with generous storage; the Mini box handles multi-room over Wi-Fi. Sky Stream and Sky Glass emphasise cloud playlists over usual hard-disk recording, with optional Whole Home for extra rooms.
Virgin TV 360 provides a familiar PVR feel with local recording and optional mini boxes; Virgin Stream drops recordings in favour of IP channels and apps on a rolling plan. If physical recordings matter, EE TV Box Pro and Virgin TV 360 feel closest to a traditional PVR, while Sky Stream and Virgin Stream lean into streaming and catch-up.
Flexibility and contracts
EE TV is built around switchable packages, letting you move between entertainment, sport and full bundles as your viewing changes. Sky offers both rolling and longer terms, though discounts usually sit on the longer commitments. Virgin mirrors this split: TV 360 typically on a fixed term, Stream as a monthly rolling option with add/remove channel packs. If you value month-to-month control, EE TV and Virgin Stream are the most flexible; if you’re happy to lock in for sharper pricing, Sky and Virgin 360 tend to run stronger bundle offers.
Broadband requirements
EE TV requires BT broadband and pairs to the BT hub over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Sky Stream and Sky Glass work over any robust home broadband, though Sky naturally bundles them with Sky Broadband. Virgin TV needs Virgin broadband for both 360 and Stream. If you’re already on BT full fibre, EE TV is the cleanest add-on; if your property is cabled by Virgin, TV 360 or Stream fit neatly; if you prefer to keep your existing ISP, Sky Stream is the easiest to overlay.
Which one is the best
Pick EE TV if you want Sky and TNT Sports without Sky hardware, prefer a proper PVR with 4K support, and already plan to take BT broadband.
Choose Sky Stream or Glass if you want the tightest integration with Sky’s ecosystem, fast access to UHD sport and movies, and simple cloud-based management across rooms.
Go Virgin TV 360 if your home is on the Virgin network and you like a classic set-top with recordings and strong multi-room; choose Virgin Stream if you want a lighter, rolling contract that prioritises apps and IP channels over hard-disk recording.