# Do I need TV with my broadband package?

> Quick answer · Last updated 5 July 2026

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## In short

You do not need a traditional TV bundle if you stream via Netflix, iPlayer, ITVX and Freeview Play on a smart TV — broadband-only deals are often cheaper. Bundles suit households wanting live sports, premium channels or a single bill for landline, broadband and satellite or cable TV.

Freeview built into TVs plus streaming apps covers most on-demand viewing — pay only for broadband with 30Mb+ for HD streaming on multiple devices.

Live sport remains the main reason to buy TV bundles — Premier League, rugby and F1 spread across Sky, TNT, Amazon and BBC — map rights before committing.

Landline inclusion is legacy on many bundles — if you use mobile only, broadband-only or fibre-only products drop line rental.

Contract TV boxes and mini boxes add monthly rental — one-off streamer devices may beat operator hardware fees. See broadband TV bundles guide.

## Related

- [Broadband TV bundles guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk/bills-utilities/broadband-tv-bundles-guide/)
- [Sports package worth it?](https://moneyguide.org.uk/answers/sports-package-broadband-worth-it/)

## Primary source

ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/tv-radio-and-on-demand

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Independent UK money guidance from [Money Guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk). Information only — not regulated financial advice.