BT TV is a streaming-box-based service running on the same hardware as EE TV. You buy the box, BT bundles Freeview, and you pick add-on packs (entertainment, sport, kids) on flexible 30-day rolling contracts. Sport is now TNT Sports, not BT Sport.
At a glance
At a glance
TV
Updated 19 May 2026
Live packages
Headline prices verified on . All packs ship on the EE TV streaming box and need at least 25 Mbps of broadband from any provider.
Entry pack
24 months . EE TV box included
Best for
Households who want Sky drama channels without a Sky dish or Sky Stream box
Everything pack
24 months . EE TV box included
Best for
Households who watch a bit of everything and want one bill instead of three streaming subscriptions
Sport add-on
30-day rolling . EE TV box included
Best for
Sport fans who want a flexible monthly contract instead of a long tie-in
Top pack
24 months . EE TV box included
Best for
Households where one person wants sport and the other wants Sky dramas
Apps + devices
The EE TV box is the main hub, but the same subscription unlocks BT TV apps on mobile and smart TVs at no extra cost. Two simultaneous streams are included on every pack.
Stream live channels and recordings on iPhone and iPad over Wi-Fi or 5G. Up to 2 simultaneous streams per account.
Same feature set as iOS on Android phones and tablets, including downloads for offline viewing on supported packs.
Native BT TV apps on Samsung 2020+ and LG webOS 2021+ models. Useful if you do not want the EE TV box in the lounge.
Cast from the BT TV mobile app to any Chromecast-built-in TV or Apple AirPlay 2 receiver. No second box needed.
Free with every plan
Every BT TV box plays the full Freeview lineup at no extra cost, plus all the catch-up apps. You only pay for the premium packs (Sky drama, TNT Sports, Netflix) on top.
Free-to-air channels included
Plus 15 catch-up and on-demand apps at no extra cost: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, STV Player, BBC Sounds, YouTube, plus rent-and-buy stores from Amazon and Apple.
FAQ
No. BT TV runs over any internet connection with at least 25 Mbps, so you can take it on Sky, Virgin, Vodafone or any alt-net. The only thing you lose by not bundling is the multi-product discount, which typically saves £5 to £10 a month versus standalone BT TV pricing.
Most BT TV add-ons (TNT Sports, Netflix, kids packs) are on 30-day rolling contracts, so you can drop them at the end of any month. The exception is Entertainment and Big Entertainment, which are 24-month bundles. Cancel mid-contract on those and you pay an early-termination fee for the remaining months.
BT Sport became TNT Sports in July 2023 after the BT and Warner Bros. Discovery joint venture took control of the channels. The lineup is the same (Premier League, Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, MotoGP) and existing customers were migrated automatically. Branding on the EE TV box still shows the BT logo, but channel names are now TNT Sports 1 to 4.
Yes. The EE TV box ships with a 1TB hard drive, enough for around 600 hours of HD recording. You can record up to four channels at once while watching a fifth, pause and rewind live TV, and set series links for full seasons. Recordings stay on the box for as long as you keep the subscription.
Yes on the EE TV UHD Smart Box. 4K content comes from Netflix UHD, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and selected Sky shows. Live channels are still mostly HD on UK platforms in 2026, so do not expect 4K on the Premier League or general entertainment broadcasts. You also need a 4K HDR TV and at least 25 Mbps of stable broadband.
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