• New and existing BT TV Box Pro customers will be able to access BT TV aerial-free from 26th August 2022
• Through the BT TV Box Pro’s new internet mode, customers simply plug in and connect to BT’s Smart Hub via Wi-Fi to start streaming

BT today announced that new and existing BT TV Box Pro customers can now access great TV shows, browse channels and apps all in one place, without the need for an aerial.

BT TV Box Pro is BT’s latest set-top box, designed to allow customers to make the most from the great range of TV packages on BT TV, which offer access to the UK’s widest choice of the very best TV shows, films, and sport. When a customer sets up their BT TV Box Pro for the first time, they’ll be given the simple option in the set-up journey to either connect via internet mode or aerial mode. Alternatively, if already an existing BT TV Box Pro customer, then there is no need for them to change, however they will still receive an automatic software update allowing them to reset their connectivity settings if required in the future.

In addition to the all-new internet mode, BT TV Box Pro provides BT TV customers with:

• 4K HDR - up to four times the detail of HD offering vivid, pin-sharp detail
• Dolby Atmos - offering the best immersive audio experience
• 1TB of storage - double the capacity of the previous BT TV box, with up to 600 hours of recordings
• 4 Tuners - allowing customers to record up to 3 shows and watch a 4th simultaneously Aerial mode: record up to 4 channels at once alternatively in internet mode: record up to 2 channels at once
• Bluetooth remote - offering a quicker, smoother experience and allows the box to be stored out of sight, if needed
• Integrated search - helping streamline viewing and removing the need to remember which show is on which platform
• Offers pause, rewind, and record functionality – making sure customers never miss their favourite shows

Sharon Meadows, Propositions Director, BT said: “We continue to look for ways to enhance the TV experience for our customers. Removing the need for an aerial connection not only gives even more consumers the opportunity to take out BT TV, it also gives our customers even more flexibility with their TV set-up, allowing them to access great content, from anywhere in the home.”

BT is also introducing the BT TV Box Mini, a new multiroom compact TV box, which lets customers watch TV in an extra room of the house, meaning BT TV customers can watch different shows, in a different room, at the very same time. The BT TV Box Mini works just like the BT TV Box Pro, connecting to the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi, so customers can watch their favourite channels without the need for an aerial. BT TV Box Mini is available for existing BT TV Box Pro customers for an additional £10 per month.

• Netflix is now included in BT TV’s flexible Entertainment, Big Entertainment, and VIP TV packages

• The latest update means BT TV customers will have access to even more content, for one monthly payment and on one bill

• BT TV’s Entertainment, Big Entertainment and VIP TV packages will all be half price for three months

LONDON, UK – 12^th November 2021 – BT TV today announced a revamp of its flexible TV packages, with Netflix now bundled into Entertainment, Big Entertainment and VIP plans. The addition of Netflix means that BT TV customers will benefit from an even wider choice of the very best entertainment content with just one monthly payment.

Following the expansion of the flexible packages, BT TV customers can still tailor their TV line-up by adding and removing content subscriptions each month, and seamlessly switch between packages. The plans also allow upgrades to HD and UHD Netflix tiers for £4 and £8 which will also give access to Netflix content on multiple screens simultaneously. Customers who already have a Netflix account can seamlessly transfer their account details and saved content to their flexible BT TV.

Customers who sign up to the packages from today until 2^nd December will get their first three months BT TV service half price and will be able to include the usual add-ons (e.g. a NOW Membership, Prime Video and BritBox) allowing them to have all their content in one place and on one bill.

Siena Pakington, TV content Director at BT said: “We know that our customers love watching Netflix shows and films, so we’re thrilled to be able to include a Netflix subscription as part of our flexible entertainment TV packages and offer them an even more extensive line up of the best content. This addition, together with our recently launched BT TV Box Pro means our viewers are set to enjoy the very best TV experience with ability to switch up their viewing month to month.”

Chris Whiteley, Director of Partnerships at Netflix said: “We’re really excited to make Netflix a core part of the BT TV entertainment packages. This partnership means that BT TV customers now have access to Netflix’s fantastic variety of series and films for everyone across the household to enjoy.”

The announcement comes after the recent launch of BT TV Box Pro, the TV platform’s most advanced set-top box to date, which launched earlier this year. The sleek new Wi-Fi enabled box is designed to support the next generation of TV viewing, with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, offering a complete immersive experience.

Customers on BT TV’s flexible packages can switch up their TV line up month to month. Including Sky channels with a NOW Membership, the best live sports as well as easy, flexible access to additional content partners including Prime Video, BritBox and others all available in one place and on one bill. Customers can also record up to 600 hours of their favourite shows, plus pause and rewind live TV.

There are five packages for BT TV customers to choose from which can be swapped every 30 days, plus additional rolling Add-Ons. All packages come with AMC exclusive to BT and up to 94 Freeview channels plus:

• Entertainment: £16 per month - £8 per month for three months

The latest award-winning shows and Sky Originals on Sky Atlantic, Sky Max and more with a NOW Entertainment Membership, plus a Netflix Basic plan

• Sport: £15 per month

Watch live action on all 4 BT Sport channels, with exclusive Premier League games and every UEFA Champions League match as well as BoxNation.

• Big Entertainment: £26 per month - £13 per month for three months

The latest award-winning shows and Sky Originals, plus 11 Sky Cinema channels, all with a NOW Membership and now with a Netflix Basic plan

• Big Sport: £40 per month

Watch all 11 Sky Sports channels with a NOW Sports Membership. Plus all 4 BT Sport channels as well as BoxNation.

• VIP: £73 per month - £35.50 per month for three months

The complete package, with all 11 Sky Sports channels, 11 Sky Cinema channels, the latest shows and Sky Originals, all with a NOW Membership. The VIP plan now includes a Netflix Standard plan and all 4 BT Sport channels.

Full information on BT TV’s packages can be found here.

BT today unveils BT TV Box Pro, the TV platform’s most advanced set-top box. The sleek new box is designed to support the next generation of TV viewing, with the features including crystal clear 4K HDR viewing and Dolby Atmos offering a complete immersive experience. BT has also rolled out a new user interface to new and existing BT TV customers giving them more intuitive control.

BT’s latest set-top box has been designed to allow customers to make the most from the great range of TV packages on BT TV, which offer access to the UK’s widest choice of the very best TV shows, films and sport available.

BT TV Box Pro brings a new range of features to BT TV customers:

• 4K HDR - up to four times the detail of HD offering vivid, pin-sharp detail

• Dolby Atmos - offering the best immersive audio experience

• 1TB of storage - double the capacity of the previous BT TV box, with up to 600 hours of recordings

• 4 Tuners - allowing customers to record up to 3 shows and watch a fourth simultaneously

• Bluetooth remote - offering a quicker, smoother experience and allows the box to be stored out of sight, if needed

Similar to its predecessor, BT TV Box Pro comes with integrated search - helping streamline viewing and removing the need to remember which show is on which platform. BT TV’s set-top box also offers pause, rewind and record functionality – making sure customers never miss their favourite shows.

Although available initially with a wired connection, BT TV Box Pro is Wi-Fi capable with an enabling update planned for later this year.

As well as a new set-top box, BT has also completed a roll out a new enhanced user interface. A new Homepage showcases content in a slick, image-led view while the unified search function is even easier to find. Viewers can search across all apps and live TV and easily pick up from where they left off, with a more visual My TV section, giving easy access to recordings and on-demand Watchlist where you can continue watching content.

Chandru Lakshminarayanan, TV and Sport Propositions Director, BT said, “We’ve seen a huge growth in 4K HDR content and we’re excited that the new BT TV Box Pro supports such an immersive way of viewing.

“We’ve seen such great feedback since launching our flexible TV plans and now the award-winning platform is about to enter the next generation of viewing. We’ve got lots more planned, which I can’t wait to share with our customers shortly”.

BT TV Box Pro is available initially to new customers taking a VIP package and will be added to other packages in due course. For £65 per month the VIP package includes a NOW Cinema, Entertainment, Sport Membership as well as NOW Boost. This gives BT TV customers the biggest Sky channels including Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and all Sky Cinema channels (including over 1,000 movies on demand), plus BT Sport Ultimate in up to 4K HDR as well as Eurosport.

The IP capable box is designed to support the future of all IP streaming and works with BT Smart Hubs and Complete Wi-Fi as well as the BT TV mobile app.

For no additional monthly cost, BT TV customers are set for a spring and summer of unmissable sport

• Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will be added to Big Sport and VIP, with no increase in monthly costs for either package

• Eurosport content adds to the abundance of sports content available to BT TV customers from BT Sport and Sky Sports from NOW TV

• BT TV customers benefit from the ability to swap their packages month to month, adding or removing content to work around their lives and sporting calendar

BT TV has bolstered its flexible TV packages with the addition of Eurosport. From today, Big Sport, and VIP customers will be able to watch the best snooker, cycling, tennis, athletics, winter sports and motor racing, as well as this year’s showcase event; the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

The Eurosport channels have been added to Big Sport and VIP packages, with on demand content also available from BT Player and access on the go available through the BT TV app. Best of all, the monthly price for both packages will stay the same. The launch of Eurosport adds to the extensive sports content available across BT TV from BT Sport and Sky Sports from NOW TV.

Eurosport is firmly established as the go-to destination for year-round live cycling, snooker and motorbike content. As an Official Olympic Broadcaster, fans can look forward to Eurosport’s coverage of this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Fans will experience a comprehensive live viewing experience with expert analysis and unrivalled storytelling from the greatest sporting event on Earth.

Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will be available on channel 412 and 413, customers on the VIP package will also be able to watch both channels in HD at 435 and 436. Big Sport customers can access HD channels through the BT HD/Combi HD Add On. All Big Sport and VIP customers will get access to Eurosport on demand content via the BT Player and BT TV app.

Siena Pakington, Content Director, BT said, “The addition of Eurosport to our flexible TV packages makes BT TV the destination for sports fans. With an exciting spring and summer of sport coming up, our customers will be ready to enjoy all the action from the comfort of their own home.”

Lydia Fairfax, SVP, Head of Commercial Partnerships, EMEA, Discovery said, “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with BT to offer customers of Big Sport and VIP access to Eurosport 1 and 2 at no extra cost. As the number one sport destination in Europe, we connect passionate fans with their favourite sports, including the tennis Grand Slams, the Grand Tour cycling events, and of course the Olympic Games this summer.”

Customers on BT TV’s flexible packages can switch up their TV line up month to month. With Sky channels from NOW TV, the best live sports as well as easy, flexible access to Netflix, Prime Video and others, BT TV offers the widest selection of content to choose from, in one place and on one bill. Customers can also record up to 300 hours of their favourite shows, plus pause and rewind live TV.

There are five packages for BT TV customers choose from which can be swapped every 30 days, plus additional rolling Add-Ons.

VIP - £65 per month

The latest award-winning entertainment and Sky Originals from channels including Sky Atlantic and Sky One, all Sky Cinema channels with over 1,000 movies on demand, the biggest live events on 11 Sky Sports channels, all in full HD, from NOW TV. Plus, all 4 BT Sport channels with exclusive Premier League games and every match of the UEFA Champions League in HD and access to BT Sport Ultimate in up to 4K HDR and from today HD content from Eurosport.

Big Sport - currently half price at £20 per month, then £40

The best of BT Sport including UEFA Champions League and Premier League matches, combined with the best of Sky Sports from NOW TV – with dedicated channels covering Premier League, Formula One®, golf, cricket and rugby. From today, Eurosport adds the best snooker, cycling, tennis, athletics, winter sports and motor racing sports.

Other packages available:

Big Entertainment - £22 per month

Sport - currently £7.50 per month, then £15

Entertainment - £12 per month

Add-ons include:

NOW TV Entertainment Pass

NOW TV Sky Sports Pass

NOW TV Sky Cinema Pass

BT Sport

Netflix

Prime Video

BT TV Kids

BritBox

Hayu

4K HD

BT today launches its latest advertising campaign supporting its brand-new range of TV packages which provide customers with flexible access to the best in TV shows, movies and sport. The campaign launches with a 60 second TV advert that premieres on Friday 6^th March during Channel 4’s Gogglebox.

The ad opens on the scene of a fed-up TV customer named Rachel, frustrated with paying for channels she doesn’t want to watch. The introduction of BT TV changes everything for Rachel, removing the barriers her TV set up has imposed, as she’s suddenly whisked off into a world of flexible TV packages and a TV experience like never before.

The ad follows Rachel as she goes beyond limits, dipping in and out of the huge range of content on offer with BT’s new TV packages. The viewer sees her go full throttle in the driving seat of a racing car, take on an alien in a sci-fi adventure, confront criminals in a dramatic crime drama finale and unexpectedly find herself donning a carrot costume in a children’s TV programme. Rachel’s whirlwind journey through all of BT’s new flexible TV packages ends with her taking a starring role in a romantic movie, culminating with a passionate kiss in the rain.

Alongside the TV ad, a disruptive nationwide cinema campaign will also launch on Friday 6^th March. In a media first, movie-goers settling in to watch British comedy-drama Military Wives and Pixar’s latest fantasy Onward at Odeon, Cineworld or Vue cinemas will experience confusion when, at the end of the trailers, an unexpected movie starts playing. The two bespoke pieces of content will see a few scenes from alternative ‘movies’ play out (one western and the other sci-fi themed), capturing the attention of the audience before the actors turn to the audience and pose the question, “You’re not here to watch this are you?” highlighting the fact that viewers wouldn’t pay to watch something they didn’t want at the cinema, “so why put up with it at home?”.

The powerful campaign directly bringing to life BT’s new TV packages, offering customers the freedom to choose the TV shows, films and sport they want, when they want – with the flexibility to change their package every month. To further engage cinema audiences with this campaign, these ‘films’ will also be advertised OOH as film posters on digital screens in Vue cinema foyers.

The multi-million pound campaign also includes the takeover of seven major train stations with OOH showcasing the variety of content available in BT’s new flexible TV packages. The campaign will run at London Victoria, Waterloo, Kings Cross St Pancras, Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly stations.

Pete Jeavons, Director of Marketing Communications at BT and EE said: “This campaign is intended to showcase the flexible options and breadth of content that our new TV packages provide. We know that customers’ lives and TV viewing habits don’t stand still for 24 months, so why should their TV? This is why our new TV packages bring together the widest range of award-winning shows, movies, and the best live sport – all with the flexibility to change your subscription every month. With BT TV, you can be a part of the action as and when you want, like never before.”

BT launched its new TV packages last month to offer the UK access to the widest choice of the very best TV shows, films and sport available. The new 24-month flexible TV packages were introduced together with a pick of content add-ons to help customers choose the right TV line-up that best suits their needs. With package prices starting at just £10 a month, customers have the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, and add-on to enable their TV to adapt to changing lifestyles month-to-month.

Customers can watch Sky Atlantic, hundreds of box sets, the latest must-see movies and live sporting action on Sky Sports all from NOW TV, BT Sport in 4K, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in 4K – all in one place; one box, one remote and one bill.

The advert was developed by BT’s advertising agency, Saatchi & Saatchi London and the cinema campaign was created by Digital Cinema Media’s (DCM) creative arm, DCM Studios and Recipe.

Click here to view, share or embed the advert.

Today BT Sport and Samsung screened the UK’s first public live 8K sports broadcast, with a screening of the UEFA Europa League match between Arsenal and Olympiacos (round of 32).

BT Sport and Samsung collaborated to make history by delivering the broadcast live from the Emirates Stadium using a bespoke BT Sport 8K outside broadcast set up, delivered to Samsung QLED 8K TVs.

Samsung showcased the match on its flagship QLED 8K TV, offering a glimpse into the future of entertainment technology and providing an unprecedented viewing experience. With resolution that is four times that of 4K, with a total of 33 million pixels supported by HDR10+, the Samsung QLED 8K TV offers picture perfection that makes viewers feel as though they are really part of the action.

BT has a track record of industry-leading innovation in broadcast, with BT Sport operating from one of industry’s most sophisticated TV studios and delivering world-firsts in recent years around Virtual Reality, Dolby Atmos sound, 4K UHD picture quality and remote production. Last year it launched BT Sport Ultimate, the world’s first service to feature regular programming in High Dynamic Range (HDR), as well as 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos. Today’s broadcast over IP enhances the potential of BT Sport Ultimate, a service which provides viewers with the best viewing experience possible on the platforms and devices they use to watch on.

The showcase builds on BT and Samsung’s extensive relationship, with the companies combining expertise and technology to create entertainment experiences that are at the cutting edge of innovation.

Jamie Hindhaugh, chief operating officer, BT Sport, said: “BT Sport has a rich history of leading the industry with broadcast innovation to provide our customers the best viewing experience in the UK. Whether it’s last season’s launch of the world’s first regular high dynamic range service, BT Sport Ultimate, or, our world-leading remote production activity we’re constantly working to provide the best possible experience. Today’s broadcast in partnership with Samsung continues BT’s mission to take our viewers to the heart of sport and serve them the ultimate viewing experience.”

Dan Hastings, Director of TV and AV at Samsung UK said: “For 50 years Samsung has pioneered the TV category; from the launch of the World’s first Digital Colour TV in 1998, the world's thinnest TV in 2002, the first double-sided LCD screen in 2006 and then one of our biggest advancements to date; the first company to bring 8K TVs to the UK in 2018. We have shown that we never rest when it comes to pursuing meaningful innovations that could supercharge the way people consume content. It is great that we can add showing the first 8K broadcast to that list with BT Sport in 2020.”

To celebrate today’s launch of its exciting new range of flexible TV packages, BT has today released behind-the-scenes footage of BT Sport presenters ‘auditioning’ as characters from some of their favourite TV shows for the new BT TV trailer.

The footage sees BT Sport presenters Jake Humphrey grapple polar bears in the wilds of arctic Norway, whilst the marvellous Lynsey Hipgrave takes a break from presenting to try her hand at stand-up comedy in full 1950s glamour.

Despite the wealth of talent on display, it’s clear not all BT Sport’s stars are suited to their new acting roles, as Ugo Monye struggles to rise to the occasion on an intergalactic space mission, whilst Jermaine Jenas is left feeling disappointed with his less than “grand” sports car as he attempts to play out his dream presenting role.

There’s a glimmer of hope as former England and Aston Villa attacking midfielder Joe Cole plays a blinder, settling into his role as a Birmingham gangster, wearing his flat cap with pride, but ultimately, he can’t stay away from what he does best…talking about the beautiful game.

Luckily, fans can enjoy all of their favourite shows without BT Sport’s expert pundits’ attempts at stardom, with the new 24-month flexible TV packages which offer BT TV customers the freedom to choose the TV shows, films and sport they want – with the option to change their package every month.

As new research reveals the average adult spends seven minutes searching across different TV channels and services for their favourite shows, BT TV’s new service makes finding and watching the best programming simple. Customers can watch Sky Atlantic, hundreds of box sets, the latest must-see movies and live sporting action on Sky Sports all from NOW TV, BT Sport in 4K, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in 4K – with integrated search, all in one place; one box, one remote and one bill.

BT’s research also reveals that over 50 per cent of Brits are frustrated at having too many places to watch the shows they want to see, and a third say they forget which service the show they want to watch is on.

The new 24-month flexible TV packages and content add-ons are available immediately for and are created to help customers choose the right TV line-up that best suits their needs. With package prices starting at just £10 a month, customers have the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, and add their favourite services to enable their TV to adapt to changing lifestyles month-to-month.

Pete Oliver, Managing Director of Marketing, BT Consumer  said: “There’s more and more ways to watch amazing performances, so we’ve brought all the best TV, Film and Sport together and have made it easier than ever for our customers to find and watch their favourites and change their plan every month with a few clicks from the comfort of your sofa. With all of the amazing talent on offer, we can keep our BT Sport team focussed on what they do best and give our customers access to the best premium content and great performances across TV and film.”

With BT TV, customers receive BT’s award-winning set-top box as well as the simplicity of having just one easy bill for all their content. BT TV helps streamline viewing with integrated search across all channels, removing the need to remember which show is on which platform. BT TV’s set-top box also offers pause, rewind and record functionality – allowing customers to never miss their favourite shows. Customers can also watch BT TV in another room for just £5 per month.

The new TV packs launch today, and more information is available at www.bt.com/tv

BT today announced a range of great new flexible TV packages designed to offer the UK access to the widest choice of the very best TV shows, films and sport available.

The new 24-month flexible TV packages will be launched on 21 February together with a pick of additional content to help customers choose the right TV line-up that best suits their needs. With package prices starting at just £10 a month, customers have the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, and add content to enable their TV to adapt to changing lifestyles month-to-month.

NOW TV has been fully integrated with BT TV, meaning that customers can now watch, pause, rewind and record premium Sky Entertainment and Sky Sports content on the BT TV platform. When combined with the great content from existing partners, BT TV is the only place where customers can enjoy easy, flexible access to BT Sport, NOW TV, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, with easy-to-use search and one simple bill.

Marc Allera, CEO of BT’s Consumer division said: “Life doesn’t stand still from month to month, so we don’t believe our customers’ TV should either. Our new range of TV packs bring together the best premium services, fully loaded with a wide range of award-winning shows, the best live sports in stunning 4K and the latest must-see films – all with the flexibility to change packs every month – with quick and easy search to find what you want to watch. So now with a click of a button you can take out the Big Sport package to catch the top Premier League fixtures one month and swap it for VIP for a rainy school holiday with the family the next.”

Marina Storti, Managing Director, NOW TV, said: “There has never been a more interesting and dynamic time for the entertainment industry than right now and we’re so thrilled to be able to launch NOW TV on BT at such an exciting time. With NOW TV’s range of passes, BT TV customers will be able to enjoy our latest award-winning shows, blockbuster movies and top quality sports content with complete flexibility, so that customers can pay for exactly what they want.”

BT is launching the new flexible TV packages to appeal to a variety of tastes so customers can choose the content they want, with the option to move between each package monthly as their needs change. BT’s five new flexible TV packages come with AMC, exclusive to BT, as standard and are:

Customers can then add and remove a wide range of passes and services to their flexible TV package every month:

• NOW TV Sky Sports Pass (Daily £9.99, weekly £14.99 and monthly £33.99)

• NOW TV Sky Cinema Pass (£11.99 pm)

• NOW TV Entertainment Pass (£8.99 pm)

• BT Sport (£15 pm)

• BT TV Kids (£5 pm)

• HD & 4K (£5 pm)

• Amazon Prime Video (Six months on us*, then £5.99 pm)

• NOW TV Kids (£3.99 pm)

• NOW TV hayu (£3.99 pm)

• NOW TV Boost (£3 pm)

With BT TV, customers receive BT’s award-winning set-top box as well as the simplicity of having just one easy bill for all their content. BT TV helps streamline viewing with search, removing the need to remember which show is on which platform. BT TV’s set-top box also offers pause, rewind and record functionality – allowing customers to never miss their favourite shows. Customers can also watch BT TV in another room for just £5 per month.

With the all new flexible packages, customers can change their package subscriptions simply and fuss-free online or via the My BT app – removing the need to call in to speak with someone. There’s also no out-of-contract price rises, so no bill-shock after the end of the 24 months.

BT TV will be running a special launch offer for customers taking the new flexible packages offering them BT Superfast Fibre and new Entertainment Package from just £37.99 per month. With BT Broadband, customers can benefit from access to BT’s new Home Tech Experts. Home Tech Experts offer friendly, expert support for customers at home - providing a stress-free set up for BT TV. BT customers also benefit from 100% of customer calls being answered in the UK and Ireland.

At the same time as NOW TV is made available to BT TV customers, Sky will be offering BT Sport directly to Sky customers from 21 February.

For more information and to sign up, customers can call BT or visit BT.com from 21 February.