Sky UK
British telecommunications company
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| March 2025 | Sky announced plans to close customer call centres in Stockport, Sheffield, and Leeds, resulting in approximately 2,000 job losses and a 7 percent workforce reduction. |
| 2024 | Sky Kids-branded programming strand launched on Sky Mix, airing on weekends from 8 am to 9 am. |
| 2024 | Sky launched its mobile network Sky Mobile in Ireland, utilizing the Vodafone network. |
| October 18 2023 | Sky Mix officially relaunched, returning to its original Freeview channel number 11 and beginning to air the first series of HBO's True Detective. |
| October 3 2023 | Sky announced the rebranding of Pick TV to Sky Mix, with the official rebrand scheduled for 18 October 2023. |
| October 2022 | Comcast wrote off 8.6 billion of Sky's valuation, with third-quarter sales dropping 14.7 percent to $4.3 billion. |
| October 18 2022 | Sky Stream was officially released to the market, providing a streaming service compatible with any broadband provider, though the device is home-specific. |
| September 27 2022 | Sky announced the launch of a new streaming box called Sky Stream, marking a significant product development in their streaming technology offerings. |
| August 25 2022 | Sky Glass was launched in Ireland, expanding the product's availability beyond the UK market. |
| October 18 2021 | Sky Glass launched with three available sizes: 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. |
| October 11 2021 | Sky announced Sky Glass, an in-house smart TV range featuring 4K quantum dot display, integrated Dolby Atmos surround sound, voice controls, and a 4K camera with motion and gesture support developed in partnership with Microsoft. |
| October 7 2021 | Sky announced Sky Glass, an all-in-one TV set designed to stream Sky TV and other services over WiFi without requiring a satellite dish or box. |
| September 1 2021 | Sky One was officially shut down, replaced by Sky Showcase and Sky Max channels. |
| July 28 2021 | Sky announced the shutdown of its flagship channel Sky One, to be replaced by two new channels: Sky Showcase and Sky Max. |
| September 17 2020 | Sky Arts became the first premium Sky channel to become available on the free-to-air Freeview service, joining Sky News and other Flextech-origin channels. |
| June 2020 | During the Premier League's resumption after COVID-19 lockdown, Pick televised twenty-five matches due to stadiums being closed to fans. |
| June 18 2020 | Pick +1 was removed from Freeview channel 92. |
| May 27 2020 | HDR (High Dynamic Range) was added to Sky Q, coinciding with the launch of Sky Nature and Sky Documentary channels. |
| November 7 2018 | Sky was delisted after Comcast acquired all remaining shares. |
| October 12 2018 | Comcast announced it would compulsorily acquire the remaining shares of Sky after gaining acceptance from 95.3% of the broadcaster's shareholders. |
| October 4 2018 | Fox sold their stake to Comcast, giving Comcast a 76.8% controlling stake in Sky UK. |
| September 22 2018 | Comcast outbid 21st Century Fox in an auction for control of Sky UK. |
| August 9 2018 | S4C Welsh-language station was removed from Sky Ireland's Electronic Program Guide (EPG) due to rights issues, ending its long-standing availability on the platform. |
| May 1 2018 | Sky conducted another channel reshuffle, merging documentaries and entertainment channels, and reorganizing channel placements in the 200s and 800s areas. |
| March 1 2018 | Pick +1 was added back on Freeview as a FreeviewHD service, later moving from channel 97 to 92. |
| March 1 2018 | Sky UK successfully negotiated with Netflix to offer its international streaming service to Sky subscribers. |
| 2017 | NOW streaming service was launched in Ireland. |
| January 5 2017 | Sky Mobile officially went live to the public across the UK, positioning itself as the 'Smarter Network' with data-focused tariffs and flexible pricing options. |
| October 21 2016 | Sky announced public pre-registration for its new mobile network, Sky Mobile, with pre-registration to begin on 31 October 2016. The network will operate as a Full MVNO using O2's radio access network infrastructure and full network speeds. |
| August 13 2016 | First live 4K UHD broadcast launched with the Premier League football match between Hull and Leicester City, marking the start of UHD content on Sky Q. |
| June 28 2016 | Another new logo was announced, accompanied by a brand new look. |
| February 9 2016 | Sky Q became available to order, introducing a new user interface, Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, and a touch-sensitive remote control. |
| November 18 2015 | Sky announced Sky Q, a new range of products and services including set-top boxes, a broadband router, and mobile applications, set to be available in 2016. |
| 2014 | BSkyB acquires Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland, leading to a corporate name change to Sky plc (now Sky Group Limited). |
| December 2013 | Sky launched Ireland's biggest catch-up TV service. |
| October 2013 | Sky Ireland launched an on-demand service for Irish customers. |
| October 7 2013 | Channel dropped 'TV' from its name, becoming simply 'Pick', and introduced a new look and logo. |
| February 2013 | Sky launched its broadband and telephone product in Ireland, introducing a 'triple play' service that includes phone, broadband, and digital TV to the Irish market. |
| January 18 2013 | BSkyB chief executive Jeremy Darroch announced a €1 billion investment in Sky Ireland over the next five years. |
| January 18 2013 | Sky Ireland's corporate headquarters in Dublin were officially opened by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, marking a significant milestone for the company's establishment in Ireland. |
| June 2012 | Sky launched the 'Darwin' EPG for Sky+HD receivers, offering a more modern interface and improved functionality. |
| June 2012 | Sky Ireland launched a new Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for Sky+ HD boxes, featuring a modernized look and improved functionality. |
| May 2012 | Pick TV began broadcasting older Sky One and Sky Living shows, along with former Channel One and Bravo shows. |
| 2011 | Following the integration of Living TV Group, Sky performed a significant EPG reshuffle, moving channels like MTV, Comedy Central, Universal Channel, Syfy, FX, and 40 HD channels to more prominent positions. |
| September 20 2011 | Pick TV +1 was removed from Freeview at 14:00, allowing BSkyB channels to be on multiplex C and enabling Challenge to broadcast 24 hours a day in Wales. |
| March 1 2011 | Sky 3 was renamed Pick TV to disassociate the channel from Sky and begin airing more programmes from former Channel One and Bravo. |
| 2010 | Sky's direct-to-home satellite service reached 10 million homes, becoming Europe's first pay-TV platform to achieve this milestone. The service covered 36% of UK households, representing an audience of over 25 million people. |
| December 2010 | UK Parliament discussed the potential restrictions on Sky subscriptions for welfare recipients, with Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke proposing a 'Welfare Cash Card' to limit spending on non-essential services. |
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