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Wonderful news for television lovers across the UK and Ireland! Sky has announced that its connected TV platform has achieved a fantastic new milestone. During 2014, customers made almost 2 billion download and streaming requests, setting a brand new record for the service. This incredible figure equates to a staggering 60 requests every single second, showing just how much people are enjoying the flexibility of modern television.
This achievement represents a nearly 50% increase compared to 2013, highlighting a positive trend where viewers are increasingly choosing to watch their favourite programmes exactly when and where it suits them best. The community of connected users is growing rapidly, with 6.5 million customers now enjoying Sky On Demand. Additionally, 5.8 million users are registered for the mobile TV service, Sky Go, ensuring entertainment is always within reach.
The popularity of Sky Box Sets continues to soar, offering viewers an extensive library of over 130 box sets featuring the latest shows. This collection is larger than any other online subscription service and offers 50% more content than competitors. Recent favourites include gripping dramas such as Grey's Anatomy, Lost, The Walking Dead, Justified, and The West Wing.
Looking ahead, the service is set to become even more exciting with the addition of highly anticipated titles like Fortitude, Broadchurch, and True Detective. For those looking back at 2014, Game of Thrones topped the list of most-watched box sets, followed by popular hits like The Blacklist, The Inbetweeners, and Penny Dreadful.
There is also fantastic growth in the number of new subscribers, with 204,000 new customers joining Sky in the last three months alone. This is the highest number of new sign-ups in nine years, proving that more people than ever are discovering the joy of flexible, on-demand viewing.
If you are interested in learning more about these exciting services or need assistance with your connection, our friendly team is here to help. Simply call us on 0844 448 1671 for guidance and support. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Published: 2026-03-11