UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services - PPC Market Share Analysis September 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Television and Streaming Services category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Television and Streaming Services – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 38.3176615925
61.6823384075
38%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 47
53
47%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 31%
Navigational 15%
Seasonal 0%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 3%

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
sky.com 55.25
paramountplus.com 10.12
apple.com 8.06
digital-tv.co.uk 4.93
virginmedia.com 4.91
nowtv.com 4.14
ee.co.uk 3.62
ebay.co.uk 2.61
broadband-finder.co.uk 1.6
uswitch.com 1.37
others 3.39
  • sky.com - 55.25%
  • paramountplus.com - 10.12%
  • apple.com - 8.06%
  • digital-tv.co.uk - 4.93%
  • virginmedia.com - 4.91%
  • nowtv.com - 4.14%
  • ee.co.uk - 3.62%
  • ebay.co.uk - 2.61%
  • broadband-finder.co.uk - 1.6%
  • uswitch.com - 1.37%
  • others - 3.39%

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

Sky.com dominates with 55.25% click share, overshadowing Paramountplus.com at 10.12%. Apple.com follows at 8.06%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 3.39%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date sky.com virginmedia.com digital-tv.co.uk apple.com uswitch.com bt.com broadband-finder.co.uk paramountplus.com ee.co.uk ebay.co.uk
2026/09/01 53.1% 8.32% 10.5% 9.49% 1.4% 4.82% 2.3% 3.69% 1.09% 0.92%
2026/09/02 55.91% 5.97% 11.82% 6.38% 2.57% 2.91% 3.22% 3.45% 1.6% 1.7%
2026/09/03 57.86% 5.92% 9.27% 8.75% 2.67% 2.73% 2.55% 3.46% 1.24% 1.69%
2026/09/04 56.29% 6.92% 8.75% 6.3% 4.3% 2.06% 2.97% 3.3% 3.49% 2.26%
2026/09/05 57.08% 7.61% 8.6% 4.18% 4.44% 3.11% 2.45% 3.31% 3.03% 1.95%
2026/09/06 57.53% 7.4% 7.73% 5.59% 4.84% 2.14% 2.55% 2.9% 3.74% 2.41%
2026/09/07 55.72% 9.23% 8.66% 4.81% 4.84% 1.86% 3.18% 2.84% 4.38% 1.78%
2026/09/08 54.93% 11.77% 7.12% 6.18% 4.33% 1.69% 2.94% 2.58% 3.27% 1.76%
2026/09/09 57.96% 9.8% 8.02% 4.3% 3.39% 2.4% 2.81% 2.82% 2.72% 1.88%
2026/09/10 57.64% 8.77% 8.14% 5.94% 3.47% 1.83% 3.14% 2.87% 2.78% 2.27%
2026/09/11 56.49% 8.97% 6.25% 4.89% 2.71% 2.79% 2.07% 2.99% 2.88% 2.46%
2026/09/12 56.24% 12.15% 5.63% 6.2% 1.71% 1.61% 1.88% 3.18% 1.87% 2.45%
2026/09/13 58.61% 8.98% 5.95% 5.56% 1.77% 2.24% 1.24% 3.14% 2.67% 1.78%
2026/09/14 60.25% 9.18% 5.52% 4.98% 1.03% 2.07% 1.69% 2.68% 2.45% 1.08%
2026/09/15 57.43% 9.06% 8.3% 4.79% 2.39% 2.02% 3.14% 2.4% 3.53% 1.69%
2026/09/16 56.9% 8.06% 9.67% 3.68% 4.2% 2.03% 4.3% 2.7% 3.35% 1.67%
2026/09/17 55.87% 8.31% 9.96% 2.5% 5.3% 1.6% 5.21% 2.61% 3.19% 1.41%
2026/09/18 58.23% 8.81% 10.11% 1.9% 5.37% 1.61% 4.57% 2.62% 2.41% 1.12%
2026/09/19 58.61% 8.68% 9.36% 3.62% 5.63% 1.11% 3.13% 2.96% 2.4% 1.58%
2026/09/20 55.49% 8.86% 8.61% 6.92% 5.11% 1.23% 2.45% 3.5% 2.2% 1.83%
2026/09/21 52.53% 8.67% 8.07% 6.11% 4.43% 1.05% 3.1% 3.13% 2.18% 1.32%
2026/09/22 53.96% 7.89% 8.56% 5.3% 3.13% 1.44% 3.69% 3.31% 1.78% 1.29%
2026/09/23 54.1% 8.68% 7.21% 5.61% 3.84% 1.56% 2.26% 4.05% 2.73% 1.55%
2026/09/24 58.34% 8.57% 6.85% 6.53% 4.08% 1.2% 2.8% 3.63% 1.59% 1.41%
2026/09/25 55.49% 7.88% 9.13% 5.26% 4.5% 0.71% 3.06% 4.11% 1.86% 1.31%
2026/09/26 57.99% 8.03% 7.78% 5.76% 4.16% 1.04% 2.78% 4.13% 1.3% 1.35%
2026/09/27 55.1% 9.12% 8.81% 6.43% 4.79% 1.77% 3.09% 4% 1.83% 1.04%
2026/09/28 51.24% 9.17% 8.6% 7.13% 4.18% 2.2% 4.14% 3.77% 2.15% 1.24%
2026/09/29 52% 8.39% 9.48% 7.27% 4.32% 2.71% 4.1% 3.11% 1.36% 1.37%
2026/09/30 52.89% 9.16% 8.51% 5.97% 4.55% 4.54% 3.96% 3.52% 1.72% 1.45%
  • sky.com
  • virginmedia.com
  • digital-tv.co.uk
  • apple.com
  • uswitch.com
  • bt.com
  • broadband-finder.co.uk
  • paramountplus.com
  • ee.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

Sky.com dominated September with a fluctuating spend share, peaking mid-month. Virginmedia.com and digital-tv.co.uk followed, showing consistent engagement. Apple.com saw a decline, while uswitch.com and bt.com experienced growth towards month’s end.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/09/01 73
2026/09/02 74
2026/09/03 82
2026/09/04 79
2026/09/05 82
2026/09/06 89
2026/09/07 88
2026/09/08 86
2026/09/09 77
2026/09/10 82
2026/09/11 82
2026/09/12 78
2026/09/13 81
2026/09/14 74
2026/09/15 75
2026/09/16 76
2026/09/17 75
2026/09/18 76
2026/09/19 72
2026/09/20 73
2026/09/21 78
2026/09/22 75
2026/09/23 75
2026/09/24 78
2026/09/25 84
2026/09/26 78
2026/09/27 74
2026/09/28 75
2026/09/29 74
2026/09/30 73

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

September saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 89 on the 6th. The month concluded with a slight decline, ending at 73.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
nowtv.com 6.45%
paramountplus.com 0.96%
digital-tv.co.uk 0.55%
broadband-finder.co.uk 0.46%
uswitch.com 0.38%
ee.co.uk -0.49%
virginmedia.com -0.6%
ebay.co.uk -0.82%
apple.com -1.11%
sky.com -4.99%

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

Sky.com saw a significant drop of 4.99% in click share, while nowtv.com surged by 6.45%. Paramountplus.com also gained 0.96%, contrasting with apple.com’s 1.11% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date sky.com digital-tv.co.uk ebay.co.uk virginmedia.com broadband-finder.co.uk apple.com paramountplus.com nowtv.com uswitch.com ee.co.uk
2026/09/01 38.1% 19.41% 4.79% 5.56% 3.61% 9.99% 5.92% 4.1% 0.88% 1.18%
2026/09/02 37.47% 21.04% 8.53% 3.56% 4.92% 6.24% 5.15% 2.88% 1.59% 1.8%
2026/09/03 39.26% 17.66% 8.09% 3.88% 4.38% 9.23% 5.3% 1.78% 1.67% 1.6%
2026/09/04 37.91% 16.17% 10.94% 4.54% 4.83% 6.3% 5.02% 2.65% 2.78% 3.29%
2026/09/05 39.37% 15.89% 9.59% 5.33% 3.98% 4.18% 5.03% 0.74% 2.74% 3.08%
2026/09/06 39.34% 15.05% 9.65% 5.68% 4.22% 6.03% 4.49% 0.52% 3.2% 3.47%
2026/09/07 37.2% 16.45% 8.34% 8.64% 5.19% 4.95% 4.45% 0.8% 3.61% 3.73%
2026/09/08 39.37% 13.42% 7.59% 10.23% 4.59% 6.73% 3.95% 0.59% 2.84% 3.05%
2026/09/09 42.07% 14.73% 8.15% 8.17% 4.52% 4.48% 4.36% 0.81% 2.26% 2.81%
2026/09/10 41.71% 14.91% 8.67% 7.81% 4.98% 6.26% 4.4% 0.41% 2.17% 2.84%
2026/09/11 38.54% 11.84% 9.57% 6.17% 3.28% 5.26% 4.46% 0.31% 2.03% 2.99%
2026/09/12 39.33% 11.56% 9.12% 9.39% 2.98% 6.53% 4.85% 1.22% 1.24% 2.15%
2026/09/13 41.2% 11.99% 8.2% 6.72% 2.14% 5.54% 4.74% 3.18% 1.11% 2.79%
2026/09/14 41.43% 11.45% 5.42% 7.18% 2.64% 5.52% 4.21% 3.83% 0.77% 2.76%
2026/09/15 39.7% 16.04% 8.28% 6.64% 4.82% 4.99% 3.82% 1.24% 1.54% 3.74%
2026/09/16 39.08% 18.19% 7.69% 6.13% 6.93% 3.9% 4.18% 1.81% 2.85% 3.36%
2026/09/17 37.76% 18.7% 6.58% 6.2% 8.46% 2.32% 3.84% 1.12% 3.36% 3.04%
2026/09/18 40.14% 19.56% 5.55% 7.2% 7.53% 1.78% 4.06% 0.44% 3.88% 2.81%
2026/09/19 40.75% 18.53% 7.82% 7.02% 5.22% 3.67% 4.51% 0.65% 3.78% 2.65%
2026/09/20 37.19% 16.54% 8.78% 6.35% 4.22% 7.18% 5.59% 0.65% 3.62% 2.42%
2026/09/21 34.73% 14.03% 5.56% 5.66% 4.68% 5.68% 4.56% 6.72% 2.87% 2.66%
2026/09/22 37.01% 14.69% 5.65% 4.77% 5.26% 4.81% 4.69% 8.48% 1.8% 2.32%
2026/09/23 36.69% 13.09% 6.58% 5.27% 3.61% 5.31% 6.22% 7.48% 2.43% 3.06%
2026/09/24 46.61% 11.91% 5.91% 5.07% 4.35% 5.83% 6.07% 3.52% 2.48% 1.91%
2026/09/25 38.25% 15.95% 5.74% 4.98% 4.56% 4.43% 6.01% 6.25% 2.57% 2.23%
2026/09/26 39.35% 14.59% 6.08% 5.48% 4.52% 5.68% 6.37% 3.37% 2.57% 1.96%
2026/09/27 38.27% 16.99% 4.94% 6.84% 5.13% 5.89% 6.3% 3.64% 3.4% 2.39%
2026/09/28 33.53% 15.96% 5.74% 6.47% 6.4% 7.21% 5.5% 8.07% 2.69% 2.49%
2026/09/29 33.28% 16.78% 7.07% 6.02% 6.5% 7.35% 4.63% 7.75% 2.47% 2.14%
2026/09/30 35.31% 16.28% 7.92% 6.8% 6.35% 6.3% 5.44% 3.3% 2.89% 2.11%
  • sky.com
  • digital-tv.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • broadband-finder.co.uk
  • apple.com
  • paramountplus.com
  • nowtv.com
  • uswitch.com
  • ee.co.uk

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

Sky.com led September with fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month. Digital-tv.co.uk saw a decline, while ebay.co.uk remained steady. Virginmedia.com and broadband-finder.co.uk showed growth. Nowtv.com surged late month.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Television and Streaming Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Apple TV https://tv.apple.com › uk

    Original shows and movies — New Apple Originals streaming every month. Watch now on Apple TV. Subscription required. Find Apple TV on the Apple TV app. Available on Apple devices, smart TVs and more. Find on smart TVs.

  2. 2
    Sky Contact Number https://sky.digital-tv.co.uk

    Sky TV, Broadband & Mobile — Call our Sky experts now to find the right deal for you – TV, broadband & mobile. Trusted by...

  3. 3
    Upgrade Your Home Broadband - Ultrafast Speed for Busy... https://www.g.network

    3 months half price on 1Gb Contacts or 1 month on 300Mb. Choose a plan, get started today.

  4. 4
    Watch Live Sports On NOW | Watch On TV, Mobile, Desktop https://www.nowtv.com

    Watch Live Sports On NOW With A Day Or Month Membership. Join In With Your NOW Membership And Live Stream Your Favourite Sports Instantly.

  5. 5
    Sky, HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+ - Sky Ultimate TV, Get It Now https://www.sky.com › sky-stream › --

    £24p/m. Prices may change in 24mth subscription. New TV Customers. Sky, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hayu, All in One Subscription.

Copyright © Adthena. All rights reserved.

In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Apple TV captivates with its exclusive content, while Sky entices with comprehensive TV, broadband, and mobile deals. G.Network offers enticing broadband discounts, and NOW TV highlights live sports streaming. Sky’s ultimate TV package bundles top streaming services, creating a compelling all-in-one offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer Success Stories

Get the full picture

See this data specific to your brand performance

The data on this page is just a sample of the billions of data points we hold at Adthena. The insights generated by Ask Arlo, leverage real-time GenAI to answer questions about your search data.

Our search consultants can introduce you to Whole Market View data that is specific to your organization, based on the size of the relevant search term and competitor universe, and the locations that you need monitoring.

Related reports