topic Re: Sky Stream Availability in Sky Stream

Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:24:42 GMT

I'm just wondering if someone can explain why Sky Stream would only be available to me if I purchase Sky Glass and not as a standalone product - surely it's internet based so location is irrelevant as long as I have the internet speed (which I do, I'm on BT Full Fibre 900).

I looked to cancel my Sky+HD due to signal issues and expense, agreed to go to Sky Q but the engineer advised line of sight prevented that and was the reason for the recent HD issues (trees along the rail line!!!), so I should ask about Sky Stream. I call today, only to be given a very hard sell on Sky Glass, told there is no option for me to take Sky Stream and that I could not cancel as I was in contract until 2025 (which was on the basis that I was upgrading to Sky Q) but then also look to sell me internet "for the best deal"!

I've sorted the cancellation but can't understand the lack of Sky Stream in my area, so wondered if I am being stupid or just mis-sold.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Chrisee — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:41:58 GMT

@RobBarden I would call again as I dont think there is a restriction for you to buy Stream. The agents do sometimes do the hard sell and they probably get more commission for a Glass sale than Stream. Sky will probably insist on a two year contract rather than a rolling 31 days if you are still in contract with Sky HD+.. If stuck raisexa formal complaint see
How to make a Sky complaint | Sky Help | Sky.com

Re: Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:43:40 GMT

Thanks for the advice @Chrisee, I'll give that a go and see what happens, maybe after a few days to ensure someone sensible gets the call!

Re: Sky Stream Availability

MarkGoldsmith — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:06:06 GMT

@RobBarden when my Sky + HD minimum term was up in November and i called Sky i had to specifically ask for a price for Sky Stream, as the CS agent was only interested in either selling me Sky Q or Sky Glass ( i had to tell them 3 times i didn't want a new TV but would be interested in Sky Stream if the price was correct).

In the end the offshore agent told me they couldn't sell Sky Stream and instead transferred me over to a UK agent who indeed could provide a quote for Sky Stream.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:12:37 GMT

Thanks @MarkGoldsmith, I'm confident I was very clear that I did not want Glass and could not have Q (which the engineer reported back). I was transferred to a UK agent for the cancellation but there was no mention that they could do anything.

I will follow up another day and see if I can speak to someone that understand the product.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Exiled-in-HH — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:37:43 GMT

Sky are getting desperate to empty that Sky Glass TV warehouse🤔

Re: Sky Stream Availability

TimmyBGood — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:44:58 GMT

@RobBarden

I suspect that despite the Q cancellation there's still some trace of it in your account details which now blocks Stream on a rolling contract because it appears you are within a Q minimum term.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

FFU01 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:57:22 GMT

Did you get this sorted? Sky Stream is definitely available as a stand alone service and separate to Sky Glass.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:12:28 GMT

Not yet but everything suggests there is an issue with knowledge, as it looks like I can order Sky Stream if I'm not an existing customer as I tried with a different email address.

I'll leave it a few days to allow the details to update and then see if I can speak to someone sensible that will listen, understand and then not simply reply "computer says no".

Thanks everyone for your replies/suggestions!

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Ben1980 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:39:22 GMT

Sorry to hijack the thread but does anyone know how long an order takes to drop off your account.

sky auto cancelled my stream order due to Q contract and all I now see on the My Sky app is the stream package with 'we are sorry to see you go' and watch until 26/06/24 under each sub and puck.

There is no mention of my Q account at all.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Padam_Padam — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:43:45 GMT

@Ben1980 wrote:
Sorry to hijack the thread but does anyone know how long an order takes to drop off your account.

sky auto cancelled my stream order due to Q contract and all I now see on the My Sky app is the stream package with 'we are sorry to see you go' and watch until 26/06/24 under each sub and puck.

There is no mention of my Q account at all.

Is your Q subscription not listed under a different account number? You usually get a new account for Streaming TV but the old Q one should still remain.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Ben1980 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:47:27 GMT

If I click on the person icon top left, I have a Q and streaming account number but this is the only reference to Q on the app.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

FFU01 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:02:36 GMT

Have you tried going into the 'my details' section of your profile and then 'manage my ID' section?

Re: Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:02:17 GMT

So, as my cancellation date is now only a couple of days away, I just wanted to provide an update.

I have been unable to secure Sky Stream and complained to Sky. The response was that I was under contract until 2025 (this is the Sky Q contract that could not proceed due to no line of sight) and that the agent had correctly informed me that I could not have Sky Stream.

Thanks Sky, it's been a fun 19 years!!

Re: Sky Stream Availability

PipC — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:30:33 GMT

If your sky q subscription is now out of the contract period. Order Sky Stream using a different email address and you should get the better 'new user' deal, then, when the puck(s) arrive, set it up and if all ok, just call customer service and cancel your sky q subscription. My mate did this and saved a lot of issues and got a better deal being a new customer..

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Ang57 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:56:17 GMT

I have had a similar problem

Due to trees in line with my dish, Sky Q was becoming unreliable - engineer came round, explained about Sky Stream, and that he felt it would be my best option.

However during all subsequent phone contact I'm advised that Sky Stream was "not available" and I would need Sky Glass. When asking for a quote I was told that the package for buying the TV at £28 per month would add £40 per month to my bill!! The advisers are not willing to engage to discuoss options nor explain anything, and promised return calls are not made.

I think the best thing is to just cancel as soon as poss and put a line under it.

Shame as up unitl this instance, I've always found Sky customer service most helpful.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

RobBarden — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:06:21 GMT

@Ang57 if the advice of the engineer that came to my house when I ordered Sky Q is any good (sounds like it should be, as your engineer appears to be suggesting the same), you should be able to cancel Sky Q as it's not fit for purpose.

Now that my contract has been cancelled, it looks as though Sky Stream is an option for me (at least the website lets me go through to payment, which I haven't yet done as I'm not sure whether I want to bother with Sky given the clear hard sell on Sky Glass and lack of consideration for my circumstances).

Re: Sky Stream Availability

mattyhudds — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:42:08 GMT

I wouldn't bother its full of bugs is SKY Stream. Want SKY Q back.

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Ang57 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:44:58 GMT

@RobBarden RobBarden - thanks for the response

It seems all they want to do is flog all customers Sky Glass and forget everything else.

Sky Q has been fine and I would rather keep it (if I had the choice!)

I've had three very bizarre e-mails from Sky that make no sense and I'm currently on hold while someone tries (unsuccessfully) to explain what they mean.

My contract is up shortly, so I think I'll bumble along for a little longer then just leave Sky all together. I don't know if my head can handle any more 😀

I don't know what is going on there, but is seems complete chaos.

Best wishes

Re: Sky Stream Availability

Ang57 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:12:39 GMT

@mattyhudds = thanks for the message

I've been quite happy with SkyQ - but having heard mixed (at best!) reports of Sky Glass and Sky Stream, I think I'm best walking away

Just been on the phone and other than raising my blood pressure no further on.