Discussion topic: Broadband outage how to report
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Message posted on 08 Oct 2025 12:07 PM
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Broadband outage how to report
We've had a total outage of broadband since 3 October 2025. Sky is acknowledging this on the service checker, and I am getting regular update texts. Do I have to do anything to claim the automatic compensation promised? It says to claim it I have to report the issue, but Sky is already aware of the issue. I cannot find anywhere to report the issue to on sky website or app.
Thank you.
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Message posted on 08 Oct 2025 12:18 PM
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Re: Broadband outage how to report
@Esther_Mitchell
Sky usually quote 2 WORKING DAYS as a potential fix time as this is the service level agreement in the UK between ISPs and Openreach for fixing a fault. Openreach claim to be successful within that timeframe in 85+% of cases.
This link explains the Ofcom agreed auto compensation scheme which Sky operates for when there is a TOTAL loss of Sky Broadband or Sky Talk for UK customers.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/auto-compensation
If you have a total loss of service and it isn’t fixed after two full WORKING days from when Sky are notified of the fault, you will become eligible for it.
From Ofcom’s website:~
If your broadband or landline service stops working, you will have to report the fault to your provider. If the service is not fixed after two full working days, you would not need to ask for compensation or contact your provider again, as your provider has systems in place that mean you will start receiving compensation automatically if the repair takes too long.
This auto compensation is applied 30 days after the fault has been repaired and will come in the form of a credit appearing on your Sky account (from 01/04/25 the new rates are £9.98 per day). There is no equivalent scheme in place for customers in the Republic of Ireland.
Sky broadband being discussed here is a domestic service therefore whilst it's fine for customers who work from home to use it for that purpose they won't receive additional or quicker support.
NOTE: I only provide help on the forum boards and NOT via Direct Messaging
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Message posted on 08 Oct 2025 12:32 PM
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Message posted on 08 Oct 2025 12:33 PM
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Re: Broadband outage how to report
Does this mean I don't need to try and report it in order to get compensation? Estimates seem to be for middle of next week before it is fixed, according to some sources.
Message posted on 08 Oct 2025 02:35 PM
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Re: Broadband outage how to report
@Esther_Mitchell YES would be that answer so doing so is more off it may be applied!
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