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Discussion topic: Broadband outages

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This message was authored by: Fedup1996

Broadband outages

I have had multiple broadband outages (4) in the space of a few weeks. Each time it is in the late evening. This is becoming a really annoying issue and quite frankly the worst internet service I have ever had

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This message was authored by: Daniel0210

Re: Broadband outages

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@Fedup1996 
If you have broadband issues between midnight and 0700 it’s likely to be essential overnight maintenance taking place which is carried out then to minimise disruption. There’s no pre-warning of this. See the pinned post at the top of the Broadband board from Sky
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Important-Notice-Scheduled-Broadband-Maintenance/td-p/5151847...

If you have an ONT box displaying a red light, see this further advice…
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband-Talk/Can-t-connect-to-broadband-and-have-a-red-light-on-your-...

 

If it's earlier than that, even if you’ve already tried it use this link to check to see if there are any broadband issues or outages nearby ~ (it doesn’t necessarily disclose a problem immediately and it can take an hour+ to update so perhaps try it again later).
https://www.sky.com/servicechecker
This should determine if there's an identified fault, perhaps affecting multiple households.

If there aren't any then try running the line test here
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/broadband-diagnostic-start
You can also run the test via the MySky app on a mobile data connection.

Once completed, if it reports back that all is okay click on 'broadband' to run an updated test. If you get amber or red you need to follow the on-screen instructions.

If you’re still having problems you may need to contact Sky to report it. The easiest way is to dial 150 free from your Sky Talk landline if it’s still working.

This link provides information about the coloured lights on the various hubs
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/hub-lights-explained-start

Working from home; Sky broadband being discussed here is a domestic service and whilst it's fine for those customers working from home to use it, they won’t receive additional or quicker support.

Bad weather; Adverse weather can also impact your broadband.


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