Discussion topic: Need a phone number
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Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 11:20 AM
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Need a phone number
I currently have no service - broadband or TV. I've tried all bit help but now in a doom circuit as it cannot connect to hardware. Looking at previous comments I will probably need Open Reach BUT all numbers I call are not recognised . Has anyone got a number that works? I don't have a Sky landline or mobile.
Any help would be really appreciated.
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Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 11:26 AM
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Re: Need a phone number
You do have a Sky Talk landline as it's bundled with your broadband package but you have chosen not to connect an actual handset which is fine and entirely your choice.
In the future if you buy a cheap handset you only need to plug it in when you need to call Sky (dialling 150 free) if and when there's an issue.
These are the current methods for contacting Sky. Some contact methods will be more appropriate than others depending on the issue you have.
🟡 📞 Call Customer Services by dialling 150 (free) from either a Sky mobile or your Sky Talk landline if you have Sky Broadband. The forum doesn’t allow the display of other numbers but official numbers to Sky from the UK are 03 numbers which are usually inclusive from non Sky phones.
All calls will start automated (aka ‘the bot’) which may offer you the online help route or try to send you here to the forum. Stay on the line as long as possible and sometimes saying nothing when asked the reason for the call helps being put in the queue for an agent.
🟡online help via this link
https://www.sky.com/help
If necessary a number may be visible at the end of the correct help flow.
🟡Sky Assistant 💬 should also be available via
https://www.sky.com/help
for most service issues and gives you 24/7 help and a quick response. It should provide you with multiple choice options based on your problem and will provide troubleshooting steps to fix any service issues.
🟡Social Media You can also get in touch via the messaging services on Facebook or Instagram, (links at the bottom of the forum page).
⚪️Note ~ ROI customers If you’re in the ROI make sure the flag in the bottom right of any link is showing the correct flag and change if required. The Sky Ireland phone lines have different operating hours to the UK and are closed over a weekend.
NOTE: I only provide help on the forum boards so Direct Messaging is switched off
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Sky customer since 2001
with:
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Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 11:30 AM
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Re: Need a phone number
Don't buy a cheap handset and plug it in when you need support. That is terrible advice.
Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 11:32 AM
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Re: Need a phone number
Sky phone numbers were down earlier, but they're back up now, so hopefully you should be able to get through now. The issue wasn't with you or not owning a cheap phone. It was Sky
Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 01:04 PM
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Re: Need a phone number
Thanks I did try those methods before posting and was mostly either in a doom loop or got no reply.
I have managed to contact them now but have to wait 24 hours to see if it works as they said there was work going on at the exchange - this isn't true as there are no Open Reach vans around today by my exchange. - thry just don't have any engineer slots.
Message posted on 18 Apr 2026 01:14 PM
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Re: Need a phone number
Exchanges have a lot of remote management gear, might not be physical work that's going on.
Then again, it might be flannel.
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