Customer Service? Are you there?

[smith17]

So my phone became defective about 5 - 6 weeks ago now. Initial discussion was fine, phone is within warranty period and eligible for repair. Still today they haven't even managed to send the returns package so I can send it back to Sky. Since the beginning I've had maybe 6 conversations where I've had to repeat the issue over and over again. Keep getting told there's a problem with my address which is "fixed" every time and the problem is sorted every time. Still no package. I've even gone as far as placing a swap upgrade order simply to have a phone and even that won't come. Anyone else experiencing these problems with sky mobile. I can tell their call centres have moved abroad, maybe they didn't move a training team out with them. My final solution is to cancel my direct debit and refuse to pay until it's sorted as the stress levels are through the roof with this now.

[GD1]

@smith17  Cancelling your direct debit & refusing to pay is the worse possible way to resolve this, now that you've done this Sky won't speak to you until you setup your direct debit and pay anything you owe.

[smith17]

You sure you don't work for Sky 😅! Honestly couldn't care at this point. I pay for a service which isn't being delivered, simple as that.

[Daniel0210]

@smith17 

See this article in the About section from the top of the forum page. You'll see that we are customers just like you as the bold type under our user name explains.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Superusers/bd-p/meetthesuperusers 

Frustrating as it is cancelling the payment method is definitely not recommended. The relevant services will be restricted, you won't be able to call Sky, the account can't be cancelled, late payment fees will be added and eventually Sky could involve a debt recovery company which may affect your credit rating.

This link explains the methods of making a complaint.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/how-to-make-a-complaint 

Sky will then have up to 8 weeks to resolve it or you can then request a deadlock letter.

[PandJ2020]

what phone is it and what's the issue?

You may be able to deal with warranty direct with manufacturer.

[smith17]

Understand that cancellation of my direct debit is drastic but seems the only option at the moment. Multiple phone calls asking for one simple thing seems ludicrous that I'm still where I am. Yes going to Samsung directly might be the only option (thank you) but I don't understand why that's what it's come to. Also..... A request to cancel my sky TV..... Straight through to a Glasgow based office trying to convince me otherwise. Funny that! 

[PandJ2020]

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@smith17 wrote:

Understand that cancellation of my direct debit is drastic but seems the only option at the moment.

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No, it's not - use the complaint procedure and escalate if necessary.  Failing to pay a credit agreement will have lasting consequences.

[smith17]

I've raised a complaint three times. Over the phone, using the online system and over email...... Absolutely no response. I know you all seem to like Sky overall but surely you can admit this service is atrocious.

Anyway, booked a repair through Samsung. Took 5 minutes and it's being collected tomorrow! Sky have something to learn from them it seems.

[smith17]

Galaxy flip. Screen has become delaminated where it folds. No damage from myself just damaged over time. 

[PandJ2020]

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@smith17 wrote:

I've raised a complaint three times. Over the phone, using the online system and over email...... Absolutely no response. 

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Then you can escalate at deadlock or after 56 days.

I know you all seem to like Sky overall but surely you can admit this service is atrocious.

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Well we are current customers but that doesn't mean we defend poor service.

[Daniel0210]

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@smith17 wrote:

but surely you can admit this service is atrocious.

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@smith17 

Hence providing the link for making a complaint. 

[smith17]

Doesn't matter anymore I guess since I'm just dealing with Samsung. Also 56 days! Long time to be without a phone these days, shouldn't have to end up in that situation at all. Just hope someone has a look at this conversation before considering getting a phone through Sky. Been a loyal customer for years. Honestly never going near them again.

[smith17]

Appreciated! But already raised. Anyway how not getting in to a lengthy discussion over the service and appreciate the feedback by everyone. Just hope people considering sky see this and understand that just because you get a good deal, doesn't mean you'll get good customer service.

[PandJ2020]

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@smith17 wrote:

Doesn't matter anymore I guess since I'm just dealing with Samsung. Also 56 days! Long time to be without a phone these days, 

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