Sky TV

[ordbrae]

On Friday 19/10/12 I received a telephone call from a woman representing Sky Television She quite agressively and persistantly asked me to insure my Sky TV equipment for £90.00 per annum.I had difficulty in getting her to take no for an answer.
At approx.20.45 on Thursday 25/10/12 my Sky programme closed down.Showing a ''No Signal''sign directing me to Sky.com/no signal.I did so and received instructions to enable me to reinstate the programme.
At approx.20.00 on Thursday 26/10/12 the programme closed and I had to repeat the restoration procedure.
I have enjoyed Sky TV for nearing 20 years. This has never happened before.Having regard to the initial telephone call and the subsequent events;could there be some connection.Any observations please.

[jno]

I occasionally lose my signal. Might be bad weather, might just be a temperamental set. I doubt it's linked to threatening phone calls.

[friedgreentomato]

Phone sky they do not represent sky I had the same issue with my mil but hers cost £200 per annum when I phoned sky it was not them at all!!

[baza]

We got conned for about £90 a year, but i worked it out it was better than paying £60 for a call out every time [which is what they threatened us].I wish we had the choice of being cable but it hasn't reached us yet.

[zebo]

You and me both Baza, apparently Virgin're starting to roll out here in Norfolk, but we're about the last on the list, I should live so long. We've had signal problems but only when the dish was covered with a shrub that's gone mad.

[pond50]

they are nothing to do with sky and should be reported

[baza]

Zebo, they tried to tell us our signal was weak last summer, because of birds nesting in the dish. Cobblers, they've nested before without us getting problems.

[Tuvok]

For advice on these warranty companies, visit Digital Spy Forums - look under Satellite then Sky

[VHG]

>>I had difficulty in getting her to take no for an answer.

Why were you even talking to her ???

A total stranger phones you up out the blue, CLAIMS they are from Sky
(you have no proof), and you waste you time talking to them.

If I get an unsolicited call or someone trying to sell me something I put the phone down on them.

I suggest you do the same or you run the risk of getting scammed.

DONT believe ANYONE who phones you up and says they work for company x y or z, hang up on them.

If it is important, or from a genuine company, they will write to you.

[ordbrae]

My thanks for the many replies.In defence of my nievity,I have to say the lady said I would receive a letter from Sky outlining the offer before payment.

[ordbrae]

In para.3 please read Friday 26/10/12. Sorry.