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Or start with what went wrong:

After 6 weeks (or a deadlock letter), CISAS can step in for free.

How to complain to Sky

Sky has no complaints email that we could find on its own site. Use its official online form instead.

Sky ombudsman & regulator routes

Which ombudsman handles Sky complaints?

CISAS. Once Sky’s own complaints process is exhausted (after 6 weeks or a deadlock letter), you can take your complaint there for free. Go to the ombudsman. Read our guide to telecoms ombudsman schemes.

Can you complain to Ofcom about Sky?

Not for individual disputes: Ofcom sets the rules for the sector but does not resolve personal complaints or award compensation. Complain to Sky directly first and keep written records, then escalate to CISAS if it stays unresolved after 6 weeks or you receive a deadlock or final-response letter. You can still report Sky to Ofcom to flag systemic problems, but that will not get your own money back.

Laws that protect you

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Services must be performed with reasonable care and skill.

Section 49

Ofcom General Conditions

Rules for contract changes, billing accuracy, and switching.

Communications Act 2003

Regulatory framework for electronic communications services.

Tips for Sky complaints

  • Document all service outages with dates and times
  • Keep records of all billing statements
  • You can exit contracts penalty-free if terms change significantly
  • Ofcom has automatic compensation rules for some issues
  • Go to your provider’s ADR scheme after 6 weeks, or sooner with a deadlock letter

If Sky doesn't respond

  1. 1

    Customer Service

    6 weeks from your first complaint

    Contact your provider’s customer service team

  2. 2

    Formal Complaint

    Submit a formal complaint: providers must log it and give you a reference number

  3. 3

    Ombudsman Services

    6 weeks

    Free escalation to your provider’s ombudsman after 6 weeks or deadlock

    Visit website
  4. 4

    Ofcom Complaint

    Report systemic issues to Ofcom: they can fine providers

    Visit website

When you can escalate

6 weeks

If Sky hasn’t sorted it within 6 weeks, or sends a final response sooner, you can take it to CISAS.

Frequently asked questions

They have 6 weeks to resolve your complaint. After that, or if they send a 'deadlock' letter, you can escalate to your provider’s ombudsman for free. Ofcom cut this from 8 weeks, so older guides still say 8.

If your provider significantly changes your contract terms (like a price rise above RPI/CPI), you may be able to exit penalty-free within 30 days of being notified.

Yes, under Ofcom’s automatic compensation scheme, some providers must pay £9.33/day for loss of broadband and £5.69/day for delayed repairs.

We haven't found a complaints email address that Sky publishes itself, so start from the complaints route on Sky's own site: https://www.sky.com/help/articles/how-to-make-a-complaint. Put "Formal complaint" at the top, with your account or order number, what went wrong, and the outcome you want. Keep a copy of what you send, or a note of the call with the date, so you have a paper trail. If Sky hasn't sorted it within 6 weeks, you can escalate free to CISAS.

Sky complaints can be escalated to CISAS, free of charge, after 6 weeks or a deadlock letter. Complain to Sky directly first: the ombudsman only takes your case once the company has had a chance to fix it, and its decision is binding on Sky.

Sky has up to 6 weeks to resolve a complaint. If those 6 weeks pass with no fix, or you receive a "deadlock" letter sooner, you can take your case free to CISAS for a binding decision.

Not for an individual dispute: Ofcom regulates the industry but doesn't resolve personal complaints. Your route is to complain to Sky in writing, then escalate to CISAS for a free, binding decision. You can still report Sky to Ofcom to flag systemic problems.

Free calculators and explainers that strengthen the case you make to Sky.

Not sure what the law actually entitles you to? Start with our UK consumer rights guide - refunds, faulty goods, and how to enforce your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

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Disclaimer: NoReply is an independent consumer advocacy platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Sky or any of the companies listed on this site. Where an address is marked verified, we read it on Sky’s own site or a complaint sent to it arrived. Addresses marked not verified have not been checked, and ones marked bounced do not reach Sky. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.