Cheapest way to phone 0870 (say no doesn't help) 28 February 2008 at 2:26PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Phones & TV 7 replies 1.3K views

zzzLazyDaisy

I have Sky and my sister also wants Sky so I need to phone their recommend a friend number, which is 0870.

I have used two geographical numbers that I got from 'say no to 0870' which have put me through to their 'customer services' who just told me to re-dial the 0870 number.

So it seems that I have no choice (I have tried to do this online but also without success).

So my question is - Is there a cheaper way of dialling an 0870 number, than racking up charges on my Sky call plan?

Many thanks

Heinz

BT or 18185 is cheapest for 0870 (and 0845) calls - depending on day and time of day.

See http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=5357468&postcount=59

DonnyDave

There are loads of numbers listed on Sayno for Sky. I went through a load here, so take your pick.

zzzLazyDaisy

DonnyDave wrote: »

There are loads of numbers listed on Sayno for Sky. I went through a load here, so take your pick.

Thanks, I did try a couple of those numbers - but when I got through and said I wanted to recommend a friend, they just told me to phone the 0870 number

KILL_BILL

just tell them that no you wont and they have to put you through

your line does not allow you to call 0870

why should you have to pay an exorbirante rate to be stuck on hold for 30 mins costing you £5 t recommmend a friend.

Heinz

zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »

Thanks, I did try a couple of those numbers - but when I got through and said I wanted to recommend a friend, they just told me to phone the 0870 number

Can I recommend you friend signs up via Quidco then - £150 cashback!

http://www.quidco.com/sky-digital/

They might be willing to split with you.

ecoelle

The best number for sky i found was 01506 421 884 got straight through to a lovely operator who was very helpful, only took about 2 rings. Couldn't find any other working numbers on saynoto. Hope this helps someone.

zzzLazyDaisy

Just a note to say we finally got sorted out. I did get through to sky on a couple of landline numbers but they refused to discuss the recommend a friend scheme with me and insisted I phoned 0845 410524.

It was worth it though. She got basic package TV, free BB & Router, and free Sky Plus Box, for £16 per month and £30 installation. I will be getting £50 M&S vouchers once it is all set up. She only signed up today and the engineer is coming out next Tuesday to do the installation.

So all in all, worth the 0845 phone call (I did divert over BT to keep the call as cheap as poss though!)