Sky internet down leaving hundreds of customers without broadband access
HUNDREDS of Sky broadband customers are reporting issues with their internet service today.
More than 560 people have reported problems with their broadband on the website Downdetector.
One customer wrote: "Why is Sky Broadband still down in Weymouth, Dorset? Can you give us some idea of when these issues will be resolved please."
Another simply said: "Sky broadband not working."
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