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Raymond W

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2013

25 Mar 2024, 08:49

Bad customer service.

My house got struck by lightning which affected my fiber connection. I contacted the helpdesk at Cool Ideas, and the person assisting me concluded that my router had been damaged. This was my own personal router, and because I did not receive a router from Cool Ideas when I changed service providers with them, I qualified for a free router. This was great, and I thought I will be online again in no time. WRONG! The lady said I can either have the router couriered at a cost of R200, or collect from their office in Rosebank. I opted for the latter, as this would save time and money and I need to get online asap, because I work from home. She said she would arrange with the "people" that I would be there on the Saturday morning between 9 and 12, to collect my router. I drove all the way from the Westrand to the Cool Ideas office. Arrived there at 11am, just to find, the offices locked. I contacted Cool ideas again, to be told that everyone is working from home. After expressing my frustrations, I asked to speak to a supervisor. I spoke to a supervisor (wont mention names). She was very helpful and assured me that she will personally uber my router to my house, first thing on Monday morning. She assured me that I would have my router no later than 8am, when I start work. Well it is now 9am on Monday morning and no router, no follow up call, just nothing. For this reason, I will change service providers to someone who value their clients, even the small ones.

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Replies (3)
Cool Ideas Service Provider
Cool Ideas Service Provider's reply25 Mar 2024, 13:25
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Hello Raymond,
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we extend our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience you experienced.

The poor experience you encountered over the weekend is truly concerning, and we are actively investigating this matter. One of our dedicated Connect team leaders will reach out to you directly to address your concerns and provide further assistance.
Your valuable feedback is instrumental in helping us enhance our services and improve your overall customer experience. We genuinely hope for the opportunity to rectify this situation promptly and get you connected without further delay.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we genuinely value your patience during this time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you require any additional assistance.
Warm Regards,
Cool Ideas Support Team
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Raymond W's update05 Apr 2024, 10:49
Reviewer Update
Add would like to add that Cool Ideas contacted me and delivered my router the following day. Unfortunately I have already cancelled my service with Cool Ideas, but they are allowing me to use the "loan" router till my new SP service starts.
Cool Ideas Service Provider
Cool Ideas Service Provider's reply05 Apr 2024, 15:24
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Hi Raymond,

Thanks for confirming that you've received the router. We're sorry to see you go. Wishing you all the best.

Warm Regards,
Cool Ideas Support Team
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