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Mduduzi M

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2016

05 Feb 2024, 13:36

*** Service from Discovery – Feeling Undervalued

I've been a loyal Discovery customer for years, relying on their services for multiple products. It's with deep disappointment that I must share my recent encounter with their customer service, which has left me questioning my allegiance to their brand.

After a 20-minute wait on hold, I was connected to Anelisa in the client services department. Regrettably, the service went downhill from there. Anelisa muted her phone for an extended period, only to eventually offer a lackluster "hello" after an additional 5 minutes. My reason for calling was a concern that needed addressing, yet it was met with apparent indifference.

To make matters worse, Anelisa did not provide the assistance I needed and did not escalate the issue to her manager as I would have expected. Instead, she attempted to rid herself of me by transferring my call to another department, disregarding the inconvenience of having to recount my issue from the beginning.

This level of service is not only frustrating but also disheartening. It’s a clear sign that Discovery's standards for customer care have drastically dropped. As customers, we seek professionalism and a sense of being valued – neither of which were present in my interaction.

This experience has been a tipping point for me. It's unacceptable to feel unappreciated, especially after investing in a company's services for so long. The thought of cancelling all my services with Discovery is now a serious consideration due to this subpar treatment.

I hope my feedback serves as an urgent call to action for Discovery to re-evaluate and improve their customer service. It's imperative that other loyal customers do not have to endure what I have. The company needs to ensure that no one else feels as undervalued and disappointed as I do right now.

Duration of Service: More than an hour of fruitless and exasperating service.

Rating: 1/5 (based on this experience)

Discovery, please consider this not just as a complaint, but as a critical opportunity for improvement. Your customers deserve better.

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Replies (2)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply05 Feb 2024, 13:45
Official
Dear  Mduduzi M
 
We’ve noted your concerns and we’re investigating the matter. We’ll contact you with feedback as soon as possible. 
Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply09 Feb 2024, 19:21
Official
Dear  Mduduzi M
 
We have been in touch with you to answer your comments.
Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team