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Zuleka J

1 reviews | Active since May 2016

15 May 2016, 13:22

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My son downgraded my package on 7.11.15 to the lowest package, R39 p.m. It was confirmed with the consultant that I wanted the cheapest package. However, upon review of my bank statements, I noticed that I was being billed R114. On contact with the Accounts Department, I was advised that I was paying for the PVR functionality for recording. I find it totally unacceptable that I was billed for a cost when my son clearly stated I only wanted the cheapest package. The consultant did not advise of the PVR cost when the downgrade was made. It makes no sense as to why such a function would be required for programs of little entertainment content. I have made several attempts to contact Multichoice to resolve the matter. Unfulfilled promises have been made by several of their consultants to discuss the issue. I request that I am refunded for those months since the downgrade where I have paid for the additional functionality.

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Replies (3)
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply16 May 2016, 13:27
Official
Dear Zuleka, According to our records, you have been contacted on 09 May 2016 regarding your query. Our consultant advised that your son called and requested to downgrade from the DStv Extra to the DStv Easy view package. Unfortunately, your son did not request to cancel the Pvr functionality which billed in your account. It is important that we have get a request first in any form of communication to cancel the service in which we did not. However, we have the right to suspend the service if the account is not paid. Currently, you’re subscribed to the Easyview package only with no Access Service. Kind regards Dinah

Best regards,

ZJ
Zuleka J's update22 May 2016, 18:25
Reviewer Update
Dinah, please review the quality of your response. Your threat to suspend an account if not paid is extremely offensive. Given that I am a long standing client, whose current balance is R33.33 in credit as at 22.5.2016, such a threat to suspend any service in the absence of any justifiable grounds should be escalated to management as a matter of urgency. Now, dealing with the matter that my son did not in your opinion specify that the PVR functionality also be terminated, I again ask you to read the initial complaint above, as well as listen to the conversations between Multichoice and myself. I reiterate that it was asked that I pay for only the cheapest package at R39.90. Therefore I would not want to pay for anything above this amount - the account should only be charged at R39.90. I request that I be refunded for the amounts charged over and above the Easy Package. I also ask Hello Peter to review their star ratings - negative stars should be considered.
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply23 May 2016, 11:12
Official

Dear Zuleka,

Thank you for your feedback.

For further investigation in this regard, we have requested for a call recording.

Feedback will be communicated to you once received.

Kind regards

Dinah

Best regards,