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Sanet R

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2018

27 Jun 2024, 12:09

Poor service received and lack of communication

I have been a loyal client to Home Connect for several years. I received an sms yesterday that my acc ihas an outstanding balance of R134, and if I do not pay it, it will be suspended. Tried contacting them the same day without any success, they also did not respond to my email. Next day services was suspended. I called and the 1st agent could not tell me what the R134 was for. Called again later and spoke to a gentleman and after a lot of time and frustration I was told that my account was in arreas for 7 months by R19 due to an increase in Dec. I mean really, 7 months, and no one bothered to notify me before by sms or a simple email or call? but 7 months later I was send 1 sms and my serviced was suspended the next day. The 1st Agent send me an email of my new price increase which increased from R863 to R963 from 1 June 2024, but she thougth the amount was related to that, which was not. Then the 2nd agent told me that my new price increase is not R963 but R1058 and he wiĺl send me an email as well as he has that amount on record. If I received an increase letter in writing stating its R963, why would it now pay R1059?!?!? This makes no sense. I wasted hours on the phone today about R134 due to the lack of communication from HomeConnect's side and now they want me to pay R1058 instead of R963 that was send in writing. 1st send in April according to them in and now today. I refuse to now accept the R1058 increase and insist on paying R963 as originally communicated to me. Also, after suspending my service they struggled to switch it on and the support team had to assit. If you do not adjust my new premium, I will lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman. Also, the lack of communication is not acceptable as no one responded to my email in the first instance nor was my calls answered yesterday. Please resolve this matter. Service providers also need to realise that the market is full of other opportunities with Internet services.

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Replies (4)
Home-Connect
Home-Connect's reply27 Jun 2024, 12:13
Official
Dear Sanet, I apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced with your recent interactions with our customer service team and the billing discrepancies on your Home Connect account. I understand your concerns regarding the lack of communication regarding the outstanding balance, as well as the confusion surrounding the billing increase from R963 to R1058. I assure you that addressing your concerns and providing a satisfactory resolution is our top priority. Kindly note agent will be in contact shortly to assist.
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Sanet R's update27 Jun 2024, 14:04
Reviewer Update
This is a joke!?!? Just received this.

Dear Yasmine Ramsey, Your internet service is currently suspended due to non-payment.Kindly urgently make payment to Home Connect for the outstanding amount of R1192.0000 to have your services reconnected.Failure to pay will result in your account being handed over to Home Connect's legal department for further action. To make payment via EFT, please use the below details. Home Connect Bank: FNB Branch Code: 257255 Account Number: ***8 Reference: RAMY004 Alternatively, click here https://portal.home-connect.co.za/#/login to make payment via your credit card.Need help, please reply to this message RegardsHome Connect
Home-Connect
Home-Connect's reply28 Jun 2024, 09:49
Official
Dear Sanet, I apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced with your recent interactions. our billing team is attending to the issue. please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help. Best regards, Home-Connect Customer Service Team.


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Sanet R's update02 Jul 2024, 15:33
Reviewer Update
Good day

I am still waiting for Sibosiso to contact me back regarding the monthly premium of R963 and not R1058. We spoke on the 26th and he said he would call me back on the 27th. The email received for the new premium clearly states from R863 to R963. I will be paying that and nothing more as it is confirmed in writing. Should Home Connect continue to charge me R1058, I will then refer this matte to the ombudsman.

Kind regards