jJ
jk J

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2016

26 Dec 2025, 14:34

Bad customer service and incorrect advertising on specials.

I am highly upset with the whole process so far with Metrofibre. I signed up on the latest special that is running and the service was supposed to be from 1 December. On signing up I filled in the debit order form for the money to be deducted monthly.

After the set up was complete I received an email stating that within the next few days the debit order would be taken off. Then about 5 days later I received the bill which was not for the discounted rate of the special, but instead for the full amount. I immediately questioned this and logged a ticket. I got a message to state that they get back to me.

I then on 15 December got an email stating that the credit has been issued and it needs signing off. All this time no debit order but when I queried I was told it will happen.

Then on 24 December at around 11am, our internet service was cut. The only way to get service back was to pay the full amount due which was the incorrect amount as the credit has still not been signed off.

Trying to get hold of anyone at Metrofibre is an issue as I held on the line for more than 30 minutes before I put down and tried to contact Tarryn who signed me up. She was on holiday and only after the service was back up she rep**** to say there was no problem with my account. Well there was no problem because I paid the incorrect amount due which was double what I was supposed to pay and then got the line re-instated.

This is really very bad service and I have just had to log a ticket again as the line keeps disconnecting during the course of the day and this is really frustrating when you are using streaming as your means of watching television.

And to date, 26 December, I have had no feedback on the credit on my account.

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Replies (4)
MetroFibre Networx
MetroFibre Networx's reply26 Dec 2025, 16:06
Official
Dear Jacqueline K 

Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Your feedback has been reviewed, and the concerns raised regarding billing, service activation, and communication are noted.
The package you signed up for was linked to a promotional special intended to take effect from 1 December. The billing issued at the standard rate instead of the promotional rate does not reflect the agreement you entered into, and the delay in finalising the related credit is acknowledged. This process should not have remained unresolved for this length of time.

Your account has now been flagged for priority review. The outstanding credit is being escalated for immediate sign-off, and the billing will be corrected to reflect the applicable promotional rate. Any excess payment made will be addressed accordingly. In addition, the reported line instability has been logged with the technical team for investigation to ensure consistent service performance.

Further communication will follow with confirmation once the account adjustments and technical checks have been completed. Thank you for your patience while these matters are brought to a final resolution.

Kind regards, 
 Sibonisile 
MetroFibre Complaints & Escalations 

jJ
jk J's update02 Jan 2026, 12:01
Reviewer Update
Your message sent on 26 December has still not been seen to. I have just received the invoice for January and it is for the full amount of R799 and not the R399.50 as it is supposed to be. No credit has been passed as per your message. I will now be taking this further by reporting you to the ombudsman as this is false advertising done by Matrofibre as I read a few reviews with the same problems.

You cannot get hold of anyone via the call centre and when they do call you they dont leave messages or even attempt a second try. I dont walk with my cellphone in my hand 24/7.

This is was biggest mistake ever changing over.
MetroFibre Networx
MetroFibre Networx's reply02 Jan 2026, 12:33
Official
Dear Jacqueline,

Thank you for reaching out and for bringing your concerns to our attention. Please note that refunds typically take up to 30 days to process, which means the credit will reflect on your next invoice.

We are actively working to obtain feedback from our Finance Management team regarding your account and will keep you updated as soon as further information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience as we work to address your concerns.

Best regards,
Marilize
MetroFibre Complaints & Escalations

jJ
jk J's update02 Jan 2026, 12:50
Reviewer Update
Good day
Please send corrected invoice for January as this is billed at the incorrect amount as well. It should be R399.50 not R799.
Also make note of the case laid with the ombudsman now CAS-257199-T7C5Y3