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Ayanda N

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2017

10 Dec 2025, 09:37

******** Suspension and Finance Team Negligence – Ongoing Issue

I am extremely disappointed with Metrofibre’s finance team and their complete lack of accountability.

I cancelled my account in October 2025 and reconnected on 03/11/2025. During the reconnection, I explicitly requested that my debit order be set for the 15th of every month. A new debit order mandate was completed (***). I then paid the pro-rata invoice via Pay@.

Despite this, Metrofibre attempted to deduct payment on 01/12/2025, which was never authorised under the new contract. I immediately emailed them on 03/12/2025 to query this and followed up, but received no response.

My service was then suspended due to the failed debit order. When I queried this, I was told they used a debit date from a previous, cancelled contract, which makes no sense. An old contract cannot override a new one.

I raised this issue before my service was suspended and was ignored. Calls to finance go unanswered, emails are ignored, yet suspension happens immediately with no engagement. I even received a “48-hour notice” email after my service had already been suspended.

This is negligent, unprofessional, and unacceptable service. I am still waiting for management to intervene and my line to be reinstated.

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Replies (7)
MetroFibre Networx
MetroFibre Networx's reply10 Dec 2025, 09:41
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Dear Ayanda Ngubane 

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the issues with your account, the unexpected suspension of your service, and the lack of timely communication from our Finance Team.

We completely understand the impact this has had on your experience, and we acknowledge that the situation you described is not acceptable. Please be assured that your case is being escalated urgently to both the Finance and Suspension teams for immediate review and resolution. Our goal is to reinstate your service without further delay and ensure that your requested debit order of the 15th is correctly app****.

We will provide feedback as soon as the teams have reviewed and resolved the matter. Your patience is greatly appreciated while we work to address this promptly.

Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and the lapse in service you experienced.

Kind regards,
Sibonisile
MetroFibre Complaints & Escalations

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Ayanda N's update10 Dec 2025, 11:17
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Hi Sibonisile,

I’ve just received feedback from the team stating that, even though this is a new contract, the new banking details are not used. My concern is why this was not communicated to me during reinstatement, especially since I explicitly asked for my debit order date to be changed.
Had this been clearly explained at the time, I would have made alternative arrangements, such as doing two EFTs on the 15th and then calling in to update the banking details afterward. This appears to be an internal process that Metrofibre was aware of but failed to communicate to me, yet I am now the one bearing the consequences.

I did raise this concern timeously and in advance. As such, suspending my service due to a process that was not disclosed to me is unfair and unreasonable.
Please advise what the immediate resolution is regarding the suspension of my service, as I do not believe it is fair to penalise me for a communication breakdown on Metrofibre’s side.
Kind regards,
Ayanda
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Ayanda N's update11 Dec 2025, 10:09
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Good morning

May I please get a resolution for the above.
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Ayanda N's update11 Dec 2025, 11:40
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Hi Sbonisile

I have sent the debit order form

Thanks
MetroFibre Networx
MetroFibre Networx's reply11 Dec 2025, 11:49
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Thank you.
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Ayanda N's update11 Dec 2025, 13:31
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When can I expect a resolution?
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Ayanda N's update11 Dec 2025, 14:54
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But guys, is it fair that I still haven’t received any response, even now? It has been two days already with no feedback about a way forward and my service remains suspended.
If you are not going to unsuspend my account, please let me know so that I can make alternative arrangements, because I urgently need the connection for work. The fact that I have to keep following up and begging for basic assistance is extremely frustrating and completely unreasonable.
I need clarity and action on this matter today.