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Leah M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011

16 Nov 2015, 14:46

BAD ADVICE WHEN SIGNING CONTRACT

In Sept 2015, I received a bill for approx ZAR 6000 - alleged high usage on my data account (now closed -end of contract). My cellphone which has no query on it has now been suspended. <br> <br> I called the contact centre severally and went into the Sandton contact centre to query this in light of the fact that: <br> - On signing contract, I was advised that I was on a Top Up Contract<br> - MTN App provided to track usage indicates usage limit is ZAR 1500<br> - I did not receive a single high usage alert on the account despite consistently paying ZAR 279 over 2 yrs<br> <br> I was advised that: <br> - It is impossible for a limit to be set on the contract. Why then did MTN through its app advise of a ZAR 1500 usage limit? <br> - A number of sales consultants erroneously advise customers that they have a TopUp line. <br> <br> I feel backed into a corner - MTN claims verification challenge due to closed account (consultant closing the line was aware of query) but insist that despite it being unusual for this line, I must have used it. In the event that I did, I was provided information of a usage limit that I re**** upon and should not be penalised for their error and should not pay more than ZAR 1500 per month

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MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa's reply18 Nov 2015, 07:29
Official
Hello LeahW,

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of this and assure you that it is not our intention to displease you.

Kindly be advised that this number 078****623 does not have a usage limit it accummulated the bill on data usage in August and September invoices to set up your usage limit kindly on the other number that is still on contract kindly dial *141*5#ok , choose option 1, option1 and option 1 and change the usage limit or kindly contact *** chargeable or 808 from another MTN phone.I have logged a request to Billing department as well to investigate on their side regarding the data usage on Aug and sept invoices Ref REQ:***.


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Nompumelelo
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