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Kerry S

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2017

12 Dec 2017, 12:05

CONTRACT ACTIVATION STILL NOT DONE AFTER 2 WEEKS

Hi, I recently app**** for a data contract (50gb for r299 pm) during the black Friday period. Firstly I only received an sms to say my application was approved over a week (8 days) after I app**** for it. The lady that assisted me with my application at the pavilion branch in Durban contacted me promptly to confirm this and ask if she could go ahead with the activation, which I appreciated out of relief that the wait is over.

Then, the real frustration starts. She called to notify me that there was an issue activating it and said it's a System error which mtn is aware of and she will contact me to let me know what's going on. Now a ton of calls to mtn and 2 weeks later it is still not sorted out. I use alot of data on this network and waiting on mtn to do a simple activation has cost me over r500 in these 2 weeks. Still, no one from mtn can tell me how much longer it will take till it's sorted out so I must wait indefinitely and waste more money on an issue that is of mtn' s doing.

Whatever the issue is, a 2 week + waiting period is unacceptable. I am eager to see what's done about this and how much longer it takes till mtn decides to address my complaint. What a waste of a network to be spending ridiculous amounts of cash on every month.

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Kerry S's update12 Dec 2017, 12:07
Reviewer Update
And while I am aware there was a large volume of applications and activations to deal with during this period - 2 weeks is still ridiculous especially considering many other people that app**** on the same day as me had theirs activated well over a week ago
MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa's reply13 Dec 2017, 21:56
Official

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for taking time to raise your concerns with MTN, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused as result of the breakdown in the service delivery in one of our touch points.

We value your input and also appreciate the time you took to raise your concerns with us because it is only through constructive feedback that we can identify and improve in areas that need our urgent attention.

Please be advised that this has been escalated to Pavillion Regional Management to take corrective measures in accordance with our Service level agreements, and you will be advised of the outcome.

Warm regards,

Mike Ramaboka

Complaints Management Team

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Kerry S's update14 Dec 2017, 11:55
Reviewer Update
Hi Mike, I just wanted to say thank you for the swift response. I wish I didn't have to post a complaint to get things moving as MTN staff have been pleasant and helpful throughout, despite the delay. I just wanted to let you know that Krish from the 2nd pavilion store and a manager called me this morning to apologise and ensured that my contract was activated in no time. I am quite impressed with the way MTN and staff have dealt with the issue I have raised and would like to thank you all for your assistance Also thank you to Arusha who assisted me at the store prior to activation issues. Kind Regards, Kerry