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20 Dec 2016, 09:49

Ridiculous high Packet Swiched Data charges

<p>This month I received a ridiculous high MTN bill. When I had a closer look at the bill, I realised I was charged R408.26 for "Packed Switched Data Calls". I understand this is when you use out of bundle data. </p> <p>I buy a few MTN data bundles every month and buy a new one as soon as I am alerted that the previous one has run out or expired as I know out of bundle charges are expensive.</p> <p>In the past month I received an alert that my data bundle has run out and the alert prompted me as to whether I would like to buy another bundle. This was a pop up alert. I answered yes and confirmed that I do want to buy another bundle and went ahead with the purchase. </p> <p>A few days later I received another alert to say that I am charged out of bundle rates, even though I "bought" another bundle. I assume there must have been a technical glitch on MTN's side and that my bundle purchase did not register on your system. Certainly if I am asked whether I want to buy another bundle and confirm it, I can not be charged out of bundle rates for days!</p> <p>If MTN's system is not working properly, I can not not be charged rdiculous amounts for out of bundle data if I was under the impression I was using data within a bundle at the time. This is unfair and misleading.</p> <p>When I googled "packed switched data" I realised many MTN customers have had similar experiences and are extremely unhappy with the way MTN is exploiting its customers.</p> <p>I need an urgent follow up and explantation from MTN as well as the removal of this ridiculous charge from my bill.</p> <p>I am not prepared to pay this R408.26. </p>

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MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa's reply21 Dec 2016, 21:22
Official

Thank you for your post

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with our service.

Please be advised that a billing query for the invoice dated 2016-12-13 has been logged for investigation, reference number: ***. Kindly note that the usage limit on your mobile number is R933.00, this is the amount that you have available to use for out of bundle spend. To prevent the extra usage charges, please note that you can set the usage limit to R0.00 by dialling *141*1*7852#ok.

Rest assured it is not our intention to displease you. We look forward to improving on the service delivery to you.

Kind Regards
Siphumezo
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