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Kurt M

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2017

30 Jun 2017, 16:52

Non-existent and Poor Service as a Charge

<p>I called in for a data service from MWEB in May. The process was too complicated for me to get started and I did not use it at all, not 1mb. Then in May I get a call from a collections agent, Jolene wh advises me that even though I didn't use any data I would still have to pay. She did not record my interaction with her nor my request to cancel this product. I then called MWEB again and spoke to Geraline and asked her to reimburse me and stop debitting my bank account, She advised me that she would call me back in 48 hours. She failed to call me back. I then called back and spoke to Ilaam who said that it will take 48 working hours to call me back not 48 hours and that I will have to wait until next Tuesday for feedback. When I asked her to speak to her department that deals with escalated queries, she decided to ask me some questions. Apparently Geraline didn't ask me enough questions when I had called previously! I then requested to speak to a manager but only a stand in manager was available to take my call, Zerahan. She advised me that her manager was in a meeting at 16h30 the afternoon and will only call me back next Monday. Zerahan then advised me that if I called in to cancel within 7 days of my initial call to the sales assistant she would reimburse me. This was never explained to me and according to Zerahan it is my responsibility as a client to ask all the necessary questions with the sales assistant and not for the sales assistant to tell me important facts. </p> <p>I now have to wait on a call from Zerahans manager, Karina Burger whom according to Zerahan will tell me the same thing anyway. </p> <p>1. I will not be reimbursed even though I did not use any data at all.</p> <p>2. As a client I need to seek clarity and the sales person does not need to give pertinent information.</p> <p>I even asked if they could give me the data which I didn't use as an alternative, since I will be paying so much money for nothing. Apparently this data is already gone!</p> <p> </p> <p>Account number ********** 2 is the worst account I ever had! Not only am I being charged for nothing but I am receiving bad service as well!</p> <p> </p> <p>I would not recommend MWEB to any person or business!</p>

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Kurt M's update03 Jul 2017, 13:06
Reviewer Update

Wow! I just received a call from Zarina Burger who advised me that even though I used zero data from their subscription based system that she cannot reimburse me! So MWEB is perfectly happy charging me for something which they did not provide! Their process of logging in is too complicated for me and they not happy with that feedback.

I asked to speak to her manager Etienne Cloete and she can't say when he will call me back , she must check his calendar. Hopefully someone at MWEB has common sense and can see that you cannot charge someone for something they were not able to use!

Apparently it is okay that a saleperson does not tell a client that they must cancel in 7 days ( Zarina Burger) " This is something you should know"

Disgusting!

Mweb
Mweb's reply03 Jul 2017, 15:16
Official

God day Kurt

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We would like to apologise sincerely for your frustration.

I believe that management has been in contact with you, this matter has now been addressed, we will remain your point of contact until this has been resolved.

Kind regards
MWEB Client Services

KM
Kurt M's update03 Jul 2017, 16:06
Reviewer Update

Thank you for your reply, I'm awaiting a call from Etienne Cloete as discussed with Karina Burger.

KM
Kurt M's update10 Jul 2017, 23:02
Reviewer Update

Wow, 7 days has passed and still no call rfom Etienne Cloete. Just another example of the treatment MWEB offers.

KM
Kurt M's update17 Jul 2017, 12:08
Reviewer Update

MWEB contacted me this morning, rectified by billing query and apologized for the inconvenience caused. They also acknowledged my complaint by advising me that it will be addressed within their business.

It's a pity that I had to escalate my complaint several times before being heard however it is good that they are at least willing to listen to people and see their perspectives. It takes a progressive company to remain successful in SA today and MWEB is learning. I'm converting my review from poor to a satifactory experience overall.

KM
Kurt M's update17 Jul 2017, 12:09
Reviewer Update

Satisfactory service.