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Seadimo M

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2024

17 Nov 2025, 12:40

Wrong bill amount

I am really not happy with the services from Rain wifi network. The customer service consultants are rude especially the Indians and coloreds and are of no help to their customers. I am expected to pay the full amount of service while I only use it for 2 weeks. The network is not always stable sometimes we go for 1-3 without the service and we still pay the full amount. I will not allow companies to bully me. I am a customer and I should be treated fairly and with respect.

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Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 12:50
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 Hi Seadimo,

 Thank you for bringing your query to our attention,

 We will be in touch to further assist.

 Regards,
 rain. 

Best regards,

Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 12:57
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Hi Seadimo,

Please note that payment would be expected on the chosen payment date, and as we bill based on active service and not usage we require payment made as per the agreed date. We do not pause services, so if you were to choose not to use the service you would have to cancel. We reserve the right to restrict your service if there is an overdue balance, and as your last payment was made late last month, this was the case. Your latest invoice is currently overdue and payment will have to be made to restore your services.

 If you were unable to pay on time, there is a payment arrangement feature which can be used to keep your services active. Please login on rainGO.co.za the follow the prompts under the payment section, to choose a payment plan that suits you.

Regards,
rain. 

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 13:19
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It's funny that one has to first write a review to get so much attention. I did not pay because the amount was for the whole month were as I only used the services for 2 weeks. When we go for days without the network because you are experiencing problems we are never reimbursed for the days we had outage and again we have to pay for not using the service that is bullying. The only time I will pay is after my bill is adjusted. Rain is now becoming big you start mistreating customer. I have asked to be provided with the contract were it states that if a customer uses the service for 2 weeks they will still be expected to pay the full amount.
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Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 13:34
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Rain employee don't answer or help customers based on facts since I posted a review I have received more that 3 emails and they are not based on facts. I am still repeating myself please treat your customers faithful.
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Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 13:43
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Lastly don't attend to your customer using emotions it's customers right to complain when they feel that they are not treated fairly. Same as the customer service consultants they honestly forgot that they are dealing with customers and it's the companies name they are destroying. Respect your customers....
Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 14:20
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Hi Seadimo, the services were restricted do to non-payment, and as advised, we bill on active/uncancelled service, therefore you cannot choose to pay an amount based on two weeks of usage, payment is expected on the payment date selected then if you know you might not be able to pay you would do a payment arrangement. Any tickets raised for downtime can be broght forward to our attention and we will review accordingly. 

Regards,
rain.

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 14:26
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Yes like I explained I now have a new payment date. From the 15th last month until the 28th I was out of service of which I settled that amount on the 28th meaning from the 28th until the 15th is 18 days why am I expected to pay for the full amount.
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Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 14:28
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I asked for were it says I have to pay for the full amount even if I only used the services for 2 weeks. The CPA says
If Rain cut the service BEFORE the month ended Then you should not be charged for the days after they cut it, because Rain cannot bill for a service they did not provide. Under South Africa's Consumer Protection Act (CPA), a supplier cannot charge for a service that was not delivered or was stopped by them.
SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 14:29
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So why do I have to pay for the service I did not receive
Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 15:25
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Hi Seadimo,

Please refer to the terms and conditions via rain.co.za/legal regarding fees, payment and service provision.

If you are unable to make a full payment of the latest invoice, you can do a promise to pay.  Please login on rainGO.co.za the follow the prompts under the payment section, to choose a payment plan that suits you. 

Regards,
rain.

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 15:44
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I will not pay for the service I did not receive
Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 16:25
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Hi Seadimo 

Please be advised that we charge on active service and not based on usage 
 
We understand that you were not aware, we have provided you with a 50% discount on your current invoice  

Please make a partial payment of R294.5to get connected 

Regards
Rain

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 16:36
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I think that is fair
Rain
Rain's reply17 Nov 2025, 16:56
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Hi Seadimo,

We have sent the payment link to the registered phone number. Please note the advise provided earlier regarding billing and non-usage going forward.

Regards,
rain.

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update17 Nov 2025, 19:58
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My problem is if I pay this amount we are going to have the same issue month end. I was trying to say to customer service that now that I have settled last month's account and I am now going to be billed from the 1st and account run from month to month don't bill me on the 15th rather bill the full amount on the 1st which will be a full monthly subscription. But because all your customer service agents know is to be rude and fail to listen to the customers we are now in this situation. I am not running away I have been with Rain for years and I have never defaulted my payments I kept on calling for assistance and in all those occasions I was told my issue was escalated and billing department will come back to me and it never happened. I am willing to pay the amount right now but do you guarantee that I will get the correct billing on the 1st and not expected to pay the full amount again.
Rain
Rain's reply18 Nov 2025, 19:55
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Hi Seadimo,

The billing date is set to the 1st of every month. If you won't be making use of the service, please reach out to us to advise, to avoid being billed if you won't use it at all.

Regards,
rain.

Best regards,

SM
Seadimo M's update18 Nov 2025, 20:07
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Thank you very much for fixing my bill I will definitely reach out👌
Rain
Rain's reply20 Nov 2025, 12:49
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Hi Seadimo,

We are glad we were able to help.

Regards,
rain.

Best regards,