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Rayford T

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2019

19 Apr 2023, 15:23

Rocketnet Misleading to Gain New Customer

I inquired through Rocket for a fibre package advertised on Face Book. At my previous ISP MWEB, I was on a 25meg line. Rocket offered the same speed via VUMA FIBRE for much less, but could not connect me as my line needed to be released by my MWEB. After a 30 day cancellation notice period this was done and Rocketnet could now process my order and activate my line through them. However, without informing me, Rocket took it upon themselves to activate me on a 10meg line as it is at the price of the 25meg line advertised, because the package that was on offer was not available to me as VUMA was never available in my area. Only Zoom fibre with whom I was activated through MWEB. Rocket never contacted me to explain all this to me and I only became aware after Rocketnet's activation when I noticed our line speed was very slow. I was lead to believe I was still getting a 25 meg line. Believing this I cancelled my subscription with MWEB. Had Rocketnet informed me I would never have cancelled the line I had. I feel I was deliberately mislead in order that I would not cancel my order. Now I am sitting with a much slower line which is frustrating becaused of all the buffering. Rocketnet have the audacity now to offer me a 25meg line but now the price is much high than my MWEB subscription. I totally regret coming to Rocketnet but can't go back to MWEB as I will be paying more with them as well as all their packages are also more expensive. But guaranteed, Rocketnet will lose a client as Telkom is busy installing fibre in our area and will be finished soon. But what is worse is that Zoom will lose a client as well because of Rocketnet's very poor service.

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Replies (5)
RocketNet
RocketNet's reply19 Apr 2023, 16:13
Official
Good day Mr Tupper

We are sorry to hear of the frustration experienced. 

We do see you app**** for a Vumatel line price in an area that is only covered by Zoom Fibre, unfortunately we could not provide this pricing on the zoom network as they charge different line fees to Vumatel and its not viable for us to charge these rates. The orders team are not trained to mislead or deceive any of our customers as this is not apart of our values at Rocketnet. We value our customers and can assure you this is not the case. our management team will review this scenario and take the necessary action should we find any wrong doing. 

if you are experiencing bufferng or any sort of speed issues our support team is trained and happy to help troubleshoot the issue and ensure you are getting the full line speeds. 

We apologise once again for any frutration that you might have experienced. 

Kind Regards
Rocketnet Support Team 
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Rayford T's update19 Apr 2023, 16:42
Reviewer Update
My line speed is slow because you put me on a 10meg line without informing me. This was only brought to my attention after it was too late to stop my cancellation with MWEB. I can get a better speed but at nearlly R200 a month more expensive and more expensive than what I had a MWEB. Do you think I would have cancelled at MWEB had this information been made known me?
But I should have actually know it was too good to be true. As they say, you pay peanuts then you get ******s.
RocketNet
RocketNet's reply19 Apr 2023, 16:53
Official
Thanks you for the feedback Rayford, 

once again there is never an intention to mislead a customer. the team are trained to ensure the most efficient service is provided and if this wasn't the case we cannot blame the customer for wanting to cancel we must work to improve on our service should a problem have been experienced. 

Kind Regards 
Rocketnet Support Team 
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Rayford T's update20 Apr 2023, 15:10
Reviewer Update
Based on the poor way in which I was treated as a new client, I want to cancel my subscription with immediate effect. I feel I should not have to give 30 days notice as I received no notice that I was not getting what I ordered.
Please realease my line so I can be activated by another ISP
RocketNet
RocketNet's reply20 Apr 2023, 20:07
Official
Good day Rayford 

Please note this is not the correct channel in which to cancel kindly engage with our staff via the relevant contact channels displayed on our website. 

Kind Regards 
Rocketnet Support Team