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Donovan K

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2009

30 May 2017, 10:09

Botched installation, again, blaming customer

<p>On 2 May I logged a request to relocate my Telkom line & DSL by end of May. I logged the new address, and received a ref # ********** 62a and installation date on 30 May. On 19th May I called 10210 again, since the address for relocating the line changed. Some town, different street. Telkom agent assured me new address was captured, installation date remains 30 May, and new ref is # ********** 62b. Telkom send me confirmation in writing of installation scheduled for 30 May, with reference number. On 30th having heard nothing from Telkom I called 10210 again, only to be told an installer went out on the 19th - almost 2 weeks prior to agreed date, to the old address, and before we had relocated, and updated the system saying "wrong address" without EVER contacting me, the customer who logged the request. As a result, my installation was cancelled. Now on 30th, today, no installer is available to assist. All Telkom does is blame me for logging incorrect address, and saying best they can do is schedule a new date weeks from now. In the meantime my costs for data and calls will skyrocket. This will be claimed from Telkom with written commitment from Telkom to install on 30 May as proof that Telkom botched this completely.</p>

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Telkom
Telkom's reply30 May 2017, 10:53
Official

Hi DonK,

Thank you for making contact with us

This response serves as confirmation that your query has been received. We will look at the matter and provide you with feedback.

We really do apologize for any inconvenience caused to you.

Your reference number is: AI***

Regards
Launa
Telkom Social Media Team

Best regards,

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Donovan K's update09 Jun 2017, 16:18
Reviewer Update

I received an escalation ref number 983808 and promise that someone would come out on the 15th of June, or call me if a date becomes available sooner. Today I call again, as I have to do every week, to check on the status. No-one notified me, but the date was moved to the 6th of June. Which would have been great - except NO ONE CAME OUT because "The System" had an error. No-one notified me that my request for which I've spent so much time calling to arrange, were simply discarded because of a system error.

Now I'm told I have to wait another month, unless a date earlier becomes available. What started end of April, now is going deep into July.

It is unbelievable how little Telkom cares for competency and clients.