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Susanne C

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2012

16 Apr 2020, 11:55

Disappearing Data.

I am writing this review, because I am experiencing data disappearance problems in these difficult times and this service provider is not assisting me. At the moment having internet is a lifeline. I have a internet data contract with Telkom. I ran out of data two days ago and I could accept that, because I am using more data now during lockdown than I usually do. So I uploaded 1 G prepaid. I used it sparingly and a few hours later, it was all gone again. I felt something was wrong and uploaded another 1 G so that I had internet for communication purposes. I also used a lot of my mobile data from Cell C. Within hours most of my Telkom data was gone. Something is really wrong. My Cell C mobile phone shows that I have used approximately half of my mobile data for the month. It also shows that I have used almost none of my Wifi data - from Telkom. Yet it has drained away, without having been used. I phoned for help last night, held on for 10 minutes and eventually gave up. I did this most of all, because someone with a very irritating voice was telling me all the time that I was going to hold on very long and that I should rather help myself by downloading the Telkom App. I eventually did, but something went wrong with that and I cannot get into that account, which added to my problem rather than solving it. I got a call back this morning from Telkom and I was pleased at them calling me to assist me. This was, however, also disappointing. I explained to Funo (ref. no ***) what has happened. He did not solve my problem and that is why I am writing this review. I need my problem solved, I don't need someone to tell me I have used up my data, when I know it is impossible and I have experienced the same problem with Telkom before. I remember when I first entered into this contract with Telkom, that my monthly data drained away in a day and then I used to switch off my rooter and only switch it on when I was using data to prevent this theft. I contacted Telkom several times regarding this problem. Eventually someone working for Telkom admitted to me that the device was not secure. I am at present using the the second device I have had from Telkom and I have not had the problem of someone or something draining away data until now. We are all in a crisis. I live alone and need to have my internet connection. I cannot keep uploading data that is disappearing. I need assistance to secure the data that I have paid for.

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Susanne C's update06 Oct 2020, 10:36
Reviewer Update
I have acquired more information that sheds light on this problem. Apparently one cannot put data on the number as you would do for another device. That is why all the data I put on (and paid a lot for), just disappeared. What you do is to go into the Telkom store, then give your ID card. Then data is put on your rooter and it is not expensive. That works. Why are customers not told that?