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Santosh G

1 reviews | Active since May 2009

07 Oct 2017, 10:41

Pathetic Service

I had cancelled a contract with a cellphone service provider and moved to a pre paid plan with telkom. Telkom advertised that on their free me packages I would receive an allocated amount of air time which will be used for telkom to telkom call. They confirmed that once the telkom to telkom minutes were used up that I would still be able to call telkom numbers form the minute allocation to ANY Network. However, my telkom to telkom minutes were used up, I have 1500 minutes of airtime to ANY network but can not dial telkom numbers as the error message I get is that I have insufficient funds. I reports the “fault” to telkom and expressly informed them that I use the number in question for business. They informed me to wait 72 hours until the fault is attended. I call them 72 hours later as the fault is not fixed and then they conveniently make the excuse that I should wait 72 working hours. Telkom has taken a don’t care attitude. I regret moving to telkom. I can honestly say that they are the worst service provider in this country. Telkom is pathetic.

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Replies (7)
Telkom
Telkom's reply15 Oct 2017, 08:23
Official

Hello Legal Eagle

This response serves as confirmation that your query has been received.
Your reference number : AI***
Your query has been sent to our mobile team for assistance.

Regards
Noleen
Telkom Social Media Team.

Best regards,

SG
Santosh G's update15 Oct 2017, 12:26
Reviewer Update
This is now the second reference number I have received. The fault was logged on the 2nd October. In the meantime my minutes have expired without me being able to use them for the intended purchase. The first reference number I received was ********** 4
Telkom
Telkom's reply23 Oct 2017, 12:09
Official

Hi Legal Eagle,

Please note we tried calling you on this number ***to no avail.

Please be advised when you recharge with FreeMe Boost 1GB, you receive Free 300 minutes to Telkom Mobile , Telkom Fixed lines, Free 500MB for Instant Messaging and VoIP Valid for 31 days after recharging. Please note your Free 300 minutes to Telkom Mobile and Telkom Fixed lines are being used up. Your recharge bonus you can make calls to other network and is valid for 7 days after recharging. Kindly check your balance.

Regards
Caroline
Telkom Social Media Team.

Best regards,

SG
Santosh G's update23 Oct 2017, 12:35
Reviewer Update
Still waiting. over 20 days later and nothing despite informing the call centre agents each time i called that i use the number for business.
SG
Santosh G's update23 Oct 2017, 13:31
Reviewer Update
It seems you haven’t read my complaint. I had 1500 All Network minutes available and was still unable to call ANY telkom number.
SG
Santosh G's update23 Oct 2017, 13:31
Reviewer Update
It seems you haven’t read my complaint. I had 1500 All Network minutes available and was still unable to call ANY telkom number.
SG
Santosh G's update23 Oct 2017, 19:55
Reviewer Update
I got a call from Telkom Mobile this evening saying that there is nothing they can do and that they can’t reimburse me. Something needs to be done or Telkom will continue *****ing from us. I will take the matter further. To the media and to ICASA. It is Time Telkom got kicked out of the market and make way for a competent service provider. Clearly Telkom aim is to ***** our money.