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Richard H

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2015

29 Apr 2015, 09:56

Telkom charging Forfeiture fees for non Contract

Telkom advertised a package of R425 for 10MB Uncapped ADSL and R 167 for line rental, incl.a free DSTV Decoda. A contract would be required if I wanted a router - I did not need one. I ordered via the call centre.The order was confirmed on 16 Jan. After first billing it was found that this was not an uncapped facility and this was more than what I could afford. Went to Telkom shop in Tygervalley - spoke to manager who changed the package to uncapped ADSL - within the price parameters that I originally wanted. No Decoder was ever delivered - despite this being offered as a free gift. When querying this - they said I had to enter into a contract (despite the advert saying it was free) and in principle, I refused to enter into a contract. First they bill me for the Decoder which I dispute. on 18 March they credit my account for the decoder. At next billing - they charge me the same price as the decoder - as Contract forfeiture fees. I dispute this with the call centre and they submit a dispute - today I received 2 sms's that threaten me that my line will be suspended. I submitted another disputed again today - it seems fruitless. Without my Telkom line - my business is closed.

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Telkom
Telkom's reply29 Apr 2015, 16:05
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Hello Richard.Telkom,

Thank you for making contact with us.

Kindly note that we have escalated your query to our Billing Team to assist further.
As soon as feedback is available we will advise.
Please find your ref: SM107093

Regards
Zandiswa Gunu
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