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Melissa B

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2021

13 Sept 2022, 17:28

Vumatel disappeared

I have an open escalation with Vumatel. I've been without internet since the 9th of September. For months on end I've had speed issues sometimes less than 1MB, the internet gets cut abruptly repeatedly. Technicians have been sent to my place by my ISP on 2 occasions, it was discovered that the actual Fibre cable has broken. Since then (9 September) Vumatel has given me the run around, reinstallation was supposed to have happened yesterday (12 September). We've been calling and calling, finally got hold of a lady which said she would call back to confirm what time installation would have taken place, we have gotten no feedback. I've resorted to contacting my ISP which has escalated the matter twice, it's now been escalated to Vumatel management and still no word from them. They have vanished. When calling, nobody answers, they have just disappeared.

Both my husband and I work from home and he is studying part time as well. Our data costs are sky rocketing, not to mention having to drive to family members to use their wifi which isn't always possible as we have to work at 1am/2am if need be, we're also having to drive to the office which is over 100km away. Our internet is paid for the month of September! Yes we pay our ISP, but surely Vumatel gets paid at the end of the day. This is totally unacceptable! I am fuming at this horrid customer service!!! I don't know what more to do.

I demand to be reimbursed as this is not what I am paying for!

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Replies (17)
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply14 Sept 2022, 07:34
Official
Good day Melissa 

We truly apologize for the experience thus far.
Please provide us with your Vumatel speed ticket starting with 8***X and we will assist with your inquiry.

Kind Regards
Vuma Team

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update14 Sept 2022, 08:32
Reviewer Update
Hi.
The speed ticket is ISP875408.
It's on my husband's name, Brendon Gregory Bailey. Vox is our ISP.
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply14 Sept 2022, 09:18
Official
Good day  Melissa  
Kindly note that we have escalated the provided ticket to our installations team to advise and assist with your inquiry. We will revert once feedback is received.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update14 Sept 2022, 09:25
Reviewer Update
Thanks, I truly hope that you will do that. It won't undo the inconvenience and additional costs.

I unfortunately am in the process of taking this to the ombudsman as this is a big issue and affects our livelihoods. This type of customer service is inexcusable.
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply14 Sept 2022, 15:05
Official
Good day Melissa
Kindly note that we have requested feedback from the team. We will revert once feedback is received.

Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update14 Sept 2022, 15:07
Reviewer Update
Good afternoon Vumatel/ Zoleka

Please can you urgently provide feedback? I fail to understand why I still don't have an installation date and time. Worse, I don't understand your escalation process for such a big company and the nature thereof!!! My issue has been escalated since Monday, it is Wednesday and still I have no feedback. YOU PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE EITHER!!! This is extremely unsettling and unfair.

Please note, I have proceeded with the ombudsman as I find this horrid customer service inexcusable!!! You have zero empathy or respect for your clients....carry on like this and you will soon find your business flat to the ground, people are not going to take this lightly especially with hybrid and working from home. This is not ok!!!
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply14 Sept 2022, 15:24
Official
Good day Melissa
Kindly note that your installation is scheduled for tomorrow at 14:00 PM.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update14 Sept 2022, 15:45
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I will make sure I am at home that time.
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply15 Sept 2022, 07:41
Official
Good day Melissa
Kindly advise when the Technician team has completed the line inspection.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update15 Sept 2022, 09:22
Reviewer Update
Hi Zoleka
Is the line inspection the installation that will be taking place at 2pm today?
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply15 Sept 2022, 10:43
Official
Good day 
Kindly note that the Technician team will conduct the installation and inspect that connection after installation.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update15 Sept 2022, 11:29
Reviewer Update
I understand. Thank you. I will confirm as soon as they have completed.
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply15 Sept 2022, 12:02
Official
Good day Melissa
We will await your response regarding the installation.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update15 Sept 2022, 15:04
Reviewer Update
Hi Zoleka
I am happy to let you know that the installation is complete and my internet is up and running.

I would still like to address the matter of reimbur*****t as the problem was not on our side, would you be able to assist?
Vumatel
Vumatel's reply15 Sept 2022, 16:21
Official
Good day Melissa
Pleased to hear that your connection has been restored. Kindly contact your ISP for any assistance with reimbur*****ts for your downtime as the ISP conducts monthly deductions on your account for internet access.


Kind Regards
Zoleka Guca

Best regards,

MB
Melissa B's update15 Sept 2022, 16:25
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I will follow up with my ISP.
Thanks for your assistance.
MB
Melissa B's update16 Sept 2022, 13:46
Reviewer Update
MY INTERNET IS OFF AGAIN!!!!!!