Complaint: New modem installed

user-37588 on 25 January 2011 about UPC in category Internetproviders

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My complaint:

A new modem was installed last week. We were told a switch was made from the landline to my mobile and that after 3 to 4 hours, the landline would be re activated.
After unplugging and resetting the modem about 5 times, as it is mentioned in the form they gave us, I decided to call. The girl at the call centre said I had to reset the modem. It just shows how much they listen. Not only did I have to call UPC, but I had to call from my mobile and pay 15 cents per minute on top of the mobile rate. RIDICULOUS and OUTRAGEOUS.
They said we were on a priority list (don’t they always say that!!!) and all should be ok by the following day. The reason was that UPC was having a lot of problems with the server?!?!?Nice excuse, never heard that one before.
Of course, nothing was done, so today, almost a week after the new modem was installed by UPC, I called back and got the same story over again. I asked the girl to stop reading her script and listen to what I was saying, and instead of helping she said she was going to end the conversation. It’s a disgrace to handle customers in such a manner and to never be able to contact someone who can really support the customer!
The worse customer service and company I ever have had to deal with!

Gewenste oplossing

First I want my phone line to be re-activated. Secondly, I want a discount on my next invoice for the 7 days I didn’t have the service I pay for.
And thirdly, an apology for their handling of the situation.

Message from from Klacht.nl

15 years ago - Complaint is picked up by UPC

Message from from Klacht.nl

15 years ago - Complaint is solved by UPC

UPC

Responded on 25 March 2015 at 07:50

Offered solution:

I’m sorry to read that we caused you so much trouble and that it took a long time to resolve the issues with you phone line.

On behalf of UPC Netherlands I would like to apologize for this.

I've tried to call you and did send you an email, unfortunately i did wasn't able to reach you or received a response from you.

According to our administration you contacted the UPC customer service and I’m glad to read that my colleague finally resolved this issue together with you.

In your message you asked for a discount on your next invoice for the days you couldn’t use your phone service. I will arrange a compensation according to the "UPC garantie plan" for you.

http://vragen.upc.nl/app/answers/detail/a_id/19/kw/garantieplan/r_id/100022 (Site is in Dutch)

Met vriendelijke groet,
UPC Webcare

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