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Missed engineer visits and incomplete setup
06-01-2014 10:56 AM
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Hi all,
after reading about the (good) user experiences in the forums, back in October I signed up for the fibre broadband service. The process has not been very smooth so far.
-First appointment, the engineer doesn't show up
-Second appointment, the engineer comes, sets the broadband but leaves a problem with the telephone extension
-Once I realise it (he tested only the main socket, where no phone is attached), I started enquiring with PlusNet's support team. They have been very helpful, but up to now they have booked 3 further appointments with an engineer, and the engineer hasn't showed up yet (that's 5 appointments up to now).
I have now booked a further appointment (6th appointment!) - but I am not happy with having been for several months with an incomplete installation and with having to lose at least 6 half days at work when it should have taken one.
I have asked for a refund of the line rental fee for the past months but I did not receive any answer on the request.
The next step I guess is the ADR scheme - but I would like to see if there is someone else that can look at this before I move this forward.
Andres
PS: note for PlusNet staff - my id is baravalle
after reading about the (good) user experiences in the forums, back in October I signed up for the fibre broadband service. The process has not been very smooth so far.
-First appointment, the engineer doesn't show up
-Second appointment, the engineer comes, sets the broadband but leaves a problem with the telephone extension
-Once I realise it (he tested only the main socket, where no phone is attached), I started enquiring with PlusNet's support team. They have been very helpful, but up to now they have booked 3 further appointments with an engineer, and the engineer hasn't showed up yet (that's 5 appointments up to now).
I have now booked a further appointment (6th appointment!) - but I am not happy with having been for several months with an incomplete installation and with having to lose at least 6 half days at work when it should have taken one.
I have asked for a refund of the line rental fee for the past months but I did not receive any answer on the request.
The next step I guess is the ADR scheme - but I would like to see if there is someone else that can look at this before I move this forward.
Andres
PS: note for PlusNet staff - my id is baravalle
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Re: Missed engineer visits and incomplete setup
06-01-2014 11:03 AM
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OpenReach should pay Plusnet £45 for each missed appointment - see http://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/updates/briefings/generalbriefings/generalbriefingsarticles/gen...
That should set your level of expectation regarding compensation.
That should set your level of expectation regarding compensation.
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
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06-01-2014 1:49 PM
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http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/delivery-rights
Also covers missed appointments.....
Also covers missed appointments.....
Kevin.
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06-01-2014 6:27 PM
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Hi jelv, hi Kevin,
thanks for your links, they were very helpful.
I have now drafted a letter based on your suggestions. I'll wait till tomorrow to see if anyone from PlusNet answers and then I'll post the letter.
If is interesting how I have to compensate PlusNet if I am not at home at the time of the booked appointment, but no compensation has been offered for all their missed appointments.
Best,
Andres
thanks for your links, they were very helpful.
I have now drafted a letter based on your suggestions. I'll wait till tomorrow to see if anyone from PlusNet answers and then I'll post the letter.
If is interesting how I have to compensate PlusNet if I am not at home at the time of the booked appointment, but no compensation has been offered for all their missed appointments.
Best,
Andres
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