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Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 5:22 PM
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My service was "activated" on monday 2nd June. So far I have had absolutely no joy in getting a service. In short my DSL light flashes and then goes off and then starts flashing again. I have tried 2 routers (d-link (supplied by PLusnet) and a Vigor 2800), 3 DSL cables and 3 filters.
I raised an ticket on tuesday (ID 25230423) , and have had some esoteric replies (e.g. The next action on your Contact Us Ticket is due on Monday 9th June at 2:00pm. This ticket will remain open with the BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn until this time).
The issue has apparently been raised with BT who are supposed to be investigating it. It would appear that all Plusnet can do is "try again in 3 days" (from the above ticket comment) and are unable to get BT to action any actual remedy. This is not the start to our relationship I would have hoped for.
Maybe I should have signed up with BT broadband so I could have had any connection difficulties resolved by now without this 3rd party deadlock.
Honestly, to be told that it is in the hands of BT and all Plusnet can do is wait 72 hours for a response suggests strongly that they are not in an adequate position to provide such a service. The issue being in BT's hands is one thing, but I would have expected Plusnet to be able to get them to do something in under a week (tues 3rd to what appears is going to be next monday now).
I joined plusnet because of resonable feedback from collegues who are now appalled with the response from Plusnet. Most people say for me to dump them after being shown my fault ticket and lack of service.
Hopefully,
Bav
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 5:31 PM
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Quote from: bavtech My service was "activated" on monday 2nd June. So far I have had absolutely no joy in getting a service. In short my DSL light flashes and then goes off and then starts flashing again. I have tried 2 routers (d-link (supplied by PLusnet) and a Vigor 2800), 3 DSL cables and 3 filters.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Quote I raised an ticket on tuesday (ID 25230423) , and have had some esoteric replies (e.g. The next action on your Contact Us Ticket is due on Monday 9th June at 2:00pm. This ticket will remain open with the BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn until this time).
This means that our faults team have placed your ticket on hold to be reviewed next week.
Quote The issue has apparently been raised with BT who are supposed to be investigating it. It would appear that all Plusnet can do is "try again in 3 days" (from the above ticket comment) and are unable to get BT to action any actual remedy. This is not the start to our relationship I would have hoped for.
BT Wholesale can take 2-3 working days to return a fault to us. This is standard practice and will be the same for any IPStream provider.
Quote Maybe I should have signed up with BT broadband so I could have had any connection difficulties resolved by now without this 3rd party deadlock.
BT Broadband have to follow exactly the same escalation paths we do.
Quote Honestly, to be told that it is in the hands of BT and all Plusnet can do is wait 72 hours for a response suggests strongly that they are not in an adequate position to provide such a service. The issue being in BT's hands is one thing, but I would have expected Plusnet to be able to get them to do something in under a week (tues 3rd to what appears is going to be next monday now).
I'll check to see if we've heard anything back yet. If we have we might be able to progress things this side of the weekend.
Quote I joined plusnet because of resonable feedback from collegues who are now appalled with the response from Plusnet. Most people say for me to dump them after being shown my fault ticket and lack of service.
I'm sorry you feel that way. As mentioned, I'll see if there's anything I can do to help.
Edit: BT want to book an engineer appointment although an engineer might not have to physically visit your premises, as they may be able to fix your fault remotely.
You'll need to choose 3 different dates and times you would be available for an engineer visit, (stating AM or PM). The earliest date that will be available will be 2 working days after today.
Give our support centre a call or update your ticket with your preference and that'll minimise the potential for any delays.
Bob Pullen
Plusnet Product Team
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Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 5:53 PM
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I'll call the support desk shortly. I wont be able to update the ticket until I'm back at work next week now as I'm without any internet access
Bav
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 9:18 PM
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I remain hopeful that BT can sort out my connection, if Plusnet can arrange it.
The appointment to arrange an engineer should have been made by Plusnet last tuesday when the fault was 1st reported and all the automated tests were performed, exhausted and inconclusive. I can see no excuse for this delay.
Bav
Ticket quote:
The next action on your Contact Us Ticket is due on Monday 9th June at 2:00pm. This ticket will remain open with the BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn until this time.
Script User Automated Script Pool 2:53pm, Friday 6th June 2008
The Question 25230423 has been released from hold and sent back to BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn
Your fault Ticket has now been taken off hold.
This has now been forwarded to the relevant support team. We will carry on investigating your problem and your open fault will be updated as soon as more information is available.
[INTERNAL]
Ticket now off hold. Please action.
{snip staff name}
Your support request has been escalated to the correct team for review.
{snip staff name}
CSC Analyst 8:31pm, Friday 6th June 2008
The next action on your Contact Us Ticket is due on Monday 9th June at 8:00pm. This ticket will remain open with the BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn until this time.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 9:40 PM
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I know you're unhappy due to the problems, but having run many a "help desk" that seems entirely logical to me.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 11:04 PM
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Quote Presumably they can't do anything until BT have been and done whatever they do ....
Exactly. So why wasn't an apointment requested / arranged with BT on tuesday when it was apparent where the fault lay and Plusnet had performed their tests, instead of waiting until friday night with the weekend looming and no hope of getting it rectified?
Is it normal, if my service was running, that a line fault would take in excess of a week before Plusnet could persuade an engineer to investigate?
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
06-06-2008 11:10 PM
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Quote from: bavtech
Is it normal ... a line fault would take in excess of a week before ... an engineer to investigate?
Afriad so, and that would be with any ISP you care to name.
The checks are there to try to be sure the problem is not with your router or home phone wiring, if BTW turn up and find the issue is of your doing, then face a £150 or so bill.
SW.
3Mb FTTC
https://portal.plus.net/my.html?action=data_transfer_speed
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
07-06-2008 1:50 AM
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Assuming you gave them a date (have you?), that will have been booked, then your ticket placed on hold again, potentially until 8pm Monday (24 weekday hours). That doesn't stop it being manually released again, as it was today, if action is possible.
Have you given Plusnet a mobile number so that ticket updates can be sent by text to you? That might help to minimise delays.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
07-06-2008 8:26 PM
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Quote from: bavtech Is it normal, if my service was running, that a line fault would take in excess of a week before Plusnet could persuade an engineer to investigate?
My problem with BT was different in that suddenly my 'phone stopped working although ADSL was still fine.
It took them a week before they they even had time to investigate it, and ten days before it was working.
They very kindly gave me free call transfer to my mobile, but not a penny rebate on my line rental.....
My sympathies are with PN!
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
07-06-2008 8:46 PM
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Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
10-07-2008 10:18 AM
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The next action on your Contact Us Ticket is due on Saturday 12th July at 6:00pm. This ticket will remain open with the BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn until this time.
Script User Automated Script Pool 6:44pm, Wednesday 9th July 2008
The Question 25592846 has been released from hold and sent back to BOT - DSL Logged Faults - No Syn
Your fault Ticket has now been taken off hold.
This has now been forwarded to the relevant support team. We will carry on investigating your problem and your open fault will be updated as soon as more information is available.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
10-07-2008 10:26 AM
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Quote We've got a similar ticket which says there in nothing we can do until Saturday.
Is this a fault ticket that we've passed to BT? If so the ticket is placed on hold for 48-72 hours to await a response from them, it doesn't mean the fault isn't being worked on at their side. If you want to let me know a ticket number from your Mother's account I'll see if I can get an update for you.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
10-07-2008 11:07 AM
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Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
10-07-2008 11:12 AM
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Looking at the ticket we raised it to BT yesterday as a no sync fault. It was placed on hold for 72 hours in order to await their response, however they have responded faster so the ticket is now off hold with our faults team. Looking at the fault it's been sent back to as saying that no fault could be detected, this doesn't actually mean there isn't a fault and tends to be the first response we get back from BT most times. Our faults team will pick this up and get the fault back to BT for further investigations, they'll contact you each step if they need more informatim.
Re: Plusnet failing to get my service up and running
10-07-2008 11:17 AM
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