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Problem with new Plusnet install
04-01-2016 10:25 PM
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I am hoping you can help.
I ordered Plusnet Unlimited Fibre on the 11th December and the Openreach engineer came to upgrade the line on the 31st. The problem is I am now stuck with no net connection as my Plusnet Hub is yet to arrive. I am with Sky Broadband but that has stopped working since the Openreach engineer made changes. He didn't bring a new line into the flat from the street but did make changes to the green box outside, not quite sure what he did.
So now I'm totally confused as to why my old Sky hub won't work with the changes and why I don't don't have my Plusnet hub yet. I have contacted customer services who are looking into the issue. One question I had as what changes have been made to the BT line? What's stopping me going buying a suitable router rather than waiting on the rebranded one from Plusnet?
Just annoyed not having internet access since the 31st now
Cheers
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
05-01-2016 12:37 AM
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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) |
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
05-01-2016 8:56 AM
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Quote from: DezUk What's stopping me going buying a suitable router rather than waiting on the rebranded one from Plusnet?
You should be perfectly OK buying your own modem/router if you wish, many of us do.
This list is probably the best reference for modem/routers that can be used direct on FTTC (VDSL): http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,14436.0.html
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Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
05-01-2016 12:18 PM
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Quote from: spoon Did the engineer give you an OpenReach modem?
Haven't they stopped doing that now that plusnet use the hub one or are plusnet only giving them out for self installs seems to vary some what from what i can see.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
05-01-2016 12:28 PM
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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) |
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
05-01-2016 3:51 PM
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Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
06-01-2016 9:39 AM
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We haven't dispatched your hardware until now as our order to activate your service with us isn't due to complete until 19/1/16.
Unfortunately it sounds like the engineer that installed the line may have incorrectly or inadvertently disconnected your service with Sky.
This is something you'll need to raise with Sky as they'll need to report a fault for you, however please accept our apologies on behalf of Openreach and I'll make sure we raise a complaint with them about the engineering work.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 12:18 PM
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I rely on the internet for my work and obviously for my media services which have been cut off since then. From speaking with support it appears you cancelled the fibre activation which I didn't request which lead to this delay. I do hope I receive some sort of compensation or a refund as this is not acceptable.
One unhappy customer
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 1:38 PM
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I also don't really understand why your Sky service stopping would have anything to do with us, as I can see your order was for a new line to be installed, not to take over/migrate services from another provider
Have you contacted Sky regarding the services? As they may well still be providing services and/or not be aware that you're changing provider, since the orders with ourselves were for a new line installation, that would have no affect on a line provided at the same property by Sky.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 2:41 PM
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I still feel I am entitled to some form of compensation for loss of service which has led to loss of business and just general unhappiness at having no internet service having paid for it on the 11th December and being told it would be installed and working on the 31st.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 2:51 PM
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If you had services with Sky and got a new Plusnet line installed, this should not have affected your Sky service.
I'm sorry to say that we would not compensate for loss of service in this instance and as this is a residential account, we certainly would not take loss of business in to account if you are running a business on a residential account.
We are not currently charging for broadband as we are not currently providing it. However I'm sure we can arrange some form of goodwill gesture for the delay on fibre activation.
I am genuinely sorry you're unhappy, however I would also strongly advise contacting Sky to discuss the loss of their services with them. As we have not taken over any Sky services and the fact that our services are on a new line installation, Sky may not even be aware that you're cancelling with them.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 4:00 PM
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This a double master:
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) |
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 5:45 PM
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But now that I see the double socket this should have been installed so I could still use my old Sky line and have the new fibre line ready for when it is activated, if I am correct?
I will try calling Sky this evening but I don't think they will be able to provide much help as they will soon know I am leaving them to hopefully have a working Plusnet fibre line.
On a side note this has got to be the longest period I have waited for a switch or had to go without an internet connection. A colleague was advising me when had to wait for line activation he was provided with a dongle so he at least had some connectivity.
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 6:39 PM
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That makes it clear that it's the installation of the Plusnet 'new' line is the direct cause of the loss of the Sky service - you have some responsibility!
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) |
Re: Problem with new Plusnet install
13-01-2016 10:47 PM
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Quote from: spoon @HarryB
That makes it clear that it's the installation of the Plusnet 'new' line is the direct cause of the loss of the Sky service - you have some responsibility!
Couldn't agree more. I am now without internet in 2016, complete and utter farce. I have been a long term Virgin customer and had no problems in the past with service or installation to different properties. I am very tempted right now to just cancel the whole thing and request a refund. Will not be recommending Plusnet in the future.
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