Hi,
I have a postpaid plan with globe telecom services which is plan 999. My service was suspended for non payment for two months because I was in between jobs. I understand why they have suspended my account. However, when I was about to pay the bill so to restore my service, I have learned that I received a new bill amounting to It was due to PHP 2,702.70. The reason for this is they have charged me another full month even though they have already suspended the service. I have contacted them through their chat service but the agent repeatedly said the bill is system generated and that it is their policy to charge customer the monthly plan even if the account is suspended(which means there is no way to use the service). I find this policy as the agent say)very much unreasonable and maybe entirely inaccurate. I have attached the conversation that I had with the representative.
I am very much ungrateful of the service that I have received especially that I have been on their prepaid service for quite some years.They shown no sympathy of what I have gone through and chose to see us customers as financial sources. I need to ask for help as I felt since they are a big company, they chose to do what they want with their customers.
Please let me know any development as they are still charging me as we speak. You may contact me at
[email protected]
Below is the chat conversation as I have no way to attched it:
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allan
Hi
allan
ive received my bill
allan
2700
Just to confirm, I'm chatting with allan with e mail address
[email protected].
May I ask the concerned mobile number?
Tams
allan
but my account was already suspended
allan
after ive received my 2nd billing
allan
why am i still being chrge for a service im not even using
I am sorry to know that. Let me see what I can do to help.
Tams
allan
Billing Period: September 13, 2016 - October 12, 2016
Bill Number: 3
allan
i dont have the service
allan
for bill number 3
allan
yu guys cut it off on the 2nd bill
May I ask for the concern mobile number for me to check?
Tams
allan
i already gave it before i spoke to you
allan
09176525855
allan
Account Number: 1038697700
Thank you for that information.
Tams
Let me further check your account Allan.
Tams
allan
LOOK
allan
IM FINDING WAYS TO PAY IT
allan
budget is up to neck
allan
but how can i even pay it if you guys keep adding chrges for thing i cant
allan
even use
allan
my account is already suspended
I understand your frustration Allan. Allow me to assist you.
Tams
allan
its not like i can even send a single sms
allan
for that account
allan
so can you tell me why the bill is still rolling?
allan
r u there?
allan
ehem
I apologize if I'm unable to respond on you immediately as I experienced some system delay.
Tams
Let me further check your account.
Tams
Kindly give me 2 minutes. Would that be okay?
Tams
allan
just try to get back to me asap
allan
i need to be somwhere in the next few minutes
allan
if you can resolve this quickly
allan
id appreciate
allan
ill even do that survey of yours
We are experiencing temporary network issues. Please wait while we attempt to reconnect.
Connectivity has been restored. Please continue.
allan
r u still there>
allan
?
Thank you for patiently waiting.
Tams
allan
sure
As I have checked on your account, it was suspended due to your overdue balance. The reason why there was a bill generated even if the account was disconnected, account is lock up period. You will still be charge for your monthly recurring fee.
Tams
allan
that is BS!
allan
you suspended the account
allan
which means i cant use the service
allan
but you will still charge me
allan
do you even read what you are saying?
allan
then why suspend my account in the first place when you're still gonna chrge me?
allan
might as well let me use it then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
allan
you need to fix this!
allan
this is not a loan where intrest keeps rolling
allan
this is a service!
allan
a monthly service
I'm sorry for that. I'm just stating the reason for the billing charges on your account. Regarding the disconnection of the line Allan, it was system generated. Once the system detected that you have an overdue balance, your line will be barred.
Tams
allan
and you pay for a service because you received one or yo've used one!
allan
not because you just signed a freakin contract
allan
if it's system generated
allan
you mean you cant fix it????
allan
would you like to pay a food from a fastfood chain when you did not even eat it?
allan
tell me
allan
in a contract
allan
if the other party cant deliver
allan
the contract is void
I'm sorry for that Allan. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Tams
allan
it is my fault i did not pay the first two bills
allan
i get that
allan
i used it and i havent paid it yet
allan
yet
allan
so id understand why you would suspend my account
I understand where you are Sir.
Tams
allan
but to charge me for a full month of a service that icant even use even if i want to
allan
do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?
allan
so how do you fix this then?
allan
or i swear ill show this transcript
allan
to teh authorities and tell them exactly what you are telling me now
allan
that i need to pay a month of service that i cant even use even if i want to
allan
i was about to pay the bill thats why i checked it
I understand but account is only suspended due to your overdue balance. You will still be charge for your monthly recurring fee.
Tams
allan
someone even called me to follow up on the 1900+ bill
allan
now this os chaos
I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you Allan.
Tams
allan
look
allan
your job is not to apologise
allan
your job is fix issues right?
allan
no matter how many times you typed it
allan
even if im the one to tell you
allan
that you need to pay your service
allan
a full months service
allan
that you did notuse
allan
im sure you will not be greatful
allan
people have already warned me about joining postpaid globe
allan
but i didnt listen coz i believe you guys are great
allan
ive been with you for so many years in my prepaid
allan
but YU ARE FREAKING DISAPPOINTING ME RIGHT NOW
allan
FIX THIS
I understand where you are coming from Allan. But that is our policy regarding generation of the bill if the account was suspended due to non-payment.
Tams
allan
and your policy is to still charge cutomers even though you have already barred the service?
allan
how is that a good cust service?
allan
if you barred an account
allan
service will be cut off
allan
it is then the customer's responsibilty to pay that balance
allan
so that the service will be restored
allan
because otherwise
allan
a customer cannot
allan
CANNOT
allan
AND I REAPEAT
allan
CANNOT
allan
use the service
allan
CANNOT means even if I want to
allan
i have no way to use the service
allan
if there is no servce
allan
there is no commodity or product
allan
the customer was able to receive
allan
if i receive nothing
allan
im liable
allan
for the balance
My sincerest apology for that.
Tams
allan
that i owe
allan
but
allan
but
allan
not the service that i did not use
allan
LET ME REPEAT
allan
YOUR JOB IS NOT TO APOLOGISE
allan
IT WILL NOT FIX THINGS
allan
IM GETTING MORE UPSET
allan
THAN I WILL FEEL BEETER
allan
BETTER
allan
BECAUSE YOU KEEP ON APOLOGISING
allan
BUT YOU ARE NOT HELPING ME OUT
allan
im sure you have the means
allan
the tolls
allan
tools
allan
resources
allan
and training
allan
that will enable you to help me
allan
i dont need your apology
allan
i need you to
allan
FIX THIS
I understand. In as much as I would like to help you with the adjustment of the overall charges of your monthly recurring fee, that would not be possible since the charges are valid.
Tams
allan
i am not asking you to retract the overall chrges
allan
are you even reading the chats?
allan
i want you to correct your system error
Yes Allan.
Tams
allan
because it has charged me an extra month that i am not even using the service
allan
and i dont need you to sarcastic
allan
my question is retorical
I'm sorry Allan, but I only have limited access for that.
Tams
allan
it does not require an answer
I apologize Sir Allan if that's what you feel. That is not my intention.
Tams
allan
i get the 1900+ bill
allan
thats fine
allan
im willing to pay that
allan
im actually going to pay that
allan
im fighting for the 1 month extra
allan
you just apologised again
allan
really
allan
im having the impression you're not reading my message
allan
and that you are not even trained for this
allan
im sorry to say that
The generation of your bill is also system generated Sir.
Tams
allan
but that's what im feeling now
allan
checkback our chat
allan
did you notice anything strange???
allan
you've been typing the same exact thing
allan
look
allan
i feel very very aggrevated now
allan
aggravated
I understand how you feel Allan. However, in as much as I would like to assist you regarding your billings and charges, my apologies but that is system generated. You have been disconnected for 2 month overdue balances and it is the policy and process that once you line is temporary disconnected due to non-payment of bills, we may require you for a payment.
Tams
allan
im experimenting, i think you're reply is another apology
allan
and i was right
allan
another apology
Just a reminder, to avoid line interruption and unwanted charges, please do settle balances on time, on or before due dates.
Tams
allan
oh dont give that statement
allan
i know what you're thinking
allan
i already told you
allan
i know i owe two months
allan
but im not willing to pay the last month bill
allan
COZ I DID NOT USE IT
allan
its not like the service is active but i chose not to use it
allan
nooohhh
allan
you barred the service
allan
which is fine
allan
i deserve that
allan
but i dont deserve to pay a service that you took away
allan
do you want meralco to keep chrging you even if they already took out your meter for non payment?
allan
they will only chrge you the amount that you owe
allan
right?
allan
fine
allan
dont reply
allan
i know you know that if you dont respond and let me disconnect for non-response
allan
someone will be in trouble
I'm sorry for the late response, as I experience some system delay. Please bear with me.
Tams
allan
Tam
allan
im sorry
allan
but i need to speak to your supervisor now
allan
you're really not helping me
allan
i wan t him/her now
If you want Sir Allan, you may also call 211 for better assistance on your billings and charges.
Tams
allan
the next response should be from your sup now
allan
thanks
allan
ahahha
allan
you did not just type that
allan
pushing me away
allan
that is so perfect
allan
you just got your self in trouble
allan
let me chat with him/her now
I understand Allan. But even if I endorse you to my supervisor, you will be given the same feedback regarding on your billings and charges since we are following the process and policy from the higher ups.
Tams
allan
but im sure his/shes more willing to help
allan
let me speak to him/her now
Okay Sir Allan. Our supervisor is currently engaged at the moment. Kindly stay on the line while I'm waiting for the availability of our supervisor.
Tams
Rest assured that your concern will properly endorse.
Tams
allan
i know that line
allan
i wanna speak to one now
allan
NTC consumer complaint
allan
im being reasonable but im treated with poor customer service
I am currently looking for the available supervisor.
Tams
allan
You have no idea of what i am composing now regarding the service im getting at this very moment
allan
if you continue to disregard my request
allan
i will be forced to file a formal complaint
allan
this i smy final warning
allan
if you do not respond with a sup on the chat room
If you want I can escalate your concern and complaint Sir. As of now I'm unable to endorse you since our supervisor is currently engaged at the moment.
Tams
allan
im going to end this chat
allan
and file a complaint for poor customer service
allan
TAMS
May I confirm if you are willing to wait for the availability of my supervisor?
Tams
allan
ask this
allan
[email protected]
allan
i want one now
allan
now
allan
Now
allan
NOw
allan
NOW
allan
NOW!!!!!
Kindly stay on the line.
Tams
allan
its been more than 30 mins now
allan
20 mins of waiting
allan
10 mins of receiving the same chat
allan
where is the sup now
I apologize but I'm still waiting for the availability of my supervisor. Please stay on the line. Don't worry I will endorse you as soon as our supervisor become available. Thank you for your patience.
Tams
allan
I know you're just making an excuse
allan
look
allan
ill be reasonable
allan
it's 11:46
allan
and i have already been waiting for your sup for the last 20 mins
allan
ill give another 10 mins
allan
if you do not give me your sup by then
allan
its fine
allan
ill just take of it
allan
im not even angry anymore
I understand Sir Allan.
Tams
allan
ill just make sure this moment
allan
what you did now
allan
for providing me very poor customer service
allan
will be properly addressed
allan
and im telling
allan
you
allan
ill make sure of it
allan
i gave you 30 mins to let me speak to our sup in total
I'm sorry for the inconvenience Allan.
Tams
allan
i dont think he's that busy
allan
9 more minutes
Okay Allan.
Tams
If you want we can schedule a call back Sir Allan?
Tams
Are you still online Sir Allan?
Tams
allan
I am filing a complaint and i am not even threatening you about it
allan
Im just letting you know that you have failed to resolve my query which led to this
allan
Thank you for your time Tmas of Globe
allan
Tams of Globe
I understand. And I respect that Sir Allan.
Tams
allan
You have completely disregarded my concern
allan
I will not stop until they make a proper address regarding the service you have provided
allan
Lastly, even though I have already copied the conversation, is there any way to save the transcript of this chat?
If you want I can send the copy of the transcript on your preferred email address Allan.
Tams
allan
Please do so
allan
thanks
allan
you have my email up aboe of this chat
Thru this email address Allan
[email protected]?
Tams
allan
Thanks
You are very much welcome.
Tams
allan
Good luck to you Tams
Would that be all Allan?
Tams
allan
So your sup is still busy huh
Yes Allan, I am sorry for that.
Tams
allan
What is your complaint dept contact?
allan
where do I escalate agents like you I mean?
You may send your complaint at
[email protected]. Kindly indicate the concern Allan.
Tams
allan
No worries. Please do note there was no attempt to resolve this issue and that you have failed customer service miserably.
I understand Allan.
Tams
Would there be anything else?
Tams
allan
I have not yet received the transcript
I will send it to you once the chat session has been ended.
Tams
allan
You can end it since you are unwilling to give me your supervisor.
allan
Thanks
Okay Sir Allan.
Tams
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Tams
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