on 01-05-2024 14:24
My recent encounter with Virginmedia has left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. As a customer eagerly awaiting an upgrade to my internet service, I was met with incompetence, rudeness, and an utter lack of empathy from their customer service team.
The saga began when I received a notification that my internet was due for an upgrade on April 30, 2024. Excited at the prospect of faster speeds and better connectivity, I eagerly awaited the promised enhancement. However, as the date approached, I realized that my internet had not been upgraded as promised.
Concerned, I reached out to Virgin Media customer service for assistance. Little did I know that this would be the start of an incredibly frustrating and disheartening experience.
Upon connecting with a representative, I was met with an unhelpful and dismissive attitude. Despite explaining my situation clearly, I was met with nothing but scripted responses and robotic repetitions. It became apparent that the individual on the other end of the line was simply reading from a script, devoid of any genuine concern for my issue.
To make matters worse, when I inquired about the delay in the upgrade, I was informed that it would take a staggering 15 working days for the process to be completed. This was in direct contradiction to the initial notification I had received, causing further confusion and frustration.
What truly astounded me, however, was the blatant rudeness displayed by the customer service representative. Instead of offering assistance or attempting to resolve the issue, they adopted a condescending tone and seemed more interested in getting me off the line than addressing my concerns.
It's disheartening to see a company prioritize scripted responses over genuine customer care. As someone who relies heavily on internet connectivity for both work and personal use, this experience has not only inconvenienced me but also tarnished my perception of virgin media.
In conclusion, my experience with Virginamedia customer service was nothing short of appalling. From their lack of transparency regarding the upgrade process to their rude and dismissive attitude, they have failed miserably in providing satisfactory support to their customers. I sincerely hope that they take steps to improve their customer service practices, as no one should have to endure such treatment.
01-05-2024 14:36 - edited 01-05-2024 14:37
What were you promised ? From what, to what? What hub model is it ?
Was this free from them or one you were seeking and expecting to pay more for?
on 01-05-2024 21:46
I completely agree with you. The “support” has taken on a more ‘estate agent’ type staff. Likely playing W.O.W and they feel put out when they have to answer the phone. Get the team-leaders in a room and say “turn it around or you are toast”. I hope you get your issue sorted soon OP.
on 04-05-2024 08:58
Hi Raelleval,
Thanks for posting and welcome to our community 😊
We're sorry to hear you've not had the best experience, and we were unable to find a package you were happy with.
Package changes aren't something we do via this forum, however so I can take a closer look at your complaint I've popped you over a private message.
Alex_Rm
on 09-08-2024 13:57
No surprise here then. I logged a complaint about the danger of the overheating WiFi pods.
Their response, try using our web chat or phone this number.
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction about something you may or may not have done. It's not acceptable just to fob customers off with referrals to resources they have already used and exhausted
on 12-08-2024 12:14
Hi @Dervish4182,
I've just responded to your other post on our forums regarding this matter. We'll continue to assist you from there with this going forward.
Thanks,