Help with ISP Guidance

phlux

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I'm hoping someone here is able to assist me in this total cluster of an issue I find myself in this morning.

I was previously with VOX as my ISP on Vumatel, due to some issues with billing and non delivery, I decided to submit my cancelation at the end of January, with effect from the end of February 2023.

I ordered my new line through WebAfrica, to go live on the first of March 2023.

Leading up to the switch over, on Monday the 27th, I reached out to WebAfrica to find out what is happening, as I had received their router but no communications from their installs team. I was then advised that WebAfrica would only be enabling my line on the 12th of March, as VOX still had a hold on my line until the 11th of March.

I assumed this was a simple typo by someone from VOX's side, where entering 2 1's instead of just 1, so I thought this would be a quick fix. Long story short and after tons of calls, VOX advised they have released the line as of last night.

But I now sit with the issue, where WebAfrica is still not processing my line activation until the 12th. What makes situations worse, is that you cant get hold of anyone. When calling in, they refer you to their whatsapp, where I cant chat, because I have a pending callback from last night still and I am yet to receive a call. When calling and going through to the sales team, they cant assist because this needs to be done through support and they cant transfer calls because they are working from home.

Where can I turn to next? I cant seem to get contact details from Vumatel to resolve the issue there, I have the line cancellation reference number provided by VOX, but I cant do anything with it.
 
I'm hoping someone here is able to assist me in this total cluster of an issue I find myself in this morning.

I was previously with VOX as my ISP on Vumatel, due to some issues with billing and non delivery, I decided to submit my cancelation at the end of January, with effect from the end of February 2023.

I ordered my new line through WebAfrica, to go live on the first of March 2023.

Leading up to the switch over, on Monday the 27th, I reached out to WebAfrica to find out what is happening, as I had received their router but no communications from their installs team. I was then advised that WebAfrica would only be enabling my line on the 12th of March, as VOX still had a hold on my line until the 11th of March.

I assumed this was a simple typo by someone from VOX's side, where entering 2 1's instead of just 1, so I thought this would be a quick fix. Long story short and after tons of calls, VOX advised they have released the line as of last night.

But I now sit with the issue, where WebAfrica is still not processing my line activation until the 12th. What makes situations worse, is that you cant get hold of anyone. When calling in, they refer you to their whatsapp, where I cant chat, because I have a pending callback from last night still and I am yet to receive a call. When calling and going through to the sales team, they cant assist because this needs to be done through support and they cant transfer calls because they are working from home.

Where can I turn to next? I cant seem to get contact details from Vumatel to resolve the issue there, I have the line cancellation reference number provided by VOX, but I cant do anything with it.
Did you not see all the complaints about webafrica on this forum.. They probaly have most complaints out of all the isp.. Good luck :)
 
Did you not see all the complaints about webafrica on this forum.. They probaly have most complaints out of all the isp.. Good luck :)
Yeah, seeing that today. Should've done my full research ahead of the time. Hindsight and all that :(
 
Yeah, seeing that today. Should've done my full research ahead of the time. Hindsight and all that :(
If u do manage to get away from them.. Mind the speed are good..also try RocketNet as their customer service is very good
 
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Where can I turn to next? I cant seem to get contact details from Vumatel to resolve the issue there, I have the line cancellation reference number provided by VOX, but I cant do anything with it.

If the line is with Vuma and has been released by VOX on the Vuma portal, then WA will be able to provide service already
Understandably getting hold of the right person to assist you with this is a challenge
@WebAfrica Helper
 
So just closing the loop on this, a mighty big thank you to @Afrigirl & @AfriNatic for coming to my rescue.

They somehow managed to get me up and running within +-2 hours of making contact. 10/10 from them.

Now the drama with WebAfrica to cancel the service, which hopefully wont be too much of a headache, as no service has been delivered (apart from their router which they are more than welcome to collect)
 
If the line is with Vuma and has been released by VOX on the Vuma portal, then WA will be able to provide service already
Understandably getting hold of the right person to assist you with this is a challenge
@WebAfrica Helper
Hi there, we apologize for missing your message at the time - to ensure support for all who reached out, this serves as a follow-up. Please advise whether you still need any help with the above via DM, with your email address linked to the account so we may further assist. Rs^
 
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