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bigbadkiwi

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#196473 1-Jun-2016 15:13
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Apparently I have been with Telecom/Spark for 26 years and I always found them great, they even pay a pretty good dividend.

 

However, I have made the mistake of changing my plan from Fibre 30 to Fibre 100 unlimited. I didn't realise I would be asking a little too much of Spark. I can't even count the number of times I have been told the words "hopefully", "should" "expected" and the statement "it should be done in the next 24 hours". The thing is that I am not even getting an install, just a plan change.

 

Forgive me if I sound like I'm whinging, but where do I go to next? I don't want to call or live chat Spark again and feel like I am living the real life Groundhog Day.

 

Can anyone recommend any good ISP's that service CHCH for fibre? Not having a dig at Spark, their mobile phone service is great, however, I think I will cut my losses on the Broadband front and just try someone new.


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  #1563722 1-Jun-2016 15:15
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One of the Spark representatives on here will probably sort it out

 

1 bad experience out of 26 years hardly warrants changing ISP's because of it




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  #1563724 1-Jun-2016 15:21
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JamesL:

 

One of the Spark representatives on here will probably sort it out

 

1 bad experience out of 26 years hardly warrants changing ISP's because of it

 

 

 

 

Perhaps you should read some of the comments on the spark facebook site.


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  #1563730 1-Jun-2016 15:34
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Read any comment on any service providers Facebook page and you'd think they were in a dire situation

 

I only read them for amusement when bored




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  #1563731 1-Jun-2016 15:35
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JamesL:

 

One of the Spark representatives on here will probably sort it out

 

1 bad experience out of 26 years hardly warrants changing ISP's because of it

 

 

I agree!! If the OP can please send me a private message with their account or order number, I will look into the issue and see if I can give it a nudge.





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  #1564668 3-Jun-2016 00:24
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Spark finally stepped up to the plate and have sorted the fault. Happy ending all around


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  #1564691 3-Jun-2016 06:12
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There is something mysterious about this Fibre Plan change order ... I've seen many a thread like this on GZ ... specific to "change fibre plan" on spark (even other ISPs) taking an infinite amount of time


 
 
 
 

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  #1564705 3-Jun-2016 07:18
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joker97:

 

There is something mysterious about this Fibre Plan change order ... I've seen many a thread like this on GZ ... specific to "change fibre plan" on spark (even other ISPs) taking an infinite amount of time

 

 

A speed change is carried out by the fibre provider, SLA is I think 5 days. While Spark are responsible, if there is an issue at the LFC end, it can get problematic at times.


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