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A.C.Charlie
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Last month NTL disconnected my service because there was an outstanding amount on the account. A week later I paid the outstanding amount and got the service turned back on. But when the bill came it was for the full amount! This is despite not having the service for a quarter of that time.
I've been on to them through phone and e-mail but they have told me that I am indeed being charged for the service even though it was disconnected. I've told them that I am not paying for service for the week that I didn't have any.
Where can I go from this? It's only €14 but I really want to stand my ground on this. I'm disgusted that they're charging me for a week of service when they had disconnected that service. I don't want to let them get away with this because once that precedent is set they will most likely try it on again. For example if they turn the service off for repairs.
The only next step I can think of is to send a registered letter outlining my complaint. I don't know if that would achieve anything as I've already done that through e-mail. To have my solicitor send a letter would cost more than ten times the €14 that I'm disputing. I don't know if it's worth that. If the solicitors letter cost €50 I would do it. I know that sounds stupid but it's the principle of the thing, not the money.
I've been on to them through phone and e-mail but they have told me that I am indeed being charged for the service even though it was disconnected. I've told them that I am not paying for service for the week that I didn't have any.
Where can I go from this? It's only €14 but I really want to stand my ground on this. I'm disgusted that they're charging me for a week of service when they had disconnected that service. I don't want to let them get away with this because once that precedent is set they will most likely try it on again. For example if they turn the service off for repairs.
The only next step I can think of is to send a registered letter outlining my complaint. I don't know if that would achieve anything as I've already done that through e-mail. To have my solicitor send a letter would cost more than ten times the €14 that I'm disputing. I don't know if it's worth that. If the solicitors letter cost €50 I would do it. I know that sounds stupid but it's the principle of the thing, not the money.