JackGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Opticomm Fibre
- Verified customer
Worst ever Fubre Optic plan!
I been with Activ8 on the highest plan. 100/4 but all the while only getting around 20 download. The most will get 40 and never up to the limit I subscribed and pay for. Paying extra $30 (total monthly bill is $89.95) but getting worst service than the basic. A lot of time can’t get connected and have to changed to own mobile 4G device till get overused the mobile data and got charges extra.
Felt that I got conned ! Worst Fibre Optic plan ever experienced! Signed up for 24 months and at least half a year to go.
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JamesPerth, WA
Absolutely horrible
100/40 Plan getting speeds of BARELY 5mbs down, and 25mbs up.. absolute garbage, crap customer support, crap service. Avoid at all costs. This is the worst internet company I have ever been with..
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi James, thank you for taking your time leaving above review, though definitely unfortunate to read you've had trouble with your service. There should be no reason for your service to have these perf... Read more
ormance issues, and I am more than happy to help investigate your connection. I will send you a private message so can take a closer look and assist. Thanks! - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
denise cRichmond-Tweed, NSW
never had any problems with Activ8
Have been with this provider they have always answered my questions have been with them since we moved Newcastle about 14 years would never go with any one else
Good on you Activ8
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TamGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Good guidance from the technical support team
Hi,
I was with iinet and changed to avtive8me last week( march 8th 2020), when i contacted activ8me sales team thay said i do not need to buy a new router, which saved me $98, most of the time providers asked from the customer to buy a router from them, i was pleased with that out come.
After that i have contacted the technical support team to establish my new connection, the pperson i have contact was DAVID, he was very good at his job, he guided me step by step to set up the connection . I am not good at these type of work, but his instructions were clear, of course i did some mistakes but he was ok, Its a good experience .
Thankyou
Thamara Attanayake
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AMMVictoria
- 3 reviews
Terrible customer service
Two things
I had to cancel my service as I was moving house. I was 11 days into my billing cycle, called to cancel and was told I had to pay for the whole month even though they knew I would no longer be at that address and using the service.
I called and spoke with an unhelpful consultant who basically said bad luck look at your terms and conditions.
I then received an email saying that if I advise them I writing I would be entitled to a pro rata refund as requested.
I did this then received an entail saying this was an old process they had &...Read more
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Amm, thank you for taking your time writing above review. I will be more than happy to investigate what has happened, and find a suitable solution. Feedback is important to us so I will send you a private message to help-out. Thanks again. - Jay
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ShyamSydney, NSW
- NBN 50 (SuperSonic)
- Verified customer
Pathetic Customer Support
Been trying to call them past 1 week. On hold for up to an hour. Multiple call back requests but no calls returned. Work In the medical field and require internet services at all times for consults and advice. Also left email messages labelled as 'urgent' .but still mo response. Absolutely pathetic customer service. Would never recommend them to anyone.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Shyam, thank you for taking your time writing your review. I hope we have your understanding that these are quite unprecedented times, in which we've seen a big influx in calls. We are working as h... Read more
ard as we can, and are increasing the size of our team to assist with our queues. Thank you for your understanding and patience, we sincerely appreciate it. I will send you a private message so I can help-out. - JayHello Jay. Just received a phone call from an excellent customer support officer from Activ8me. Took us through some steps to get re connected within a matter of minutes. Thanks to Activ8 me. Satisfied customer.
Jay T.Activ8me
Glad we were able to help-out. Thank you again for your understanding of our queue times, and definitely get back in touch when required as we are here to help :) - Jay
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A SomeVictoria
- NBN 50 (SuperSonic)
- Verified customer
Best move I made in trying times
Had so many issues with my old ISP (15 years) changing over to NBN, it kept dropping out and then disconnected completely, they even said I would need a technician to come on site, what they said just didnt make sense.
Eventually I just went with Activ8me, I was on hold for 10 min which is understandable given the circumstances (COVID) but after I hung up was connected in less than an hour........still connected, no drop outs. Called support to get modem settings sorted - again I was on hold but they called me and got me going straight away
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi A Some, thank you for your kind words regarding our provided service and support, we truly appreciate it! Of course get back in touch with us for any questions you have. We are here to help. Thanks! - Jay
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Horrid customer service
A nightmare from the start...bad customer service. Been waiting over 3 months for a connection. Tried to talk to customer service manager but he just spoke over the top of me. Just got excuses and rudeness. Last week I was told he would ring me too resolve the issue but he hasn't bothered. My concern now...the rains will come and I won't get a service until after winter. It will get to muddy for them to install. As a recluse it's my only connection to the world. I don't watch television and with the virus and new laws I have no idea what is goi...Read more
ng on Extremely stressful. Told me 3 to 6 weeks but after all this time and knowing that if it isn't done real soon the rain will make it so they won't be able to connect it until after winter...he is not bothering to contact me. Seriously unfair. Has cost me both financially and my mental health. This is what I get for wanting to support this business.3 comments
Jay T.Activ8me
Hi there, thank you for your review, though of course unfortunate to read there has been delays with the installation of your service. It's good to know that the installations are done by NBN and thei... Read more
r technicians, leaving it entirely outside of our control, thank you for your understanding in that regard. We are here to make sure this is a smooth process though, so I will send you a private message to find if I can help with the current situation. - Jay4 months now and the installers once again cancelled installation today. I cannot afford more data on my mobile so am left with not even knowing what is going on in the world. I am left with no way to... Read more
even access the news. Now I'm truly alone with no way to communicate or know if anything changes. Seriously stressed just went up another great big notch. Thanks for costing me so very much. I am not okay. Meanwhile activ8me, skybridge, nbn etc all blame each other. No one takes responsibility and they all spit at the taxpayer. They knew the position it would leave me in and have had plenty of time. Yet the truth will set them free...hmm 80 mb left. The end.Now 4 and a half months...still no connection and all I am getting is hours and hours of my time wasted. I was told 3 to 6 weeks but I am still getting the run around. They aren't dealing with the rea... Read more
l issue but instead try laying blame everywhere but. I am totally isolated by this. The cost to me has been great but they don't care at all. How dare I be unhappy while they drag this out and tell me they are too busy to look at the issue and offer no idea of when they will do something other than waste my time while I pay the price.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- Opticomm Fibre
- Verified customer
So bad connection- poor customer service
So bad connection from last 3 days . Called them 4 times but no proper answer . Waiting time is hours . So sick of this company . Very very poor customer service . Connection dropped over 20 times these few days . I can't work from home . Can't do anything, I really want to change my provider ! Don't ever go with this company . The service is so poor . Enough is enough!!!!!!
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Treshan, thank you for taking your time writing above review. I hope we have your understanding that the current situation is quite unprecedented with ourselves seeing a big influx in calls. We are... Read more
working as hard as we can and are increasing our staff numbers to assist. Outside of that your service should be working properly of course. I will send you a private message so I can help-out. Thanks again. - JaySend my router soon ! No time to nonsense!!
Customer number -30084167
Where's my new router . It's been nearly a month I'm waiting for it . So poor customer service. !!! Send the router soon . The wifi always breaks and can't even do any office... Read more
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Fantastic to deal with
The customer service was exceptional this evening... I spoke with a representative of your company that was knowledgeable, helpful, and great to speak to. We live 100kms from town and are self isolating with two Daughters School Age, one of our Daughters is an Asthmatic and both are Homeschooling online. Fingers crossed with your extra data plan for the next three months we don’t run out whilst online schooling. Thankyou very much!
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Lee, thank you for writing your above review, we sincerely appreciate it. Of course don't hesitate getting back in touch with us for any future questions you have, we will be here to help. Thanks! - Jay
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MeganMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Does anyone work there?
Day 5 of no internet. I call a minimum of 3 times a day. My calls are not returned. When on hold, I am hung up on or I generally give up after 2 hours. I have had one call returned. I was told that they can see my Internet is not working and they will call me back, they never did.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Megan, thank you for your review and your feedback, we appreciate it. I have sent you a private message so I can investigate and help-out. Regarding our queue times, we are working as hard as we ca... Read more
n and are increasing our team to help with the big influx in calls we've received due to the unfortunate situation we're all in. Thank you for your understanding in that regard, it's truly appreciated. - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Jules G.
- 3 reviews
Goodluck on the phone call...
Calling to make payment to make sure i won’t get disconnected from the service.
Had a shower... Made Lunch... after all that still on hold. HAHAHA funny Activ8me Network.
Time to change provider!
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Jules, we appreciate you leaving your review for us, and understand it can be frustrating not getting through. We are receiving a big influx in calls due to the current Covid-19 situation, and are ... Read more
working as hard as we can to help our customers, including expanding our team. Thank you for your understanding in that regard, and your patience, we really appreciate it. I will send you a private message as well so I an assist. - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Faultless service and customer care!
A year or so ago there were a few dropouts. Activ8me promptly upgraded our bandwidth to compensate. As of now with the coronavirus they have stepped up again to make life easier with no extra charges. Real Australian company values. Many thanks Activ8me
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Tainia, thank you for your kind words regarding our provided service, we definitely appreciate it! We understand these times are difficult, and we are always looking at helping our customers in the best way we can. Thanks again! - Jay
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So poor, not worth paying for
Constant dropouts, extremely slow speed on 100/40 plan getting 15/0. Yes their speed test is indicating my upload speed is zero. Every single time I have ever rung them, their recording tells me they are experiencing More calls then normal or words to that effect. If you elect a call back you don’t always get called. Waited 3.5 hours Saturday before finally accepting option to be called back.
I did get a call this time and they blamed my equipment, despite the fact at times I get high 80’s download speed and 20’s upload speed.
Ask about bandw...Read more
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi there, thank you for taking your time writing above review. It's definitely unfortunate to read you experienced trouble with your service, as these should be working properly, and we are definitely... Read more
here to help if required. We've had quite the influx in calls due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and can only thank you and our other customers for their patience and understanding. We are working as hard as we can. I will send you a private message so I can help out. Thanks again. - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AmmenzPeel, WA
- 6 reviews
- NBN 25 (Sonic)
- Verified customer
Customer support not as good as Boom's
I was a happy Boom Broadband's customer until they quit providing NBN services and my account was switched over Activ8me. I didn't notice any change in speed or congestion (60-70ms Perth to Sydney latency), although random dropouts occurred more frequently under Activ8me (impossible to tell if it's their fault or the NBN infrastructure's).
Customer support is not as good as Boom's, cancelling the service turned out to be not as straightforward as I was hoping. If you want to cancel a month-to-month service act ahead of time.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Ammenz, thank you for providing your feedback to us, we appreciate it. Without outages on our end, and the same NBN infrastructure used, your service should have worked without any issues. For thes... Read more
e concerns we are here to help of course. I'm glad I was able to help you with your service in general, and I remain happy to help for any further questions as well so don't hesitate getting back in touch. Thanks again. - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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DanSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Terrible technical support team!
I tell u guys, their technical support team NEVER answer your calls. I signed up with Activ8me last week and paid for set up fee. I got my wifi router yesterday but i had a problem with setting up the router. I tried to contact their help team, and a taff from sale team said she will transfer me to technical sup team. I waited in line for 3 hours and no one from technical team answered my call, so i selected a call back. However, I haven't received any call back from their technical team yet since yesterday.
I will wait a few more hours. If there is still no call back till tomorrow morning, byebye Activ8me, bye. I will move to other providers.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Dan, thank you for your review. I hope we have your understanding that these are unprecedented times in which we are seeing a big influx in phone-calls. Our willingness to help remains here, and we... Read more
are working as hard as we can. We are also increasing our staff numbers to assist with that. I will send you a private message so I can help-out. Thanks again. - JaySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ria
- 2 reviews
Best nbn skymuster plus customer service ever received thanks activ8me!
We had problems with our SkyMuster Plus connection and also with our VOIP. While initially it was difficult to find help, we ended up being put in touch with 2 amazing Activ8e Me staff who rectified our problems with the upmost professionalism. They were both not only super responsive and knowledgeable, but friendly too. Very happy with how fast our connection is and the VOIP is great - especially because we don't get mobile coverage where we live. Thanks guys!
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Ria, thank you for your kind words and taking the time writing above review, we appreciate it! Glad to know you are happy with the service my colleagues have provided. Of course don't hesitate getting back in touch with us! - Jay
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Ian W.Perth, WA
not fit to lick the boots of Boom Broadband
Customer service could not be any different to that of Boom Broadband. Activ8me acquired Boom Broadband and my service was transferred to Activ8me. Internet has been down for three days now. I emailed throught their website on day 1, no response. I called on day 2 and requested a callback after being on hold for 15minutes, no callback. I called on day 3 and was on hold for 90mins before their Indian based call centre deemed it necessary to pick up. They couldn;t resolve the issue and said an engineer would need to attend but becasue it is a pub...Read more
lic holiday on Monday the earliest they could come out would be Tuesday. I'm in WA, it's not a public holiday on Monday. Cancelled my service there and then and switching to Mint. Get a service from Activ8me if you're an NBN engineer and can fix your own problems if the service goes down. Otherwise, go elsewhere. Anywhere would be better than Activ8me.1 comment
Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Ian, it's unfortunate to read your perception of events does not match the occasional complexities in networking. After further investigation I'm glad to know my colleagues handled your case in a p... Read more
roper manner, with a timely solution given the fact an NBN technician had to repair damage to the equipment. Unrelated to service providers it will be NBN repairing their equipment, and are excellent in doing so. As you can imagine we want all our services working properly, and we will always be happy to assist. We remain open for feedback as well, so of course don't hesitate getting back in touch.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Emma S.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
WORST COMPANY
Signed up with them had no service and didn't even use the internet as it was impossible to load a page i cancelled straight away and changed providers and told them i wasn't paying $70 for a month I never used. Now they have taken me to a debt collector to pay $70!!!! What a joke !! Maybe provide internet and people will pay you idiots!!!
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Emma, thank you providing us with your feedback. It's definitely unfortunate to read there was some initial trouble with your service. There should always be a solution available so I hope we've ha... Read more
d the opportunity to assist. For us to investigate what happened, if only to prevent similar trouble in the future, I will send you a private message so we can take a closer look. Thanks! - JayReplied your email and been a week still no reply your company is a joke!
How dare you take me to a debt collector I had no internet and clearly no service from you people!!!!!!!
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Dylan W.Sydney, NSW
Swapped from Skymesh and wish I'd done it sooner!
Since swapping my fixed wireless to activ8me my internet speeds have been maybe 2-3 times faster than they were previously...no new equipment just must have been my crummy previous ISP...! now I download at 30-40mbps in evenings instead of 5mbps previously was about the upper limit at the best of times.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Dylan, thank you for your kind words regarding our service, we definitely strive to provide the best possible connections as well as support. Never hesitate getting in touch with us for any questions you have. Thanks again! - Jay
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Questions & Answers
Sonya W.asked
I can't receive emails through my activ8 account,
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Sonya, I will send you a private message so I can help-out. Alternatively of course you can give our technical support a call via 13 22 88. Thanks! - Jay
AMMasked
Hi,
I have sent another email to your “ customer support “ department today. The 4th email since the 3/4 and I have not had a reply to any of them. Clearly someone is seeing them and chiding to ignore them.
Please read my review abs after use what is going on ? I have had ANOTHER call and ensign from the real estate agent to follow up why my service has not been disconnected.
The new owner needs to work from home due to COVID19 & can not. Not only have you done the wrong thing by me you are now causing grief to another person.
If I do not receive a reply and resolution I will refer the matter to the ombudsman.
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Amm, I have sent you a private message so I can assist. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this Covid-19 situation. We've seen quite the influx in calls and email and are working as hard as we can. - Jay
Treshanasked
Customer number -30084167
Where's my new router . It's been nearly a month I'm waiting for it . So poor customer service. !!! Send the router soon . The wifi always breaks and can't even do any office work . I'm planning to change my supplier soon !! You guys went through the process and confirmed the issue with your bad routers . Where's the one you promised to post ???
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Jay T.Activ8me
Hi Jack, we appreciate your feedback and review, though definitely odd to have any performance issues on a fibre plan. I am happy to help investigate further for you, as your service should be working... Read more
properly. I will send you a private message so I can help. Thanks again. - Jay