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on 08-05-2024 11:44 AM
I have just spent an hour and a half with 2 TalkTalk agents trying to discover the problem is with our WiFi booster, which will no longer connect to the router. In the end I was told that I needed to replace the booster but they can’t do that because they haven’t got any in stock. A WiFi extender was suggested as an alternative… but I would have to pay £85 for it! Why should I have to pay? There is a problem with TalkTalk hardware, but I have to pay to fix it? Yes, I know it’s not like for like, but it still is the only solution. I will not pay for it, so now I’m left with a WiFi coverage problem in the house that the booster fixed. Any lovely person from TalkTalk willing to help?
Tuesday
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Tuesday
No problem, Chris.
Thanks
Tuesday
Hi Mak,
The order for the extenders is being processed, I think we may be waiting for stock, apologies for the delay
Chris
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Monday
Hi Michelle
Just to let you know that nothing has arrived as yet.
best regards
Mak
on 09-05-2024 03:27 PM
Thanks, Michelle.
on 09-05-2024 07:48 AM
Good morning,
We'll check back in with you in a few days to see how you're getting on.
Thanks
Michelle
on 08-05-2024 07:28 PM
That’s a fair point, Ally. I didn’t ask for the booster, it was given to me. I never had any problem with the previous router covering the whole house, but, for some reason, the new one wouldn’t, so they supplied it. Without the booster I could still have problems as I don’t think the extenders, if I one for the tv is anything to go by, are as powerful. Of course, I could be wrong. If it doesn’t then I will have to purchase a third party one. Thanks for you comment.
on 08-05-2024 06:02 PM
Personally, I would say that your contract with TalkTalk is for them to supply broadband to your house. If there is a WiFi coverage problem within your house, that's not the ISPs fault. Given that a proportion of the charges all customers pay will go towards supplying/replacing TalkTalk equipment, I would ask the question of why do you think I should pay for you to get extenders/boosters etc? Especially since I have already paid a fair amount to purchase my own third party router and won't get a free replacement from TalkTalk if it goes faulty.
on 08-05-2024 04:05 PM
Many thanks, Chris. This is much appreciated.
on 08-05-2024 03:36 PM
OK. I've ordered the extenders and returns bag now so if you don't need the returns bag just throw it away or save it for future use, it's up to you
Chris
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on 08-05-2024 03:34 PM
The booster came with a returns bag already with it.
on 08-05-2024 03:27 PM
OK, I'll order the extenders now and a returns bag for the wifi booster
Chris
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on 08-05-2024 03:22 PM
Yes please, Chris, that would be fantastic!
on 08-05-2024 01:12 PM
OK thanks. I can send the wifi extenders, would you like me to arrange this?
Chris
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on 08-05-2024 12:23 PM
All done.
on 08-05-2024 12:21 PM
All done, Chris.
on 08-05-2024 11:48 AM
Hi makman1,
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Chris
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