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So tired of waiting for an o2 agent to pick up.  

I've been on hold for 20plus minutes each time i have tried to call yesterday and today.  Tired 3 times in total.  It's not possible for me to sit endlessly on hold.

I was planning to upgrade and renew my contract, but am now thinking of leaving.


Terrible customer service.  What is going on?

 

 

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MI5
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Everyone has been laid off, it seems.
Early mornings, 8.00 - 8.30am are best times to call.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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Everyone has been laid off, it seems.
Early mornings, 8.00 - 8.30am are best times to call.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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O2 customer service is always busy during the daytime, the best time to reach them is between 08:00 - 08:30 in a morning, you'll usually get through almost straight away.

Sadly it is just how it is today, no doubt reduced staff but increase in customers calling means longer calling times.

If you are looking to upgrade, it is usually best to visit an O2 store as you can leave with your phone there and then (if you live near one)
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Go instore mate,  no hassle,  no stress,  no money taken when the device is not in stock and walk out with a new phone. 

If you decide to change network please check tou have good coverage in your home, work and areas you travel. Get free payandgo sims from all the networks via their websites.

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Also try the other networks CS lines and see who answers quickest wink
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If you want any kind of deal and you have to call then choose the option of leaving o2 , speak to retentions and you may get a good offer to upgrade.

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Let's leave O2.

BT have some good offers.

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Everyone should choose their network based on signal first before any offers. It's no good having a great deal if you can't use it.
If you're lucky enough to have a choice based on signal only then go for the deal or best offer.
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@Anonymous definitely go for the best deal but priority above all else is coverage. Payandgo sims, free from all networks is definitely the way you should be going. Bit of a strange statement to be honest, what suits you may not suit another. ....

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BT deals are only "deals" if you are already a BT customer too.... Same for Virginmedia.
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