Next time you consider live chat - Think very carefully first.....

[MI5]

I've been meaning to close my Daughters old O2 account for a while now as it's very little used since she uses giffgaff now, but I was prompted to do so today after she turned on data for the first time this month (usually on WiFi) and immediately received a text saying all data was gone !!
So, for a laugh, I go to live chat - If you have an hour spare, have a read through - Incidentally, I did get the PAC eventually, after they sent me "Claire's" first then emailed me again saying "sorry, please ignore previous email" !!!!
Also, notice the areas I've highlighted which are chat notes sent internally that the customer won'y usually see

[4:45:21 PM]: O2 Hello, it's ******* here. What can I do for you?
[4:45:53 PM] Richard: Hi, I just turned my data on for the first
time this month and immediately you text me to say it was all used?
[4:46:16 PM] O2 : Don't worry, I'll help you with this.
[4:46:21 PM] O2 : Can I've your full name and mobile number?
[4:46:41 PM] Richard: Richard ******* 07**********
[4:47:15 PM] O2 : Thanks for confirming that. Before I go ahead, I'll
need few security details from you. Is that okay with you
[4:47:37 PM] Richard: Sure that's OK
[4:48:00 PM] O2 : Please can you tell me the 1st & 4th characters of
your security answer?
[4:48:11 PM] Richard: * & *
[4:48:26 PM] O2 : Perfect
[4:48:47 PM] O2 : Thank you.
[4:49:50 PM] Richard: No problem - So where has my data
gone....?
[4:50:19 PM] O2 : Please do not worry I'm checking this for you.
[4:50:21 PM] O2 : As I see that your bill date is the 28/12/2014.
[4:51:07 PM] Richard: correct - yesterday and data was off until
one hour ago today, them immediately I get a text to say it's gone
[4:51:26 PM] O2 : Thanks for the information. Please give me a few
minutes while I check this for you.
[4:51:54 PM] Richard: Sorry, I should say new month started
yesterday so I should have full 500 mb
[4:53:50 PM] O2 : As you have turned your data on for the first time
your phone apps have got updated and that's the reason your data is
consumed.
[4:54:27 PM] Richard: Not they haven't - That's rubbish as I was
on wifi all day until I went out
[4:54:42 PM] O2 : You can add extra data on your account or can used
our unlimited Uk wifi to access Internet on your phone.
[4:55:12 PM] Richard: Please give me my PAC as I am leaving this
network
[4:55:33 PM] O2 : No problem.
[4:55:38 PM] O2 : I will help you3.
[4:56:10 PM] O2 : We have a cancellation team who will help you with
your PAC code.
[4:56:27 PM] O2 : I will get this chat connected for you.
[4:56:30 PM] O2 : Shall I?
[4:56:52 PM] Richard: yes please - o2 have stolen my data!!
[4:57:23 PM] O2 : The wait tiem is 4-5 minutes please stay connected .
[4:57:39 PM] ******- *****'s real name is "*****"
[4:58:16 PM] O2 : Hello, it's ******* here. I hope you're well. What
can I do for you?
[4:58:24 PM] Richard: I need my PAC please
[4:58:45 PM] O2 : Hi Richard
[4:58:54 PM] Richard: Hi
[4:59:53 PM]: Oh. May I know the reason you want to cancel ?
[4:59:55 PM] Richard: Hello......????
[5:00:37 PM] O2 : May I know the reason you want to cancel ?
[5:01:01 PM] Richard: See above - O2 have stolen all my data
this month after turning on 3g for 1 minute and your advisor is not
interested in helping - Say's it's my fault so I'm going to a different
network that doesn't steal from you....
[5:02:18 PM] O2 : I'm sorry that the advisor is not ready to explain
you how it was used.
[5:02:47 PM] O2 : Do you want to know how your data is used so
quickly?
[5:03:13 PM] Richard: Not your problem.... It was a rubbish and
incorrect reason - Please tell me as I'd love to know?
[5:03:48 PM] O2 : Sure Richard
[5:04:23 PM] Richard: 500mb in one minute is some download speed

[5:05:06 PM] O2 : Okay
[5:05:25 PM] O2 : I'll transfer the chat to our Pay Monthly team
who'll explain you this. Thanks.
[5:05:34 PM]: Auth by PL Ravi. Explain the Cx how his data
getting consumed so quick and also give the option of tariff change as
he is getting 30% discount. O2's answer to stolen data - fob you off and sell you more data that will still get stolen
[5:05:58 PM] O2 : Hello Richard.
[5:06:04 PM] Richard: hi
[5:07:44 PM] O2 : Please allow me a minute while I check your
usage.
[5:08:52 PM] O2 : Thanks for waiting.
[5:09:20 PM] O2 : I checked on your account and see 500 MB was
used on 28 Nov 14 at 08:14:35.
[5:09:49 PM] O2 : If you wish to know the breakdown of your
usage,
[5:10:13 PM] O2 : I will forward your issue to our
investigation team and they will get back to you within 5 working days.
[5:11:14 PM] Richard: I was on my way to school at 8.15
yesterday morning and my phone was turned off so it will be interesting
to see what excuse they come up with.....?
[5:12:16 PM] O2 : Richard, we do not have the breakdown of
your usage. We can only see the date and time and usage.
[5:12:19 PM] O2 : But please do not worry.
[5:12:50 PM] O2 : I'll forward your issue to our investigation
team. They will look into this and get back to you within 5 working days
after investigation.
[5:13:16 PM] Richard: It can't have been used as both phone and
3g was turned off. This is just rubbish excuses !!!!
[5:13:29 PM] O2 : Can I get your preferred email address ?
[5:13:45 PM] Richard: *email removed*
[5:13:54 PM] O2 : Please be assured, if it is a mistake, your
500MB data will be added on your account.
[5:14:11 PM] Richard: So what do i do for 5 days?
[5:14:57 PM] O2 : I'd request you to please wait while the
issue is investigated.
[5:14:57 PM] O2 : This is the maximum time it may take. You
may be contacted much sooner.
[5:15:18 PM] Richard: Can I have my PAC now please?
[5:16:18 PM] O2 : For this, I need to transfer your chat to
our Cancelation team and they will help you with PAC Code. Waiting time
is 2-5 minutes.
[5:16:21 PM] O2 : Shall I transfer ?
[5:16:52 PM] Richard: I'm going round in circles here and no one
is helping me !!!!!!!!!!!!!
[5:17:32 PM] O2 : Richard, we have a dedicated team for
cancelation, if you need a PAC code, our cancelation team will generate
PAC code for you.
[5:17:32 PM] O2 : I've already forwarded your issue to our
investigation team.
[5:17:41 PM] O2 : Shall I transfer your chat to our
cancelation team ?
[5:18:16 PM] Richard: and I've already asked for my PAC and been
put through to who put me through to you for you to pass me to
someone else
[5:19:39 PM] O2 : When you asked for PAC code, you were
transferred to cancelation team and they transferred your chat to me, as
you asked for the breakdown of your usage.
[5:19:39 PM] O2 : I've not forwarded your issue to our network
team to investigate it and get back to you with the breakdown of your
usage.
[5:19:56 PM] O2 : Now if you allow me, I can transfer your
chat to our cancelation team to generate PAC code for you.
[5:20:05 PM] Richard: yes please
[5:20:07 PM] O2 : now*
[5:20:09 PM] O2 : Sure.
[5:20:13 PM] O2 : Please stay connected.
[5:20:26 PM] O2 : auth by tc
[5:20:44 PM]: Hello, it's $!{operator.nickname} here. I hope
you're well. What can I do for you?
[5:20:57 PM] Richard: PAC please
[5:21:27 PM] O2 : Alright.
[5:24:26 PM] Richard: Are you still there?
[5:24:48 PM] O2 : Yes.
[5:24:57 PM] O2 : Let me check your accopunt.
[5:25:43 PM] O2 : It'll take 5 to 10 minutes for the system to
generate the PAC.
[5:25:47 PM] O2 : Is that fine with you?
[5:25:57 PM] Richard: Sure
[5:27:52 PM] O2 : You're on a contract till 27th July 2015.
[5:27:52 PM] O2 : If you end it now, you'll be charged remaining line
rental because you're on a contract.
[5:28:00 PM] O2 : If that's fine with you, I'll go ahead?
[5:28:31 PM] Richard: I've had it over 12 months and it's a simo
deal ?
[5:29:25 PM] O2 : Alright. I'll generate the PAC.
[5:30:07 PM] Richard: Please confirm no termination fees to pay?
[5:32:22 PM] O2 : No termination fee to pay.
[5:32:42 PM] Richard: thank you
[5:33:17 PM] O2 : You're welcome.
[5:37:51 PM] O2 : Thanks for waiting.
[5:37:51 PM] O2 : I can only send the PAC by text or by email to your
registered email address.
[5:37:51 PM] O2 : What would you prefer?
[5:38:06 PM] Richard: email is fine please
[5:38:21 PM] O2 : Okay. Please give me few minutes to send the email.
[5:38:47 PM] Richard: can you send chat transcript too please?
[5:41:30 PM] O2 : Yes.
[5:42:03 PM] Richard: thank you

and yes - it is the iPhone disappearing data issue that O2 refuse to acknowledge !!!!!

[Anonymous]

And in June I will join your daughter on EE.

I might join her later this month on EE when I get my corporate phone too

[viridis]

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:
And in June I will join your daughter on EE.

I might join her later this month on EE when I get my corporate phone too

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She's used 25mb on her Lumia since last Sunday - exact same usage pattern as her iPhone and she gets 4g here too on EE 

[MI5]

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@viridis wrote:

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It was gone quicker than that !!!

[Anonymous]

My word... I've used live chat loads, usually satisfactorily... although I do wonder after reading this! Maybe they did con me into switching my wifes account to unlimited minutes after an exceptionally high bill? 

[MI5]

You must speak as you find and I'm sure they get it right sometimes

[Anonymous]

Live Chat is not fit for purpose and should be closed down and replaced with additional uk based call centre staff.

[Toby]

Hi guys,

Sorry to hear some of you are having tough times with chat on occasion. Please post all feedback (and direct others to do so) on our chat feedback thread. This will help us to collate it all to pass on for potential improvements.

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Discussions-Feedback/The-Official-Live-Chat-Feedback-thread/td-p/566792

[Anonymous]

I had EXACTLY the same problem with live chat today. Somehow my iPhone 4 has managed to use up 500mb in the space of a week, despite my never running out of data before. The customer chat was no help whatsoever and he didn't seem fussed in my claim to leave O2. Just a shame for him that I'm currently in the process of upgrading to a 5C. If I was so unhelpful in my role as a sales assistant in work, I'd probably be fired.

[jonsie]

You would be better speaking to customer service and ask them to investigate the data usage. It does seem to be an Apple problem rather than O2 though.