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27-12-2022 12:30 PM
Heya, bit a quandry. Were into week 3 of a failed activation with `full fibre` by city fibre. First attendance was 9th December and the `engineers` couldn`t install the fibre line saying the BT conduit was blocked with stones. Ok, no problem. Another team attended on the 13th , and were done and gone within 15 minutes - they couldnt understand why the cable wasnt routed the first time and a new final install date was given, on the 20th December. No one showed up, no promised phone call, and CS couldn`t even get inform from City Fibre. Its now the 27th, and ofc no update from anyone. Not very hopeful on activation before 2023 to be honest. Would this be covered by the automatic compensation?
27-12-2022 02:36 PM
Hi @harlequinuk. It's disappointing to see your concerns raised regarding your home broadband activation journey. We completely understand the importance of both keeping connected online and receiving the required activation updates - this isn't the smooth experience we want you to have.
To answer your question, the Automatic Compensation Scheme for broadband and home phone services is only for those using the Openreach access network. We’re working closely with CityFibre to include them as soon as possible.
27-12-2022 02:43 PM
Thank you for the reply ; is there a publish table of compensation for both failed activation and booked dates and failed engineer visits in regards to cityfibre?
27-12-2022 03:30 PM
You're very welcome @harlequinuk. Generally speaking, those on the Openreach access network may be entitled to the following compensation under the Automatic Compensation Scheme for one of these issues: £8.40 per day if the service has stopped working and isn't fully restored after two full working days, £26.24 per appointment if the engineer doesn’t turn up, or cancels with less than 24 hours notice, and £5.25 per day if we don’t activate the service when we said we would (including the day it should have gone live).
As you're on the CityFibre access network and therefore not included in the Automatic Compensation Scheme for broadband and home phone services, but looking to pursue compensation given the issues and hurdles you've faced, we can certainly take a closer look once the issue has been resolved and your service has been activated - this is so that we have an accurate time frame.
When the time comes your compensation request can be looked into by our Home Broadband team either via Live Chat online, social media, or over the phone on 191 free from a Vodafone mobile (03333 040191 from any other UK phone - charges depend on the network provider).
30-12-2022 09:15 PM - edited 01-01-2023 11:31 PM
@harlequinuk wrote:Thank you for the reply ; is there a publish table of compensation for both failed activation and booked dates and failed engineer visits in regards to cityfibre?
I would make a complaint and it may also help to get to know more about what is happening
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/help-and-information/complaints
There is one thing you can do to help other users, by pushing Ofcom for auto compensation please fill out this form to report Vodafone https://ofcomforms.secure.force.com/formentry/SitesFormCCTMonitoring
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints/complain-about-phones-or-internet-services
or contact Ofcom on social media, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. or you can phone on 0300 123 3333 or 020 7981 3040.