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No Parking Zone! => Off Topic, Off Colour, and non-motorcycle related => Topic started by: Biggles on October 24, 2013, 11:41:01 AM

Title: Telstra Chat
Post by: Biggles on October 24, 2013, 11:41:01 AM
I just needed to adjust Missus Biggles' mobile phone plan and was dreading talking to Mumblebai.  Then I noticed the option to "Chat 24/7".  I thought- "Here's a go, gotta be worth a try."  My alter-ego agreed and so we clicked it.
Gerald responded immediately and we got on like a plane on fire.  No unintelligible incantations for my stuffed hearing to decipher.  Just plain Ariel typeface.
Got the issue sorted in 5 minutes!  Try it.  You'll like it.
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Marcus on October 24, 2013, 01:33:38 PM
Yup I'm on IRC chats a lot... I've noticed a lot of business have this now as part of their customer service... it's fantastic.

I use IRC chat almost every day... very old school but it looks like it's on it's way back
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Biggles on October 24, 2013, 02:28:47 PM
I use IRC chat almost every day... very old school but it looks like it's on it's way back

I used to be on Chat groups- had some fun there with some people some nights.
I guess it will just keep getting more popular as the next generation realise its benefits.
For a business it's a great technique- saves spelling stuff out over the phone, for example.  Ironically as I type I'm dealing with a repeat phonecall regarding an email address because it was misheard the first time.  Eventually phonetic alphabet saved the day.  Too many technologies!
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Whizz on October 24, 2013, 02:31:26 PM
Totally agree, since the op I have a little trouble thinking then talking quickly enough to keep a challenging conversation going, especially with someone who has English as their God-knows which language, but text is slower by force and therefore much easier for me to keep up with. And I actually don't care what language is primarily spoken with whoever is on the other end 'cause I can't hear them!!  :CB--
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Sicman on October 24, 2013, 02:42:06 PM
After 3 people on Telstra chat two nights ago couldnt fix the issue   :CB-- :cuss I rang the suggested number yesterday  :phone

Hewoo she says
Where are you I said
Mawilla she says
Your not gunna be able to fix this issue from there I said :fp
wet me try she says
I only had to ask her to repeat whole sentences about 12 times :fp

Well bugger me dead  :o She actually resolved the problem with the Telstra computer and hey presto it now works  :hatwave :runyay
Mark that day in the calender where an overseas call centre operator actually fixed an issue  :rockon  :clap
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Marcus on October 24, 2013, 03:55:15 PM
I'm on a Telstra business plan, which anyone with an ABS can get. It's the best service I've ever had.
24/7 support to a 100% Australian customer support person.

$100 per month for phone and internet. I couldn't be happier with them.
Title: Re: Telstra Chat
Post by: Biggles on October 24, 2013, 04:51:14 PM
Hewoo she says
Where are you I said
Mawilla she says
Your not gunna be able to fix this issue from there I said :fp
wet me try she says

You're a sarky beggar.
But I like you!     :grin