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Bell Internet (Residential)

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149 total complaints in the last 3 years.
48 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:15/07/2024
Type:Product Issues
Status:
ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
We cancelled our internet services on March 1, 2024. We returned our equipment via ********* on March 4, 2024 (Tracking Number ************) and it was confirmed to be delivered back to the Bell facility on March 5, 2024 at 11:04am. The contents of the box included the internet modem and the ******PODS" as stated in the references section of the Purolator delivery tracking information. On May 7, 2024 we received a bill for $113.00. When we called and spoke with Billing and Sales they told us that the charge was for an unreturned Wifi Pod. The representative told us that the modem was scanned, but no Wifi Pod was scanned. We advised the representative that the Wifi Pod was included in the box with the modem return, and that they cannot charge us for an item that we returned that their facility did not scan or lost. The representative then told us that when he looked up the information for the Wifi Pod we were renting it came up with an "error" number and could only tell us that the error number meant it was under "internal investigation." He could not give us any further information on it, nor could provide us with the model number of the Wifi Pod being claimed unreturned. The representative advised us that he would be contacting the warehouse to properly scan the Wifi Pod or override the missed scan in the system, and that our bill would be adjusted back to $0.00 within 2 billing cycles (By July 7, 2024). He assured us that the error on their end would be fixed. We just received the July 7, 2024 bill and it still states that we owe $113.00 for the Wifi Pod we returned. We've already dealt with charges on our credit card for services after our cancellation that we had to contact **** and wait to receive reimbursement for it, and being as it's now been 5 months since we cancelled our services, we would like Bell to withhold their end and adjust this mistake on our bill so that we can be done with this.
Business Response
Date: 25/07/2024
On behalf of **** , I would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and allow us the opportunity to respond to your concern.

I have investigated the matter and am pleased to know that you have been in contact with **************** July 9, 2024 and they have adjusted the charges. As such, we deem the matter to be resolved.

Kind Regards,

*****
Bell
Customer Answer
Date: 25/07/2024

Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

Sincerely,

*******************
Initial Complaint
Date:02/07/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
A customer service agent who sold me my ******************** plan advised me to look past the terms and conditions of the contract because Bell had an internal policy wherein customer's relocating to somewhere that cannot provide their services would not have to pay the cancellation fee. The company has since informed me that this is not the case and will be charging me $500. ******** - employee number EZ94078 - explicitly told me that ****** policy was to allow customers to be deceived by ****** agents and uphold contracts signed under false pretences. This can be heard during a call at approx. 5pm EST June 20th, 2024.
Business Response
Date: 03/07/2024
Dear ***************************,
On behalf of Bell Canada, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and allow us the opportunity to resolve your concern.
I have investigated the matter and am pleased to know that you have been in contact with the Executive Office and they have applied the following resolution: the termination fee will be waived once it appears on your invoice. As such, we deem the matter to be resolved.

Kind Regards,

Jeremie
Bell Canada
Initial Complaint
Date:23/06/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
**** has increased my bills above their advertised base rates without notice or approval. Bell.ca advertises a monthly fee (base rate) of $95 per month for the Fibe150 internet, yet I am being charged $115 per month. I called Bell to correct the issue and they refused to state what the base rate is, just repeating "you are paying the base rate without any promotions", which according to Bell.ca is $95. Bell is scamming their customers and should not get away with this false advertising. I am looking for a refund for the amount I was overcharged above $95 every month for over a year now. I do not have a full history of my bills, however, what I do have totals being overcharged $1,095 above the advertised rate of $95 since December 2022.
Business Response
Date: 26/06/2024
Dear *******************,
On behalf of Bell Canada, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and allow us the opportunity to resolve your concern.
I have reviewed the matter you brought forward in regards to the pricing of your residential internet service.
As per the information available through the link View details, the base rate for Fibe 150 is $115.00 + tax. The current price of $95.00 + tax is available to new customers only; this pricing includes an ********************** promo of $20.00.
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We hope that the above clarifies the information available on the website.

Sincerely,
Jeremie
Bell Canada
Customer Answer
Date: 26/06/2024

Complaint: 21890018

I am rejecting this response because: The response provided is untrue. As per the original screenshot, the rate is clearly $95 off and the advertised promotion for new customers is $15, bringing the rate down to $80. I clicked the "view details" which brings up the page shown on the newly attached screenshot that confirms the rate of $95 and the promotion for new customers is $15 off, resulting in a rate of $80. The numbers provided in ****** response are blatant lies.

Sincerely,

*******************
Business Response
Date: 27/06/2024
Dear *******************,
As per the actual process on the website, the service address needs to be added in order to obtain the available services and their pricing.
Please see attached screenshots of the website with the address we have on file for you.

Sincerely,

Jeremie
Bell Canada
Customer Answer
Date: 30/06/2024

Complaint: 21890018

I am rejecting this response because: ****** advertised pricing continues to be misleading to say the least. ****** website now shows different pricing compared to previous screenshots I provided, manipulating the rate using an unexplained "internet promo" in addition to the previously mentioned $15 promo for new customers. Despite that, the "current price" is still advertised as $95 on the front page without indicating any stipulations, such as an inexplicable $20 "internet Promo" that showed up later. For example, the $15 promo is indicated by an asterisk and footnotes, unlike the obscure $20 "internet promo".
I have come to the realization that my bills increased during my time with ****, while advertised pricing and new customer rates did not increase proportionally, if at all. At this point I do not expect a resolution as I am at the mercy of Bell. I am disappointed in the inconsistency of pricing and the overall lack of customer loyalty.
Thank you for your time,

****
Initial Complaint
Date:20/06/2024
Type:Billing Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I cancelled my internet service with Bell as of March 23, 2024, They sitll to this day charge for services even though I advised them I'd cancel the service.They refuse to cancel the service and leave it active. They are not cooperation and they are wasting all of my valueable time trying to get an answer.
Business Response
Date: 24/06/2024
Dear *******************************,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
It appears that there is a system issue causing the account to remain active for billing purposes only. I have placed the cancellation and will follow up to ensure the service is completely cancelled.
Thank you,
*******
Customer Answer
Date: 25/06/2024

Complaint: 21767934

I am rejecting this response because:
I want a complete refund and credit given to me, I'm not paying my cell phone bill untill this has been completed, how can I trust **** with pre-Authorized payments without affecting my credit score beacause of this issue...
I don't think it's fair for big corporations like **** to take advantage for so long and then refund takes months and months to come by? I've been off work for Stress Related circumstances and this is one issue that has not helped.

Sincerely,

*******************************
Business Response
Date: 28/06/2024
Dear *******************************,
Business Response
Date: 02/07/2024
Dear *******************************,
The account is cancelled and the charges were credited. Your final bill will show your final credits.
Thank you,
*******
Customer Answer
Date: 09/07/2024

Complaint: 21767934

I am rejecting this response because: I still receive bills for the service. I tried cancelling and receiving my refund to no success, no attempts from **** to contact me or leave a message.

Sincerely,

*******************************
Initial Complaint
Date:20/06/2024
Type:Customer Service Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have been contacting Bell Mobility customer support as my ******************** has not been performing to standard since Sept 2023. Help line has not resolved my issues. The network drops and reconnects, randomly, regardless of distance from the modem. My modem was finally replaced in March 2024, with an increase in my price I was paying to rent this upgraded modem for an extra 7$. The problem continued and I have called several times this year, finally getting an employee to send out a technician into the area in May 2024 to take a look at the lines outside. I was supposed to get a call back post technician visit a day or so later. I did not. I called May 15 to inquire, and a ticket was put in. I was told that someone would call ***** hours later. They did not. May 27 I then called and sat on the phone for 3 hours, being told I was waiting to speak to the management team, after being offered 40$ credit to compensate me, which I declined. After 3 hours, an individual picked up the phone, spent approx 2-3 seconds on the line before the call ended. Nobody tried to call me back.
Business Response
Date: 28/06/2024
Good afternoon ***************************,

On behalf of ****, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and allowing us the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

I have investigated the issue and was I unable to locate any notes on the account regarding the issue, the account has already been cancelled.

We consider this matter closed.

Regards,

*******
Bell Canada Executive Office
Initial Complaint
Date:13/05/2024
Type:Product Issues
Status:
ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I had Bell internet Fibre Optics, they sent me the equipment, and I was told so long as it's returned they will refund me the cost. They got the equipment back at the end of February and said they would cut me a check within 20 days. The amount taken from my account for the equipment was around $225 but the refund they are promising is $218, which is fine. But I've yet to receive a cheque feom them. I've called 3 times chatted twice and have been told by multiple agents to wait longer. I'm now moving from this location and still haven't received the cheque. In the past, I've done this before and the cheque came super quickly. When I called them the last time they claimed to not have the apartment number on file although, I verified the address and confirmed it 3 time before this, including the apartment number. All this to say, things aren't cheap, people need their money back when promised, and this issue is still ongoing....they refuse to send me the cheque, let me know if it's actually sent, and refuse me to speak to their management team. I want people to be aware of this, it's not right. Their a huge company who should be doing better than this. I also want my money, I need it actually. With gas and prices of loving only sky rocketing higher, people need their money.
Business Response
Date: 23/05/2024
****************************,

A new refund cheque of $218.12 has been requested on May 16th, 2024. You should receive it shortly.

Regards,

********
Customer Answer
Date: 27/05/2024

Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
However, should Bell not honor their claim yo have sent a new cheque, I will be re-opening this case.

Sincerely,

****************************
Initial Complaint
Date:09/05/2024
Type:Order Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
Complaint Submission to BBB:I am submitting a complaint regarding my experience with **** regarding their internet service. In January, I agreed to switch from ****** to Bell after a sales representative offered me internet service for $50. Shortly after, I received a call for order confirmation where FiberTV was also suggested for $10 along with an additional $5 discount on my internet. I accepted this offer as well.However, when I received my bill the following month, I noticed that the internet price had increased to $55. I promptly contacted customer service, requesting to revert to the agreed $50 price and to remove FiberTV. Additionally, I asked for a "flash note" to be added to my account documenting our discussions for future references.Even though I discovered that I was charged $115 instead of the agreed-upon $50 for internet service, I contacted customer service again after settling the balance. This time, a case manager named *********************** called me. Despite explaining the situation to her, ************** refused to acknowledge the note I requested. Instead, she insisted that the promotion was canceled because I had canceled FiberTV and pointed out that the order summary indicated a $115 monthly charge. I reiterated why the order summary she referred to was incorrect and emphasized our agreement for a $50 monthly fee, as detailed in the note. However, ************** declined to adhere to the terms agreed upon with **** and outlined in the flash note, despite my repeated explanations.I am formally requesting that my monthly fee be adjusted to $50, as agreed upon, and that I be refunded for all additional charges incurred.Thanks,*******************
Business Response
Date: 10/05/2024
*******************,
I see from your file that you have since spoken to an agent from the executive care team that has fixed your pricing and gave you an adjustment for the difference since you started service.
*******
Initial Complaint
Date:08/05/2024
Type:Product Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
On Bell’s website, under “Internet” - “Wifi”, near the bottom of the page, where is says “Already have internet?”, there is a “learn more” link, when you click on that you will see the screenshot attached. In the text, it shows “One 2-pack rental per account”, however Bell is unwilling to honour it. In fact, I called them on or about April 15th and the agent said it was no problem, got all my information for shipping and said I would receive it within 7 days. I later learned that he had put nothing in th system to that effect. ******* ********** ***** ******* ****** I am authorized for this account. I would expect them to honour a 2-pack for 5$/month as stated
Business Response
Date: 10/05/2024
****** ********

As you can see on Bell’s website, in the Wi-Fi
segment of the Internet section, it clearly states: Add Wi-Fi pods from
$5/mo. each. We currently have a promotion where you can get $5/mo discount for a
period of 12 months. This means that you are paying $5/mo. for 2 pods (if you
order 2) for a year.

This was already explained to you by 2
different customer service representatives and on April 29th, 2024
order BH2LGPHZ was created for one pod free of charge for 12 months. As such,
we deem the matter to be resolved.

Regards,

********
Bell Canada
Customer Answer
Date: 10/05/2024

Complaint: 21640088

I am rejecting this response because: When you click on “Learn More”, the description mentions that it is “One 2-pack rental per account”. The sentence “Add Wi-Fi pods from $5/mo. each” has the plural form of “Pods” and would be 5$, which can infer a 2-pack of “pods” for 5$. It also explicitly states that extras beyond that is 5$/pod.
Further, when I originally chatted in and the eventually ended up on a phone call (Your chat agent called me to transfer me to loyalty, yet you claim no record of this, which is insulting) I was told it was no problem and they asked for my address for shipping.
As for your resolution, that order was placed without my consent 2 hours after I mentionned that I was not happy with the results, denied the offers and mentionned that I would be filing this complaint.

Sincerely,

****** *******
Business Response
Date: 13/05/2024
****** ********

With the previous technology of Wi-Fi pods, we
were offering customers 2 pods for a $10/monthly charge. You currently have the
newer technology Wi-Fi 6E pod which supports greater speed and offers more
coverage. This new pod is sufficient for most standard sized homes (<2000sq
ft). If you insist on getting 2 pods, you can contact our customer service and they
will place an order for an additional pod at $5/month.

Regards,

********
Bell Canada
Customer Answer
Date: 13/05/2024

Complaint: 21640088

I am rejecting this response because: It does not address the problem at hand.

Sincerely,

****** *******
Initial Complaint
Date:24/04/2024
Type:Billing Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
Bell Canada keep raising my internet bill every six month even though I have a package that should not be going up. I am retired and on a pension. I have to keep calling and get very stressed out. There is an advertisement for an internet package for $50.00. I received notice that my bill will be going up on July 1st for $122.00, $ ***** more. The $50.00 package has more uploads and downloads that I am given for $122.00 .Retirees are being taken advantage of by these companies, something needs to be done.Please help
Business Response
Date: 25/04/2024
On behalf of Bell Canada, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us and allowing us the opportunity to respond to your concern.

At Bell, we are committed to continuously invest to keep up with rapidly increasing Internet usage, offer world-class services and provide reliable connections. In order to support these investments, and with costs going up, affecting multiple industries, including the cost of delivering our services, the monthly rate of your Internet service will increase by $5.00 per month, as of July 1, 2024.

To discuss your price plan and options, I suggest reaching out to ************** and connect with our Loyalty Team.
Kind Regards,
******
Bell Canada
Initial Complaint
Date:17/03/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I want you to know what I went through No, I am not an account holder at the property for this but I am able to call for tech support Where this modem is in a gym at a residential complex and runs a debit machine for laundry machine, before you say anything it is considered residential not business Monday we spent a couple hours trouble shooting it, the tech support said he would send someone that afternoon Tuesday I called as no one showed, spent over 2 hours on the phone 1 hour was spent on hold for loyality for find out why, the lady answered and said I understand you want to cancel your services, REALLY not once did I say that I am not authorized to do that She set up another appointment for Wednesday, guess what no one showed Wednesday I called and set up another appointment and guess what no one showed on Thursday I spent my one day a week off on the phone Thursday night with tech support, he suggested we go ourselves and pick up a modem, we went to the store he said and guess what they only do cell phones. They suggested another store went and guess what they closed at 7 and it was 730 Friday morning we went to another store and got one Guess what didn't resolve our issue I called tech support and low and behold they have to send tech support On Saturday a tech finally showed This apartment building is almost 300 units for a week people couldn't load their cards to do laundry and I was getting yelled at every day The laundry company was calling as they were losing money I sat down Thursday night and literally cried from the stress of this Each time I called I was treated horribly like I did something wrong I spent over 10 hours on the phone
Business Response
Date: 18/03/2024
Dear ***************************,
Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, only the account holder can contact us regarding an issue.
Please advise the account holder to contact Bell technical support to address the technical issue.
Thank you,
*******

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