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Telstra is Australia's biggest telecommunications provider, with around 50% market share for both NBN services and mobile services. With so many customers, it's no surprise Telstra also deals with lots of complaints. Telstra makes up more than 50% of complaints to the ombudsman.

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COMPLAINTS SENT THROUGH AJUST

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Unable to top up with cash

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Douglas
Unable to top up with cash

Douglas

July 18, 2024

Disappointed

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Change of address

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Peggy
Change of address

Peggy

July 17, 2024

Mail delivery issue

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Locked phone

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
David
Locked phone

David

July 12, 2024

Unable to use phone

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

My service drops out

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Michael
My service drops out

Michael

June 21, 2024

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Poor signal strength

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Stephen
Poor signal strength

Stephen

June 17, 2024

Limited reception, calls affected

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

New account setup

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Margaret
New account setup

Margaret

June 12, 2024

No connection to outside world

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Service outage

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Connie
Service outage

Connie

June 12, 2024

Paying for no service

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Internet service

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Susan
Internet service

Susan

June 7, 2024

Little or no service

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Connection delay due to deceased account holder

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Duncan
Connection delay due to deceased account holder

Duncan

June 6, 2024

Increased mobile data cost, unable to access streaming services

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

Telco

Unable to redeem points

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Melissa
Unable to redeem points

Melissa

June 3, 2024

Unable to use points

Outcome Sought

Apology

Compensation

Other

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Unable to top up with cash

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Douglas

Douglas

July 18, 2024

Customer unable to top up mobile phone account with cash, requesting assistance from telstra.
Hi telstra im disappointed that i carnt top up my mobile phone account with cash its freedom that our soldiers died for fighting for ,so can you please forward my plee to the appropriate person unhappy customer
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Change of address

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Peggy

Peggy

July 17, 2024

Customer seeks address change from po box to street address, requests compassion due to stress, and mentions enduring power of attorney.
Not home and all I want to do is change my address from a Post Box to a Street Address. Have tried several times over many months, usually can't get through. My account is paid direct debit so can't see a problem except that Australia Post has complained the mail keeps coming to the PO Box number which I gave up 18 months ago. My account number is 2000 02787 5549, Peggy Long, and I need it changed from PO Box 261 Kojonup 6395 to 40 Pensioner Rd, Kojonup 6395. Surely can't be hard. I am not able to get to a Telstra shop to do it. My daughter has enduring Power of Attorney and noone can even tell me where to lodge that. Have some compassion and just change it please. At 84 it's quite a stress that I can do without. I don't have an email or computer at all despite there being an email address for Starter Internet on my bill.

Locked phone

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David

David

July 12, 2024

Customer purchased locked phone from telstra, paid $80 for unlocking but phone still locked. unacceptable service, seeking $80 refund and apology.
I purchased a mobile phone on the 18- 06-24 I was not advised that it was a locked phone either verbally or in written form . I then paid the $80 unlocking fee on the26-06- 24 and to this time the phone is still locked. I have visited a Telstra shop only to be told that it would be another 10 days. This service is totally unexceptable for a company of your size. My case. Number is 85802192. I want immediate action on this matter.
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My service drops out

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Michael

Michael

June 21, 2024

Customer experiencing slow and dropping service, requesting problem resolution and apology from michael.
I am only 700 m from there tower and my service is very slow and drops out
Telco

Poor signal strength

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Stephen

Stephen

June 17, 2024

Customer experiencing poor 4g signal despite good 3g reception, seeking another tower installation for better signal strength in outer metro area.
I have good 3G reception usually 4bars but on 4G I only get 0 to 2 bars depending on weather, most calls on my Apple and Samsung blue tick phones use the wifi from nbn modem for mobile calls, my latest nbn modem only shows 0- 2 bars on mobile back up and the back does not work signal not strong enough. We are in a black spot for reception even though we are in outer metro area and I am worried when 3G goes we will have very little 4G and possibly no 5G. I would like another tower installed to boost 4G signal.
Telco

New account setup

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Margaret

Margaret

June 12, 2024

Customer seeking assistance from telstra to open a new account and connect mobile phone for essential communication.
II am desperate to open a new account with telstra I have a new mobile phone and in the past everything has been done to connect the mobile' As I have no connection with the outside world I am in care I need help to open an account and have a technician do said installation for me.
Telco

Service outage

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Connie

Connie

June 12, 2024

Requesting reimbursement for downtime and resolution of ongoing service issue.
The last week its been down. No planned outages at all. Its not acceptable and I'm still having to pay for no service.
Telco

Internet service

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Susan

Susan

June 7, 2024

Poor internet service since nbn changeover, requesting decent internet reception.
Since being noticed that changeover to NBN is effective we have had little or no internet service
Telco

Connection delay due to deceased account holder

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Duncan

Duncan

June 6, 2024

Customer facing delays and issues with telstra nbn connection, including difficulty deactivating previous account and lack of progress with modem order.
20 May contacted Telstra to set up an account and connect to nbn. 22 May receive sms from Telstra that as their is already an activation to the premises they will need to contact previous account holder to get permission to disconnect - 2 to 3 business days , then they will place an order for a modem 4 to 5 business days. 24 May sms order confirmed 24 May receive a request from Telstra to provide proof of occupancy - link provided to attach doesn’t work Sent to a Telstra store, no appointment needed, sent away as I did not have an appointment In the meantime I have used up my limited mobile data so Telstra increase my limit and credit back for 2 weeks Constant calls to Telstra indicate no progress with connection so contact TIO and lodge a complaint 29 May confirmation from Telstra of complaint 30 May same email from Telstra regarding deactivating and reactivating previous account and modem Telstra can’t contact previous account holder. I inform Telstra that account holder deceased 31 May Telstra complaints officer sends email asking for proof of occupancy documents which were sent 6 days prior and Telstra acknowledged receipt of She arranges for Telstra to contact me the next Monday - doesn’t happen they can’t find order 3 June call from Telstra call centre asking for the documents again and informing me that they can’t contact previous account holder - whom I inform Telstra again , is dead Told they still need to deactivate previous account in order to activate mine and then a modem will be ordered 6 June - still no activation or sign of an modem being ordered Telstra complaints officer cannot contact activation team as she and they don’t have an order number At this stage this may be resolved in 6 or 7 business days In the meantime I am paying for 2 streaming services I cannot access and have had to go into another month of double themobile phone cost in order to get sufficient data
Telco

Unable to redeem points

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Melissa

Melissa

June 3, 2024

Customer unable to redeem points after cancelling internet service with telstra, advised to purchase $2 sim for active service.
I cancelled my internet with Telstra and now I can’t use my points as it says I need an active service to redeem points I haven’t even paid the final bill yet called Telstra and was told to go hit a $2 sim so I have an active service to redeem my points

COMPLAINTS RESOLVED THROUGH AJUST

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Service outage

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Connie
Service outage

Connie

June 12, 2024

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Internet service

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Susan
Internet service

Susan

June 7, 2024

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Unable to redeem points

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Melissa
Unable to redeem points

Melissa

June 3, 2024

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Poor signal on magnetic island

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Jonathan
Poor signal on magnetic island

Jonathan

June 1, 2024

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Disconnections

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Daryl
Disconnections

Daryl

June 1, 2024

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Telco

Order not received

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Vikeshbhai
Order not received

Vikeshbhai

May 31, 2024

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Needs replacing

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Christine
Needs replacing

Christine

May 31, 2024

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Resolved

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Overcharged for recharge

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Jeff
Overcharged for recharge

Jeff

May 31, 2024

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Resolved

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Change email address

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My complaint was closed by Ajust.
Kathy
Change email address

Kathy

May 30, 2024

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Mobile phone stolen/ number cancelled. Mobile phone now returned and request previous number to be reinstated to new mobile device purchased from Telstra Castle Towers.

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Gregory
Mobile phone stolen/ number cancelled. Mobile phone now returned and request previous number to be reinstated to new mobile device purchased from Telstra Castle Towers.

Gregory

May 21, 2024

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how to raise a complaint with

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The best way to resolve an issue with 

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Despite telcos operating on modern infrastructure, things do occasionally go wrong. Whether you can’t call your partner due to an outage, or you get overcharged on a bill, Ajust is here to make it easy to send your complaint so that you can get a resolution.

We tell you how to make a complaint about your mobile or internet service, whether you're with the big 3 (Telstra, Optus and TPG) or one of the many other smaller players. We also fill you in about the main issues facing telco consumers, like slow internet speeds and dropouts, damage to NBN equipment, faulty installation, poor customer service and delays.

How to complain to

Telstra

Before making a complaint to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, you must first try to resolve your complaint with your telco. Ajust’s platform guides you through a quick and easy process to ensure that all of the right information is sent to the business to ensure that you get a resolution. Here are some things you can consider before getting started.

Before making a complaint to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, you must first try to resolve your complaint with Telstra. Ajust’s platform guides you through a quick and easy process to ensure that all of the right information is sent to the team at Telstra to ensure that you get a resolution. Here are some things you can consider before getting started.

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Describe the issue and how it affected you
Describe the issue and how it affected you
Explain what went wrong such as slow internet speeds or an unfair price increase and how the issue has affected you so that your telco understands the impact.
Explain what went wrong such as slow internet speeds or unfair international roaming charges and how the issue has affected you so that Telstra understands the impact.
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Consider how you’d like your telco to resolve your complaint
Consider how you’d like Telstra to resolve your complaint
Help your telco by sharing what they can do to make it up to you, for example a replacement modem or a credit on your next bill.
Help Telstra by sharing what they can do to make it up to you, for example a replacement modem or a credit on your next bill.
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Gather any materials that support your complaint
Gather any materials that support your complaint
Make sure you have any files handy that will help your telco understand your complaint, such as a bill or a screenshot of a speed test.
Make sure you have any files handy that will help Telstra understand your complaint, such as a bill or a screenshot of a speed test.
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Phone
13 22 00
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Telstra Complaints, Locked Bag 20026, Melbourne VIC 3001
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www.telstra.com.au/forms/make-a-complaint
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www.telstra.com.au/find-us
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www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/personal/help/pdf/telstra-complaint-handling-process.pdf
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Ajust uses your story to automatically create a complaint. We send your complaint with the right details, to the right place – so you get the right outcome.

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Ajust uses your story to automatically create a complaint. We send your complaint with the right details, to the right place – so you get the right outcome.

The business responds to your complaint to offer a resolution. If you’re not happy, Ajust helps you escalate your complaint to the ombudsman or switch to a new provider.

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The business responds to your complaint to offer a resolution. If you’re not happy, Ajust helps you explore other options for an outcome.

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Ajust is an independent business that operates separately from the businesses listed on our website. Our priority is helping consumers resolve their complaints, because we believe that is good for consumers and good for businesses. Ajust is also separate from government, ombudsmen and regulators.

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