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Your telecom service is down for days. How do you keep customers satisfied?

Experiencing extended telecom service outages can be a nightmare for customers, but there are effective ways to keep them satisfied. Here's a quick guide:

  • Notify customers promptly: Send out regular updates via email or social media to keep them informed.

  • Offer compensations: Provide discounts or free services as a goodwill gesture.

  • Enhance customer support: Ensure your support team is readily available to address concerns and provide assistance.

How do you handle service disruptions? Share your strategies.

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Your telecom service is down for days. How do you keep customers satisfied?

Experiencing extended telecom service outages can be a nightmare for customers, but there are effective ways to keep them satisfied. Here's a quick guide:

  • Notify customers promptly: Send out regular updates via email or social media to keep them informed.

  • Offer compensations: Provide discounts or free services as a goodwill gesture.

  • Enhance customer support: Ensure your support team is readily available to address concerns and provide assistance.

How do you handle service disruptions? Share your strategies.

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    Niaz Malik

    Former CEO of a leading Telecom turned Inspirational Speaker | Paralyzed in life-altering accident at 40 | CEO Coach | Leadership Mentor | Mental Health Advocate | Disruptive Leadership | Resilience & Resolve

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    To keep customers satisfied during long telecom outages, focus on clear communication, quick responses, and proactive solutions. Offer regular updates, create alternative service options, and ensure your customer service team is empathetic and ready to assist.

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    Saad Afzal

    Telecom & Digital Transformation Leader | VP @ Connect | Co-Founder @ SoftChine | Scaling Broadband & FTTH | Managing 150K+ Users & 1000+ Franchisees Across 70+ Cities | Driving Innovation in ISP Solutions

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    I always believed that the key to handling service disruptions is transparency and proactive communication. I remember a time when we faced an unexpected outage that lasted longer than anticipated. Instead of staying silent, we made sure our customers were updated regularly with clear restoration timelines, which actually keep chnaging, but still we let them know through emails, short messaging, responding on call. To ease their frustration, we offered compensations. Once the issue was resolved, our focus shifted to strengthening post-outage support and analyzing the root cause to prevent it from happening again. It was not just about fixing the problem, it was about maintaining trust.

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    It's possible and normal for the telecom service to go off for days. Telecom services have gone off for days before and time to come. However, the process of reaching out to the customers is very key. Timely communication with details of the failure is necessary and when you expect to restore service. This is why MTTR and QoS comes in to play, you have to apologise to the customer and let them know what you are doing to ensure that this long down is likely not to occur again so you have to show them the mitigation plan too. This communication should be inform of public alert. Thank you

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    Sheel Sarin

    Co-founder, TRIDENTX APAC PVT Ltd| Head – APAC | VC | DeepTech, AI, Telecom, IoT | Ex-Airtel | Ex-Ericsson | Ex-Tata | Ex-Huawei | Consultant & Advisor | Startup Mentor | 5G | ORAN | India–US Ecosystem

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    To keep customers satisfied during a prolonged telecom service outage , following need to be ensured. 1. Communicate transparently and frequently about the issue. 2. Provide regular updates on the situation and estimated resolution time. 3. Offer compensation, such as service credits or discounts. 4. Ensure your customer support team is easily accessible and empathetic. 5. Address concerns and provide support promptly. 6. Be proactive, honest, and show care to maintain customer trust and satisfaction. Following these steps during a prolonged outage will not only minimize negative impact but also enhance customer satisfaction and foster long-term loyalty.

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    Billy Purdue

    IT Leader & Senior Engineer | Expertise in Infrastructure, Cloud, & Hybrid Environments | Trusted Team Builder Through Hands-On Leadership

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    Honesty and transparency in my experience are the most important things in this sort of situation; the timeliness of the honest and transparent communications is critical as well. Customers never want to hear about an outage, but they will be worse off if you're not open and honest from the beginning.

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    Gabriel P.

    Business Development Executive | Safety, Security, Smart IoT Development Board Member

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    I am not sure if you already have an Emergency Operation Procedure in place, however dependant on the telecom outage, if it is segmented in a particular area, for wireline I used to provide mobile phones for the end customers. if it was mobile, then I would have COWs available at all times.

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    Julie Stotlar-Towner

    CEO of leading Cloud IT and Telecommunications Firm, Small Business Advocate, NextGen Supporter, Relentless Entrepreneur and Developer of Leaders.

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    When faced with prolonged telecom downtime, keeping customers satisfied starts with clear, honest communication. I provide regular updates on progress, expected resolution times, and workarounds to minimize disruption. Offering goodwill gestures, such as service credits or temporary solutions, shows commitment to making things right. Post-resolution, I follow up to ensure satisfaction and share steps taken to prevent future issues. Transparency, empathy, and proactive support help rebuild trust and maintain loyalty.

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    Mohit Aery

    Building Smart Communication Systems & Scaling India’s Hemp and Medical Cannabis Ecosystem | Founder & CEO | The Cloud Dial | Hempistani

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    If my telecom service was down for days, I’d focus on transparency, communication, and customer care to maintain satisfaction: 1️⃣ Immediate Communication: Inform customers proactively about the issue, its impact, and estimated resolution time via emails, SMS, and social media. 2️⃣ Provide Regular Updates: Keep them informed on progress to build trust. 3️⃣ Offer Compensation: Provide discounts, credits, or free upgrades to acknowledge the inconvenience. 4️⃣ Dedicated Support: Set up a 24/7 support team to address concerns and provide assistance. 5️⃣ Post-Incident Review: Once resolved, share an incident report and steps taken to prevent future outages.

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