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TG
21st November 2005, 08:16 PM
I have crackling on my phone line which is causing my ADSL to reset every couple of minutes -- very annoying.

I obviously can't play because of this.

I was sitting on hold with Telkom for 18 minutes just now before I gave up.

Trying again.
TG
21st November 2005, 08:31 PM
Ok, this really pisses me off.

I was on hold for 16 minutes when Telkom cut me off.
Ruslan74
21st November 2005, 08:32 PM
you sure there aint no new electronic devices around you? something that could be causing interference?
TG
21st November 2005, 08:39 PM
Yeah... thunderstorms in the past few days. ;)
Ruslan74
21st November 2005, 08:42 PM
oowww... shocking... :rolleyes:
TG
21st November 2005, 08:51 PM
An additional 18 minutes before I finally finished logging the call.
Yeesh.

And of course, while I'm speaking to the guy complaining of crackling on the line, the line is crystal clear. Go figure.
Ruslan74
22nd November 2005, 07:12 AM
so is it a general fault in your area due to lightning? or just you?
TG
22nd November 2005, 03:38 PM
Just me.

But it seems better now. Maybe they fixed it, or the joints dried out or something :p
TG
23rd November 2005, 01:04 PM
I started experiencing disconnections again this morning - I've had about 14 so far (compared to 43 on monday, it's not too bad). So I phoned the ADSL faults to check up on the call I logged, all the while with the line crackling in my ear.

They tell me the line tested fine. Riiight. Of course an end-to-end test will be fine. It's the freaking quality that's the problem!

So they offered to send a tech. "Sir, I'll put it in the queue, but I have no idea when a tech will get to you". Right. Typical. Best effort shmeffort.

To my surprise, I just received a call from a tech, he'll be here a bit later to check up on the problem.

(Guaranteed they will blame my equipment, cuz it's not the macaroni shite!)
sss
23rd November 2005, 01:10 PM
ok, well i have the marconi shit, must get them to come do my line, whats the number u phone? got like 50 disconnections today
TG
23rd November 2005, 01:25 PM
Ouch.

0800DSLDSL (375375)

Be prepared to wait! First time I phoned, I gave up at 18 minutes of holding.
Second time I tried, they cut me off after 16 minutes.
Third time lucky, I had logged the call by 19 minutes.
Ruslan74
23rd November 2005, 01:29 PM
yikes... looks like you guys in for a bad spell or something.. i only hope it doesnt affect your online play time...