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Last updated on Jan 1, 2025
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Your mobile service is down and customers are frustrated. How will you keep them informed?

When your mobile service is down, clear and timely communication can make all the difference. Here's how to keep your customers informed:

  • Send regular updates: Use SMS, email, and social media to provide consistent updates on the issue and expected resolution time.

  • Provide alternative solutions: Suggest temporary options like Wi-Fi calling or directing customers to local hotspots.

  • Offer compensation: Consider offering discounts or credits for the inconvenience to show goodwill.

What strategies have worked for you in similar situations?

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Your mobile service is down and customers are frustrated. How will you keep them informed?

When your mobile service is down, clear and timely communication can make all the difference. Here's how to keep your customers informed:

  • Send regular updates: Use SMS, email, and social media to provide consistent updates on the issue and expected resolution time.

  • Provide alternative solutions: Suggest temporary options like Wi-Fi calling or directing customers to local hotspots.

  • Offer compensation: Consider offering discounts or credits for the inconvenience to show goodwill.

What strategies have worked for you in similar situations?

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    Er Aswin S

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    Okay, so our mobile service is down, and customers are understandably frustrated. As engineers, we often have some idea when a server issue might happen, or we can predict it. So, the customer support team needs to act quickly. They should send out a simple SMS message, email, or even an automated voice call to all affected customers. The message should say that there's a problem with the service and give a rough estimate of how many hours it will take to fix. It doesn't need to be super technical, just a quick update. This way, customers know what's going on and can make other arrangements for that time.

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    Wolfram Rasp

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    Expertisen und fachliches Know-how sind für gewöhnlich nicht kostenlos! Wenn ich also "einer der wenigen Experten bin", welche hier einen Kommentar abgeben sollen, ersuche ich vorher höflichst um Bekanntgabe einer Adresse (Link, E-Mail, etc.) wohin ich die Honorarnote senden kann. Ansonsten unterlassen Sie bitte mich zukünftig damit zu belästigen. Besten Dank Expertise and technical know-how are usually not free! If I am “one of the few experts” who are supposed to make a comment here, I politely ask you in advance to provide me with an address (link, email, etc.) where I can send the fee note. Otherwise, please refrain from bothering me with this in the future. Thank you very much

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    Phillemon Neluvhalani

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    When your mobile service goes down, frustrated customers need clear and timely updates to stay informed. 📢 Start by sending regular notifications via SMS, email, and social media to keep them in the loop about the issue and expected resolution time 📲. Provide alternative solutions, such as Wi-Fi calling or directing users to local hotspots, to help them stay connected 📶. To maintain goodwill, consider offering compensation like discounts or service credits as a gesture of appreciation

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    muayyad musa

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    It is very important that we maintain the customer’s service by any means possible. It is best to give him a solution to the problem by remaining connected through the Wi-Fi service. In return, compensation for what was lost, which makes the customer more satisfied and confident and always remains satisfied with us.

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    Ali Jradeh, MBA, M.E

    Program and Account Manager | Senior Wireless and Automation Expert(5G,4G,3G,2G,IoT), Ex-Ericsson | MBA | Team Lead | Telecom consultant | 45x Professional Certifications | Data analyst | Cloud enthusiast | BGS

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    To address this situation effectively, prioritize clear communication with the customer and maintain proactive oversight of the issue. Engage all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment on a unified approach for resolution. While accuracy in decision-making is essential, act swiftly to mitigate risks and uphold trust. Speed and coordination are critical to navigating challenges successfully. Make sure to provide proper root cause analysis after that. If it is your mistake, apologize and make sure it will never happen again, if the mistake was from the customer end, teach them how to avoid it and hold training sessions if needed.

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    Kondareddy Sana

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    We understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. We’ll provide real-time updates via our website, social media, and SMS alerts. Thank you for your patience, we appreciate your trust and will resolve this soon.

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    Tin Myo Aung

    Senior NOC Engineer | Network Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Incident Management, SLA Reporting

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    I would ensure clear and timely communication with customers through multiple channels like viber, email, and incident management platforms. I’d provide regular updates with an estimated time to restore (ETR) while coordinating with ground teams to restore service quickly. Once resolved, I’d share a root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive measures to maintain trust and transparency.

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