886 Customer Reviews over 23 pages
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- bradford
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-06-05
- Comments
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i thought the broadband service from shell would be excellent as they are a big company and new to bb services but this is the worst broadband i have ever had and tha includes talktalk it disconnects every 10 minutes and sometimes is on and off like a light switch surely they must be aware that either their service wrong or there is something wrong with the router as if i reboot everything it will work for a day or so and then keep disconnecting again and as i have just started a 18 month contract i dread to think what the termination charges are but anyone considering joining them please thin twice YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
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- London
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-06-21
- Comments
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NO stars for this company, it is shame not having no stars! The 4 people I have got in touch do not have any idea how to resolve problems apart than cancelling my order! Really bad
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- Chadwell heath
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2018-02-06
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Excellent speeds and connection.
Very happy.
Thank you.
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- Borehamwood
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-02-20
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Stay AWAY from this broadband they are a bunch of scums, I had to cancel my broad band because my home was renewed,the engineer was there with my neighbour, t7ried to contact them the day before stating that my landlord didn't allow me to have it they said I would have to pay costs over this, the broad band was not installed, it did not go live and the engineer was there called them on the 19/02/202 which they put me o hold for over 50 mins, to cancel again because there was no open breach cable, they scums twists the things around saying that there would be a cost for £65 for missing the appointment the scums first told me they needed 48 hours before the engineer updated the report, then after they kept on saying I miss the appointment and I should be glad there would not be any extra costs, requested to speak to manager she did not put m through to him instead put me on hold for another 40 mins. They still send an email to make another appointment with the engineer , i told them I would be making a complain to OMBUDSMAN they say I could do it on they website tried to go in comes to appoint that it doesn't let you further. YOUR BLOOD Sucker just want your own commission to pay of your salary, an email will be send to every were I can to put your **** company down.
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- Rotherham
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-05-27
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My elderly mum was having trouble getting through to customer services after receiving a letter stating her bill was overdue(She has never received an itemised bill)I rang customer services myself to ask for proper bill.Funny how you can get through to them in a few minutes if you press the number to pay a bill!!( previously mum was on the phone for hours, not able to get through) I was assured an itemised bill would be sent through the post last week, so what happened today? Another threatening letter saying if you do not pay you will be cut off.No bill again so rang today to ask for a bill again and they informed me they would send a bill out.Wouldn’t hold out too much hope.Terrible service for the elderly as no way to pay your bill( if you do actually get a proper one!)Unless over the phone or via bank.Had no trouble with the Post Office like this.Wouldn’t recommended this company , just threaten pensioners.
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- Uk
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-03-21
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The broadband is fine once you have it, but customer service is terrible. When I signed up for Shell broadband in 2021 the customer service was excellent. I don't know what has happened since but having to wait over 40 minutes to renew a policy is ridiculous.
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- Didcot
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-03-24
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I sign 18 months contract for 63mbps downloading speed and up to 19mbps uploading speed and i get 12mbps download and 1 mbps upload speed. Because i get over 5 times slower internet i was trying cancel this contract but they told me if i cancel i have to pay them cancelation fee - 310£... liers. I DO NOT RECOMEND TO ANYONE
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- London
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-10-07
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Absolutely shocked to pay them £30 charge for not returning law quality router. I haven’t heard other providers do that !
Avoid them
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- Wakefield
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-08-14
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Disgusting company, poor customer service.
Wont admit their own faults, try and pass the blame onto someone else then when they are pulled up on it start demanding money for time related charges when you didnt agree to them in the first place
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- Wakefield
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-01-17
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Signed up Aug 19
Nothing but trouble, minimal connection, router flashing red. Poor customer support and communication with false promises.
4/5 of no service but still collecting the direct debit but want to offer a £5 goodwill.
Avoid at all cost!
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- Location
- Otley
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-03-12
- Comments
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It's 2 months since I switched to Shell Energy Broadband on my rural ADSL line. Due to distance from the cabinet / exchange, my speed has never been more than about 2mbps down and 0.5mbps up.
Initial setup on the go live day was fine. The supplied router is plug and play. Make sure you use the RJ11 cable that comes in the box. It is 4 core whereas many other cables are 2 core. I tried a good (shielded, just 25cm) 2 core cable and found that my line speed halved.
While getting the supplied router up and running was a breeze, things get a bit more complicated if you want to use your own hardware. You need your ADSL user name which can be seen in the router's web interface, but the password is hidden. I rang the technical support team who gave me the password over the phone.
My first bill was high than I was expecting which is a bit of a worry when you're dealing with a new supplier. On looking more closely, I'd been billed for about 6 weeks which is why it was more. This could have been communicated more clearly.
The service is working really well for me. I've got broadband that's as good as my previous service with the added benefit of anytime phone calls.
I know about the "disconnection fee" and will surely query this if it's applied when the time comes. OFCOM guidance is that it can only be applied where the provider has actually incurred a fee themselves so as a consumer, you are entitled to ask for proof of this.
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- Wirral
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-09-17
- Comments
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Have got speeds quoted and set up went without a hitch and exactly on time. So far so good
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- London
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-11-04
- Comments
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Usage to date : 3 months.
No. of previous Broadband suppliers : 3.
Speed : Decent but not as fast as previous suppliers. Especially noticable on Netflix loading times.
Reliability : A couple of minutes of dropped connection, about once or twice per week on average, but tolerable.
Customer service : Friendly, average waiting time 20 min.
Other notes : Initially provided with faulty router, hence no connection for a week. Sent over engineer to confirm this. Router replacement received about 2 days later. Later, errorenously charged for engineer visit (around 80 GBP) so had to contact them to correct this.
Not recommended as it has under performed in all categories compared to previous suppliers.
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- Newcastle
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-03-31
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Absolutely shocking don’t attempt to play any console games with this connection....! It’s terrible! Doesn’t even reach my kitchen which may i add is 2 metres away! The whole lot the price and the results are absolutely ridiculous and so not worth the bad head...
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- Coventry
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-04-15
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Avoid this company.
Given start date.Nothing happened.Told them waited 24 hours nothing.No phone no broadband.
So cancelled it.They now want a years worth of internet and phone paying for.Jokers
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- Coventry
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-04-16
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The worst company I've ever had the misfortune of dealing with.
They try to walk over your consumer rights.£300+ bill and never searched anything and never made a phone call.
Should be closed down straightaway.
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- Ilminster, Somerset
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-11-25
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Very disappointing broadband from Shell Energy. Speeds are slow, keeps dropping WIFI connection, out of focus TVstreaming catch-up. Customer service is slow and ineffective probably made worse because the WIFI keeps dropping the connection.Very punitive charges for cancellation during contract period and also have to pay penalty for moving when the contract ends. Don’t make the same mistake as me. Shop elsewhere!
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- Tamworth
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-05-29
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My broadband went live on Wednesday,whilst I was out the country,so on my return on Saturday I set up my new router etc,but couldn't connect to the internet, it's now Wednesday and still no connection, having phoned them on numerous occasions I'm first told there's an outage,then a walled garden problem,what does any of that mean?? Fobbing me off I think!!! I'm then told it should be sorted in 2 to 3 days,so that's a full week with any internet,missed important emails,missed eBay purchases, internet TV not working etc,how about if I was running an internet business through this connection!!!!
Extremely poor service,leave well alone,wish I'd never joined them!!!!
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- Sheringham
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-01-06
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Absolutely shocking company and I will get out as soon as I can.
As I write this review I have been on hold for 45 minutes waiting to get through to find out where my router is, which should have been sent out by them a week ago (this is only because I purchased a house which uses their broadband and they insist on a new router for a new customer). What a stupid system as the other providers I have used have ALL just transferred the service without the need to change the router.
Still waiting for them to answer so BEWARE if you decide to use them, you have been warned, from a very dissatisfied new customer and as quickly as I can an ex customer.
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- Widnes
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-07-22
- Comments
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One star is too good. They use talk talk. It’s like going back ten years, the speed, the service, the price. All ten years ago expectations.
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- Edinburgh
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-09-15
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The main issue that I had with Shell Broadband was after ending the contract. The router was returned but constantly got email reminders to return the router! Customer service was poor, therefore to ensure that I was not charged £35 for returning the router, I cancelled the direct debit. I was in credit by £6+ but decided rather lose that amount compared to £35!
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- Kent
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2018-09-07
- Comments
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They actually charge you £15 now to leave! Outside of your contract! Section 5.11 in their t&c's. They say it is to cover the admin. cost of the transfer! Also tried to say that this is 'standard', it bloody isn't! Despicable! Avoid them at all costs!
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- Hampshire
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-03-10
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I endorse the recent comments. An abysmal company to deal with. This is my 4th day without access to my emails. I have spent HOURS on the phone and online chats just going round in circles. Clearly staff don't know what they are doing. More than once I have been sent back to Post Office who returned me to Shell because the "migration" was complete! Never had this problem with Post Office. The incompetence of this company is absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!
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- Peterborough
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-05-13
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I have been with SHELL Energy Broadband now for three terrible months.
I had no choice because they took over my Post Office B/b account and I could not leave.
I have nearly a year left on this rotten system.
For some reason, it is far, far worse than it ever was.
The Post Office was not good but this is a absolutely abysmal.
Even short downloaded programs off YouTube continually stop with that "Loading" message.
Music videos just stop midway and take over 5 minutes to load in many cases.
I have just tried to watch a SKY NEWS clip on YouTube which is 1 minute 45 seconds long.
It took nearly 4 minutes to load and then kept stopping!
Trying to contact Shell on the phone is totally pointless and Emails get no response.
THIS IS ROTTEN, RUBBISH BROADBAND!
Do yourself a big, big favour and go elsewhere for yours!
Stay away from SHELL, whatever you do!
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- County Durham
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-04-11
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Absolute rubbish! I got conned into getting Shell Energy broadband with assurance that the speed would be faster than my previous supplier. I am forever losing the connection and the speed (when I am actually connected) is far slower. I contacted Shell and they said that I must dismantle the box on the wall and start doing various tests. I have never had this experience before with any previous suppliers. I would not recommend Shell Energy broadband for one second.
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- paignton
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-09-05
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do not use have had trouble with them since day 1, the 14 day cooling off period starts from the day u order it, so when ours went live the 14 days was up. we r leaving early as cannot get it to work all over the house, have bean quoted £310 to leave instead of the £150 we were told on the phone. there is no 24/7 telephone support, so if your broadbands goes down u cannot use there online services to fix problem. STAY AWAY FROM. i wood give them 0/5 for everything
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- North Ayrshire
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2017-09-29
- Comments
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Early days.
We wanted it connected before we left for a break but they were unable to make the date by two days so we contacted them.
The first attempt was not so good as the guy we spoke to said, no worries, we will get someone to call you back within 2 days. SILENCE!
I called back and spoke to a "Zoe". She apologised and then promptly sorted it.
The router arrived early, thanks, Zoe. I was able to configure it to match my old network and on the go live day, up it came and all looks good.
Have not used it much yet but so far, so good.
The call centre staff do, seem, rely on unseen technical staff, Zoe had to ask them a question that I wanted answered. Now it may be a case of "Chinese Whispers" but she was given an incorrect answer.
I will update when I have more use.
Conclusion.
Simple to buy, seems a good price, very helpful staff mostly, works and the company seem to want to keep me happy. Nice.
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- GU27 1JF
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-05-28
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- Penarth
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-10-02
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Truly awful service. Broadband keeps cutting off so unable to access on demand TV like iplayer, 4OD or netflix. Shows just keep cutting out half way through then have to start all over again. Have spent an hour waiting to talk to somebody from customer service only to be cut off immediately by rubbish representative "Hannah S". Now back in another queue to try and speak to someone again. Avoid at all costs! Terrible broadband.
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- Falkirk
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-04-11
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Shocking service. I am currently on hold for the last hour. My bills have been irregular and not the amount agreed monthly due to Shell amalgamating with P.O. I should pay £25 pm but was billed nearly £70 over a 2 month period and it should not be my problem if they cannot get their 2 systems to work!! I then spent over 1 hr trying to resolve what is happening. My contract finishes in Dec 22 and I will be looking for another provider!!!!! My advise is DO NOT TOUCH SHELL Broadband!!!!!!!!!!
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- Scotland
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2020-11-16
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Absolutely terrible broadband be glad when contact has ended paying for a service I don’t get very rude customer services AVOID at all cost
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- Manchester
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
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- 2022-04-23
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I have been with Post Office Broadband for over 5 years,, I always pay my bills 12 months in advance (I don’t have/utilise a landline), I have received my 1st bill from Shell!!!,, in October last year(2021) I was £268+ in credit, I pay £17 a month,,it’s now April, I know I have plenty of credit in addition to a £40 credit from the Post Office in the interim,, because of service issues. I have phoned she’ll over the last couple of days,,after 45 minutes the line is cut!,,needless to say I have not spoken to customer svs whatsoever, I also emailed Shell advising with proof of my credit with Post Office,, I received an automated email back stating I was not nor had any credit!!, I know I will be cut off for non payment, but I am in credit until at least the end of the year!!,, this is my first experience with Shell and would advise any potential new customers to STAY CLEAR AT ALL COSTS, I am unsure what to do now as I just would like to speak to somebody from Shell,,my login for Post Office will not work on Shells. Absolute nightmare
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- Wirral
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-03-17
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Absolutely abysmal customer service and their internet speed isn't much better. If you move house part way through your deal they start a brand new one to trap you for longer. If you believe your contract ends in a few weeks so ask to cancel rather than start a whole new deal they don't inform you that the contract doesn't end in a few weeks but instead accept the cancellation then charge you over £100 for doing so. Shocking customer service all round
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- Cornwall
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-11-18
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Prior to switching I had had fibre with Sky for 3 years with no issues and was getting a speed of between 67mb and 71mb. Switched to Shells equivalent package (Superfast Fibre Plus) so should be getting exactly the same speed; however, I am now getting between 29mb and 38mb. Pathetic! Have tried to call their customer services but gave up after being on hold for 28 minutes. Already counting the days until my contract ends and I can switch back to a decent provider.
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- Aylesbury
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2021-05-18
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Avoid avoid avoid the worst company I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. Unhelpfull and rude customer care team, non existent connection then had the ordasity to demand £315 cancellation fee for not receiving a service.
One star is too good for this company my advice is to look for a different provider.
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- Colchester
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2018-06-23
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Cant believe we were sucked in to signing up for broadband with First Utility. We were told we were getting like for like deal that we had with EE and that the price we pay would never go up. Guess what?? The deal didn't include calls to mobiles like EE and the price went up straight away. And the actual connection is shockingly bad. Speed fluctuates so much and almost daily the connection disappears. DO NOT SIGN UP WITB FIRST UTILITY. So I tried phoning customer services and guess what? Couldn't get through, just got put on hold for ages. EE customer service was 2nd to none. And to leave I'm probably going to have to pay a fee. Absolutely gutted.
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- Malvern
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2022-07-17
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Didn't even connect, just swapped suppliers, waited 3 weeks late now, they still haven't fixed whatever isn't working, they even charged my first bill which they promised they wouldn't until it works. Awful.
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- Pembrokeshire
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2017-09-21
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Terrible speed, terrible customer service, terrible reliability, cheap terrible router supplied. Stay well clear of this outfit, they're terrible.
I cancelled and they're now trying to charge me a sky high cancellation fee after a month without broadband which is they're at fault for.
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- london
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
- Date
- 2019-10-13
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Switched from Plusnet because of the cashback deal. Big Mistake. Broadband is very slow.
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- London
- Reviewing
- Shell Energy
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- 2022-04-04
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We tried to upgrade our speed, but due to a glitch in their system, we lost internet completely. Restoring our connection is going to take just under one week. If you need broadband for remote working, I wouldn't use this provider.
Also, customer service waiting times are around 90 minutes.
Also, discounts magically disappear mid-contract, so watch your bills carefully.
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