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Proximus installation nightmare – 17 July to 13 August and still NO INTERNET

  • August 13, 2026
  • 6 reacties
  • 40 Bekeken

I applied for a Proximus internet connection on 17 July. Today is 13 August, and I still don't have a working internet connection.

Here is what happened:

29 July: Proximus said that a technician had come to our address but claimed that nobody was home. This is simply not true. We were available for the appointment.

 

6 August: Proximus scheduled another appointment. I personally waited outside my door for the technician. Nobody came. Later, we were told that there was “no connection/line” and the technician had apparently left without doing the installation. Even the Proximus call centre could not reach the technician afterwards.

 

13 August: The Proximus call centre scheduled yet another appointment. My wife stayed home the entire day waiting for the technician.

 

Again, NOBODY SHOWED UP.

 

No technician. No phone call. No message. No explanation.

 

We have now been waiting for our internet connection for almost four weeks.

 

Because of this situation, my wife has also run out of mobile data. We have had to waste entire days waiting at home for technicians who simply don't show up.

 

So, to summarise:

 

17 July: Internet connection ordered.

 

29 July: Technician allegedly came, claiming nobody was home.

 

6 August: I waited at the door; nobody came. Later we were told there was no connection/line.

 

13 August: My wife waited at home all day; again, nobody came.

 

13 August: Still NO INTERNET.

 

This is beyond frustrating. It is completely unacceptable.

 

I understand that technical problems can happen. What I cannot understand is the complete lack of communication, accountability and respect for the customer's time.

 

If Proximus cannot provide the service, just say so. But don't keep scheduling appointments, make people stay home for hours, and then simply not show up.

 

Proximus, I am not asking for an excuse anymore. I am asking you to actually solve the problem.

6 reacties

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  • Moderator
  • August 14, 2026

@Canakyz understand your frustration. I have contacted our dispatch team to find out what can be done to help you.

We will keep you informed of any updates.

Gr, Elke


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  • Apprentice
  • August 14, 2026

Oh really? Like the last time? 


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  • August 14, 2026

@Canakyz 

Dispatch has informed me that there is still a technical bug affecting your order. They have reported this to our IT department, which is doing everything possible to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Once this has been resolved, you will be contacted again to schedule a new appointment, especially since a cherry picker will also need to be present.

Gr, Elke


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  • Apprentice
  • August 14, 2026

Dear Elke are messing with me? WHAT BUG! THE TECHNICAN NEVER COMES TO THE PLACE, WHAT KIND OF A BUG IS THAT!!! I HAVE ALREADY WASTED NEAR A MONTH AND 3 ABSENCES FROM WORK JUST BECAUSE OF YOUR PERFECT PLANNING. NOW YOU SEND ME A F DATE TO 21/08/2026 ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?!?!? What cherry picker are you talking about there is always someone at home ffs


GeertC
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  • August 14, 2026

@Canakyz 

I ‘ve sent a message to my colleagues from the dispatch asking if it is possible to reschedule this appointment earlier, considering the missed appointments you have had.

I am waiting for their feedback and will definitely keep you informed.

 

Geert


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  • Apprentice
  • August 14, 2026

I did not miss any appointments. Your techican did. VERY VERY BEST REGARDS.