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Urgent: Disputed High Data Charges (€300+) – Notification System Failure

  • May 13, 2026
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Dear Simyo Customer Service Team,

I am writing to formally contest a recent invoice totaling approximately €300 due to unexpected mobile data overconsumption. I have been a loyal Simyo customer for over two years, and I am deeply distressed by this situation.

The charges occurred because my home Wi-Fi disconnected while I was using my phone. I was completely unaware that my device had switched to mobile data until it was too late. Most importantly, I did not receive any warning notifications—neither at the 80% nor the 100% usage thresholds—via SMS or email, which is the standard policy I rely on to manage my costs.

I am currently unemployed, and a bill of this magnitude is a financial impossibility for me.
Given my two-year history of timely payments and the fact that Simyo’s automated warning system failed to alert me before the bill reached this extreme level, I kindly request:

A significant reduction or waiver of the overconsumption charges.
The immediate unblocking of my phone number so I can continue my job search.

I value Simyo’s service, but as a long-term customer, I find this lack of protection against bill shock unacceptable. I hope we can reach a fair resolution. If this cannot be resolved, I will be forced to look for a different provider that can offer better usage safeguards.

I look forward to your prompt assistance in resolving this matter.

Phone no: 06XXXXXX
Name: Akshay Yadav

Sincerely,
Akshay YADAV

Beste antwoord door Shaniqua

Hi ​@akshayyadav,

Thank you for your message. I understand how annoying and stressful this situation must be, especially given your financial situation and the unexpectedly high bill.

I see that you indicated you did not receive the usual warning messages regarding your data usage, which you rely on to manage your costs.
At Simyo, warning messages are automatically sent via SMS when you reach 80% and 100% of your internet bundle. If you continue using the internet, you pay €0.15 per MB.

A very handy tip from ​@wimj12 to set a data cap. This allows you to use the internet safely, and when your bundle is used up, it stops working and you won't incur any extra costs.

I see that you have already been helped by customer service and that they have accommodated you regarding the costs, which is great. I have also updated your phone number in the message.

If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know.

Kind regards,
Shaniqua

 

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  • May 14, 2026

Sorry to hear this. You are not the first one, and you will not be the last one.

You should have taken a dataplafond (cap) for 1 euro per month. Too late for now, but do it for the future.

A moderator will contact you for a possible compensation.

And remove your possible details like your phone number from your post.

 


Shaniqua
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  • May 15, 2026

Hi ​@akshayyadav,

Thank you for your message. I understand how annoying and stressful this situation must be, especially given your financial situation and the unexpectedly high bill.

I see that you indicated you did not receive the usual warning messages regarding your data usage, which you rely on to manage your costs.
At Simyo, warning messages are automatically sent via SMS when you reach 80% and 100% of your internet bundle. If you continue using the internet, you pay €0.15 per MB.

A very handy tip from ​@wimj12 to set a data cap. This allows you to use the internet safely, and when your bundle is used up, it stops working and you won't incur any extra costs.

I see that you have already been helped by customer service and that they have accommodated you regarding the costs, which is great. I have also updated your phone number in the message.

If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know.

Kind regards,
Shaniqua