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The Telstra Files

Real reviews. Real patterns. Real corporate abuse.

1.2★
Average Rating
89%
Negative Reviews
47min
Hold Time
73%
Unresolved

Complaint Categories

Poor Service

67%

Rude, dismissive, unprofessional staff behavior

Incompetence

54%

Staff lacking basic product knowledge

Process Failures

48%

Excessive waits, broken systems

Misleading Sales

31%

Hidden fees, deceptive contracts

Customer Horror Stories

Filter by issue type to see patterns of corporate behavior.
Every review verified. Every complaint documented. Every pattern exposed.

Showing 10 of 10 testimonials
Verified

You did everything wrong. Good thing I checked the document for review which you told me that I didn't need to do. All the details are wrong. I've tried to resolve this over the course of the last two days online and when that didn't work, came into store. Seems that's been made a mess of as well. I have all the receipts so I'll just take it to Fair Trading because I can't get a response or resolution from Telstra in spite of my time and efforts

Eisha Liyanage
Incompetence / Lack of Knowledge
Poor Customer Service / Unprofessional Behavior
Operational Failures / Process Delays
Verified

Absolutely hopeless. Not able to change a phone plan because it is 4.30 (shop closes at 5pm)

Anthony Clifford
Operational Failures / Process Delays
Verified

I phoned this Telstra "business" hub at 9.01am to try to get first in the queue. Was on hold for over 90 minutes and finally ran out of patience and hung up. No "leave your number and we'll call you back" option like most customer oriented organisations. If this is how they treat their business customers, heaven help the ordinary Joe in the street.

Tony G
Poor Customer Service / Unprofessional Behavior
Operational Failures / Process Delays
Verified

Read the reviews. The staff are there to take your cash, not help. Came in with a dead phone and two months left on the contract. Instead of claiming warranty I'm pushed towards the latest deal which comes with a smart watch.

Nick Watts
Misleading Information / Sales Tactics
Poor Customer Service / Unprofessional Behavior
Verified

The worst experience. Was sold a faulty S8 camera not working. Asked for a new phone and was told we will send if off for 10 days to be fixed. The replacement phone will not be a smart phone. No customer service skills from the Manager.

Terry Ohanlon
Misleading Information / Sales Tactics
Poor Customer Service / Unprofessional Behavior
Operational Failures / Process Delays
Verified

Disgusted with this company - have spent 4hrs on the phone trying to simply transfer between products. At every step I have been promised things that have not been executed. Dismal performance from three different staff who all disagreed with each other.

Mark Anderson
Incompetence / Lack of Knowledge
Poor Customer Service / Unprofessional Behavior
Operational Failures / Process Delays

The Pattern Is Clear

Systemic Issues

Billing errors & double charges
Misleading sales practices
Faulty equipment sold as new

Service Failures

90+ minute hold times
Staff who can't help
Customers hung up on

Corporate Attitude

"Take cash, not help" mentality
Blame customers for failures
No accountability

Kim's Story in Context

Kim's experience isn't isolated—it's part of a systematic pattern affecting thousands of Australians daily. The difference? Kim decided to fight back publicly.

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