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Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
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You're facing a customer escalation in your telecom services. How will you navigate the unresolved feedback?

When a customer escalation occurs in telecom, it demands prompt attention and effective communication. To smooth out the situation:

- Acknowledge the issue and apologize for any inconvenience. Empathy goes a long way in de-escalating tension.

- Offer concrete solutions or alternatives to address their concerns, ensuring you follow through promptly.

- Keep the lines of communication open, updating the customer regularly on the progress of their issue.

How do you handle customer escalations in your field? Share your strategies.

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Last updated on Feb 6, 2025
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You're facing a customer escalation in your telecom services. How will you navigate the unresolved feedback?

When a customer escalation occurs in telecom, it demands prompt attention and effective communication. To smooth out the situation:

- Acknowledge the issue and apologize for any inconvenience. Empathy goes a long way in de-escalating tension.

- Offer concrete solutions or alternatives to address their concerns, ensuring you follow through promptly.

- Keep the lines of communication open, updating the customer regularly on the progress of their issue.

How do you handle customer escalations in your field? Share your strategies.

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    Niaz Malik

    Former CEO of a leading Telecom turned Inspirational Speaker | Paralyzed in life-altering accident at 40 | CEO Coach | Leadership Mentor | Mental Health Advocate | Disruptive Leadership | Resilience & Resolve

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    Handling a customer escalation in telecom requires a proactive and strategic approach. Instead of just resolving the issue, turn it into a learning opportunity. Identify patterns in complaints to prevent future problems. Assign a dedicated contact person to reassure the customer and provide a personalized resolution plan. Use data to show service improvements and regain trust. After resolving the issue, follow up to ensure satisfaction and offer a goodwill gesture if needed. A well-handled escalation can strengthen customer loyalty and enhance service reliability.

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    Andrew McGregor

    Account Director at Kordia & Aura Information Security providing Network and Information Security Services

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    Ensure you provide a single Network Operations Centre which operates 24x7x365 and SLA to answer within 30 seconds and by an engineer who is skilled in triaging the root cause of the fault. Have SLAs defined to update the client at agreed intervals until resolution. Survey the client post every fault for their satisfaction level and make the clients feedback visible to everyone in the business. Have business targets for customer satisfaction levels, measure and report on them. Welcome to Kordia!

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    Flavio Wisnevski, MSc

    Head de Telecomunicações | Executivo de Operações de Rede | NOC & SOC | TI & Infraestrutura de Redes | Operações de Serviços B2B | Professor Universitário | Docente | Conselheiro Consultivo | CTO | COO

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    Para lidar com escalonamentos de clientes em telecomunicações, priorizo um diagnóstico rápido para identificar a raiz do problema, seguido de comunicação proativa "se der tempo", garantindo que o cliente esteja sempre informado sem promessas vazias. Minha equipe assume total responsabilidade pela resolução, acompanhando de perto e envolvendo as áreas necessárias até a solução definitiva. Além disso, cada caso serve como aprendizado para aprimorar processos e reduzir recorrências. No fim, um escalonamento bem gerido pode transformar uma experiência negativa em fidelização do cliente.

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    AbdulRehman Rana

    Business Development Executive | Sales Growth Specialist | Driving Customer Success & Operational Excellence

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    I start by listening closely to the customer’s concerns, making sure they feel heard and understood. Then, I gather all relevant details—from call logs to service history—to pinpoint the exact issue. Transparency is key: I keep the customer informed of every step, even if it’s just letting them know we’re still investigating. In parallel, I collaborate with teams (technical, billing, and customer service) to expedite a resolution. Once we’ve addressed the immediate problem, I follow up to ensure the solution holds and share any preventative measures we’ve put in place. By combining empathy, clear communication, and swift action, I’ve found that even the most challenging escalations can become opportunities to strengthen trust and loyalty.

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    April Amolo

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    To handle a customer escalation in telecom, I would first acknowledge the customer's frustration and empathize with their situation. I'd review the details of the issue, ensuring I understand their concerns fully. Then, I'd apologize for any inconvenience and take responsibility for resolving it. If a solution isn't immediate, I'd provide a clear timeline and offer alternatives. If necessary, I would escalate the issue to a higher authority and keep the customer informed throughout the process. Finally, I’d follow up to ensure the problem is resolved and use the feedback to improve the service moving forward.

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