Mobile telephone networks in Ireland or Good and Bad Customer Service

Vodafone. The story of unexpected and pricy mobile Internet connection point.

The overall situation comprises of several facts:

1. I switched to bill-pay plan which costed 30 euros and included free internet and certain amount of minutes/texts.

2. Eventually my smartphone/browser/application got connected to a different internet connection point(CP) (GPRS, ISP...) which is very expensive... For instance: for using internet through that connection point for 1-2 minutes - you would have to pay 4-5 euros.

3. I was not aware that my phone got connected to that expensive CP and a month later I received a bill for 94 euros, which showed that I spent on internet about 10-15 minutes and have to pay that amount of money!

4. I called VODAFONE service twice (!!!) explaining them my issue, telling them that I was NOT intended to USE that expensive CP as I had a FREE ONE included in my BILL PLAN! First operator told me, that they were sorry and they were going to block my phone from connecting to theses CP. He also told me, that I should expect 30 percent off that bill. I called back next day and a service rep told me, that I should expect 50% off that bill.

Some time later I noticed that by using direct debit Vodafone withdrew the whole sum of my bill - 94 euros! For what??? For the reason that all other internet CPs were not switched off by default?! That was not my problem, that I was not made aware of even a possibility of such connection! I have never heard about it!!! I was on live.vodafone.ie internet plan which is free and was included into my bill plan!

If you get into same trouble someday - here is a solution:

Forward your fully detailed complain to comreg.ie or straight to William Rotte -Commission for Communications Regulation (consumerline@comreg.ie)

P.S. Next day I received a phone call from Vodafone complaint representative who said that I just had to pay for the bill (30 euros) . Done!

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Meteor. Good customer service.

I sent a query to customer support saying that I would like the number 085******* to be blocked for my account as I kept receiving annoying and bullying text messages from that number.

P.S. Next day I got this:

"Thank you for contacting Meteor.Please be advised that as requested I have now blocked phone number 085******* from contacting you via voice calls and text message.

I can confirm that if they attempt to call you they will receive a message informing them that your number is unavailable and if they text you the message will send, but will not deliver to your phone.

Please be aware that you may unblock this number at any time by contacting Customer Care. Additionally, your request may take 24 to 48 hours to become effective.I hope this is helpful to you.If you have any further queries please call customer care or email info@meteor.ie and we will be delighted to assist you."

Happy days :)

Soul Purpose

Soul Purpose band at the Workman's Club were really professional and very exciting. Black suits, ties, saxophone, great drum beat, brilliant strong voice and chilling club atmosphere were creating a feeling of 60-70-ties... Non-stop music and groovy voice were making us dancing, stamping, smiling, shouting and applauding :)

If you ever have a chance to spend an evening listening to this guys - do not hesitate :)

Soul Purpose - Think from David McClelland on Vimeo.

Have you ever thought about that moment when you buy your first car - which music track would you put on first, put the volume to maximum and press hard the gas pedal, open the window, stick your elbow out and drive drive drive? Haven't you?
Well, that is exactly what I am going to do this Saturday - my first trip on my first car! And here is the track I am going to put on:

Ireland - I am going to explorer you in and out :)
Stay tuned!

Music is my passion! There is nothing more to add - I can spend hours and hours in the music rooms. Although I don't play any music instrument professionally I enjoy doing my best, enjoy creating new waves, new sounds, new rithms...
Here is a small video about our warming up session. Do not take it too serious :)

The music I used to creat...

I made this first part of a track in 1999... Found it today on my old hard drive...Was somewhat impressed...I was much more talented in 19 than today. I think I have to start writing music again! :)
The beginning by Zhekich


This remix was made in far 1998 as an outcome of my total admiration of Prodigy's talent.
Where are you, Prodigy? @ Prodigy by Zhekich

The Bright Pascha.

As being Russian orthodox, this Easter night I decided to spend in the Church Of The Holy Apostles Peter And Paul. Last time 15 years ago my mother took me with her to participate in that Procession therefore this time I was full of brand new feelings and emotions.

Thousands of goose-pimples was piercing my body during the Procession.

I can't say that I am a religious person, however I really enjoyed those moments of silence I kept, moments of true deep silence when you stand there with a candle in your hand, look at trailing flame and think to yourself...

Such holidays are to arouse feelings of light and appeasement.

Skirmish Paintball

Summarizing Paintball day:
1. While trying to perform a feat of valour I was mercilessly injured to my right knee…I can barely walk now. Condolences are accepted! :)
2. Red team vs Blue Team. It turned out that to defence was easier than to attack.
3. Four balls hitting the same spot on your back at the same time - it hurts!
4. Superstitious beliefs:
- One true hit to your neck, does not guarantee that there will be no second one to another side of your neck.
- Playing with the paint ball by your fingers and trying to examine it closer does not guarantee that your mask will stay clean. :)
- Lack of tactics plus lack of strategy plus chaotic and massive firing leads to higher company revenue. “Save your bullets” call – is effectiveness.
5. Paint ball – “pain ball”
6. Paint ball - is a good fun! Next game in summer: Ebay vs. Google!

Stay tuned! :)