Stop harassing phone users with several numbers using 0121 code. Calls virtually every day. Fortunately picked up as spam. Now blocked.
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Their customer service was fine, just they obviously don't have their act together in terms of their portal, system, billing, etc. I left because they don't automatically bill, then i only notice once... Voir plus
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How very strange that others give bad reviews of AQL. I've had first 2 then 3 numbers with them for over 10 years and found it a 5 star service. I'm talking about their £2 a month phone numbers, call... Voir plus
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At aql, we continuously strive to enhance public trust and strengthen security in telecommunications. We’ve been in business since 1998 and we do not condone or support (or turn a blind eye) to any misuse of our network or numbers. We collaborate with government bodies, law enforcement, and regulators to enable safer communication for all.
In almost all instances when there is a suspected scam or similar on one of our numbers, it’s not aql, but overseas scammers using third-party networks to spoof calls. If you believe you’ve been contacted by a suspicious or fraudulent party, please report it to us here (we can act more quickly if you let us know the exact number that called you). In addition to reporting to us, you can also report issues directly to Ofcom too.
aql is one of the UK’s most innovative telecom operators, playing a pivotal role as a ‘hidden enabler’ of smart cities. We specialise in Messaging, Voice, Data Centre solutions, Connectivity, and IoT, securely connecting people, organisations, and devices to drive societal improvement.
Our goal is to help organisations adapt to technological change by leveraging innovation, creating a better future for everyone.
Coordonnées de contact
Salem Chapel, Hunslet Rd,, LS10 1JW, Leeds, Royaume-Uni
- 0113 320 3040
- support@uk.aql.com
- aql.com
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AQL is a family of caring professionals who are making a difference around the globe!
I'm a tottering old priest working with victims of trafficking in Eastern Europe. When I first began requiring internet and support services I first went to AQL. And two decades on, I cannot imagine a more professional, supportive, and client focused business. During the past three years I've had to depend even further on AQL to assist me as I move between the Moldovan and Ukrainian borders, moving child victims of Russia's relentless assault upon the innocent children and elderly in Ukraine. I lack the vocabulary to describe how grateful we are for the continued support provided by the staff of AQL and those who have volunteered their time and expertise, as well as compassion, as we provide safe-harbour and new life starts away from the relentless bombing, destruction and torture from Russian troops.
16 octobre 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Father Bill,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're glad you're happy with our services and honoured to be a part of the incredible humanitarian work you are carrying out.
Thank you
Reliable and not expensive.
Reliable and not expensive.
Rather slow to forward emails to my domain on to my inbox, however.
28 novembre 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Nick,
Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate your support. If you're having issues about email forwarding speeds, please do get in touch with our support team to see if we can help you further: https://aql.com/contact/
Thanks
An innovative and reliable company
I have dealt with this company over many years and always found them to be innovative and helpful.
29 novembre 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave it for us!
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Hi Kevin,
Thanks for the great review, we're glad to hear you're enjoying our service.
Excellent service and great portal.
27 novembre 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Phillip,
Thank you for your excellent review, we appreciate your support!
Réponse de aql
Hi Saffy,
We're really glad you enjoyed the hackathon and that you took some learnings away from the day. We hope to see you again at hackathons we organise in the future!
Charged my phone bill for no reason
Charged my phone bill for no reason. Bunch of thieves
10 octobre 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Robert,
Whilst aql is a telecoms company, we do not supply services directly to end users, so it will not have been us that has charged you. Please contact our support team via: https://aql.com/contact/ and we will help you to resolve the situation.
We look into all complaints seriously. If you can supply the number/s in question we will investigate and keep you 100% informed as to the outcome. Please either post the number in question on here, or submit it via: https://aql.com/report-a-scam-or-nuisance-number/
For us to start any investigation or involve law enforcement we need to know both the number you received the call from and also your number.
We’ve been in business since 1998 and we do not condone or support (or turn a blind eye) to any misuse of our network or numbers. We work closely with Ofcom and law enforcement.
In almost all instances when there is a nuisance call on one of our numbers, it’s not aql, but overseas scammers using third party networks to spoof calls (ie to make the calls look like they’re from one of our numbers). This is beyond our control and is an industry wide problem.
See the recent article on this at: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/scam-calls-and-messages/phone-spoof-scam/
You can also report issues directly to Ofcom too (or in addition to reporting to us). It’s best to do both because we can act more quickly if you let us know the exact number that called you.
Thank you
Do yourself a favour and block ALL aql numbers.
Do yourself a favour and block ALL aql numbers. Aql are giving out telephone numbers to scammers and spammers (edit for trust pilot rules). I opt to block ALL your numbers as I can’t trust ANY of them. These scammers need to be STOPPED and aql has the power to do so for some of them, so DO IT. Enough excuses, stop these scammer/spammer companies, instead of flagging genuine reviews on trustpilot. (Factual as it happened to this one). I have yet to receive a legittimate call from an aql number despite the 7+ calls a day I’m getting from them. Blocklist getting pretty full tbh. Yes there not the only one - I’ll be submitting reviews to each of the relevant companies on trustpilot.
Thank you for the response. Do you seriously expect someone to post every single scam number being used with that link? I personally have been called from nearly 50 different numbers. It is not practical to post them 1 by 1. Provide a more meaningful method of posting the numbers and I’ll do it.
*EDIT* now aql are again trying to have my review removed by complaining that it might be for another domain - it is not.
Aql you are the ones hosting these numbers which makes you responsible at least in part, so my review stands. I’m annoyed at the spammers and scammers using your numbers, yes, but you are the company who can do something about this yet you choose to try and get my little review removed again?
As before I’m still waiting for the message inviting me to provide these number ranges instead of doing them one by one, so when your serious about getting rid of them message me through this.
*EDIT2* your response has been better than before however I still have to register an account to contact you or call you which I simply have no desire to use. I have located the email link on your site and will use it at a time suitable to myself, or alternatively you can use the updated email address in my profile.
30 août 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Someone,
If a company you suspect is not genuine has contacted you using a phone number that you have traced to aql, please reach out to us via: https://aql.com/contact/ or fill out this form: https://aql.com/report-a-scam-or-nuisance-number/ and we will help you look further into the issue. If we do not have information such as the phone number that received the calls, the numbers you have received the calls from, and the times and dates of the calls, we are unfortunately unable to take action.
If you would like to report the issue to Ofcom, or to both aql and Ofcom, we would encourage you to do so.
Even If You Don't Answer, Unsolicited Calls Are A Pain
I believe that this is a genuine company, with many genuine customers. However it would seem that it is an easy way for scammers and fraudsters to access multiple numbers with a view to conning or annoying as many people as possible. Here is a list and dates of a variety of caller ID's:-
9-8-24 01204 565788
9-8-24 020 4572 1783
8-8-24 020 4572 0132
7-8-24 0161 524 2722
6-8-24 01204 961908
6-8-24 01204 961577
6-8-24 0161 524 6586
5-8-24 020 4572 1611
5-8-24 020 4572 1647 x2
5-8-24 020 4572 1628
5-8-24 01204 935376
2-8-24 0114 494 0815
2-8-24 0114 494 0725 x2
2-8-24 0114 494 0815 x2
2-8-24 0114 0725 2954
2-8-24 020 3137 2954
2-8-24 01204 935353
2-8-24 01204 935386
I sincerely hope that something is done about this. I checked out most of the numbers and all but a few rated as cons were AQL. None of these were recognised numbers, nor were they expected or solicited calls. By the very fact of not answering these calls, I may miss one of vital importance to me.
9 août 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Hairy,
Thank you for compiling the dates and numbers that have been contacting you. We cross-checked them on our database and found that two of these numbers originated with aql, but the rest do not. We will investigate those two numbers, but I'm afraid we cannot assist you with the remainder.
Thank you
Don’t know why a company such as AQL…
Don’t know why a company such as AQL can lease numbers to third party companies, it’s like simply handing criminals the tools to scam
6 août 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Murray,
aql owns millions of numbers. As an Ofcom-regulated telco, we work to ensure the businesses that use our numbers are legitimate. We do not condone spam, and appreciate any assistance reporting the numbers. If you have been contacted by spammers using aql numbers, please help us to report them here: https://aql.com/report-a-scam-or-nuisance-number/ so that we can resolve these issues.
Thank you
Wonderful support team
Wonderful support team. I've raised multiple tickets for various reasons and they’ve always been pleasant and helpful with supporting my pharmacy. Would recommend to any other individuals wants to send text messages using their service.
16 avril 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Spencer,
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to know we've been able to support you and your pharmacy.
AQL - wonderful people to deal with.
AQL - loads of experience and technical knowledge, but always willing to break it down for me. They've helped me when I've needed changes done and they've always been great value for money.
13 mai 2024
Réponse de aql
Hi Ivan,
Thank you for letting us know how happy you are with our service, we're glad you've had a positive experience with us.
Thanks
Réponse de aql
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Thank you
Easy and fast service
10 juin 2024
Réponse de aql
Thank you for your kind review A! We're glad you're happy with aql's service
Réponse de aql
Hi Paul,
We're sorry to hear that you have been contacted by scammers using a phone number you've tracked back to aql.
Thank you for providing the phone number that has contacted you so that we can investigate it. If we find them to have breached our terms, we will resolve the issue accordingly. In the mean time, we'd recommend that you block the number that contacted you.
Thank you
Spam call from 03333440000 saying they…
Spam call from 03333440000 saying they had a message and to press 1 to receive it. We are registered with TPS. We have a TrueCall device and it managed to get through the filtering system, presumably by pressing a key and them saying their name. Received a second one an hour later, however, the message was totally garbled. I have now blocked the caller.
8 mai 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Klunk Klunk,
We're sorry to hear that you have been contacted by scammers using phone numbers you have traced back to our company.
Thank you for providing the phone number that has contacted you so that we can investigate it. If we find them to have breached our terms, we will resolve the issue accordingly.
Thank you
5X price hike, no calling credit refunds
Have used this company for 10 years for SIP calls and it's been fine. Last year they raised the cost of renting a number from £2 to £10 per month, so moved on to another company. Their parting insult was to refuse to refund my remaining SIP credit. Apparently it's in the T&C, but after a 5X price increase in line rental you would expect some flexibility on such things.
Now using Andrews and Arnold instead. £1.44 per number per month and good service so far.
20 mars 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Jeremy,
I'm sorry you've had a negative experience with aql. As I'm sure you're aware, costs across not just telecoms but all sectors have risen in the past few years and our prices have had to increase as a reflection of this.
I can understand how frustrating losing your credit may be, but unfortunately these terms are outlined in our T&C and credit being non-refundable is a standard practice.
We are sad to be losing a long term customer, but these changes were made to ensure that our services remain sustainable and viable for us as a company.
Thank you
Literally the worst 'customer service'…
Literally the worst 'customer service' I've ever experienced. I have been owed a refund from the twice now. Once for being charged for someone else's invoices and another for an overpayment on account for a product that should have been ceased 2 months prior. I've been on hold for over 25 minutes listening over and over to Passenger 'Month of Sunday'. Just FYI - If you're not bothered about taking calls from clients to try to make amends, at least give them 25 minutes of different music to listen too before finally just cutting me off. Funnily enough though, when I called back pretending I was a new customer, the call was answered in a matter of seconds. Oh and to top it off, the reason we're fighting this with AQL in the first place is that they increased our prices from £0.40p per item to £8! No one in management wants to talk to you, no one emails you back. Save yourself a lot of time and effort and don't bother!
4 mars 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Stevie,
I'm sorry you've had this negative experience with our customer service team. If you could give me some more information such as a ticket number, I will ensure to escalate your query with the customer service team to ensure your issues are addressed. Your ticket number reference should be a 6-digit number visible on your inquiry.
Thank you.
Facilitating scammers - Why ?
Why do you facilitate and legitimise fraudsters ringing vulnerable people . Your bland standard response to reviews on Trustpilot . My elderly parents have had numerous calls that I have had to block . I am bemused as to how you are allowed to operate as you do ?
29 février 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Mr Jones,
We're sorry to hear that your parents have been contacted by fraudsters. As one of the industry's leading telcos, this is something we're strongly committed to clamping down on. We work with Ofcom, the police and other organisations to drive positive change to protect all end users.
As you may have seen in previous replies, in order for us to action cases, like you've just mentioned, we need certain details. Unfortunately, very few people escalate the necessary details and so we're unable to raise this with the proper authorities. If you could help by going to this page and completing the form, we'll do our part to investigate this suspicious behaviour: https://aql.com/report-a-scam-or-nuisance-number/
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review
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Avoid these calls
Had four calls today from 03333440000 which didn't get through my call blocking. Last one was just before 22.00. When I called back is says AQL text messaging service. What are they up to?
20 février 2024
Avis spontané
Réponse de aql
Hi Pat, I apologise if this has disrupted your day. For context, at aql we provide a text-to-speech product that is used by many trusted UK organisations. This allows non-SMS capable numbers ie landline numbers, to receive SMS. In some cases, this may be a prescription, delivery update or alternative alert from a company or organisation you are familiar with. If you would like to opt-out of this service and no longer receive text-to-speech SMS, please could you provide the number that was contacted and email support@uk.aql.com and this will be completed within 48 hours. I hope this helps resolve your query
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