Shell Energy Broadband Reviews

Sometimes the best way to get a feel for a broadband provider is to read what those who are already customers think of the service they're receiving. Below are all the reviews we've received for Shell Energy.

Recent Customer Ratings for Shell Energy

  • Satisfaction
    1.6 stars
  • Customer Service
    1.7 stars
  • Speed
    1.7 stars
  • Reliability
    1.6 stars

Based on 275 customer ratings since 2023-05-20 (Show all time ratings)

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Ratings are left by users of our speed test as well as by reviewers. Recent star ratings summarise the last 12 months of ratings or the last 100 ratings placed, whichever is largest.

1,452 Customer Reviews over 146 pages

  • Reviewer
    Location
    Richhill
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Comments
    We are very unhappy with first Utility I would not recommend them at all. We always have interruptions to the service . Very slow internet speed and have always had trouble with the service and go hours without internet. We have complained but they have not helped out at all or even give us reasonable advice. They have actually been rude and unhelpful. My advice is to avoid first utility, I can’t wait until I am out of the contract so I can change provider. I would not stay with first utility even if they were giving it free as it is completely useless. We only surf the net we are not gamers and are not heavy internet users . So avoid FIrst Utility. .
  • Reviewer
    Location
    London
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      1 star
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    This company broadband is RUBBISH please AVOID AVOID, If you planning to switch broadband to the First Utility may face huge financial debt If you terminate a contract, or you may get stress until the end of the contract. I don't recommend First Utility broadband.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    South London
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      2 stars
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    The broadband kept cutting out so we would have periods throughout the day when internet wasn’t available. This happened nearly every day over the 12 months we were with First Utility. It was also slow. They blamed other households using internet but we have never had these issues with the other 4 providers we have used. So could not receommend this company
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Scotland
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      1 star
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    One star is too good for this company, took out a contact with these cowboys in September and have had nothing but problems. Had no service with them for a week and a half when the broadband went live, the router they gave us looked like it had came from a kids toy box was so flimsy and just absolutely rubbish, had to go buy extenders to try and get a connection in our one bedroom flat because it look about 1 hour to stream anything. Router packed in about 3 weeks into the service and they sent a new one for free which was probably the high point of this service. Highlighted the contraction issues and was advised an engineer would come out, couldn’t make the appointment and the girl I spoke with wouldn’t cancel the appointment even though I had called due to an emergency I had to leave the property. Phoned again and was told I would get a call back (this was November) they never called me once or made any attempt to call me back. I was promised money off my bill twice and found out today that hadn’t happened. I owe £96 and they have a collections company hounding me via email so I messaged them on Facebook, social media team are appalling, I was told 4 days in a row I would be contacted and it never happened. I also received a message from the social media team that was highly unprofessional, been on the phone today and now have been told nobody can deal with it because I have raised an executive complaint and went to the ombudsman. Once my contract is finished I will be going to another company!
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Londin
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      3 stars
    • Speed
      3 stars
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    Changed over from EE on the 18th, changed cos it was half the price i was paying with EE, but not even a month yet and it keeps crashing, not happy, going back to EE
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Suffolk
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      1 star
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    AWFUL - DO NOT USE.
    We swapped from Sky Broadband and it was a massive mistake.
    This was 3 months ago. Wifi drops out all the time, speeds are rubbish (7mb on router, 0.5MB wireless).
    Should have stayed with SKY broadband - didn't have any problems for the 5 years I was with them.
    Tried to get help from them on the phone - waited AN HOUR for someone to answer.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Wales SHEFFIELD
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      1 star
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      2 stars
    Comments
    DONT USE. Not much better speeds than the old dial up used to be. Definitely DONT GET IN FRONT WITH PAYMENTS. I've been waiting over 4 months for money they owe me. Appalling service!
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Southampton
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      2 stars
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    I have had the Broadband contract for the last 13 months and it will finish in another 5. I have already put into my calendar that I need to look for another Internet provider.

    The speed of the Internet dropped when I moved my house. I have logged in a complaint as that's what they suggested to do. Well, it sounds that they have theirs house in order however it is just to delay your decision about the change. It took me about three months, one visit of the engineer to hear that the speed of the Internet is as expected. It was such a waste of time. They have offered that I an cease my contract only for 58.5 not the full price. Well that is not a solution for me, they also said that the speed is ok even though the Open Arch engineer came and said that is is slow and the fault is on the Internet provider side.

    Another problem was just at the time when I started with them. They just simply never send to me the broadband starter kit! I rang them few week after that as I was travelling and they said they will send it again. They have never refunded the days which I didn't have the Internet!

    If you have a choice go to someone with good customer service and actual broadband.

    Thank you.

    Anna
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Falkirk
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      1 star
    • Customer Service
      1 star
    • Speed
      1 star
    • Reliability
      1 star
    Comments
    Constantly crashing every 5/10mins. Takes me 2hrs to watch a 20min prog on now TV. They have admitted they can see it dips constantly (I've kept screenshots) yet it's still the same. Asked to send a pic of my setup....yeah my setup has worked perfectly for every other provider. Perhaps start providing the service you are paid for. Can't even get dates right on emails. Claimed I had a missed payment on Xmas Eve when in actual fact they went in on the 21st for it! Then when you screenshot emails and bank statements and send them they start slavering about 3days to clear. Avoid avoid avoid. If I can get out this contract without being hit with their RIDICULOUS termination AND cease charges I will. I'm off to citizens advice! Why should I pay to terminate a contract THEY are not FULFILLING
  • Reviewer
    Location
    sunderland
    Reviewing
    Shell Energy
    Date
    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    changed from virgin media was paying 48.00 a month now pay only 27.00 a month for much faster broadband glad i changed should of did it years ago everything very good and good customer service too very happy

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