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Probably of little solace to anyone on this thread, but a little over a year ago I never got a property tax bill in the mail. There have been times when there was junk I never received, or things of very little consequence, but this was something as important as a county tax bill that wasn't just delivered late - it never showed.
The current state of the mail system is a complete shambles and it's been getting worse ever since DeJoy's cutbacks. It mostly stems from problems in the sorting procedures and very little carrier error. I'm constantly getting mail for people the next road over (similar number, but not the same road name). In some dire instances I've received mail meant for the next town over. It's a complete wonder where the mail meant for me is ending up. I doubt those receiving it are likely to do as I do: Simply put it back in the box and raise the red flag for the next pickup, especially if they've thought it was for them and already opened it up, trashing the envelope in the process.
As such, I no longer rely on the mail to receive paper bills nor send any payments. The errors are great enough that it's become too risky. I either pay by credit card on a secure web site or electronically through a bank app where it can be tracked and verified. As is the case here, If I notice a significant change in the billing amount, I check the invoice online.
Just throwing my 2 cents out there. You have your own reasons for sticking with paper bills, but if you're trusting the mail system these days you may be setting yourself up for failure.
We just don't trust the internet to pay online. I know that I can call and give a check # over the phone. But I am paying $5.00 for a monthly bill in mail. I was told by Remy that Hughes had a problem on their end about mailled bills. We have benn getting every other bills on time to mail so that thier not past due. It is Just a Hughes Net problem. Mailing Does suck for what it cost for stamps that keep going up. Not to mention the way the mail is routed. I ordered a package that came to the center that sends the mail to our post office. Next thing I know it went to a place 300 miles away and then back to same center, then our post office. No wonder things cost so much for shipping. Thanks for your input shadowwalker.2015
Keep in mind that, unless sending a paper check or money order is the only option, you can still log into your account at any time, check your current billing, and make an electronic payment. You can do it with a credit card, debit card or e-check. Having paper billing doesn't mean you can't make your payment online. You can set up reminders as well, for which an email is sent every month. During my entire 16+ years with DirecWay/HughesNet I had paper billing, never signing up for automatic billing, yet I paid online from the very beginning, never once sending a payment through the mail.
It's just a thought.
This is a new e-mail I got today. As stated you should be getting a payment soon. This is getting old. Never have I been late except, with problem on your end of things. I don't think I should be suspended when the problem is on your end of sending out bills. Mods don't take this as personal I know it is not your doing, It is hughes net itself problem. Just want fixxed. Thank You Shadowwalker
I can see it from both sides. Yes, you didn't get the bill, and you should have. That's their fault. However, you know it's due every month, and when, so not paying it because you didn't receive the paper bill is a bit of a shaky platform to stand on.
Just one man's opinion.
GabeU, Yes I know it is my Job to pay my bill. I had Remy looking into this problem. I have not heard back and I just made a payment in mail. So I am going to wait and see until it get closer to the last couple of days before they suspend my account to see if they get it. Just because of all of the people having thier credit card info stolen. I paid once before that way and may have to again. I know I can pay over phone also. But then you have to wait for someone to answer or speaks good enough english. That is why I taged Liz this time. Also I did not even realize I did not get a bill until I got a e-mail from them. I hardly am ever on their web page. Because I have no reason to be on it unless i have a problem. I also messaged the mods to get a reply. Shadowwalker.2015
