How to cancel Netboom in the philippines: stop charges and protect your consumer rights
What Netboom is and why you might cancel
Netboom is a cloud gaming platform that streams PC-style games directly to your phone, tablet, or device without requiring you to purchase expensive gaming hardware. You pay a monthly subscription fee in Philippine pesos (PHP) for access to a library of games stored on remote servers rather than on your own device. For Filipino users, the service initially appears affordable, but many discover that their internet connection cannot sustain the bandwidth demands, the gaming library does not meet their expectations, or recurring charges continue long after they believe they have cancelled.
The core issue facing Netboom subscribers in the Philippines is that cancellation is deliberately obscured. Netboom maintains no physical office, no telephone support line, and no visible cancellation button within the app or website. Instead, the company directs users to email support or to cancel through the App Store or Google Play Store, creating confusion and allowing charges to accumulate through multiple billing platforms.
How Netboom operates as a subscription service
Your relationship with Netboom is a rental arrangement, not a purchase. You rent access time to stream games from the company's servers to your device. This model depends entirely on a stable, fast internet connection. If your broadband speed drops below minimum requirements or your connection becomes unstable, you will experience lag, freezing, or service disconnections that render gameplay unplayable. Filipino users face particular difficulty because internet speeds and reliability vary significantly across the archipelago.
Why filipino consumers struggle to cancel Netboom
Netboom provides no local cancellation address or telephone number in the Philippines. Support operates exclusively through email at [email protected] and [email protected], with response delays that routinely extend beyond 10 business days. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must cancel through that platform separately from Netboom itself. Many users cancel in one location and continue to receive charges because the payment platform still shows them as an active subscriber. This fragmented system is not accidental; it is a well-known tactic that delays refunds and generates additional unwanted charges.
Immediate action: Document your subscription now. Screenshot your account email, current plan details, billing dates, and your payment history. These records become essential evidence if you need to dispute charges with your bank or file a formal complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Your legal rights as a philippine consumer
Philippine consumer law provides you with clear, enforceable protection regardless of Netboom's cancellation policies or delays.
The consumer act of the philippines (Republic act no. 7394) and your position
The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) is your legal foundation for cancelling Netboom without penalty or unreasonable delay. This law applies to all businesses that sell goods or services to Philippine consumers, including foreign digital services like Netboom. Under this act, you have the right to cancel any subscription service, receive a full refund for services you did not use, and dispute unauthorized or duplicate charges on your payment method.
Furthermore, the Consumer Act requires all sellers to provide accurate billing information, transparent contract terms, and responsive customer service. If Netboom charges you after you have submitted a valid cancellation request, or if the company deliberately makes cancellation difficult to increase its revenue, that conduct violates your consumer rights under Philippine law.
Your legal position
You have the right to: cancel your Netboom subscription at any time without penalty; receive a refund for any portion of the billing period that occurs after your cancellation request; dispute any charge that appears on your bank or payment card statement after you have cancelled; and escalate your complaint to the Department of Trade and Industry if Netboom refuses to comply within 10 business days.
You do not have to: accept Netboom's claim that cancellation requires a 30-day notice period, pay a final bill for services you cancelled, or continue paying while you wait for customer support to respond.
How the department of trade and industry protects your cancellation
If Netboom ignores your cancellation request, does not respond within 10 business days, or continues to bill you after you have cancelled, you can file a formal complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The DTI has the authority to investigate unfair contract terms, deceptive billing practices, and illegal charges. You can submit a complaint at any DTI office in your province or region, or file online through the DTI consumer complaint portal. The DTI will contact Netboom on your behalf and demand a response. If the company continues to refuse your cancellation or refund, the DTI can impose penalties and order the company to cease its deceptive practices.
Netboom cancellation methods and where to start
Netboom cancellation depends on which platform you used to subscribe; you may need to cancel in multiple places to ensure all charges stop.
Cancellation through the apple app store
If you subscribed to Netboom through your iPhone or iPad, you must cancel your subscription through the Apple App Store, not through Netboom itself. Apple handles all billing and refunds for app subscriptions on iOS devices.
- Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your profile icon (your photo or initials) in the top right corner.
- Tap "Subscriptions" in the menu.
- Find "Netboom" in your active subscriptions list.
- Tap "Edit" or "Manage" next to the Netboom subscription.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Delete" (the exact wording depends on your iOS version).
- Confirm your cancellation by tapping "Confirm Cancel" when the prompt appears.
- Screenshot the confirmation screen showing your cancellation date.
Apple will stop all charges at the end of your current billing period. You will remain able to use Netboom until that date; you will not lose access immediately.
Cancellation through the google play store
If you subscribed via Android phone or tablet, you must cancel through the Google Play Store app, not through Netboom.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon (your photo or initials) in the top right corner.
- Tap "Payments and subscriptions," then tap "Subscriptions."
- Select "Netboom" from your list of active subscriptions.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" at the bottom of the screen.
- Select your reason for cancellation from the dropdown menu (any reason is acceptable).
- Tap "Continue" or "Cancel subscription" to confirm.
- Screenshot the final confirmation, which will show the date when billing stops.
Google Play will halt charges at the end of your current billing cycle. Your access continues until that date.
Cancellation by email to Netboom support
If you subscribed directly through Netboom's website using a credit card or debit card (not through an app store), you must email Netboom to request cancellation. This method applies whether you paid by bank transfer, credit card, or other payment method directly to the company.
- Compose a new email to [email protected].
- Use the subject line: "Subscription Cancellation Request - [Your Account Email]".
- Include in the email body:
- Your full name as it appears on your Netboom account.
- The email address you use to log into Netboom.
- Your account username (if you have one).
- Your current subscription plan and billing amount (example: "PHP 199 monthly").
- The date you wish your cancellation to take effect (request immediate cancellation).
- A clear statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my Netboom subscription effective today."
- Your contact phone number and preferred contact method.
- Send the email from the email address associated with your Netboom account (this proves ownership).
- Save a copy of the email you send, and retain the delivery receipt.
- If you do not receive a response within 5 business days, send a follow-up email to [email protected] as a backup contact.
Consequently, you must follow up if Netboom does not respond within 10 business days. Send a second email restating your cancellation request and referencing your previous email date. If the company remains unresponsive, document the delays and file a complaint with the DTI.
Netboom subscription pricing in the philippines
Understanding Netboom's pricing structure helps you calculate what refund you should receive after cancellation.
| Plan type |
Monthly price (PHP) |
Billing cycle |
Game library |
Cancellation refund eligibility |
| Standard monthly |
PHP 199 |
Monthly, auto-renew |
Full library |
Prorated refund for unused days after cancellation |
| Premium monthly |
PHP 299 |
Monthly, auto-renew |
Full library + priority support |
Prorated refund for unused days after cancellation |
| Free trial (if active) |
PHP 0 |
14 days, then auto-charges |
Limited library |
No charge if cancelled before trial ends |
| Annual plan (if available) |
PHP 1,999 |
Yearly, auto-renew |
Full library |
Highest refund potential; demand prorated refund for remaining months |
If you were charged on the 1st of the month and you cancelled on the 15th, you are entitled to a refund for the 16 remaining days of that billing cycle. Calculate this as (daily rate) x (unused days). For example, PHP 199 divided by 30 days equals PHP 6.63 per day; 16 days equals PHP 106.08 in refund owed to you.
Cancellation does not end your work; you must verify that charges have stopped and escalate if they continue.
Monitor your payment method after cancellation
Check your bank statement or payment card statement every day for the first 14 days after you cancel. Netboom may attempt to bill you again, particularly if you cancelled through only one platform and not through all subscription channels. If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact your bank immediately to dispute the transaction as an unauthorized charge.
Request a refund for charges after your cancellation date
If Netboom charged you after your cancellation request, email [email protected] again with the subject line "Refund Request - Unauthorized Charge After Cancellation." Include a screenshot of the charge on your bank or payment card statement, the date you cancelled, and the amount you demand as a refund. Set a deadline of 10 business days for Netboom to process the refund. If the company does not refund you by that date, proceed to file a complaint with the DTI.
File a charge dispute with your bank if Netboom refuses
Contact your bank or payment card issuer directly. Request a charge reversal for any Netboom transaction that appears after your cancellation date. Provide your bank with copies of your cancellation email, the confirmation screenshots from the App Store or Google Play Store, and the disputed charge. Most Philippine banks will reverse the charge within 15 business days if you provide clear evidence that you cancelled before the charge was processed.
Common mistakes filipino consumers make when cancelling Netboom
You are not alone if you have struggled to cancel Netboom; the company deliberately makes this process confusing. Knowing these traps will help you avoid them.
Mistake 1: cancelling through only one platform
The single most common error is cancelling through the App Store or Google Play Store but not contacting Netboom directly. Both systems must be cancelled separately. If you subscribed through both channels (for example, using both an iPhone and an Android tablet), you must cancel each subscription independently. One cancellation does not affect the other.
Mistake 2: relying on customer service to confirm cancellation
Netboom's email support frequently fails to respond or sends vague replies that do not confirm cancellation. Do not assume your cancellation is complete until you see either a confirmation email from Netboom or a cancellation screen in the app store itself. If you receive no confirmation within 10 business days, send a follow-up email and escalate to the DTI.
Mistake 3: accepting a "final bill" or "service completion charge"
Netboom may claim you owe a final charge to close your account. This is illegal under Philippine consumer law. You do not owe any amount beyond charges for services you actually received before your cancellation date. Any additional charge is deceptive billing and should be disputed immediately with your bank.
Mistake 4: not documenting your cancellation before it happens
Screenshot your account details, billing history, and current subscription status before you submit any cancellation request. Once you cancel, you may lose access to view this information. Those screenshots are your proof if you later need to dispute a charge or file a complaint with the DTI.
Refund timelines and what to expect
Refunds do not arrive instantly; you must understand the timelines involved so you know when to escalate.
Refund timeline if you cancelled through the app store
Apple processes refunds for subscription cancellations within 5 to 10 business days. You will see the credit appear back on your payment method (credit card, debit card, or Apple account balance) within that window. If 10 business days pass without a refund, contact Apple Support directly and provide your cancellation screenshot.
Refund timeline if you cancelled through google play
Google Play typically refunds subscription charges within 3 to 5 business days after you cancel. Check your Google Play account and your payment method for the credit. If no refund appears within 5 business days, escalate to Google Play Support with your cancellation confirmation.
Refund timeline if you cancelled by email to Netboom
Netboom must process your refund within 10 business days of receiving your cancellation request, according to the Consumer Act of the Philippines. In practice, the company often delays 15 to 20 days or claims the refund will arrive in your next billing cycle (which is false). If Netboom has not refunded you within 10 business days, send a formal demand letter to [email protected] referencing the Consumer Act and your original cancellation date. If still no refund within 5 additional business days, file a complaint with the DTI.
Why yafee helps you cancel Netboom with confidence
Cancelling a subscription should not require days of research or multiple failed attempts. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover unauthorized charges by providing clear, legally grounded cancellation procedures. Yafee's approach applies the Consumer Act of the Philippines directly to your situation, eliminating confusion about what you are legally entitled to demand.
Yafee's resource library contains step-by-step cancellation guides for dozens of digital services available in the Philippines, each grounded in consumer law. Whether you are cancelling Netboom, a streaming service, a fitness app, or any other recurring subscription, Yafee walks you through every procedural step and shows you exactly what to do if the company refuses to cooperate.
Furthermore, Yafee maintains updated contact information and escalation routes for each service. You do not have to hunt for email addresses or wait days guessing whether customer support will respond. Yafee provides the official channels and the legal framework to back up your cancellation demand.
Not all cancellation routes are equally difficult. This table shows which method is fastest for Netboom cancellation in the Philippines.
| Platform |
Cancellation difficulty |
Time to complete |
Refund processing time |
Yafee recommendation |
| Apple App Store |
Easy (in-app) |
2-3 minutes |
5-10 business days |
Use this method first if you subscribed on iOS |
| Google Play Store |
Easy (in-app) |
2-3 minutes |
3-5 business days |
Use this method first if you subscribed on Android |
| Email to Netboom (direct subscription) |
Difficult (manual, slow response) |
30 minutes to compose; 10+ days to hear back |
10-20 business days (often delayed) |
Use this as a backup or if you subscribed directly by card |
| Support ticket via in-app form |
Difficult (rarely monitored) |
45 minutes; response uncertain |
Uncertain (usually unresponded) |
Do not rely on this method; use email or app store instead |
Use these official channels in this order to cancel or dispute charges.
Primary cancellation contacts
Email for cancellation and support: [email protected]
Backup email for support: [email protected]
App Store cancellation: Log into the App Store app, tap your profile, select "Subscriptions," find Netboom, and tap "Cancel Subscription."
Google Play cancellation: Log into the Google Play Store app, tap your profile, select "Subscriptions," find Netboom, and tap "Cancel subscription."
Escalation if Netboom refuses to cancel or refund
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Consumer Complaint Division
File a formal complaint at any DTI regional office in your province, or submit a complaint online at the DTI consumer portal (dtipangonline.gov.ph). Include copies of your cancellation emails, screenshots of the charges, and any correspondence with Netboom. The DTI will investigate and demand that Netboom comply with Philippine consumer law.
Your bank or payment card issuer
Contact your bank's fraud or dispute department to reverse any unauthorized charges that appeared after your cancellation. Provide your bank with your cancellation confirmation and the disputed transaction.
Why you should document everything
Save every email you send to Netboom, every screenshot of your billing or subscription status, and every notification from the app store confirming your cancellation. These records are your proof if Netboom later claims you never cancelled or if you need to dispute a charge in court. In accordance with Philippine consumer law, the burden rests on the business to prove that you authorized the charge; your cancellation documentation shifts that burden back where it belongs.
Yafee recommends using email for all cancellation requests because email creates a timestamped record that Netboom cannot deny receiving. Verbal requests or in-app messages leave no proof.
Final summary: your path to cancelling Netboom
Cancelling Netboom in the Philippines is your right under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394), regardless of what the company's terms say. You do not need Netboom's permission to cancel; you need only to follow the correct procedure and document everything.
If you subscribed through the App Store: Cancel immediately through the app, screenshot the confirmation, and wait 5-10 business days for your refund.
If you subscribed through Google Play: Cancel immediately through the app, screenshot the confirmation, and expect your refund within 3-5 business days.
If you subscribed directly via email or website: Send a formal cancellation email to [email protected], retain the email receipt, and monitor your bank statement for refunds within 10 business days. If no refund appears, escalate to the DTI.
If Netboom continues to charge you after cancellation: Dispute the charge with your bank, file a complaint with the DTI, and demand a refund under consumer law.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel gaming subscriptions, streaming services, and other recurring charges by applying clear legal frameworks and simple procedural steps. Yafee's mission is to translate consumer law into actionable guidance so you reclaim control of your subscriptions and your money. Visit Yafee.com today to access cancellation guides for dozens of services available in the Philippines and to learn more about your consumer rights.