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Izabella P

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2021

12 Mar 2025, 12:28

A Tale of Two Experiences with Vodacom

I'm writing this review to share my mixed experience with Vodacom's service delivery. Initially, I was extremely disappointed with the level of service I received, but fortunately, one exceptional agent turned things around.

*The Bad:* I reported a fault on my line, which resulted in no data or voice services. I was promised a resolution within 14 working days, but it took multiple calls and emails over the course of 21 days to get any meaningful attention. The agents I spoke to seemed disinterested and untrained to handle my issue. They provided conflicting information and showed no empathy for the inconvenience I was experiencing.

*The Good:* Just when I thought I'd had enough, I was assigned to Veronique Ramtho, who was a breath of fresh air. She listened attentively to my issue, apologized for the poor service I'd received, and assured me that she'd do everything in her power to resolve the matter. And resolve it she did! Within 2 days, my line was installed, and I was back up and running.

*Conclusion:* While my initial experience with Vodacom was terrible, Veronique's exceptional service redeemed the company in my eyes. It's clear that Vodacom has talented and dedicated agents like Veronique Ramtho, but they need to work on their overall service delivery to ensure that customers receive consistent and reliable support.

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Vodacom's reply12 Mar 2025, 14:12
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 Dear Customer,  Thank you for making us aware of your complaint.  Kindly be advised that a consultant will make contact with you in due course to assist with your query.  ***Please note*** Beware of phishing ****s.  Vodacom will not contact you via Whatsapp to request your personal details  Regards,  Vodacom Consumer Website Team 
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Izabella P's update12 Mar 2025, 14:20
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Another perfect example that none of what was written was read….argh! I am so over these companies. The only reason it’s not 1 star is because of Veronique. The rest is utterly pathetic
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Izabella P's update19 May 2025, 14:11
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Can you please tell me why you advertise promotions and when I apply for the promotion then I get a hefty bill of the full amount??? Is this not against the law???
When I called Vodacom to enquire, they say the consultant didn't load the promotional offer to the system - so do I pay the price??