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Rowan W

1 reviews | Active since May 2015

10 Oct 2017, 11:08

Bad Systems. Bad Upgrade Experience.

... Me: "Hi. I placed an upgrade order online yesterday. It gave me a reference number and displayed that a call center agent would contact me within 24 hours. This did not happen, which is why I have called you." Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "Yes sir. Sometimes the online orders department doesn't call you back. Can we process your upgrade on the phone now?" Me: "Yes please. Can I give you my reference number?" Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "No sir. That reference number won't work here. We will have to start again on the phone." ... Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "I'm sorry sir. That phone colour is not in stock." Me: "When I placed my order online yesterday, it clearly displayed 'Stock available online'." Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "Sorry sir." ... Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "I'm sorry sir. We cannot process your upgrade as your account is in arrears." Me: "No it isn't!" Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "Yes sir. I can see on the screen that you are in arrears for R0.00. You will need to speak to the accounts department. I'll put you through." Me: "Hang on! So what happens with all the upgrade information you just processed?" Vodacom Upgrades Call Centre Agent: "It won't go through. I will have to cancel it." ... Me: "Hi. Is this the accounts department?" Lady on line: "No sir. This is customer care. Can I put you through to the accounts department?" Me: "Yes please." ... "If you are calling about your cellphone account, press 1" Me: Pressed 1 "If your account is in arrears, press 1" Me: Pressed 1 ... Me: "Hi. I just tried to process an upgrade but my account is in arrears for R0.00. Can you please help me understand this?" Man on line: "I'm sorry sir, but you will have to speak to the accounts department about that. Can I put you through?" ... ... Accounts department agent: "I can see that your debit went off on the 2nd. I have asked the IT department to correct this. It will take up to 2 hours and then you can try your upgrade again." ... Me: Having second thoughts.

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Replies (5)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply10 Oct 2017, 11:15
Official

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

Best regards,

RW
Rowan W's update10 Oct 2017, 13:16
Reviewer Update
Clearly "in due course" means "when it suits us", which is fine. The phone I wanted is now completely out of stock. It is in stock at MTN and CellC though. After 20 years of absolutely no appreciation for my loyalty, I am going to look at the deals at MTN and CellC, which actually offer far more value for my money.
RW
Rowan W's update12 Oct 2017, 11:10
Reviewer Update
Despite the service issues raised, Vodacom handled my complaint promptly and professionally, so kudos to them.
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply12 Oct 2017, 11:11
Official

Dear Mr Wittels

As per our telephone conversation, kindly be advised the issue has been resolved.

Kind Regards,

HS

Best regards,

RW
Rowan W's update12 Oct 2017, 11:20
Reviewer Update
Also, comparative packages at MTN and CellC weren't much cheaper. Not worth changing networks.