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Patrick K

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2009

21 Feb 2018, 11:49

Billed fully for incomplete FTTH installation

Vodacom has been billing me for a FTTH (fibre) service that was installed in December 2017. Upon initial installation of the router, the technician confirmed that the line that is supposed to operate at 100Mbps, was only running at 10Mbps. I immediately reported this to the sales consultant, who nevertheless ignored my complaint and marked the SO as completed. Subsequently several calls have been logged to try and resolve this issue: SR180 ********** 32, SR180 ********** 88, SR180 ********** 97. The first two calls have both been closed without any final feedback to me, and it seems the third one is remaining open indefinitely.

In the mean-time Vodacom sent me a bill for more than R3000 for usage of a service that has never been confirmed as successfully installed. The first time I could test a line speed of close to the 100Mbps service was some time on February. I keep phoning the Vodacom Fibre Helpdesk, but no one can assist me. I just keep getting placed on hold, while no receiving no updates via email.

The last SR was logged telephonically as a dispute of the bill, but the person who assisted me wrongfully logged it as "Vodacom Fibre , Flapping / packet loss". I find it infuriating how Vodacom simply ignores any request to dispute billing that is based on their inability to deliver a service as advertised.

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Replies (3)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply21 Feb 2018, 11:53
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

Vodacom
Vodacom's reply28 Mar 2018, 08:31
Official

Good Day Patrick,

Thank you for taking the time to voice your enquiry. Kindly note that this matter was resolved as per email confirmation received.

Regards
Randall

PK
Patrick K's update28 Mar 2018, 10:07
Reviewer Update
A blatant lie. I never received any email confirmation relating to this complaint. Absolutely no outcome has been provided or communicated in any manner.