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Philip G

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2018

04 Sept 2020, 09:54

********** Billing

In May I app**** for a new fiber line from Vodacom and finally in June it was installed and activated. In July I received my first invoice and was billed pro rata usage for June and the correct amount for July. In August my account all of a sudden was 3 times the amount it should be! In addition to the correct initial contract, a second line was added to my account and an additional pro rata usage amount for the new line.

I immediately phoned Vodacom and reported this. After 90min on the phone I finally received a reference number (SR***) and a promise that this will be sorted and credit passed on my account. The solution is very simple Solution ID/PO# P*** is correct. Solution ID/PO# P*** is incorrect and all amounts associated with it must be credited/refunded to me.

Around comes September and again my bill is double! The second line has once again been incorrectly billed onto my account. For the record, I never received two sets of hardware, nor multiple fiber lines coming into my house. This second contract and stop order was initiated by Vodacom without my knowledge or consent and in my opinion is nothing short of *****!

I am not interested in credit on my account, I want this money in my account NOW. I have already reported the matter, again to Vodacom telephonically. I requested a resolution no later than close of business today (4 September 2020). The total Vodacom has incorrectly taken from my account now sits on R1592,10 incl. VAT. When I receive my refund, will it include interest from Vodacom and will you cover my penalties for other payments I can't make because you are taking payments from me unjustly.

I am incredibly disappointment, yet not surprised, by this situation seeing how I initially struggled just to get the fiber line installed.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply04 Sept 2020, 11:01
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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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Philip G's update07 Sept 2020, 13:45
Reviewer Update
Since Vodacom did not deem my above complaint urgent enough to get back to me last week Friday as discussed, I phoned again today. The operator checked and confirmed that my initial call reporting the problem is on system and once they have accepted it, passing a credit will take an additional 17 working days. If I have to wait another 17 working days, another R549,01 will have been taken out of my account. I asked the operator to be put through to a superior as I am not happy with the service. I was on hold for 30min and then the line cut out. So what am i to do now Vodacom. You do not phone me back when promised, you do not put my calls through to higher ranking company members to help solve the problems. You have already had a month to solve this problem and still need another month, so what am I to do?
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Philip G's update08 Sept 2020, 07:55
Reviewer Update
Day two still no call-back, feedback or resolution.
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Philip G's update22 Sept 2020, 13:31
Reviewer Update
On the 8th of September I was contacted and promised that my REFUND has been actioned and will be completed within maximum 5 working days. I was also promised that I will receive a call on Monday the 14th September to followup and see if the money has been returned to me.

Again Vodacom is full of empty promises. Today is the 22nd of September and I still do not have my money returned to me! This matter has now been ongoing for two months! When is Vodacom going to rectify this matter?
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Philip G's update30 Sept 2020, 07:34
Reviewer Update
Today is the 30th of September... unfortunately I am not surprised at all that Vodacom still has not refunded me for the funds unjustly taken out of my account. They also have not bothered to contact me telephonically as promised, and I see even feedback here on Hello Peter has ended. I regret the day I decided to enter into an agreement with Vodacom.
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Philip G's update06 Oct 2020, 10:32
Reviewer Update
Another week...and still no correspondence or feedback.