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Guy S

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

27 Jan 2023, 09:29

How is getting an upgrade so difficult - Factually incorrect information with no responsibility from Vodacom

In the middle of January I contacted Vodacom regarding an upgrade trying to understand what options were available. The automated call line kept on saying i was not eligible for an upgrade however I was eligible in August last year. From there things continued downhill, a summary below: - 3 agents later, 1 quote received however I was told I could source my phone from Vodacom and then get Icare at the Istore, this is untrue and has been confirmed as such by the Istore. - Having sent emails regarding this from 19th of Jan, you get caught in a verification look where no-one responds however Vodacom states a 24 hour SLA - My initial "deal" from Vodacom was the same as if i went direct to the IStore, this when i am told i have a great customer score - It is as if Vodacom wants to make it as difficult as possible to get an upgrade which is really rewarding their customers, is transparent and shared over email and includes some of the benefits offered before - My greatest concern is the lack of consistent and "honest" information, and when you complain, nothing is addressed - There is also no escalation process, a customer gets caught in a loop of the same complaint, talking to different people with no resolution taking place - Multiple conversations across different channels, phone, email and Twitter but only 1 ref number provided - Is the perfect time to move to other networks however even that requires admin I would like to ask how to formally escalate my complaint regarding untrue information from Vodacom, along with a proposed way forward from Vodacom in writing. Having an agent tell me that I can take the deal, then phone back to get the other deal using a recording as evidence is not the way to do business.

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Replies (6)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply27 Jan 2023, 09:42
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,  
GS
Guy S's update27 Jan 2023, 09:46
Reviewer Update
Thank you, will wait to hear from you. Please can you ensure that someone who is able to resolve this contacts me instead of putting me back in the same loop as before.
GS
Guy S's update27 Jan 2023, 19:46
Reviewer Update
Good day Vodacom, unfortunately this does not deal with the main issue, I was told factually incorrect information regarding an upgrade and benefits and you continue to not deal with this. I have spoken to the upgrade team 3 times now and continue to not get a potential contract proposal in writing, i cannot understand how you are unable to look at my profile, see the multiple interactions i have had and to then send me something in writing. Since you responded to my response I am yet to receive anything. Please can you confirm how this complaint can be escalated rather than me being put back into the same loop over and over again.
Thank you
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply30 Jan 2023, 16:00
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 
GS
Guy S's update31 Jan 2023, 09:27
Reviewer Update
HI Vodacom Consumer team, my initial complaint was shared via your customer care line on the 19th of January, it is the 31st of January and whilst you continue to say someone will contact me, still no call or clear feedback. My contract expires on 31st of January, ie today, should i not receive feedback during the course of today i will be cancelling my contract. Whilst i have been with Vodacom for more that 10 years, your lack of responsiveness or ability to track and resolve basic queries is a challenge.
GS
Guy S's update20 Apr 2023, 14:20
Reviewer Update
I finally managed to cancel my Vodacom contracts, after repeated commitments to resolve the issue, or to provide me with correct upgrade quotes it was easier to cancel.