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Christian S

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2018

17 Mar 2022, 16:24

Upgrade cancellation unresolved

I upgraded on 25 February 2022 and received an upgrade handset. The handset was faulty and collected by RAM Couriers three days ago. I received acknowledgement that the handset was received at Vodacom Warehouse and the RAM tracking information confirmed this.

I enquired about the cancellation of the upgrade order and was informed that it would be done yesterday, 16 March 2022. I spoke to three different agents who all confirmed that the handset was not booked into the warehouse and therefor the upgrade order could not be cancelled. I informed the agents that I need to blacklist my previous handset that was ******, but am unable to do so due to the open upgrade order.

The last agent I spoke to, Director, was very helpful and told me he would phone be back to update me on the open order.

I again enquired this morning on the status of the open order and again was informed that the handset was still not book into the warehouse and that the cancellation order was still open. I was again told that the enquiry would be escalated to a supervisor and that I will get a call from said supervisor.

Another day has passed, I do not have a phone at all for the past few days and although I have provided an alternative number, am getting no feedback from any supervisor on the progress of the issue. I have also made contact with Vodacom via the Facebook Messenger channel and also have received no feedback or resolve this this channel.

The handset was collected, the upgrade order remains open and I cannot blacklist my previously ****** handset, complete my insurance claim or proceed with a new upgrade due to the lack of service and inefficiency on the part of Vodacom.

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Replies (6)
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Christian S's update17 Mar 2022, 16:56
Reviewer Update
I again called as the feedback from the social media agent was that they were unable to reach me telephonically all day! Even though I have given an alternative number and have made it very clear that I do not have a phone and cannot be contacted on my existing number.

I spoke to Precious, who informed me that there are no notes on the system or escalations regarding this unresolved issue. I was informed that she escalated the issue to her teamleader, Kebi and she will ensure that I am contacted before 6pm today.
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply17 Mar 2022, 20:12
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,

Vodacom
Vodacom's reply18 Mar 2022, 09:42
Official
Good day Christian We are sorry to hear of the circumstances under which your posting has reached us and we do apologize for the inconvenience caused.  Our records indicate that your query is currently in hand with the Social Media Team. Kindly allow the team to investigate and resolve your query.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.  Vodacom Consumer Website Team

Best regards,

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Christian S's update18 Mar 2022, 09:49
Reviewer Update
Your Social Media Team is absolutely useless and they have given me zero feedback. I have already lost two potential clients due to not being on phone contact...it is four days later and this remains unresolved!
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Christian S's update18 Mar 2022, 09:50
Reviewer Update
I was told by Precious yesterday afternoon that the supervisor Kebi would contact me by 6pm. I am still waiting to be contacted!

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Christian S's update19 Mar 2022, 13:00
Reviewer Update
The return number STILL has not been generated, after I was told this would be resolved 48-72hrs later. I have had not a single call from any of the 5 supervisors to which this was escalated. I have emailed Tertius Fitzgerald, apparently a senior person in Upgrades and have had NO response...in the meantime, don't have a device...can't claim my ****** device or upgrade my contract...