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Drikus L

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2019

03 Apr 2019, 10:35

Vodacom billed me for Canceled Contact

I have been with vodacom for many years. And I use alot of data at the moment. Most of which I buy Monthly - Once off. Which have never really been an issue.

But, In the beginning of February Vodacom phones me, to offer me a deal. They said, that they can see I use alot of data per month, and they can offer me a much cheaper deal, than buying it Monthly once off as I have been doing. (Was a up until this point on a top-up, receiving R550 airtime a month)

So, the deal was explained as follows : My current contract will be UPGRADED to a data plan where I will pay R299 per month for 20GB of data per month. Which sounded like a great deal, considering it is ALOT cheaper. So I after going thru some details, I accept the deal.

A few days later, vodacom phoned me, to ask for my delivery address. And this has been a non stop problem since that day. So first of all I asked them what they want to deliver ? Because, my contact is just going to be upgraded. I did not get e new phone, or product that needs to be delivered. She explained to me, that the delivery was for a router. Which made NO sense as all. So I told her no, that can not be right. I will call Vodacom and sort this out with them.

So after calling them, they explained to me that no, its NOT an upgrade. It is an entirely new Contract, that with a router and 20GB data every month. Which is not the same product I was under the believe to get AT ALL. I do not want this, as I already have a router and internet at home. I Just wanted the data upgrade on my existing contract.

So on the 19th Feb 2019, I called vodacom again, to cancel the upgrade, and cancel the new contact. I Would rather just keep buying my own data like I used to. I Don't want to struggle with any of this nonsense.

Since that day, I have got NUMEROUS phone calls from vodacom asking when they can deliver the stupid router, and EACH time I have to explain myself all over again and tell them it was canceled, because that is not what I wanted.

I Have phoned them myself NUMEROUS times as well to cancel it. Which they clearly have not done. Because it the 3rd of April 2019 already. And they deducted a Total amount of R 1118.11 from my bank account. WHICH apparently includes the router deal that I wanted canceled from the 1st time I phoned on the 19th of February already.

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE SERVICE !!! And of course I can`t find any email address for vodacom, they only have "Call Lines". Probably cause they don`t want any complaints in writing.

I Do not even know what to do, cause calling them clearly does not get me anywhere !

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Replies (4)
DL
Drikus L's update03 Apr 2019, 10:58
Reviewer Update
I see saw now, on the bill there is some sort of "Migration Fee" of R450 aswell. Another money making scheme move of theirs.
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply03 Apr 2019, 12:07
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 reply03 Apr 2019, 13:56
Official
 Dear Drikus 

Thank you for taking my call. As per our telephonic conversation, we have assisted in resolving your query. We apologize for the inconvenience and the service experienced. 

Have a great day further. 

Vodacom Consumer Website Team 

DL
Drikus L's update03 Apr 2019, 14:23
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your help. Not only did you help sort out the problem, but also gave me clarity on what was going on, on the account. Thanks, really appreciated the quick feedback.