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Rachael J

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2017

22 Oct 2020, 16:25

VODACOM endangers their consumers.

I moved from Telkom 8ta to Vodacom and I can truly say that the grass is not greener. Lack of transparency when taking cell phone contracts is astounding. I bought the Samsung Note 20 Ultra. The 20GB once-off is actually only valid for 30 days. Consultants explanation that once-off is supposed to imply valid for 30 days is ridiculous. Once-off simply means "not recurring". 20GB data is worth approximately between R1000-R2000. Its not a small thing to just throw that away. They also don't tell you that you have to set up and pay for call ID yourself. But I read a report that is far more disturbing than any of this. VODACOM ALLOWS PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO LOCATION TRACKS THEIR CONSUMERS WHEREABOUTS WITHOUT OUR KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT. This only came into the public knowledge because a ****** has happened via this process. As a woman in South Africa, I want to cancel my contract immediately. I was far far far better off with Telkom. Now I'm afraid of this phone. I want out.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply23 Oct 2020, 07:15
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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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Rachael J's update23 Oct 2020, 11:05
Reviewer Update
No it has not been resolved. You've basically told me to deal with it. Not even a single apology or slight empathy for the concern of consumers. Not even "I understand your concerns" or anything like that. Never spoke to a worse consultant before, does not know how to adequately converse with consumers. I'm more worried that before. Incredibly ************* company and representatives. But since I am stuck here, I will just do my best to inform others about this. Its the least I could do to help others avoid such secrecy and lack of transparency. Please read the news24 reports about them. The media is not **** news and the accusations of false reporting without public statements clearly stating the contrary is an attack on democracy. Reputable sources of public news should not be undermined. They protect the best interest of consumers and citizens from companies whose intentions is purely profit. Vodacom must put out a public statement refuting the claims explicitly. https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/372354-vodacom-and-mtn-can-face-legal-action-over-kinnear-******.html
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Rachael J's update23 Oct 2020, 11:06
Reviewer Update
https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/investigations/exclusive-mtn-vodacom-cut-off-cellphone-spies-after-top-cop-kinnears-******-***7