PB
Paul B

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2011

27 Jun 2020, 08:37

vodacom failed AGAIN.

So, I complained about no service from Vodacom on here because I haven’t had any or very little signal for months. They contact me pronto and acknowledge that they don’t have coverage in my area.

You already acknowledge that you DONT have service here so let’s start from there.

Dear Customer, kindly note that we are looking at improving coverage for your area in the near future. We however cannot confirm any time frames for completion of these projects due to 3rd party involvement in the planning process. We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding in this regard. You may also enquire at your nearest Vodacom Store / Takealot / HiCell / Alisom Store, regarding a NetGear Cel-Fi Smart Signal Booster that may improve indoor coverage. Kind regards, Vodacom.

They then tell me to look into a signal booster than cost between R7000 - R17 000 ! Obviously I have to pay for it myself. If they know they are not capable of providing a decent service they should found out were the clients are before taking their money. It’s not as I live in the sticks. South Coast is hardly that. Or they should let the potential client sign a document that clearly states that vodacom can’t guarantee service but the client will pay even if they can’t provide service. After they told me to get a booster they are MIA. Haven’t heard anything again. Way to go vodacom.

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Replies (4)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply27 Jun 2020, 13:09
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,

PB
Paul B's update27 Jun 2020, 13:15
Reviewer Update
A consultant has contacted me at least 20 times and did nothing. They repeated the same line every time. Nothing new yet. I will not hold my breath.
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply29 Jun 2020, 10:03
Official
Dear Customer, Thank you for the time and effort taken to voice your dissatisfaction to our office. It is with the cooperation and feedback from valued clients such as yourself that we are able to identify any areas of improvement within our organisation. Our records indicate that your query has already been investigated and feedback ha been provided by our Networks Department. Kindly note the feedback below:

Network reference: ***, Signal in the client area will always be intermittent from time to time, depending on various network conditions. The only solution is a planned tower or client can purchase a booster. Vodacom is looking at improving the signal in future as the area requires additional towers to improve signal. No confirmed time frames. Customer may consider a Vodacom NetGear Cel-Fi Smart signal booster (at the Vodacom Stores / Takealot / HiCell / Alisom) to improve indoor signal. Regards Consumer Website Team 

Best regards,

PB
Paul B's update29 Jun 2020, 13:54
Reviewer Update
This is totally unacceptable !! Why do you think that I pay you R600 + per month ?? If you don’t know it’s to get a service. You said yourself more than once that you can’t provide the service. Why do I pay then ? It’s nothing less than theft. You should be ashamed of yourself. I must pay R17 000 OUT OF MY OWN POCKET for a booster because of your ***********s. I won’t go away so fix this situation NOW !