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Gerhard V

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2014

31 Jul 2025, 08:10

Vodacom farce

I have been a Vodacom customer for the past 30 years and tried to do an upgrade online which I am now eligible for. Upon choosing which package I wanted to upgrade to, the system told me I do not qualify for this package. As this is the least expensive package offered (R199 per month) and my credit score is exemplary I was confused as to why. I then phoned the upgrades department and was told the package in question is not available to current customers, only to new customers. I asked them why a loyal customer for the past 30 years would be disadvantaged as opposed to someone who has no affinity with Vodacom. I was then told to hold on and this carried on forever after which I chose to rather hang up. No call back, no interest in me as a customer. Does a company have the right to control your spending habits and limit you to only expensive packages? I ask this as I was also told during the above call that that particular package would be available to me at R309 per month. Of course the answer to this question should be a resounding no. Vodacom however feels otherwise and this needs to be addressed or they will simply lose me as a customer after all this time...

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply31 Jul 2025, 08:17
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 reply01 Aug 2025, 09:41
Official
Thanks for taking Our Call Gerhard.

The deal in question is not available as an upgrade.

But please keep an eye on Our Webpage-- www.vodacom.co.za, for the latest deals, especially when black Friday comes around.

We hope you'll find something that suites your needs best.

Please have a great weekend further.

Regards,
Vodacom Consumer Website Team 

Best regards,

Vodacom
Vodacom's reply01 Aug 2025, 09:45
Official
Thanks for taking Our Call Gerhard.

The deal in question is not available as an upgrade.

But please keep an eye on Our Webpage-- www.vodacom.co.za, for the latest deals, especially when black Friday comes around.

We hope you'll find something that suites your needs best.

Please have a great weekend further.

Regards,
Vodacom Consumer Website Team 

Best regards,