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Shameem A

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2017

30 Nov 2017, 01:15

Vodacom PATHETIC SERVICE !!!! Not able to load airtime or data on a top up business contract

Regarding Vodacom’s service on cellphone number ********** 454:

This is a top up number on a business contract.

Since june 2017 my son has been experiencing an issue with his contract number. He has a top up contract yet IS UNABLE TO top up in any form including airtime and data using any method.

He is unable to top up using the banking app or even a recharge card, he can neither receive airtime nor data transferred to him by a Third party. Basically he is blocked from adding anything extra that he may need in the month.

We have contacted Vodacom multiple times and followed all instructions given by them but nothing has worked. We have been told the matter has been escalated on many occasions but no feedback has been given to him to date. We have emails to show our correspondence to them. All they’ve given us are reference numbers upon reference numbers. This is a business contract, and he is in a managerial position which requires him to make calls and use data which he is unable to do if his monthly data on his contract is depleted. This has played a negative role in his employment as he cannot be as proficient as he is required to be.

We are extremely disappointed, dissatisfied and frustrated at the service we are receiving from a well reputed service provider. This is totally unacceptable!

We are unable to understand how our query has not been resolved in 5 months!

This situation comes after, he was not able to make or receive calls to and from other networks. Which itself took a month to resolve and to be resolved he had to take the route to higher management. In this case we are unable to reach anyone at Vodacom to assist us!

We’ve used social media to try and resolve our issues and to expose Vodacom, but, to no avail at all. VODACOM seem to keep sweeping this under the carpet.

It’s shocking that the service provider (Vodacom) has not lived up to standard and do not seem to be bothered or interested in taking our matter seriously. This has been an inconvenience in his life and we are not willing to deal with it anymore. We have been patient but have been ignored.

As a Vodacom business client for the past 20 odd years we are very disappointed. We have NEVER defaulted in payments and cannot understand that they do not value our business. We will never recommend this service provider to anyone.

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Replies (5)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply30 Nov 2017, 06:21
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 reply30 Nov 2017, 08:59
Official

Good Day Shameem Ahmead

Thank you for taking the time to voice your enquiry. Kindly note that this matter is being addressed. Please see email response.

Regards
RO

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Shameem A's update30 Nov 2017, 09:16
Reviewer Update
Thank you ********** This is the reply I get from them all the time “please be advised a consultant will contact you shortly.” The consultants themselves don’t know what’s happening. A different consultant will contact you every time. Last Sunday 26/11/17 my son was made to hold on for 30 minutes, just for a consultant to tell him exactly what he’s querying about “airtime and data cannot be loaded on this number”? Do they even know what they’re doing? Such *********** technicians! VODACOM this is unacceptable from such a reputed company!
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Shameem A's update30 Nov 2017, 09:29
Reviewer Update
Oh no! I’ve just been given a new reference number Dear Shameem Ahmead , We are sorry to hear of the circumstances under which your Hellopeter posting has reached us and we do apologise for the inconvenience caused. Your reference number is: EC-0C56-1EC6J8. Feedback will be provided to you within 24-working hours. For any further assistance please contact our call centre ********** . Regards Randall
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Shameem A's update04 Dec 2017, 22:13
Reviewer Update
Today 04/12/17 my issues still hasn’t been resolved. I would’ve moved a long time ago had I not signed up a 24 month business contract. There are 7 users on this contract and they don’t care at all. In fact Vodacom teaches you to use vocabulary you never knew existed!