LJ
Leandra J

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2019

05 Mar 2019, 16:04

Vodacom takes money without sorting out client issues

I have a Vodacom business account, which keeps getting suspended since January. When I took a look myself, I saw that I am paying double my monthly amount because there has been an extra service added, which I have not being paying for previously. Aslo when I updgrade my phone over a year ago, I received a free phone which I didn't want but was told was free with my Samsung S8. Soon after that I received a phone call to migrate to the new M+ package saving a great deal of money and I qualify for the special. And I paid the new special price as agreed since then. But since November, I am paying for an extra 3G Laptop and I also see for over a year I am paying for the free phone. Since January I have been trying to speak to someone to help me sort out my account. but instead of helping me they keep suspending it. Telling me that I have to pay my outstanding account. How can I keep paying what they tell me, even though I am not receiving the service?

On 11 February I was told that they will refund me the payments for the free phone and then sort it out from there. Within 3-7 days Vodacom will phone me. Vodacom only phone me to tell me that my phone was going to get suspended -NOT TO SORT OUT MY ISSUE. When I told the lady but I have a Ref number, I was told it is closed I have to get a new one to keep my line open until it is sorted. So I got a new ref number and yet again I am suspended. Bottom-line, Vodacom wants me to pay what they say, without sorting out my account issue or refunding me the money owed to me.... and I'm just getting told that I need to pay otherwise I WILL be suspended. Yet again today I was again told to be patient although I am suspended. and I have to wait for them to phone me. POOR SERVICE AT ITS BEST

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply05 Mar 2019, 18:04
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 reply05 Mar 2019, 20:26
Official
Dear Leandra, 
  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. 

Your cell phone account is managed by Vodacom Business. They are best equipped to assist you. Please send your email to them on *** or alternatively you may contact them on *** (free of charge from a Vodacom cellphone).  

Regards,
Vodacom Consumer Website Team 
LJ
Leandra J's update07 Mar 2019, 08:38
Reviewer Update
I have been contacting Vodacom Business since January. Received numerous Reference numbers and nothing happens. I was told on Tuesday that will be called by a team leader and yet, nothing happened. I have received an sms that they will credit me my free phone payments that i have been paying for over a year (amount incorrect) and that the case is now closed. But yet i still have to pay a device (3G laptop) wihich i dont have. Yet i still now pay double the amount for my cellphone which i was told qualified for a discounted premium (which i got for over a year and now suddenly doubled. If Vodacom doesn't want to sort out my issue, why don't we just come to a conclusion to end this contract and I get another SP? I have been loyal customer of Vodacom for years although i am stuggling to get devices upgraded, I struggle to get the stock i order, I struggle to get my account sorted. And guess what, I will not be eligible to upgrade this year.... because YOU suspended my account 3 times this year for YOUR mistake! Sick of this. Vodacom wants customers' money but refuse to sort out issues that customers have.