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Darynn R

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2014

05 Oct 2018, 10:54

Worst Experience of My Life!!

For the first time, I decided to try upgrade my contract using Vodacom Direct as opposed to going into a store to upgrade. This was the worst mistake I could have made.

I upgraded my contract telephonically at 8:30 on the morning of 28 Sept. I was told that everything was OK and that my delivery will happen by Weds 3 Oct. Vodacom was to confirm with me within 24hrs. Happy days right? WRONG.

Obviously no one called me to confirm. I called in to Vodacom many times over the weekend to get someone to confirm, however they said in 2018 it is impossible for them to transfer me to confirmations and that there was no choice for me but to sit on my hands and wait. Eventually someone called me on Monday evening to confirm. Happy days right, WRONG!!

After confirming, I got another call to say that the phone is out of stock and that I will have to wait indefinitely for stock. It could be 2 days or 2 years they cant tell me.

I asked to speak to the manager (who I think is a unicorn and doesn't really exist)...The unicorn manager Morne Nel has since been in meetings or on a call with another client ever since. I still believe he is a unicorn.

I was instead put through to a person that claimed to be the supervisor (Kabelo)...he said that they would not want to lose my business since I was with Vodacom for 15 years. He guaranteed me that he will locate me a phone. Happy days right...WRONG!!!

It is now Friday, and Kabelo is on leave. Not only that, he apparently is NOT the supervisor. I once again asked to speak to the unicorn, but I was told that their systems do not allow a call to be forwarded to a unicorns.

NEVER EVER EVER EVER upgrade with Vodacom Direct!

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Replies (6)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply05 Oct 2018, 11:59
Official

Dear Customer,

Thank you for making us aware of your query.

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 Oct 2018, 14:40
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.

As per discussion, your query is currently being addressed by the relevant department who will be contacting you to offer further assistance

Regards

Consumer Website Team(

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Darynn R's update10 Oct 2018, 08:59
Reviewer Update
Lets bet...there will be NO resolution to my issue. Lets follow the timeline on this. I can see this ending in my contract cancellation, along with the rest of my family (extended), and business
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Darynn R's update15 Oct 2018, 12:58
Reviewer Update
It is now 15 October. still no resolution...both Morne Nel and team led Kabelo do not respond to messages. The is always a magic "meeting" that they are in for the past week. Even more funny, the call centre says I have reached the limit on the number of times I can call the call centre ! Please do not get caught in this cycle of poor service and deception that I have been in. DO NOT GO VODACOM DIRECT !
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply15 Oct 2018, 14:55
Official
Dear Darynn, 

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.  We have sent another email today to Morne Nel and requested that he makes urgent contact with you regarding your query.  Regards Consumer Website Team(SA)    
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Darynn R's update15 Oct 2018, 16:10
Reviewer Update
I finally found out the reason why they have been dodging me...I was quote the incorrect price on the contract. The call centre agent told me the contract was R999, however I just received a message saying the contract is R1109...the call recording will clearly confirm. However guess what...all team leaders are in a meeting!!