JB
Joan B

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2018

26 Sept 2021, 07:55

You cannot call it customer service because there is no service not even in the complaints

If I could give them -50 I would!!!

I took out a contract last year Nov with a device and minutes. One month ago my phone iphone SE does not hold the charge. I would charge the phone to 100% and within 4 hours without using the phone - this would happen overnight- the battery would drop by 60%. I took the phone in and they did well nothing only updated the phone with the new software (for background, prior to taking the phone in I deleted my apps and reinstalled, I did battery calibration as well as the recommended soft resets etc from Apple).

After receiving the phone you guessed it the phone kept on doing the same thing! Sent the phone back and when they phoned me to collect the phone and I asked the rep what did they do the answer was nothing. I laid a complaint with Vodacom and they ensured me they will look into this and perhaps even provide me with a replacement. The phone came back from repairs and the complaints department just informed me there is nothing wrong with the phone?

I emailed the complaints department numerous times but they believe if you ignore a problem it will go away! I had my phone at Istore and they noted a battery replacement at the least is necessary because why would a customer go through all the hassle to bring the phone in if nothing is wrong, but they cannot provide me the services under the manufacturer warranty as , you guessed it, Vodacom holds the right until Nov 2021.

So Vodacom I will be waiting for your response as I will allow you time to correct your horrible service and treating me like a ****. If not I will take this to the Ombudsman.

Ps: you would not like it if I stop paying for my contract but I have to pay for something that is not working🙌🏻

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Replies (3)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply26 Sept 2021, 19:52
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 
JB
Joan B's update30 Sept 2021, 09:18
Reviewer Update
It is the fourth day after my post on Hellopeter and still no sound from Vodacom. Still not serious about customer service?

I have been contacted by the repairs center as I gave them a bad rating and this was 1.5 week after my complaint and the consultant was not even aware of my complaints. I am waiting patiently but this is ridiculous!
JB
Joan B's update01 Oct 2021, 07:50
Reviewer Update
I believe there is a misunderstanding as you state that the battery is fine but the phone is tested without Any apps the phone is wiped so how can you say the battery is fine? Your tests are inconclusive and I demand that your said tests be done with the phone operational .

You cannot say that the phone was tested when the phone was wiped then off course the battery would last! This is absolutely ridiculous and proves my point of how not advanced tour repairs department is.

Fact of the matter is the phone is still not functional! Why would I go through all this trouble if nothing was wrong with the phone?