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Vodacom Phone contract

On the 15th of Sept 2025,the date of my debit order for my contract my account wasn't debited,I phoned vodacom customer care,which they responded with an apology in which I was initially debited,the agent told me I would not be debited the R100 missed payment fee,now today the 15th of Oct 2025 vodacom attempted to debit R370, my debit order is R270

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Vodacom Shocking service

Vodacom's technical support has been frustrating. I haven't had internet for nearly two weeks. The fibre (Octel) connection works fine, but my router won’t connect. I've submitted about six tickets, all of which were marked as resolved and closed, yet the issue remains. I phone Vodacom daily, opening a new ticket each time, only for it to be closed the next...

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Y’all are actually USELESS. Ordered a phone from Vodacom SA and the delivery’s through RAM — already a nightmare. I called IMMEDIATELY after realizing I messed up the delivery address (literally same street, just a diff number) and these clowns said they’d “note it down.” Cool. Then tell me why my order that was already OUT FOR DELIVERY suddenly get...

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Vodacom Disappointing Service Experience

As someone deeply familiar with the telecommunications industry, it pains me to see the numerous negative experiences shared by customers regarding Vodacom. The reviews paint a clear picture of dissatisfaction, ranging from poor network quality to billing discrepancies and unhelpful customer service. It's disheartening to witness customers feeling let down by a service they rely on daily. Vodacom, as a prominent player in the industry, should strive for excellence and customer satisfaction. The stories shared highlight the importance of transparency, reliability, and genuine care for customers. It's crucial for businesses to listen to feedback, address issues promptly, and prioritize customer well-being above all else. Let's hope Vodacom takes these reviews to heart and works towards improving their services for the betterment of all their customers.

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Vodacom Vodacom taking money for a product that was returned.

Took a laptop on contract but returned it within 14 days. They accepted it and since February 2023 they still taking the money out our account. Phoned many times to resolve this problem but to no avail. The service is pathetic. Either they just send the laptop back or refund the money they've been taking. The number to contact for this problem is J. FAISCA [protected]. IF YOU DON'T BOTHER WE WILL PUT A HOLD ON THE BANK and go to a different company. U DECIDE

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Good Day My sister has 2 fibre lines on her contract, yesterday 08.10.2025 vodacom cancelled only one and advised that it was thier mistake. the only way how this can be fixed is by re issueing anther router that can take 5 days. This impacts my work as I am dependent on fibre and my home life. I am loosing R 1400 daily due to work commitments that I have to finalize

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Dear Vodacom Customer Care, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the ongoing issues I have experienced with the cancellation of my contract under invoice number I4485882. On 25 May 2025, I submitted a 30-day notice to cancel this contract as required. I subsequently called Vodacom to confirm the cancellation and was informed that I would...

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We applied for a new contract, but because we do not have credit, we do not qualify for a contract. No asking for our payslips or bankstatements just no... This is absolutely not right, how can you rate a client with out knowing if he/she can afford it. So a person that earns r30 000 a month but decides to have no dept, can never get a contract. That i...

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My son's phone was stolen (was misplaced) he found his phone two days after I phoned Vodacom to blacklist his phone I did complete the form to un-blacklis his phone emails was send someone phoned me from Vodacom saying it was unblacklist but still was not done - this is from July it is now September? The phone number is 0823274632 I've been with Vodacom for...

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My Wife, Palmira Greenland, who has been with Voda for decades, saw an advert on your Vodacom site for a Lenovo Laptop at an attractive price. She went to the Grove Branch of Vodacom to secure purchase under her existing contract. A female staff member convinced her to purchase a Huawei... ASSURING HER THAT IT WAS THE SAME SIZE AS THE LENOVO. She came home...

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I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration regarding the handling of my insurance contract with Vodacom. I had a contract with Vodacom and had my devices insured. To my surprise, when I lost my phone and tried to claim, I discovered that Vodacom unilaterally cancelled my contract three months after I took it out for the phone and could...

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Vodacom Vodacom contract

I Selvan Moonsamy with ID [protected] sent notice for my account to be canceled but I among shocked the account is still active.
Please review my telephone conversation where I explicitly stated that account be canceled and the sim retained as pay as you go. The contract is still active. My son Leeryne Moonsamy is using the sim card. Kindly ensure that the account is canceled and the sim card number is retain as pay as you go. Thank you

Claimed loss: Monthly contract deductions. The contract has expired and I sent notice for it to be canceled. I know the account was canceled.i did not give permission for the contract to be renewed.

Desired outcome: Cancel the account and the simcard to reflect as pay as you go

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Vodacom Cancellation of contract still not in effect for the last 6 months

On 24 June 2024 I contacted Vodacom to cancel contract which was due for renewal. I did not receive a response, so contacted them again on the 28th June. The contract was due to expire at the end of July. The product covered by the contract had not worked in a year & they were unable to repair it, hence cancelling the contract.

It is now 04 December 2024, & the contract has still not been cancelled, in fact, it has been renewed for another 3 years, not by me. I have dealt with 5 different consultants in the cancellation department & today was told that I now have to deal with the upgrade department because the contract has been upgraded.

In the last 6 months I have followed up a minimum of twice a month with no joy. I have all the text messages that have been sent to say that my contract will be cancelled. Needless to say, this has not happened & I am still paying for a product that I do not have.

What recourse do I have & how do I get this contract cancelled?

Desired outcome: I would like the contract cancelled. An additional bonus would be the last 4 months payments refunded

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Vodacom Outstanding Order Since Black Friday 2023

I bought a power bank online for my daughter from Vodacom on the 24th November 2023 it was a Black Friday Sale and have not yet received it to date. When l enquire through their communications channels they apologise and promise to get back to me as soon as they have “received feedback from their teams” is what l keep getting as a reply. I want a refund of my money or the power bank l ordered as it is readily available from their stores nationwide.

Claimed loss: My daughter’s trust as she thinks l duped her since it was a christmas present.

Desired outcome: Refund of my money or the power bank ordered.

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Requested a cancellation on a the month to month bill on 26Aug24, An upgrade was introduced and the new packages was reviewed, where by I had to give consent the following day, then I reached out via 082135 requesting to proceed with the cancellation, I have been told it will take 24-48 hours for the reversal on the “new package” to be reversed for a...

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On the 10th of April, I walked aided with my crutches into a Vodacom store with the hope of reducing my contract fee due to financial constraints. I was greeted by KB, who claimed to be a manager. Trusting her expertise, I explained my situation, seeking a solution that would lower my expenses without compromising connectivity. What followed was a series of...

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Vodacom Vodacom Fibre

Bought a new property. Previous owner did not cancel his Vodacom Fibre before moving out. I cannot for the life of me, get the fibre line released from his name in order for me to take over the Frogfoot Fibre line.

I am sick of tired of Vodacom holding the fibre line on my property hostage.

You are using my fibre, on my property, to service your client?

You are causing me to lose income due to not having internet in my property.

Vodacom is trully a pathethic, greedy, lying, rude company that has no business acumen!

Despite getting a reference number (SR240425-088153) for the cancelation from the previous owner, Vodacom is claiming that there is no cancelation request on their systems.

Anybody thinking of doing business with Vodacom, stay away!

Claimed loss: Loss of income, LTE expenses, Phone data expenses, airtime

Desired outcome: Remove the previous owner from the fibre line in MY property!!!!!!!!!!

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Good Day To whom it may concern. We have a problem. We phone vodacom several times: 1 February 2024 2 February 2024 5 February 2024 5 March 2024 7 March 2024 18 April 2024 to cancel these two (2) accounts: [protected] - Ref.: 5/[protected] [protected] - Ref.: 5/[protected] The guy that was helping us put another contract to the one...

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I took a contract with Vodacom in 2021,and they never debited my account for payment even though I went and asked them to do it. I got frustrated around January 2024 when I got a message that I will be handed over. I went to the shop and paid R5000. The following day I them decided to contact Vodacom to cancel the contract. I requested settlement and the...

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Vodacom Charging for services i never signed up

I have complaint several times, I have phoned, we have tried from a Cell phone provider, I have mailed, nothings gets done. I have renewed my contract in August 2022, since November 2022, I have been billed with 5GB Roaming Data. I never signed up for that. I live in Namibia and do have cell phone contract in Namibia( Have data and voice contract) Every time i cross the border, I switch off Vodacom Data but they bill me just about every week with the above. I have been to several stores, I have phoned, empty promises have been made, but this still carries on.

If this is not resolved soon, i will lodge a formal complaint at the correct institute as well have my attorney make a claim in court.

My cell number is [protected] . It is business contract und the name of Voltelect CC. I am Abraham de Beer

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Vodacom Lack of service

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Since the beginning of 2024 Vodacom has no backup power for their tower in Luckhoff. **This tower is in town and is safe to theft and vandalism of batteries and solar panels.**

When load shedding occurs the Vodacom mobile reception and 3G/4G/LTE is cut off immediately. 20 Minutes after the power is restored the signals come on - one by one.

***With the power off, it's impossible to contact emergency services like a doctor, police, ambulance, fire brigade or hospitals*** No chance of any mobile communication what so ever. ***

This is completely unacceptable service from a "major" company like Vodacom.

I hereby give Vodacom notice that I'm going to cancel my existing contracts unless this problem is rectified within this current week.

Claimed loss: R10 000 +

Desired outcome: Vodacom has to fix the problem with their backup power.

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Vodacom Debit order dispute

I have upgraded my vodacom contract in december of 2023, whereby they said i had 1 more month remaining on my handset installment. I have paid that amount in January. But vodacom continues to debit me till this date. This is absolute fraud. I have contacted vodacom customer care.. they have put through service requests which i have no feedback on it. I am absolutely discouraged by vodacom. Its ridiculous! You guys are taking my money. R410 is alot of money.

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Hello, my name is Noah Rakgogo residing in Mabopane, last year September, we were told that the first 2 months was going to be free but to my surprise they deducted R455.35 in October, then in November they took R600.00 they continue to deduct my money in December they took R800.00, January this year they took R500.51, February they sent me an email that...

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Vodacom Vodacom contract

I believe that Vodacom doesn't care about customers. Once you struggle financially they get rid of you. I also don't like how my number was deleted. I've been with Vodacom contract for over 20 years. I asked them several times to convert my number to prepaid. They begged me and offered me vouchers so that I continue with the contract. I've been struggling financially since 2022 but made sure that I payed every month. To my suprise this month they just decided to delete my number. Vodacom sucks I don't wanna lie the worst when it comes to customer service

Desired outcome: Would like to get my number back

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Over the past few months I have made countless service requests to Vodacom due to poor or no network coverage. Now, I'm sympathetic and cognizant of loadshedding & its toll on network resources but this is over and above that. On numerous occasions I have made all effort to demonstrate to service agents, on call, that my area would have full network...

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Vodacom is a South African mobile communications company providing voice, messaging, data, and converged services. It offers various prepaid and contract plans, internet packages, and mobile devices. The company also provides business solutions, including cloud and hosting services, IoT applications, and security products.

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Vodacom reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 6, 2008. The latest review Phone contract was posted on Oct 15, 2025. The latest complaint paying for service I did not get: listed on my invoice as blackberry internet service was resolved on Jun 15, 2018. Vodacom has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 3960 reviews. Vodacom has resolved 104 complaints.
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