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3:00 am EDT

Vodacom Vodanail

I have been ported to the new Vodamail webmail but i am unable to open my emails with the user name and password that Vodacom supplied me with. My details are. R Hattingh [protected]@vodamail.co.za cell number is [protected]. i have tried to contact Vodacom but their robot Tobi does not reconise a Vodamail fault. I am unable to speak to a human on Vodacom helpline 135 that facility has been removed

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11:59 am EDT
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Vodacom Online service

Waited very long for my device and I'm still waiting, i regret applying at vodacom and I won't even rate them

Desired outcome: An apology

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10:30 am EDT

Vodacom Fibre

R Meyer

Id [protected]

We have requested for a relocation 1 April. We moved 1 May and Frogfoot did out installation at our new adress.

Frogfoot is active and since 2 May we are not connected. I have spens R1700 on data for my kids and 4 calls a day to Vodacom Fibre.

Still nothing. Same story every day.

Worst service ever.

Today I wanted to do a cancellation as I got a service provider that will give service just to realise I have to wait 2 months for notice.

So I am complaining about the terrible service fron Vodacom

Plse assist

Desired outcome: 24 hours

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8:31 am EDT

Vodacom Vodamail upgrade link

Vodamail was free but now it has to be paid for.

I cannot login to my Email a/c "[protected]@vodamail.co.za"

I got a SMS notification to "upgrade" but I lost my phone.

Voda shops cannot help me, their helpline virtual assistant Tobi has no info on Vodamail, I sent an g-mail to customer care but it has not been opened 3 days later.

I do not know what to do.

Thanks.

Desired outcome: I need the link to sort my problem out.Many thanks

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7:16 am EDT

Vodacom Poor service from vodacom

Dear Vodacom Fibre Department,

I am not satisfied with your email as I phoned on the weekend and the lady said the person assigned to phone me will call me at 13H00, I’m still waiting. This is absurd that I would not answer my phone as this problem is a major concern, as we have been without internet since the 29/04/2022. I AM the one phoning all the time, with only promises for feedback from your staff.

If this problem is not sorted by today, I will be obliged to turn to social media and the press regarding poor service received.

I was promised a technician from Vodacom that would come to my house, nobody comes out.

Vumatel’s Technician assured us that the fault is not on their side, but Vodacom.

Two sr numbers in two weeks and nobody can assist people are assigned but not giving me updates. I phone every single day sometimes 4 times a day without a response.

One very upset customer.

Regards

R. Younie

[protected]

Desired outcome: I WOULD APPRECIATE A URGENT RESPONSE, CREDIT ON MY BILL FOR DOWN TIME AND COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF MY INCOME.

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6:06 am EDT

Vodacom Collection department

Almost two years ago I did an update on an existing contract and there was so misunderstanding and I than decided to cancel the upgrade. The divice was collected and after weeks of following up the upgrade was eventually canceled.I than decided I want to take out a data contract after a few months, only to find out that there is a R2.00 outstanding and my account is with the legal department. I than paid the amount and I was told everything will the sorted in a few day. I called in last week wanting to take out a data contract again🙄 (& this is only because Vodacom has good signal where I am, nothing more)to find that the account status still shows legal and I was told to that the matter should be sorted within 3 to 5 working days Ref #[protected] spoke to Hlulani. Today

I just spoke to Fezile who also told me that the matter will be escalated and I will get a call back and I know from experience that Vodacom DOES NOT GIVE A [censored]. I really thought that this time around Vodacom would react much quicker but this show that this is your normal way of working.I want this matter resolved ASAP and my promise to Vodacom is that I will not keep quiet about your pathetic.

Desired outcome: I want Vodacom to updated the old account status so that I am able to open a new account.

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5:39 am EDT

Vodacom Unblack listing my phone

Hello peter

On the 07th of may at 11;30 I went to vodacom stores to report my two lost phones. I later on discovered them and called their helpline 082 135 to assist with unblacklisting, I then filled an unblacklisting form then emailed it to their unblacklisting email. I have been calling them with no assistance, my phone have been off since the date mentioned.

Desired outcome: unblacklisting of my phones

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10:54 am EDT

Vodacom Fibre

I signed up for uncapped but since November 2021 I'm only able to connect at set times 9-10am to 8pm. I call in every month a technician comes, sorts it out, then it does exactly the same thing again. I've been waiting since 30th of April for someone to come check the problem. All consultants have the same answer to all my questions even on social platforms. To think I've been a loyal vodacom customer for so many years. Completely disappointed with vodacoms service. I don't have internet access yet I'm suppose to pay monthly for something I don't get as per contract agreement. Complete nonsense

Desired outcome: To get what I pay for!!!!!!!

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3:27 pm EDT

Vodacom Cell phone contract

Good day,

My name is Celeste.

I had a contract with you it deducted from my account and was advised to contact the Cancelation department to convert to prepaid once my contract ended on the 2nd of January which I did a guy assisted me and made a note on the system for the changes to take place I also asked if the deduction in January was the last payment he said yes I don't pay anything anymore I know that the calls are recorded I would like to have those recording because it shows my account is in arrears I am disputing this matter and want further investigation to be done. My lawyer is also on this case wanting the recordings to find this incompetent agent that assisted me to resolve this matter asap.

Regards,

Celeste

Desired outcome: Compensation for all the trouble and inconvenience caused

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7:04 am EDT

Vodacom Overcharged invoice for data line: [protected]

I have a data line: [protected] on a R149.99pm contract but overcharged R165.04 pm.

In January 2022 a Vodacom Teleconsultant offered me "free" extra 10G for Videos...etc at "no extra cost".

I was adamant and suspicious about this Vodacom FREE service as I have experienced disappointments in the past.

The Gentleman reassured me that my account will stay the same.

But since March, my account has increased to R165.04 without any written NOTICE. This increase I reject as a bad business practice. I further request to be REIMBURSED for this administration mistake.

I have called Vodacom 135 number 3x times querying this same issue but they are no changes. I have also written an Email to [protected]@vodacom: - 17 March 2022, Ref No issued: 002C4aH32R3G9ENN. In this mail I was also complaining about my [protected] no being overcharged. I has since been adjusted to R148.99 but with no REIMBURSEMENT.

I feel highly disturbed and abused by this conduct.

Trusting for efficient and effective changes

Kind regards

Mlamli

Desired outcome: Reimburse the last months extra charged amounts by deducting them from the oncoming invoices!

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7:34 pm EDT

Vodacom Can't make and receive calls..

Good day it has been 3 days now with no network on my contract phone. I cannot receive neither make calls. I called customer care and advised they will be escalating the matter cause they don't see anything wrong on the system I've been waiting till today no response... I need help or possible cancel your contract because you are not delivering.

Account no : I-[protected]... Id no :[protected]..please contact me via mail [protected]@gmail.com

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12:14 am EDT

Vodacom Vodacom Fibre line

On 25 April my Fibre line was upgraded. Technician came out.

Since Friday, 29 April, fibre has been down.

Fault SR220429-897607 reported by 9am.

To date I have been calling continuously.

Now the feedback is. They waiting for a technician to come out.

I work from home, this is costing me my livelihood.

It's been frustrating.

The airtime, data costs and income lost.

Desired outcome: Resolve fibre issue.

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10:48 am EDT
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Vodacom Blockage of my sim card

My sim card has been blocked and its not for the first time so I am enough with Vodacom giving us poor service if its not network they are blocking our sim card for no reason and my biggest worry is that my sim card is linked with some accounts so right now I can not receive any text or call so I demand that Vodacom fix this issue as soon as possible because not it seems like Vodacom is the worst I have ever used And the account cell numbers are [protected]

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May 03, 2022 6:36 pm EDT

My complain is based on Vodacom blocking my sim card after I reported this before so it seems like Vodacom is failing to provide best service for their clients so I demand Vodacom team to look into this matter cause the way things are Vodacom is actually the worst network I have ever used so here is my contact details [protected] for the contract

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5:11 am EDT

Vodacom Rip off

My Account was always in the region of R33 per month.

Until the 3/2 statement which included something called Entertainment Services purchased content of R54.81 thus bringing that account to R443.87. The following account included R231.42 under the same heading bringing the total to R646.97. The last straw was when the account received on 9/4 was for R840.05 (so called purchased content of R377.58 included).

I phoned Customer Care. I was told this purchased content "Entertainment" would be "blocked" in future. Nobody could tell me how it got to be there and I was advised that it would not be refunded.

I would like to point out that I am a pensioner and do not use my cellphone for entertainment purposes. It is inexcusable to take money from my bank account when I have not signed any agreement for such monies to be debited.

I would like written confirmation that my Vodacom account has not been changed in any way and that this will not happen again. I have to pay your increased amount of 3% but seems you have no obligation to repay the money taken by yourselves from me without my permission.

Desired outcome: Apology and refund and confirmation this will not happen again

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8:51 pm EDT

Vodacom Vodacom debiting my account years after cancellation

I sent Vodacom a cancellation letter in 2015, which was acknowledged by vodacom. Yet since then Vodacom continued to debit my account illegally and is now claiming that I owe them money (debt Collectors are now hounding me) as i am closing my bank account in South Africa. Vodacom has no right to debit my account after they acknowledeged a cancellation and they failed to take the appropriate action. Also, they have been illegally debiting my account for years after which they should ideally be paying back to me.

Desired outcome: They need to settle this amount and acknowledege that the letter of cancellation

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7:03 am EDT
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Vodacom Fibre down

Since 14/4/2022 we have had no fibre and we are still waiting and keep being told the fault was escalated. I have a child who is homeschooled online and two companies that use the fibre in our household. I have been very patient and even called open serve myself to try and get this resolved. Today I spoke to a very rude person named Nonhlahla and she was no helpful at all. She doesnt understand that the cable from our property to the road is broken and needs to be replaced. Please can someone help us.

Desired outcome: Need fibre to work

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6:21 am EDT

Vodacom Mangers service at Vodacom Hillcrest

Good morning

I have had a number of issues at Vodacom hillcrest especially with the manager Sasheen at Vodacom Hillcrest in Durban KZN.

He constantly lies as to when issues will be resolved.

But this morning takes the cake when he threatens me because he can't explain why he had to lie to me to try get out of something he promised me. HIS EXACT words were : 'if he wasn't working for Vodacom he would sort me out as I have too much attitude'. Absolutely uncalled for as all this could be avoided if he trained his staff properly and didn't lie and give customers false information.

This is the situation:

Today excluding the other issues I've had with a Huawei phone , that had to be returned because his staff who he is responsible for, told me the Huawei phone works perfect with all Google applications which was a complete lie and subsequently vodacom exchanged the phone for a Samsung S22+ , which I was greatful for, but I did have to fight for this.

His staff then give me a charger (SNUG Brand) for this phone as chargers don't come with this phone which I later realized was not compatible for this phone as the battery would not charge properly or fast as it's suppose to and the battery was dying after 4 hours.

Luckily, my Mrs has a Samsung SuperCharger, charger,as she got the Samsung S21 which I tried and it worked and the battery lasts for a day and a half now .

So again if his staff where advised and trainer properly this would never happen.

So on Thursday he promised I would get my charger on Friday, which never came.

So I phone him this morning Saturday at 11am.

So he says to me ;'sorry we only have the 45w chargers in stock , I'm waiting for a 65w to come'.

My reply was " bring me the 45w charger then atleast I can Charge my phone as my Mrs has gone away and has her charger with her ".

So he said no problems , then whatsapp messages me , "oh they don't have the 45w in stock now".

So he lied about the 45w to try and delay the situation even more.

I would expect service and he picks up from any other Vodacom branch and get me a charger after all the issues him and his staff has caused me. He cant even tell me when it will come, extremely shocking service and to top that off, in the heat of the moment he threatens me, absolutely childish.

I expect a charger this weekend, or how do I use this phone and why should I pay for it? I'm currently on 17% battery life.

If I don't get this resolved ASAP , all 9 contract s we have with vodacom will slowly move away to another provider and I will not pay for this contract, as I have no use of this phone.

This includes the 2 that need to be upgraded now, and we will NOT support the hillcrest branch either.

Please also provide me with the details of a competent Manager and store for the next upgrades .

Many thanks.

Regards

Hilton Moore

MBE Home appliances T/A

Valve Technology

[protected]

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11:33 pm EDT

Vodacom Vodacom vouchers and coupons

I have purchased 3 vouchers to the value off r1100 using my vodacom app all the 3 vouchers do not work, I have spoken to numerous agents who just brush me off or pass me to the next useless agent... I then purchased r700 vodacom coupons using my vodabucks, I was then told by the lady at the mafikeng mall vodacom shop that the wicode is not working on the system and anyway I cant purchase the handset I wanted because they dont keep phones in store but really she is just a lazy lump of [censored] that didnt want to do her job, so my coupons are going to expire and my vouchers are not working, no one is capable of assisting me. Vodacom has taken a turn to become the biggest scam of all time and its no joke... As a new client looking for a service provider stay away from vodacom!

Desired outcome: i would like my vouchers to be refunded and my coupons to be redeemed, i would also like to have my contract with vodacom cancelled without the buy out fee. I am done with vodacom. absolutely pathetic

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May 03, 2022 7:53 pm EDT
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I am one of your client who was called by MONO reward company 09 March 2021 and the Sim was delivered on 15 of March 2021 claiming to reward me for being loyal customer however only to find that the Sim card need payment of R149. 00. I requested to open the pack after receiving it and found that is for yayment and not reward I then gave it back to Ram courier guy to Sent it back. To my surprise I was billed for the past 12 months without noticing as my accounts are combined. After returning it I have received a call from vodacom to ask the reason of my call and and a told the agent thatthe Sim called a reward and not for payment. Please refund my money or I will open a case with the poloce and go to speak out. I have reported this last week but nobody is giving me feedback. My ID no is [protected] 083 and the Sim card no start me 066

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8:54 am EDT

Vodacom Number deleted

Vodacom deleted my number without communication, I discussed with a lady at subscriber collections yesterday 28.04.2022 who assured me they will be able to recover the number, I payment arrangement was setup for 16.05.2022 to settle the full amount.

I subsequently discussed the same with an incredibly rude supervisor who contradicts what the collections staff member assured me off, I committed further to paying R10 000.00 by Tuesday 03.05.2022 in order to have them resecure my number to the network.

I have not once received any emails or sms's or calls of a notice to delete the number, unfortunately due to COVID financially I suffered a great loss and only of last three months have been slowly been able to rebuild.

Is this how Vodacom treats a customer who is still willing to settle the outstanding, can a competent staff manager contact me and have this resolved, my entire business and contact details with my clients have that number as a contact.

Kindly contact me on email on my profile and have this resolved.

Desired outcome: Number reinstated ASAP

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5:12 am EDT
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Vodacom my account being debited incorrectly.

i don't have any contract with vodacom, my contract expired some time back. i only receive airtime on a monthly basis. i was paying an amount of R189.00 per month, but the consultant wanted me to pay an additional amount of R199.00 for 200 minutes. my monthly repayment was R205.00, now i received an sms to pay the some of R377.00.

could someone please tell me what's this is all about. i did not upgrade or do anything to be billed this amount.

i need this to be resolved asap, or want to cancel my monthly airtime with your company with immediate effect.

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