I guess vodafone service is unprofessional

tajereb
By tajereb

Dear Sir,

I would like to complain regarding a bad service from Vodafone. I have a number xxxxx with a flexi plan of 35riyals with auto debit from my Master card. My account has reached a certain level and I received an SMS that i will be creditted soon. Another day passed and I reached a zero balance account and I was not credited and I cannot make calls.

I called customer care, the rep (lady) didn’t know why i was not credited and the lady mentioned that I have to wait for 48 hours to get recharged. I replied that i cannot wait for 48hours and the immediate solution is to change my flexi plan to 55riyals. I gave her all the credit card information and the problem is not resolved.

I called 3 times each 2 hours and all the rep mentioned that the problem is on hold and it will be resolved soon.

At the 4th time calling (after 7 hours waiting), the rep (another lady) stated that Vodafone have an upgrade on the system and my account will not be recharged until 48hours.

Conclusion:
(problem 1) I was not recharged automatically and I don’t know why.
(problem2) I was told that if changing my plan, I will have immediate solution. I was charged on the credit card (confirmed by my bank) and my account is not credited.

All i can say regarding the above is that this is a bad service from voda and voda has lied on me. Thank you voda for being lawful as you have always mentioned and hope my problem will be resolved as until this moment, no result and i am not able to make any call.

By Andrew Kelly• 31 Mar 2010 08:29
Andrew Kelly

Hi Tajereb,

As soon as I know I will let you know.

Thanks

Andy

By tajereb• 30 Mar 2010 22:25
tajereb

Dear Andy,

Kindly note that the problem has been presently resoved. Howewer, i am still waiting for a reply from technical team to know why this happened in order to prevent it next time.

By Andrew Kelly• 29 Mar 2010 12:59
Andrew Kelly

Hi Tajereb,

I am sorry that there was a delay in getting the issue resolved. We treat every complaint we get seriously and do our best to resolve the issue as soon as we can. We could not resolve your issue any quicker. I am sorry if you feel it was not taken as high priority. I am happy your service is now restored. Thank you for your patience.

Andy

By tajereb• 29 Mar 2010 11:45
tajereb

Dear All,

I should admit that my problem is resolved. However, i really want to know what is that technical issue that would need a specific timing to get resolved. in general, a technical problem will take a margin of time and will be resolved within this margin and not at a specific time during the day.

That means, my problem was not taken into high priority as VODA stated, they just sent it into a normal procedure technical issue which will resolve same problem or similar as mine at a specific time.

this is really unprofessional and would really like to know: WHAT DO YOU CALL IT "LEGALLY" if you pay for a service and you don't get it.

By Victory_278692• 28 Mar 2010 13:44
Rating: 4/5
Victory_278692

life has not given many choices but Qatar communication have given you two choices.

Regarding above issue, have you checked your credit card number, expiry etc, or recently changed your cc.

I have 2 vodafone lines, touchwood, have no issues so far

By Andrew Kelly• 28 Mar 2010 11:44
Andrew Kelly

Hi Guys,

I am working in the call centre, Tajereb as I mentioned on facebook and from Vodafone care address I am looking into this issue and we will have it resolved as soon as we can. I am very sorry about the delay and I know you dont want excuses. I will contact you later today with an update.

Thanks

Andy

By inqatarland• 28 Mar 2010 10:04
inqatarland

shanawazt does not work for Vodafone. Has someone on facebook not sorted out your problem? They fixed my problem straight away.

@Showstopper, is your credit card set up for online? mine wasnt until i talked to my bank and they fixed it up and its all ok now.

By tajereb• 27 Mar 2010 22:31
tajereb

No man, nothing is resolved until now. i still cannot make calls and i am using my qtel to make calls to voda lines and intl which it is costing me so much.

By the way i mentioned to the rep that u could offer me a solution like offering me another line which i will grab from eg. "villagio" until their tech problem is resolved, so the rep replied, sorry sir we cannot do this.

So, as from now, you have to pray not being a victim of vodafone problem because themselves cannot give u a solution. u just have to wait until their system wakes up again and pay your expenses while they r playing at their side.

By shyams• 27 Mar 2010 22:17
shyams

we thought its resolved as someone from vodafone above.. "shanawazt" replied on behalf of vodafone.. so this isnt resolved yet???. hmmm.

By tajereb• 27 Mar 2010 22:17
tajereb

Guys, i want to send my email to other than [email protected] which at least i can follow with and keep it for the history.

By tajereb• 27 Mar 2010 22:13
tajereb

Hi Guys, this post is a copy paste of my complain to vodafone and i emailed this to voda and beleive me, just like nothing happened, not even a reply or even a read receipt of my email. I guess their email of customer care is just another lie on the client.

I just wanted to to touchbase with anyone of you who have faced the same problem. However, this problem is still not resolved for the 2nd consecutive day.

I called voda even today to find out if they can find me a solution and the answer was: you will not be able to make calls sir until our technical problem is resolved.

I posted this comment on Qatar living just to know what do you call my problem legally.

By shyams• 27 Mar 2010 14:04
Rating: 5/5
shyams

This substandard customer service located elsewhere is pulling down vodafone reputation heavily. so its high time Vodafone looks into such damaging act to uphold customers interest. I am happy with vodafone service, but for their customer service and call drops. I too can understand on the call drops as they are still building their network, but as far as customer service, it got to be the selling point and not damaging alike now....

as a sincere customer we wish to see vodafone improve on these services.

All the best Vodafone.

By anonymous• 27 Mar 2010 13:54
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

ur complaint has been considered and u will recieve ur recharge soon...

sorry for the inconvinence caused to you

for any furtur querries contact

vodafone cc HOD 8667788

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By flor1212• 27 Mar 2010 12:49
flor1212

so where does it leave us here in Qatar?

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wala lang

By dreamz• 27 Mar 2010 12:01
dreamz

well u know the customer service guys are not actually in qatar..most of them are from call centres located at different places..so what do u accept.I too had a problem, but vodafone representative in facebook presonally resolves to such issue immediately.

By liberty guy• 27 Mar 2010 10:12
Rating: 4/5
liberty guy

yes very bad service

By Anteca• 27 Mar 2010 08:35
Anteca

i can understand that why its network signals not good in qatar, it take time but why they not improve their customer service? most of the customer service rep (call center) don't know anything, not help ful, in QTEL service rep at least know about their products, but voda..!!!!!

By firefighter• 27 Mar 2010 08:28
Rating: 2/5
firefighter

Its happen to me so many times I took 3 freedom plan 2 plan for 35qr & 1 for 55 qr so many time s it was not re-charge on time when I call for 111 they will said I have no sufficient fund in my ATM which is impossibble its SSSSS

By anonymous• 27 Mar 2010 08:10
anonymous

Speed I just thought he would be better off sending this letter to Vodafone customer service.

If the local guys aren't responding then send it via customer support center online.

By SPEED• 27 Mar 2010 08:07
SPEED

I agree with tajereb. Their Customer Services is not up to standard.

By Mr.ZooZoo• 27 Mar 2010 06:09
Rating: 2/5
Mr.ZooZoo

i was told tht my back is not paying them tht y they hav temporary paused my account.....WTF vodafone?? i told enough money in my bank account tht guy said but Sir ur bank is nt release to vodafone.

so asked him wht shud i do now. tht gr8 guy told me to go back n take some papers thn go our nearest branch thn 'MAYBE' ur problem will b solved.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU all vodafone team.

Jap Katjai Nak toh Phir Danth ki kya aukat.....

chain kulii ki main kulii......

By galloper48• 27 Mar 2010 02:41
galloper48

better write it down and send it to vodafone headquarters

Maybe (just maybe) someone reads it and takes action.

On the other hand and as WK said: to whom (in QL) are you addressing this letter??

Regards!!

By anonymous• 27 Mar 2010 01:50
anonymous

Who are you complaining to, who is sir here?

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