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atariboy
11-05-2007, 11:51 AM
I am a bit fed up with Vodafone to say the least. I have been with Vodafone for 12 years and apart from upgrading my phone periodically have never really had any dealings with customer service. I renewed my contract 3 months ago for another year. Two weeks ago my daughter lost my phone so I claimed under the insurance. As the phone I had (Motorola V3x) was now a discontinued model, Vodafone gave me a choice of several different models. I chose the Motorola V6 Maxx as it was the only new model on offer and was the model replacement for my old phone.

The phone arrived two days later but I found it to be faulty as the screen kept going blank. I contacted Vodafone and organised a replacement which they did promply enough, however when that phone arrived, it completely refused to power up. Having now been without a contract phone for nearly 10 days, I contacted Vodafone to ask if I could request a different model and was told that as I had chosen that model through the insurance, that was the model that I had to stick with even if it meant that they had to keep sending out replacements. They offered me a £5 credit as compensation and sent out another phone. However, this has a fault too, the '5' key doesnt work, no matter how hard I press it. Thus has left me with a very bad taste in my mouth regarding that type of phone and I am now very tempted to send the phone back and cancel my contact as Vodafones policies do not seem to sympathetic to the customers problems.

Any ideas on what I can do

Thanks

faza20
11-05-2007, 12:11 PM
Hi Atariboy

Sorry to read the problem your having, working for Vodafone I can offer an explanation.

The insurance policy itself is provided by a company called Marsh. When you make an insurance claim, the insurance company provide the replacement handset, not Vodafone.

We will however be able to resolve your problem quite easily, if you get into contact with us. To do it, go to www.vodafone.co.uk, then contact us. You will then be able to send an email. If you include FIT135 anywhere in the body of the text, it will be picked up by a team who monitor the online forums.

Hope this helps

atariboy
11-05-2007, 12:13 PM
Hi Atariboy

Sorry to read the problem your having, working for Vodafone I can offer an explanation.

The insurance policy itself is provided by a company called Marsh. When you make an insurance claim, the insurance company provide the replacement handset, not Vodafone.

We will however be able to resolve your problem quite easily, if you get into contact with us. To do it, go to www.vodafone.co.uk, then contact us. You will then be able to send an email. If you include FIT135 anywhere in the body of the text, it will be picked up by a team who monitor the online forums.

Hope this helps

ok, many thanks I will get on to it straight away

atariboy
13-05-2007, 05:31 PM
ok, many thanks I will get on to it straight away

Good news! Vodafone emailed straight back and said although it was not their policy to exchange for another make of phone but as I had problems with three phones, they were happy to supply me with a phone of my choice. I will mail them tomorrow with my two preferences and see what happens.

atariboy
17-05-2007, 08:16 AM
Vodafone said I could have the new Samsung U700 when it is released on the 31st may. I agreed to that but am still awaiting confirmation that they will ship on that day

atariboy
18-05-2007, 06:55 AM
Had another email and vodafone will ship out my new phone on release date. It should be with me on the 1st June. Can't complain really, they do seem to be very co-operative. Keep it up Vodafone.