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John
- 2 reviews
Stay away. Vodafone NBN got Covid19
No landline and horrible customer service. Last 5days spending hours to get contact no chance. Stay away public. Bad customer service. Going back to Tpg.
Very low class customer care. Help me
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DeanGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 3 reviews
Stay Away
I don’t know how a company gets off on providing no customer service what so ever. I signed up online to Vodafone NBN Premium when I was told I could finally get NBN at my property. They assigned me a technician via text and to call if I need it changed - I was working on the Saturday so I was on the phone for 1 hour and 45 minutes and still no answer - I gave up and tried to connect to live chat where I kept getting disconnected due to the COVID excuse. I eventually told work I had to leave early which I got docked from my pay. Tech came and c...Read more
onnected to not too bad internet - although max speed I was getting was 40mpbs, at this point I didn’t care as I had internet. Last night I had unusable internet where I had to switch to hotspot my 4G off my phone to this morning. I tried online chat where i got no help what so ever so decided to call support again to rectify my issue - 1 hour 25 minutes later again and no answer. Looked online for other deals and found Mate. Who are $4 more a month at $79 with no promo period and Australian support centre with awesome reviews. Signed up to them and currently waiting for it to be switched over. DO NOT GO WITH VODAFONE!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LjkPerth, WA
Vodafail
No reception.
No customer service.
No call back.
If you want to apply for a be service.
They will answer otherwise not.
Worst service.
Paying for a service that hasn’t worked for a long time.
Vodafail service.
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HopeSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
AT MY WITS END
I bundled my nbn with my mobile plan and I wish I had not did it as I thought by connecting to nbn100 would be the fastest and minimal drop outs, boy was I wrong, literally throwing my money in the trash bin. I Called them only to tell you that your connections need changing. I am going back to Aussie broadband never had I faced such a incompetent company like vodaphone.
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Harry WoodSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Excellent-great speeds
Have Vodaphone mobile network with no issues so when NBN became available went to the same.Apart from poor contact with the Virus excuse I eventually received the NBN box.The Modem I had collected from the shop.We are Fibre to Kerb and setup was easy with no tech visit required.Great speeds and no drop outs so far.With the bundle deals on offer it was very well priced.
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GrantFar West, NSW
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
I can't believe they are allowed to sell this garbage with NO easy way to CANCEL
0.5 Mbs down and 0.3Mbs up at 3am. No support because of COVID 19 but they still have staff to sell a new plan and send new sims. This company really should be banned from selling mobile broadband. Can only hope one of the big law firms launches a class action against them. To cancel this service customers need to dial 1555 but since cancellations are not an emergency Vodafone will not take the call. How is this legal? How is this ethical at this time? Why do we bother to pay for a communications minister in Australia?
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ShervinSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
This is perfect!
I got connected to internet right away without any waiting time for connection, such an amazing speed, im connected with 6 devices and 2 tvs which i mainly stream movies or youtube videos
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deandownunderSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 33 reviews
You don't get what you pay for
Have been with Vodafone now for 9 months and I am somewhat disappointed. Speeds vary but mostly around 50mbps down and 18up. The modem or Hub as VF call it recently packed up and I connected my old Telstra Gen 1 which works a treat, however I don't have the VF 4G backup ( not that that was very successful either). I don't blame Vodafone they just buy the crappy overpriced NBN like everyone else and resell it. Can't wait for the 5G options if they ever come. Vodafone recently raised prices for new recipients of the Premium???? Plan but left existing accounts on previous pricing. If there is any upwards pricing I will be gone like the wind and they can have their crappy hub back. I won't be paying any outstanding owing on that piece of junk.
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VinSydney, NSW
- 7 reviews
Worst service! Worst support!
NBN 25 HFC connected but never above 0.8mbps, they said nbn is upgrading its network, but 4g back up also not worked they said 4g also under maintenance!! Retuned their modem a week after canceling, within a week, charged $181 for nothing! Wasted approx 3 hours so far over phone.
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When it works it works when it doesnt it really doesnt
Have been on the NBN100 plan for a month or so now and I have to say the most accurate description is trash. I mean when it works we get speeds up to 80mbps but this only lasts for a maximum 5-10 mins before an outage or the signal drops. A 4G backup is a great option but it only offers 10mbps whereas my phone offers 30mbps. For the premium NBN plan, we get maybe an hour of consistent coverage and for the remaining 23 hours, we use the 4G backup so essentially pay full price for NBN100 for 23 hours of 10mbps coverage. I came from Telstra for the additional speed but reminded myself why I went with Telstra in the first place.
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LulaGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 5 reviews
Buy their modem or it’s not their business
I get a contract month by month NBN for home. I have a modem which was working properly and they said that I could use and they would help me by telephone. Once arrived at home I called them to configure my modem and they said a couple of step and them told me “now reset” and my modem stop to work at all, after it he said I had to buy the vodafone modem because others doesn’t work as well as them and pay almost $200 or get a contract for 36 months and if the internet doesn’t work with others modem is not vodafone business.
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JesSydney, NSW
The worst you can expected
I wish I can rate no star, they don't deserve one. Closed NBN wa promised a refund and after the refund received, started to keep getting bills, called 3 times, all promised don't worry it's their fault, ignore the bill they will solve the issue then get final notice threatening to get debt collector. When called up no one wants to help you and when they transfer calls they don't give explanation to whoever they transfer you to so you have to explain all over again. Such a crappy company that give no crap about customers.
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Ian DSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- NBN 50 (Essential+)
- Verified customer
Vodafone NBN - Less than perfect
I signed up to Vodafone NBN 50 (Essential+) in December 2018 when the NBN became available at my address via HFC as they were the cheaper of the 2 companies which offered 4G backup when the cable goes down. My honest opinion is that Vodafone NBN 50 is not worth recommending as when I try watching 520p Streaming it is unwatchable even off peak. Tonight at 5:00 pm using https://fast.com/# shows speed 45/21 Mbps which you might think reasonable. Then using Speedtest to the only Vodafone Server (Sydney) 446 miles away shows speed 8.92/18.08 Mbps. That's right, a Download Speed less than half the Upload speed and 17.84% of the plans maximum speed. What more can I say ...... not happy Vodafone.
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Isaac TredreaPerth, WA
- 4 reviews
- NBN 50 (Essential+)
- Verified customer
awesome
I always use Vodafone... I NEVER use Telstra!
I've bought phones, NBN and accessories through local vodafone dealers and very happy!
The technican was polite and onetime and did a great job
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RobSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Speeds weren't too bad recently, but now TERRIBLE!
Feb.2020 : Over the last few months, I've noticed that most times I can only get a one(1) bar connection..to my Dell computer. And I'm on the 6th floor of a unit in sight of the North Sydney CBD. I have pocket wifi, & started with V'fone in May 2018. NOT with the NBN..thank goodness! Maybe w. the merger w. TPG now getting the 'green light' from the courts, speeds/connections will improve. Here's hoping...
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ozdi2003Perth, WA
Wireless function
We have had this router for just over 6 months and originally it was fine, but now my computer keeps losing the ability to connect via wireless. My laptop is situated in the office area below the top floor where the NBN box and router are set up. Not sure what the problem is, just hoping it gets better.
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DennisGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
2.5ghz and 5ghz wifi bandwidth has different speed.
Phone up their customer support to complain about the different download speed with both it's 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi bandwidth.
With 2.4ghz bandwidth, the download speed is fluctuates like hell, most of the time about 1mbps download speed. Was told by customer service 2.4ghz wifi bandwidth was half the speed. What a load of crap. I never had this problem when I was with TPG.
Another thing is the download speed dive right down during peak hours. It's ridiculous.
I might have to get back to TPG after the contract expires.
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bobsprodBrisbane
- 6 reviews
- Mobile Broadband
- Verified customer
Hopeless service, incompetence and misrepresentation
I bought a pocket WifFi modem on their 60 gig plan from my local Vodafone shop. It appeared to be the best value at the time. One month's grace period was offered to cancel the lot if it didn't meet expectations. My signal seems to be marginal indoors even though they stated full 4 G outdoors and indoors. I liked the grace period option but unfortunately had to use it as the available bandwidth indoors was about the same as ADSL. When I contacted Vodafone to inform them that I'd like to cancel within this grace period, I was sold on the idea t...Read more
o try it a bit longer as they were working on improving signal quality. Also, the service rep suggested that I could still cancel without penalties and use the modem with another SIM card as long as I've paid for it in full. That sounded good but the signal strength indoors actually got worse. I cancelled the contract as discussed and then tried to to use the modem with other Sim cards from the other carriers as I was told the Modem is not locked to Vodafone's network. After some frustrating hours, calls to Vodafone technical Support and a visit to to the local dealer with the the device and a copy of my contract got me nowhere. The store manager thought the modem was locked to their network, couldn't help me with a repair or exchange because the documentation wasn't correct.....apparently. So, more calls to Vodafone tech support who then agreed that the device is faulty and still under warrantee. I requested that they either send me a replacement modem with a return bag or refund the cost of the modem. The service rep told me that he's not authorised for that decision but will schedule a manager to call me. That was two days ago and still no call. Phoned them again today, no explanation as to why the manager didn't call. Spoke to tech support who then referred me to another team member where I was supposed to talk to the manager. This guy again wouldn't let me talk to the manager and tried the retail shop route again. Told him I'm not interested to deal with any retail shop. The only option acceptable would be a refund or replacement directly form Vodafone. Eventually, this guy after putting me on hold and discussing with the manager, agreed that we can conclude the mater with either option. I was then assured that by speaking to the next person without delay, we could finalize the matter. Yet again, my call was queued and after 20 mins waiting, I gave up. I hope that this feedback would spur some action from Vodafone management and save other potential customers similar frustration. My next step is to register a dispute with the TIO if I don't get a resolution this weekSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SharossGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Why is it so hard to get an account functioning
Changing to Vodafone NBN has been hard work! Online sign up was easy, and the router was delivered quickly and now finally installed it functions fine. But upon signing up you enter a black hole of no-one seems to care. I was told someone would contact me to organise a technician, nothing so I chased them. After this I heard nothing from them about configuring and getting up and running, again I had to chase them (and was told less than ceremoniously that customers should call if they don't know how to setup - at what part of a thorough process...Read more
is this? this is a new account and surely you'd be pro-active in at least emailing some instructons if not calling to help the customer activate, because 80% or so are going to need help) . I was told they'd swap over my account from my old ISP but today I've just been charged and now have to chase them. In the meantime I've received nothing about how and when my billing will occur so had to chase them. You get the point. It's been a lot of wasted hours chasing vodafone for what should be part of a simple onboarding process. To be fair, in the myriad of phone calls the staff have been nice and often empathatic, but you also get the impression your polite frustration is never going anywhere, that it's not getting sent up the chain of command. I'd think twice about Vodafone NBN based on the poor setup/obboarding experience - not least as in this day of automation it isn't hard to at least send out a few generic emails to help guide people through the experience.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
PaulSydney, NSW
- 12 reviews
Ok, but not the best customer service
I think overall the package was fine, but being locked in to a 36 month contract deterred me because the connection did often switch to their mobile network, and the VFone modem really is a very cheap poor quality unit with terrible wifi reception, and they know this, called sales and they admitted it was rubbish and said they are working on it, sorry guys, 36 moth contract with no great start, have to give it a miss. I cancelled in just 28 days now received an invoice for $232.00 and with many assurances that this is to be taken care of Im sti...Read more
ll waiting with it due to be debited from my bank account in just 3 days, so based on this experience I have to say "You can do better "....call centre overseas too, and they all start off with "I am going to provide you with a solution during this call" but they never do lol......a little funny yet i feel like crying ...CAVEAT EMPTORSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
ianasked
Wondering what price per month and internet speed for unlimited home internet broadband
1 answer
I am back with letsbemates.com.au (moved temporarily to Vodafone as they have 4g backup when nbn was upgrading its network in my area, but every thing was hope less)
With Mate nbn:
50/20 no contract $69
Actually getting 40/18
Happy with service,
Rusman Z.asked
Can I use it for streaming Netflix on tv
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HI rusman z i am getting around the 30 meg speed at The moment should be higher but Vodafone is not great. anyway that should be fast enough for Netflix depending on the speed were you are i would give them a wide birth. At the moment I am looking for a new supplier. Good luck sorry can't be more helpful
c.saltasked
What beand modem do you get? What is its range and where is it made?
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Beand? Do you mean band? It is dual band (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz). Or maybe brand? It is a Technicolor that is made in Vietnam. Not that where it's made is relivant. Range is decant for small house's but is really nothing special.
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