iPhone 4 and 4S

[kattt88]

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lia wrote:
Hi I upgraded on 13th oct by phone my order number is VFUKMCT00542758 would appreciate some info on when my phone will be delivered.
Thankyou

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All of these posts are worrying me a little, could you confirm whether the people who have ordered in October have now received their phones? I ordered 11/11 and will soon be paying the insurance and tariff for the 4S and I am concerned that I will be waiting months for the phone, paying that tariff and insurance but not having the phone itself.

[oldmouche]

Here LOwen - it's us that are being misled to make a sale and keep us a Vodafone customers.

[rufusTfirefly]

Just had the following on line conversation reagrding my order with Zoe who is a member of customer Services :

Zoe: it's in a pending status as the phone is out of stock

Zoe: and it might take from 1-2 weeks for it to be completed

You: I was told that last week

You: http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Stock-Updates/Apple-iPhone-4S-16GB-Black-Stock-Updates/m-p/888425#M11...

You: That says its now in stock

You: http://www.vodafone.co.uk/brands/iphone/pay-monthly-iphone/index.htm

You: This also says in stock

Zoe: I just check the orders application and it is out of stock

Zoe: Am really sorry the website says it's in stock

Zoe: but it is out of stock

Zoe: we are waiting for the stock within this week

You: Not only that, the moserator on the forum has updated it to say it's in stock

You: *moderator

You: *moderator

Zoe: I can tell you that I just checked with the ware house and the phone is out of stock

You: Can I quote you on the forum please?

You: ANDY THE FORUM MODERATOR SAYS ITS IN STOCK. H WWORKS FOR vODAFONE

You: Sorry about the capitals

Zoe: Yes you can

Who to believe?  The moderators on here , the website or Zoe?

[oldmouche]

Steve, this seems to be a commonplace thing, my partner order a 16bg 4S on Sunday as a business customer, got the email and then late last night was told by email that it is out of stock. She was told that Apple are not telling Vodafone what stock is coming so they only know when it arrives, and then they service the oldest orders, although apparently business customers are being given priority, which annoys me as I am waiting for the same phone and am a personal customer. I think while Vodafone are not being totally upfront that the real issue lies with Apple who are the ones making the most money. Rant over....

[vadis2029]

joke as a new customer not happy how voda have dealt with this, iphone 4s 16gb shows now instock for black and white, so called up as im still waiting for mine on backorder, and they dont have stock, so why show it! oh yeah to make more people sign up to wait for phones you dont have

[VEZ92]

I want to know when I am getting my phone! I am not going to be treated like a little sheep anymore, give me an expected time now.. I am not happy whatsoever as you can tell. I don't have my phone by the 1st of december then I will be kicking up a fuss on your CS phone number and in the media! this is the height of rudeness and the lack of general curtousy from you Mods on this forum.. you are useless completely shameful! I've ordered other things this week and got it the next day!

Email me immiately!  

[vadis2029]

voda are a joke now just had a text saying still out of stock and then an email saying this is my new phone number then out of stock again, 

[abailey]

I do hope this isn't an indication of things to come. I ordered my 64GB Black 4S on the 9th with a projected 2-3 week delivery... assuming it makes that it will be just days before I go on holiday in the US for 2 weeks and given the reduced battery life on my 2 year old 3GS I really do need that replacement.

I recall problems like this when Vodafone first launched the 3GS and I was lucky that I got mine, as pre-ordered, on launch day... I really do hope I wasn't just lucky the last time.

[bpm75]

What exactly does it mean if my i'm on the list of orders you've checked. Does it mean my phone is on its way soon?

[joshlg92]

I DONT CARE IF ALL MY PERSONNEL DETAILS ARE IN HERE.......THIS PROVES ALL THE LIES I HAVE TOLD!

info: Welcome to Vodafone! You are about to be connected to a online customer service representative for Vodafone UK.  Your approximate wait time is  0 minute(s) and 28 seconds.  We thank you for your patience and look forward to chatting with you.
info: You are now connected with Prakash.
Prakash: Hello, you're chatting with Prakash, one of Vodafone's online customer service specialists.  May I take your full name and mobile number please?
You: Joshua ********
Prakash: Hi Joshua, how are you doing today ?
You: I was promised i would get a tracking number sent by email and text today and still havent can you help...im finbe thanks.
Prakash: I am sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.
You: ok
Prakash: Can you please help me out with the mobile number associated with the Vodafone ?
You: 0**********
Prakash: Thank you so much.
Prakash: Thank you for the information. Could you also please provide me with the first line of your address and post code and the date of birth?
You: *************
Prakash: Thank you for confirming the security details.
You: ok
Prakash: Can you please help me out with the details regarding the tracking number for what reason you have been promised the tracking number ?
You: Kartik: Hello, you're chatting with Kartik, one of Vodafone's online customer service specialists. May I take your full name and mobile number please? You: ************Kartik: Hi Joshua, how may I help you? You: Hi. I was promised a call by a manager last night and never got one You: check my account please DPD lost my parcel for my iphone 4s Kartik: I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused. I'll surely check this for you. Kartik: Please provide me with your date of birth, first line of address and post code so that I can verify your account. You: ***********: Thank you for the information./ You: k Kartik: I have verified your account. Kartik: Please wait while I check the details for you. You: k You: ? Kartik: I'm still checking this for you. You: k sorry Kartik: That's fine. Kartik: I'm still checking this for you, Joshua. Please bear with me. You: ok Kartik: Thank you for waiting. You: ok Kartik: I can see that your order was lost in the transit and we have arranged a replacement handset to be sent to you. You will receive the handset on 17/11/2011. Kartik: I apologise for the inconvenience caused. You: oh right...do i have a tracking number for that? Kartik: You will receive a tracking number tomorrow once the handset has been dispatched from our warehouse. You: its just i work 12 hr shifts and my mom booked 2 days off waiting last time..it never turned up. You: when will that be. Kartik: I can understand your concern but you will receive a confirmation tomorrow with the tracking number which will again confirm the same date. Kartik: You will also be able to check the records online from DPD's website You: ok thanks for you help.........i really hope it comes and this is the end of all this its been really stressful. Kartik: I can understand your concern in this regard. Please give me a further moment to check this. You: ok thanks Kartik: I can see that your initial order was for iPhone 16GB White which is not in stock which is the reason for the delay. We have the Black colour handset in stock so if you wish, I can arrange for the Black handset to be sent on 17/11/2011. You: but it does its in stock on the website? You: but the black will be fine thank you. Kartik: The handsets are limited in stock for White at the moment hence it is not allowing to place an order for White. I can assure you that you will receive the Black handset on 17/11/2011 You: ok thanks very much mate Kartik: It is my pleasure to help you. You: u have been the most helpful cheers. i have to go but once again thanks..........looking forward to finally geting my phone You: bye
Prakash: Can you please bear with me for a while as I go through your chat with one of my colleague you made before.
You: yes
Prakash: Thank you so much.
Prakash: Thank you for waiting.
You: ok
Prakash: I am sorry you need to wait for a long time because of me.
You: its ok
Prakash: Joshua, I would like to inform you that your case has been escalated to my Manager by one of my colleague so I would like to inform you that my manager has been working on your case so I would like to inform you that he will surely get back to you with in 24 hours, however your patience is highly appreciated in this matter.
You: No im sorry but im not having that.
You: I have kept every copy of my chat transcripts or my emails off vodafone. and im not ending this chat without a resolution now.
You: i have been constantly lied to, made false promises and this is a comapny that i pay money to for a service?
Prakash: I do understand your concern in this matter, however I would request you to be patience in this matter as my manager will surely get back to you with in 24 hours with the perfect status regarding your parcel along with the reference number.
You: No you don't i was promised a phone tomorrow . I would like a tracking number now and then i will not be taking this further.
Prakash: Trust me my manager is working on your case and he will surely get back to you over the phone by today.
You: i have booked the day off work.............are you going to refund my lost wwages? My mo0m booked two days for the last phone are you going to pay for them as well?
You: no not good enough
Prakash: I truly understand your concern and apologise for all the trouble you have been facing so far even I would like to inform you that if I could be in your position then I would be as frustrated as you.
You: im not leaving this.................i have proof i have been lied to at least 4 times over the past two weeks.......... explain that?
Prakash: Rest assure my manager will surely get back to you over the phone by today itself.
You: no let me speak to the manager and answer my questions
Prakash: He will surely get back to you by today trust me.
You: you manager was meant to ring me monday night and didnt so why should i trust anything you say.
You: answer my question........was i lied to last night??
You: about my phone being here tomorrow.
Prakash: Yes I do understand your concern in this matter, however he will surely get in touch with you today.
You: Jaimin: and I understand how frustrating this can be You: i want a manager to phone me. You: its not frustrating its out of order, you have treated me very badly and i wont let this rest You: ? Jaimin: Ok, Joshua Jaimin: I will talk to my manager about this Jaimin: and will request him to call you about this so you can discuss this with him Jaimin: Can you stay online for about half a minute please? You: can you talk now, i have a job to go to. You: yes Jaimin: Alright, just a moment please Jaimin: Thanks for waiting, Joshua Jaimin: The customer will contact you Jaimin: I have explained the situation to him, and he will be assisting you on this You: Customer? Jaimin: manager* Jaimin: Sorry about that, Joshua Jaimin: It's just that I was talking to my manager a while ago and it came out that way! You: ok You: lol ok Jaimin: Jaimin: So ********** is the number to call? You: yes Jaimin: Alright, what is the suitable time? You: i have work at 11 and im not leaving without a call. Jaimin: Ok. Can you be available in the evening? You: what time? Jaimin: The thing is, he's in the meeting right now, and he can call you anytime in the evening Jaimin: What time can you be available? You: well it will have to be about 6 Jaimin: Ok. After 6 is cool? You: yes Jaimin: Perfect. You: bye Jaimin: Cheers!! Jaimin: Is there anyth
You: Stop saying that and read what im saying.
Prakash: Yes I do understand you are really anger, however I would really appreciate your patience in this matter and trust me he will contact you by today itself.
You: I am not angry. Im am extremaly fed up of being lied to.
You: So how will he contact me.
Prakash: Trust me I am not faking you will surely receive the call today itself on the number 0********.
You: To say what?
Prakash: Regarding the status of your parcel along with the reference number. Please don't worry.
You: So just give me my tracking number then...if there is even a parcel?
Prakash: Sir, I would like to inform you that as such your case has been went under my manager and he is handling the case so it won't be able to track your details regarding the same, however reset assure he will surely contact you by today.
You: Lies again.

[Kimberger]

I just got the exact same email I got 10 days ago with my invoice and saying the phone is out of stock etc.

I hope that's not what you meant by 'checking the order' , because it's wrong, the website has clearly changed to 'In stock' at the beginning of this week.

[thatch69]

Can this be right, coming up for 4 weeks this week-end & like many others still no phone & even worse, not much in the way of communication from a communications company VODAFONE!!!??

We have to do all the chasing ourselves & then they say they have no information, please look on forum.. Do that & get the same old story! Try to find anything out on here & they just try & shut you up!!

Was patient enough for 3-weeks, havn't even checked whats going on this week but enough's enough.

You can't tell me that not one person at Vodafone doesn't know if a shipment is due. shipments from over-seas can take a couple of weeks to reach their destination & the company that ships it out notify the reciever  before it leaves.

Over a week ago a CS agent at a call centre in Egypt told me she had no idea when I would get mine, but in the same sentence told me it will be really, really soon...yeah right!!

I think Vodafone know exactly whats going on!

[thatch69]

See just shut any negative comments up & hide them out of sight, who VF trying to kid eh?

[const1112]

Hi
I ordered an iPhone white 32gb on Sunday. Order VFUKMCT00592482. I was assured there was stock. Everything completed well. I have recirced a text from VF stating that the phone is out of stock. I called VF different customer service people have said different things about the order. Can you check, please, has stock been allocated, if not when? How long is delivery? Keen to switch providers.
Thanks
James

[mcbean09]

vodafone, please reply as this is what everyone is wanting to hear. DO NOT TELL ME TO VISIT THE STOCK THREAD.

Ordered 16gb black 4s, in stock 2-4 days. Get a text saying out of stock.

Just spoke to an online advisor, its out of stock.

WHY oh WHY is it limited on the stock thread which is updated daily.

So vodafone, What is it? is it OUT OF STOCK OR LIMITED?

PLEASE TELL US, WE ARE LOYAL VODAFONE CUSTOMERS

Many thanks

[Amanda85]

Hahah, unbelievable !
I was on the phone about an hour ago and was told they had an order in!

What is going on!

[mcbean09]

i dont think these online advisors know themselfs. it seems there is no stock and just wait for deliveries, but still take order which is advertised as in stock. Its just money making for vodafone with no care for their customers.

[Amanda85]

I just want to know who you can actually trust and who is giving the correct information, but it seems that nothing matches up and everyone is saying different things.
How frustrating, especially for those who have been waiting for 1 month+ for their orders, I would not be happy.

[Simon]

Hi All

We appreciate that you're eager to receive your new handsets and want the latest available information on your orders.

The latest information on stock is provided on our iPhone 4S Stock Availability thread and you can read more information about stock and deliveries on the iPhone 4S on Tom's post.

I've closed the thread as we're unable to provide any further information.

Thanks

Simon

[Amanda85]

I have been on the phone this morning with an issue about my upgrade, and was told on the phone that they had an order in now and would be starting to process the orders that they have. Yet on the recent update it says there is no change on the stock?

I realise this is yet another topic about this, but you can't blame a person for being confused.

Which is the most reliable source of information & is there a reason that we're being given false information? Is it down to miscommunication or are Vodafone trying to just please customers?