Vodafone VDSL Upgrade (now unlimited!!) - Thanks from a satisfied customer

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#143925 1-May-2014 18:36

From a lifetime Telecom customer took the plunge from ADSL and changed to VF's VDSL offering, which now is unlimited as a bonus.

After reading all the horror stories was prepared for the worst but found the whole process and the end result amazing. Sales and support at the call centre was easy to get hold of, all knowledgeable people who quickly got me the answers I was after. Call-backs exactly as promised (I know!!) clear communication around the install, and the Chorus tech who did the install was nothing short of a absolute professional who made sure everything was working before he left and even made a few tweaks in the junction to sort out some not so great wiring from the original job.

Everything just connected and worked.

Speeds have gone from 11/1 (down & up) to around 30/10, and that's even over Wifi. Positively flying by comparison.

Often only see complaints posted, thought a pat on the back and a thanks was in order for a change.

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#1034998 1-May-2014 18:36

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#1035380 2-May-2014 12:16

Thanks for the great feedback, I'm thrilled to hear everything went according to plan. :)

Also just wanted to say you've basically described the vast majority of our users' experiences when switching over to us. It is just really rare for people to comment when things go the way they should, so you always hear about the ones where things don't.

Thanks again for taking the time for letting us know about your experience.

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#1035388 2-May-2014 12:31

Good to hear enjoy :)

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#1036031 3-May-2014 15:59

is there anything for long time customers on cable that dont have an ON account mobile plan. id be up for a plan change if i could get it at account prices, (I have been a customer since 128k Cable)

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#1036034 3-May-2014 16:10

phantomdb: is there anything for long time customers on cable that dont have an ON account mobile plan. id be up for a plan change if i could get it at account prices, (I have been a customer since 128k Cable)

Hi, Someone had a similar question a while back.
Nope we can not tailor plans.

Cheers