Hi I just received a class 0 SMS and it disappeared. I can't find it anywhere on the phone.
It was a spam message. Could this be a virus?
It was a spam message. Could this be a virus?
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Class 0 SMS
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Help!!
Hi guys i have a problem with my vodafone Blackberry storm2
i can't go to internet and i called Mtn to activate my settings since
i have a contract sim from them, but the phone i got it as a present.
On the Mtn system the service is active but i can't access it on my handset
so they say may be the phone is locked from Vodacom please help, i tried everything they told me but i couldn't come right.
(Jan)
i can't go to internet and i called Mtn to activate my settings since
i have a contract sim from them, but the phone i got it as a present.
On the Mtn system the service is active but i can't access it on my handset
so they say may be the phone is locked from Vodacom please help, i tried everything they told me but i couldn't come right.
(Jan)
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The number you dialed does not exist ??
This has been going on since last year sometime.
When I phone a certain Telkom landline number I get a message "The number you dialed does not exist" when in actual fact is does exist. I only get this when I phone from a phone with a Vodacom simcard. When I use a MTN sim it works, when I use a telkom phone it works. VC customer service is hopeless.
Today I phoned them again and explained the problem in detail, the consultant tells me to hold on, then gets back to me and offers to give me the Telkom directory number so I can phone them and find out if the number exists. :wtf: This after me telling them that the number does exist.
So I'm asked to hold on again. They get back to me and tell me that I must take my phone and sim to a VC store to be tested because it might be the phone or sim card. :twisted: This after I told the consultant that my phone is working 100% and it also happens when I use my other VC sim that is in a different phone. So she tells me to take all my VC sim cards and all my phones to a VC store to be tested. I politely asked her how it can be that this only happens when using VC sim cards. The answer was "I do not know and I cannot help you." Then I'm asked to rate her service :mad::mad:
I'm really getting tired of VC not being able to assist with problems. I think after 17 years it is time to port to some other network.
When I phone a certain Telkom landline number I get a message "The number you dialed does not exist" when in actual fact is does exist. I only get this when I phone from a phone with a Vodacom simcard. When I use a MTN sim it works, when I use a telkom phone it works. VC customer service is hopeless.
Today I phoned them again and explained the problem in detail, the consultant tells me to hold on, then gets back to me and offers to give me the Telkom directory number so I can phone them and find out if the number exists. :wtf: This after me telling them that the number does exist.
So I'm asked to hold on again. They get back to me and tell me that I must take my phone and sim to a VC store to be tested because it might be the phone or sim card. :twisted: This after I told the consultant that my phone is working 100% and it also happens when I use my other VC sim that is in a different phone. So she tells me to take all my VC sim cards and all my phones to a VC store to be tested. I politely asked her how it can be that this only happens when using VC sim cards. The answer was "I do not know and I cannot help you." Then I'm asked to rate her service :mad::mad:
I'm really getting tired of VC not being able to assist with problems. I think after 17 years it is time to port to some other network.
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Vodacom International Calling plan - at least send an SMS when taken off the plan pls
I registered for the Vodacom International Calling plan - made many phone calls at 89c/ min.
Then made a phone call today again - was charged R4.70 / min.
My gripe is that I was not informed that I was taken off the international calling plan (on the first, at one point in time, there was less than R5 in my account, i recharged later the day - but at that time Vodacom tried the R5 deduction).
All I'm saying is that I would like to be informed please, thats all. Vodacom spams me every single day with SMS's - send a happy-other promotions etc etc etc, yet that cant inform me of the international calling plan?
Yes I could have checked every time I phone, yes yes yes. But Vodacom can send a SMS thats all Im asking.
This is bigger than just the international calling plan - I've seen people get sharked with international roaming when they were set up to receive SMS's telling them that they've reached a certain amount - they never got it.
I've myself been a victim of the Out of Bundle shark - again I asked for notification but didn't get any.
All I'm asking for is a SMS, email ,anything. Thats all.
Then made a phone call today again - was charged R4.70 / min.
My gripe is that I was not informed that I was taken off the international calling plan (on the first, at one point in time, there was less than R5 in my account, i recharged later the day - but at that time Vodacom tried the R5 deduction).
All I'm saying is that I would like to be informed please, thats all. Vodacom spams me every single day with SMS's - send a happy-other promotions etc etc etc, yet that cant inform me of the international calling plan?
Yes I could have checked every time I phone, yes yes yes. But Vodacom can send a SMS thats all Im asking.
This is bigger than just the international calling plan - I've seen people get sharked with international roaming when they were set up to receive SMS's telling them that they've reached a certain amount - they never got it.
I've myself been a victim of the Out of Bundle shark - again I asked for notification but didn't get any.
All I'm asking for is a SMS, email ,anything. Thats all.
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LTE MMS Problems
Howdy
Has anyone else experienced problems with MMS on Vodacom LTE APN?:wtf: Been told there are known problems with LTE devices and Tx/Rx MMS messages.
Has anyone else experienced problems with MMS on Vodacom LTE APN?:wtf: Been told there are known problems with LTE devices and Tx/Rx MMS messages.
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Vodacom Epic Fail Ad in Afrikaans...
I don't know if it was posted before...
It is an old ad... but still funny!
PERFECT [sic] grootte vir daaglikse SUIWELPRODUKTE
Translated: *Perfect size for daily dairy products*
see pic...
Guess who also scored 30% on their matric Afrikaans exam! haha!
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It is an old ad... but still funny!
PERFECT [sic] grootte vir daaglikse SUIWELPRODUKTE
Translated: *Perfect size for daily dairy products*
see pic...
Guess who also scored 30% on their matric Afrikaans exam! haha!
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new 3331 modem with ext cord
A couple of my friends have been getting indifferent reception from Vodacom using their red 100MB free/month modem. I happened to hear about the latest Huawei 3331 modem with high praise so decided to buy one and try it.
I must admit I can't say the 3331 bests the Red modem, but by using a 1metre extension cable it gave me full on 3G as opposed to 2G plus occasional 3G. 2 photos attached.
I must admit I can't say the 3331 bests the Red modem, but by using a 1metre extension cable it gave me full on 3G as opposed to 2G plus occasional 3G. 2 photos attached.
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How can MTN provide a way to prevent WASPS, but Vodacom doesn't?
Following on from many threads and complaints e.g.
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthre...-Mira-Networks
http://hellopeter.com/mira-networks/...and-complaints
http://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-s...itting-ducks-f
http://hellopeter.com/mira-networks/...billed-1239965
, at least MTN has an option to prevent any WASPS from being able to debit your account.
http://www.iol.co.za/blogs/wendy-kno...5#.UtuvC9L8KHs
MTN
The network offers its subscribers a simple way to block Wasp billings from their accounts.
Dial *141*5# and select option 2, content billing.
You will be informed of your content billing status, which can be changed to stop billing.
JannieVanZyl, could you please look into this, we really need this option.
One simply has to prevent it as opposed to give these WASPS the opportunity to steal money.
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthre...-Mira-Networks
http://hellopeter.com/mira-networks/...and-complaints
http://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-s...itting-ducks-f
http://hellopeter.com/mira-networks/...billed-1239965
, at least MTN has an option to prevent any WASPS from being able to debit your account.
http://www.iol.co.za/blogs/wendy-kno...5#.UtuvC9L8KHs
MTN
The network offers its subscribers a simple way to block Wasp billings from their accounts.
Dial *141*5# and select option 2, content billing.
You will be informed of your content billing status, which can be changed to stop billing.
JannieVanZyl, could you please look into this, we really need this option.
One simply has to prevent it as opposed to give these WASPS the opportunity to steal money.
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Proof from Vodacom themselves, that there is no double opt-in for WASPS online
Just received this email from Vodacom after demanding details on how subscription was made to a WASP
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Dear JX
Kindly be advised that content services can be activated via your cell phone or using the internet from a computer, entering your cell phone number to receive content.
When using the cell phone number to access certain web pages, and select content such as wall papers, social chats, music, pictures and more, the company of this page then subscribed your number to the content and a monthly, weekly or daily fee is being charged.
When using the internet to subscribe to this content, a pop up box appear, where you can enter your cell number, and the content will be forwarded to you. The company of the website then also activate or subscribe your number and a monthly, weekly or daily fee is being charged.
Even when content is only received once, due to the subscription to the data, your account is still being charged.
WASPs (who are the providers of the content) are within their rights to appoint an agent to bill and collect money on their behalf for content sold by them to their customers.
It is not required by law for the agent (in this case Vodacom) to have a specific agreement with, or permission from, the customer; to bill and collect the money on behalf of the WASP.
Notwithstanding the above, the agreement concluded between each WASP and Vodacom provides that every WASP that utilises Vodacom's services to bill and collect monies for the WASPs' products/services, may only instruct Vodacom to bill and collect money for those products/services that have been specifically requested by customers.
Moreover the Wireless Application Service Provider Association (WASPA) has been constituted to regulate all WASPs to ensure, inter alia, that they abide with the aforementioned provision.
Regards,
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Customer Care
eService Team
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Thus, I can enter anyone's cell number online, and they will be billed.
How can Vodacom allow this?
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Dear JX
Kindly be advised that content services can be activated via your cell phone or using the internet from a computer, entering your cell phone number to receive content.
When using the cell phone number to access certain web pages, and select content such as wall papers, social chats, music, pictures and more, the company of this page then subscribed your number to the content and a monthly, weekly or daily fee is being charged.
When using the internet to subscribe to this content, a pop up box appear, where you can enter your cell number, and the content will be forwarded to you. The company of the website then also activate or subscribe your number and a monthly, weekly or daily fee is being charged.
Even when content is only received once, due to the subscription to the data, your account is still being charged.
WASPs (who are the providers of the content) are within their rights to appoint an agent to bill and collect money on their behalf for content sold by them to their customers.
It is not required by law for the agent (in this case Vodacom) to have a specific agreement with, or permission from, the customer; to bill and collect the money on behalf of the WASP.
Notwithstanding the above, the agreement concluded between each WASP and Vodacom provides that every WASP that utilises Vodacom's services to bill and collect monies for the WASPs' products/services, may only instruct Vodacom to bill and collect money for those products/services that have been specifically requested by customers.
Moreover the Wireless Application Service Provider Association (WASPA) has been constituted to regulate all WASPs to ensure, inter alia, that they abide with the aforementioned provision.
Regards,
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Customer Care
eService Team
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Thus, I can enter anyone's cell number online, and they will be billed.
How can Vodacom allow this?
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How long till Sony Xperia Z tablet gets upgrade?
I decided to get this tablet and people say Sony are not as bas as they once were with software - and reading the site they say they have already released an official 4.3 for this tablet.
However I'm on an old version and it says everything is uptodate. The phones have been done though ... and Sony blame Vodacom for the wait.
Is it coming?
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/...eria-tablet-z/
However I'm on an old version and it says everything is uptodate. The phones have been done though ... and Sony blame Vodacom for the wait.
Is it coming?
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/...eria-tablet-z/
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Change Packages
I know from experience that Vodacom seriously rip you off if you want to downgrade - or even upgrade and downgrade to what you initially signed - so I guess this may be a silly question :/ By here goes :
I'm a Smart120S with 120 minutes/500MB data @ R450.00. My handset charge is R170.00 - so together my bill is around R620.00 give or take.
Data has dropped in the past 18 months (as well as the plans) - so I could get a Smart M with 120 minutes/300MB data at R300.00 and bolt a monthly for R70. This means the package is R540.00.
Think they'll see this as a downgrade - or simply being efficient? ;)
I'm a Smart120S with 120 minutes/500MB data @ R450.00. My handset charge is R170.00 - so together my bill is around R620.00 give or take.
Data has dropped in the past 18 months (as well as the plans) - so I could get a Smart M with 120 minutes/300MB data at R300.00 and bolt a monthly for R70. This means the package is R540.00.
Think they'll see this as a downgrade - or simply being efficient? ;)
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Unsolicited bulk email
Hi,
I work at a company that manages vacation resorts. one of or sites cannot send emails to head office without getting the following message. they are using vodacom 3g with smtp.vodamail.co.za as smtp server , as we cannot use our own smtp server to send while using the 3g services. i contacted vodacom via online chat on the website, only to be told that the problem is with our incoming server. then i phoned the call centre only to be told the same thing regardless of us not blocking any incoming mails. our spam gets quarantined on our servers, not rejected and sent back to the sender.
Does anyone have any idea on what to do to solve this?
-----Original Message-----
From: Content-filter at smtp5.vodamail.internal
[mailto:postmaster@smtp5.vodamail.internal]
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 4:04 PM
To: *****@bodybliss.co.za
Subject: Considered UNSOLICITED BULK EMAIL, apparently from you
A message from <*****@bodybliss.co.za>
to: *******@gmail.com
to: *******@theholidayclub.com
was considered unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE).
Our internal reference code for your message is 29056-06/fIlb2thTnxA6
The message carried your return address, so it was either a genuine mail
from you, or a sender address was faked and your e-mail address abused by
third party, in which case we apologize for undesired notification.
We do try to minimize backscatter for more prominent cases of UBE and for
infected mail, but for less obvious cases some balance between losing
genuine mail and sending undesired backscatter is sought, and there can be
some collateral damage on either side.
First upstream SMTP client IP address: [100.67.195.105] According to a
'Received:' trace, the message apparently originated at:
[100.67.195.105], AdminPC unknown [100.67.195.105]
Return-Path: <*******@bodybliss.co.za>
From: "**********" <*******@bodybliss.co.za>
Message-ID: <000f01cf15e8$6e25ca00$4a715e00$@co.za>
Subject: FW: Body Bliss - Jan 14
Delivery of the email was stopped!
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This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by
MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
I work at a company that manages vacation resorts. one of or sites cannot send emails to head office without getting the following message. they are using vodacom 3g with smtp.vodamail.co.za as smtp server , as we cannot use our own smtp server to send while using the 3g services. i contacted vodacom via online chat on the website, only to be told that the problem is with our incoming server. then i phoned the call centre only to be told the same thing regardless of us not blocking any incoming mails. our spam gets quarantined on our servers, not rejected and sent back to the sender.
Does anyone have any idea on what to do to solve this?
-----Original Message-----
From: Content-filter at smtp5.vodamail.internal
[mailto:postmaster@smtp5.vodamail.internal]
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 4:04 PM
To: *****@bodybliss.co.za
Subject: Considered UNSOLICITED BULK EMAIL, apparently from you
A message from <*****@bodybliss.co.za>
to: *******@gmail.com
to: *******@theholidayclub.com
was considered unsolicited bulk e-mail (UBE).
Our internal reference code for your message is 29056-06/fIlb2thTnxA6
The message carried your return address, so it was either a genuine mail
from you, or a sender address was faked and your e-mail address abused by
third party, in which case we apologize for undesired notification.
We do try to minimize backscatter for more prominent cases of UBE and for
infected mail, but for less obvious cases some balance between losing
genuine mail and sending undesired backscatter is sought, and there can be
some collateral damage on either side.
First upstream SMTP client IP address: [100.67.195.105] According to a
'Received:' trace, the message apparently originated at:
[100.67.195.105], AdminPC unknown [100.67.195.105]
Return-Path: <*******@bodybliss.co.za>
From: "**********" <*******@bodybliss.co.za>
Message-ID: <000f01cf15e8$6e25ca00$4a715e00$@co.za>
Subject: FW: Body Bliss - Jan 14
Delivery of the email was stopped!
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This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by
MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
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Can someone do a test to see whether Vodacom is leaking Cell Nr?
e.g.
Can someone do a test to see whether Vodacom is leaking Cell Nr into HTTP traffic ?
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/it-...phone-number/#.
Collin Mulliner, researcher at Technische Universitaet Berlin, Group for Security in Telecommunications, believes mobile-service providers are injecting personally-discernible information such as MSISDN, IMSI, and IMEI into HTTP traffic being sent to websites.
Can someone do a test to see whether Vodacom is leaking Cell Nr into HTTP traffic ?
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/it-...phone-number/#.
Collin Mulliner, researcher at Technische Universitaet Berlin, Group for Security in Telecommunications, believes mobile-service providers are injecting personally-discernible information such as MSISDN, IMSI, and IMEI into HTTP traffic being sent to websites.
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Porting from MTN to Vodacom
Hi all,
I want to open a new contract with Vodacom and port my number from my MTN contract to the Vodacom one. Problem is that the MTN contract is in my mothers name while the Vodacom one will be opened in mine. I need to know what sort of process must happen as well as what documentation will be necessary in order to make this happen!
I want to open a new contract with Vodacom and port my number from my MTN contract to the Vodacom one. Problem is that the MTN contract is in my mothers name while the Vodacom one will be opened in mine. I need to know what sort of process must happen as well as what documentation will be necessary in order to make this happen!
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Vodacom Website down?
Anyone else having problems accessing the www.vodacom.co.za site?
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4G - LTE in Bloemfontein?
Hi
I've noticed over the last few days that my Iphone periodically displays 4G instead of the normal 3G on the Vodacom network.
Currently we don't have LTE in Bloemfontein, does this mean it's in the working? Anyone else from the region getting the same?
I've noticed over the last few days that my Iphone periodically displays 4G instead of the normal 3G on the Vodacom network.
Currently we don't have LTE in Bloemfontein, does this mean it's in the working? Anyone else from the region getting the same?
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RICA requirements for porting?
Im currently with MTN on prepaid and would like to port to Vodacom. What are the requirements for RICA? If my number is already rica'd, do i need to rica again or can i just purchase a vodacom sim and port? I recently had my walled and id stolen, so i really hope i dont have to wait for my new ID before i can port.
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Local ten rand a minute phone call
Local 10 rand a min phone call
Hi
Saw an advert in the star newspaper
of this company offering voice
services of some kind for ten rand a
minute. The tariffs just went down cell
is 99cents per min and 8ta 90 cents
per min. What is it the method/
proceds called when one gets a
special rate like ten rand a min ?
I know short codes have special sms
rates from 1 rand to 40 rand or even
more but they are SMSs. When they
are calls what are they called ?
Hi
Saw an advert in the star newspaper
of this company offering voice
services of some kind for ten rand a
minute. The tariffs just went down cell
is 99cents per min and 8ta 90 cents
per min. What is it the method/
proceds called when one gets a
special rate like ten rand a min ?
I know short codes have special sms
rates from 1 rand to 40 rand or even
more but they are SMSs. When they
are calls what are they called ?
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No Night-Owl on topup.
So I look at these prices and see they mention nothing about Out of bundle rates, only in Bundle. I know it must be hiding there somewhere, so I think why not just take it out on topup, but then I realize something.
Everyone who I know who went topup lost the Night Owl benefits.
So here's the question, why remove the Nigtht-Owl benefits from topup? And why not mention it?
https://www.vodacom.co.za/personal/p...dstandardplans
Everyone who I know who went topup lost the Night Owl benefits.
So here's the question, why remove the Nigtht-Owl benefits from topup? And why not mention it?
https://www.vodacom.co.za/personal/p...dstandardplans
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Zero rated steam data: Possibility or pipe dream
Hi Guys,
i know this is probably a pipe dream, but i'd like to get vodacom's input on this.
I don't have access to copper lines in our area, and so am forced to choose between the various Cell providers for my internet needs.
Has the question of zero rated steam data been brought up recently by this community, and if not i think it should be.
I try to buy my games in DVD format for obvious reasons, but lately that doesn't seem to matter because of the very large patches that are so often released right after you buy the game, some of them in the region of 10 gigs now. With 20 gigs costing in the region of R1000 it costs you about what the game does just to patch it.
I am no tech guru, but could vodacom not get access to the server in jhb and put down a cable to thier own exchange or whatever. I would be willing to pay a monthly fee for this and would be happy with a throttled speed.
I'm not sure how active the vodacom rep is on this forum but any feedback from him would be great.
I think the gaming community is large enough to warrent some consideration in this matter.
i know this is probably a pipe dream, but i'd like to get vodacom's input on this.
I don't have access to copper lines in our area, and so am forced to choose between the various Cell providers for my internet needs.
Has the question of zero rated steam data been brought up recently by this community, and if not i think it should be.
I try to buy my games in DVD format for obvious reasons, but lately that doesn't seem to matter because of the very large patches that are so often released right after you buy the game, some of them in the region of 10 gigs now. With 20 gigs costing in the region of R1000 it costs you about what the game does just to patch it.
I am no tech guru, but could vodacom not get access to the server in jhb and put down a cable to thier own exchange or whatever. I would be willing to pay a monthly fee for this and would be happy with a throttled speed.
I'm not sure how active the vodacom rep is on this forum but any feedback from him would be great.
I think the gaming community is large enough to warrent some consideration in this matter.
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