Vodafone Australia Reviews 975

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 220 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported extremely poor service, citing unhelpful customer support and difficulties reaching a real person, often experiencing long wait times and being transferred multiple times without resolution. People frequently encountered issues with network connectivity, including constant dropouts, poor reception in various areas, and slow internet speeds, even when paying for higher bandwidth. There were also concerns about unfair billing practices, unexpected charges, and misleading information regarding plans and services. Many expressed frustration with the company's inability to resolve problems, leading to a general sentiment of distrust and a desire to switch providers. However, some customers also noted positive interactions with staff, praising individuals for being knowledgeable, friendly, and going above and beyond to assist with phone setups, plan selections, and troubleshooting. These positive experiences highlighted instances of exceptional service, where employees demonstrated patience, clear communication, and genuine care, restoring some customers' faith in the company's support.

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Service

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Customer service

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Staff

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Price

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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried logging in myVodafone on iPhone, Android and 3 PC Windows browsers and “Something didn’t go as planned”. Called support 10+ times during the last 1-2 months and got promises of investigation and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

what is with the new prepaid recharge options 6c/mb 20c per minute Vodafone has now gone to waste I'm disgusted yuk money hungry absolutely putrid I'll be switching carriers from todY

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Use to have constant drop outs mid conversation all over Melbourne. Reported it but was told it was my phone. Bought another phone but still had the problem.Changed to another company but had the sam... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can't believe that we experience with Vodafone poor network connection in the city only. Way back early years they were very good and reliable network even on prepaid. We were in Hay City at Pancake... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To be honest not even 1 star is…

To be honest not even 1 star is deserved. I no longer have any reception at home and calls go straight to voicemail. Only have 1 bar or sos. Their website is not even up and running and as for 24/7 support as depicted on their maintenance msg that is not the case at all! I am switching to Telstra.

May 3, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey TD, let's get you back online ASAP.

Our website is up and running for us. If you have a VPN, try switching this off and then accessing the website again. We're also here to help online from 8am-8pm weekdays and 10am-6pm weekends, just send a message to our socials below.

Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau

Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never receive trade in credit

lier, terrible company. Had recently upgrade and trade in my old samsung for new S26 ultra as they offer the $300 bonus trade in. I trade in my old phone in local store and been checked. However, I have to contacted them 4 times in a month but still no trade in credits. Called them, went to a local store in Burleigh, live chat 2 times but last live chat they even said they do not have a record! I have provide all reference numbers, trade ID and account numbers etc. But they cannot find it and won't give me trade in credit. It is a joke!

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

We'll make sure you receive any eligible trade-in credit, Dj z.

So we can get this sorted for you once and for all, please PM us on Facebook or Instagram and mention this review.

Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau

Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I spent 4 hours with this terrible…

I spent 4 hours with this terrible company on the phone getting a custom premium number only to find out it 2 days later the number is not available. I joined Vodafone just for the number. Have been transferred 5 times, 2 hours and still no fix. Waste of time and I hope this company goes bankrupt.

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Eden, we'd like to get some more details and see how we can lend a hand. You can reach us on Facebook or Instagram, just send us a message and mention your review.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service and experience.

Ported out of Vodafone. They sold my account information to a third-party company for ported out fees not paid. Sad part is that when I contacted them since Oct 2025 for this very reason and tried to dispute the fees with them, they were insistent for me to pay with no empathy or acceptance that I was right about no service according to their contract provided to me. Due to the bad network on incoming or outgoing calls which would drop out every 10 mins and with less mobile data even though regular payments made, I needed to make a drastic choice to move. As a result, they would not even talk to me about the dispute over the phone. Just kept asking me to make complaints and no resolutions. Horrible experience. For a $10B company, they cannot even properly dispute $312 and they are now asking me to contact only the third party company, even though third party have given me the option to continue disputing with Vodafone. When contacted Vodafone line now, they kept reminding me of the time I was on the phone and implying that I am wasting their time while I have a valid reason to call them. No acceptance of their faults, ill treatment, harassments and incorrect/incomplete facts on their case. I bought the connection and phone in April 2024 and the very next week, had issues. Oct 2025 I decided to move out. They cannot even acknowledge or make record of the amount of time that I contacted Vodafone for bad service.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hi Sharon, we'd like to get some more details and help clear things up. You can reach us over on Facebook or Instagram, just send us a message and mention your review.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wouldn’t even give this one star

I wouldn’t even give this one star. We’re paying $100 for a home internet plan, and every time I try to play a game or do anything, it’s unstable as hell. Absolutely terrible.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Let's get you back to gaming, Lithum. Send us a message over on Facebook or Instagram and we'll check out your connection.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst data ever in life

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Hussein, if you have a connection we can lend a hand with, just flick us a message over on our socials and let us know the details.
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Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give negative reviews

If I could give negative reviews, I would do that. I switched the network provider, even after switching they charged me a month bill and switching fee, which they can’t refund even after explaining the situation that I am in hardship, poor service

April 15, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Aashish, we'd like to get some more info and see how we can help. You can reach us over on Facebook or Instagram, just send us a message and mention your review.
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Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Straight out lie about coverage Told 5G inside I have NONE

Absolute SCAM stupidly bought a year pre paid sim that is completely unless as there coverage map shows I have 4G and 5G coverage the actual coverage I have is nothing unless I go outside. I live in a high population area that's all houses so no large building around me my house is no brick or have a metal roof tried every trouble shooting idea they gave me and guess what NOTHING. but its funny how much data I seem to go through when I have no reception and connected to WIFI. LIERS SCAMMERS AND OUT RIGHT FRAUDS. Stay away if you would like to call anyone ever again !!!!

After finding other source's for a coverage map it shows 4G coverage outside another said no coverage the vodafone website is the only one saying I have inside coverage funny that.

April 27, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Service and Billing Issues



I have been a Vodafone customer for almost 20 years and recently extended my contract after being provided with a handset as part of the deal.

The handset has been faulty since the beginning and unreliable in everyday use. Shortly after this, my monthly plan was increased by $3.

When I contacted support, I was offered a $36 credit, which did not resolve the underlying issue. The higher monthly charge has continued to apply.

More recently, I was offered an additional 2 GB on top of my existing 130 GB allowance, despite consistently using less than 20 GB per month.

When I asked about moving to a lower-cost plan, I was informed this would not reduce my cost, which raises concerns about the transparency and flexibility of the pricing structure.

Overall, after nearly two decades with Vodafone, my experience has declined in terms of value, transparency, device reliability, and flexibility.

I am seeking a direct resolution to the following:

replacement of the faulty handset
a review and adjustment of my plan to reflect actual usage, or a clear explanation of the pricing structure
clarification and, if appropriate, reversal of the recent price increase

If these matters are not addressed, I will escalate the issue to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

Please respond with a substantive resolution.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Robert, we've also responded over on Product Review. Just send us a message over on our socials and we'll make sure you're getting the best value out of your current plan.

Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After 3+ decades with Vodafone…

After 3+ decades with Vodafone Australia, I get an email threatening my credit rating and potential action from debt collectors for a service/number I did not request, use or want. Had been on a pay as you go for some 20+ years and happy with that - they kept wanting me to 'upgrade' to "new/better/faster" plan that I refused and if they insisted, had specifically told them to stick their SIM where sun didn't shine - and promptly threw sim in bin. Months later I get rude email chasing me for $40.85 for service on a SIM that has been sitting in a tip for 8-9 months !
To top it off, could not log into their site and update credentials/fix issues "on line" as security code sent to long parted SIM..... some poor plebs in India at least had an amused chat thanks to some senior clown in AU 'improving' policy... Voda AU just lost 3 customers this day.

April 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vodafone = Vodashambles

The new vodafone website is a shambles - poorly designed, difficult to navigate, non-intuitive and leaves you guessing at which option to select. Obviously has not been thoroughly QA'ed or tested - in fact it is so poor I'm dumping vodafone entirely - joining the tens-of-thousands who have preceded me

April 23, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Our new My Vodafone experience should be a breeze, Michael. We can lend a hand with that, just send us a message over on our socials below.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a terrible company

What a terrible company. My wife and I have been Vodafone customers for 30 years. We have upgraded our phones many times. Never missed a monthly payment. We went yesterday to upgrade to the iPhone 17 which was going to cost more but our request was declined as our credit check only allowed for 1 phone on the day and 1 later. Total disregard for customer loyalty. Hopefully Telstra is better.

April 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greedy grubs, no loyalty!

After being an extremely loyal customer for over 20 years I was disgusted when my phone (still under contract) was blocked.
I contacted them and requested a refund or device to equal value of my phone that is now rubbish.
I was sent out a $300 4g piece of junk to compensate for my $1000 5g device!
I am absolutely appalled and disgusted with how I was treated by these greedy grubs.
I will NEVER return to Vodafone and take my advice when I say DO NOT give this putrid company any of your money or loyalty!

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Angie, all Australian mobile network operators are required to stop devices that aren't able to make 000 calls from being used on the network. Some phones may just need a software update to be compatible.

We can help check this out further with you, just send a PM to our socials below.


Facebook - https://m.me/vodafoneau

Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service, additional charges taken from account

Have been a loyal customer nearly 20 years for my mobile. Last year I connected to Vodafone for NBN. Things were fine until I moved. Connecting to the new address was problematic and took many hours on the phone several times a week for 8 weeks. I disconnected my old house internet with them. Bill came in. Then the following month they decided to charge me for both addresses, taken straight from my account through direct debit. Called, hours on phone again. Said they didn’t cut off the account despite getting a text message and bill for one account. Refused to refund, said I could wait until next bill for a credit. Next bill came, did not credit full amount. On phone again, said they would credit outstanding funds in my next bill. I have said I don’t want to wait another month for the funds wrongly taken from my account to be credited to account. Currently still on phone trying to sort out after being transferred to many and having to repeat. Customer service is terrible. I’ve canceled my direct debit and hoping they have done what I have requested. Will be canceling as soon as I won’t be financially

April 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I could take starts away these…

Wish I could take starts away these greedy gremlins hopefully suffering from sever bleeding to the brain. 6 cent per MEGABYTE??? 🤣 20 CENT PER TEXT? STUPIDOS ITS 2026 I WAS PAYING THAT RATE ON MY 3315 🤣 MIND YOU ATLEAST YOUR COMPETITORS AINT TURNED INTO A SCAM FACTORY OFFERING OUTDATED COVERAGE AT AN OUTDATED OVER ENFLATED EXTAUTION LEVEL RATE 🤡 BEEN 20 LONGS YEARS BUT THATS THE FINAL LOT OF UNFAIR RUBBISH ILL ALLOW YOU TO CHARGE ME FOR

April 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to rip off my mother & bad coverage

My mother is on a 6 month $250 plan I pay for but two weeks ago you sent her a message telling her to recharge to get 90G for free and she in not up till the 10 Oct 26, you scumbag tow rags, this is the second time you had tried to rip her off in two years


I found out after I couldn't pick up my phone on the same gigabytes $1- 2 more because of the phone per month but your charging me more than I was paying on the same plan also if I go off Vodafone and re sign up I get six months at half price so thanks for treating me like a dog you dogs

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hi Gregory, we'd like to get some more details. We're online over on Facebook or Instagram, just send us a message and we'll lend a hand from there.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

“Spend more to save more” isn’t a loyalty strategy

Vodafone recently sent me an offer: 50% off for the first 6 months… if I add another SIM.

I already have two plans with them. So the “reward” for being a customer is… being encouraged to spend more money.

In the current climate, that’s not a benefit. It’s a sales tactic dressed up as generosity.

Tried to give feedback, but there’s no proper email contact. Just chat and forms. Because nothing says “we value your time” like typing into a box, filling out a form and hoping it goes somewhere.

I’m not on a contract, so this kind of "solicitation" does not build customer loyalty. it chips away at it.

April 14, 2026
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Reply from Vodafone Australia

Hey Blair, we're all about value for both new and existing connections. We can check out some options for your current plans, just send us a message over on our socials below.
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Facebook - http://m.me/vodafoneau
Instagram - https://ig.me/m/vodafoneau

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