Vodafail protest leader calls for calm

 

Softens approach after meeting Vodafone CEO Nigel Dews.

The webmaster of a site devoted to highlighting problems with Vodafone's cellular network has met with the company's chief executive and called for fellow customers to be "calm and respectful" to Vodafone employees whilst the company addresses its problems.

Web developer Adam Brimo updated the Vodafail web site yesterday with a note informing fellow complainants that he had personally met with Vodafone Australia chief executive Nigel Dews but neither party was willing to share what was discussed.

Brimo told iTnews today that after meeting Dews, he has decided to opt against doing any further interviews with the media to drum up publicity for his cause.

Dews had previously apologised for ongoing instability in the network.

Instead Brimo has told fellow Vodafone customers to continue updating the Vodafail site with complaints.

"This morning I took your complaints and suggestions to Vodafone CEO Nigel Dews," Brimo wrote on his site. "He and his team are well aware of our issues and are focusing on how to solve them. It is now up to Vodafone to announce how and when your specific problems will be solved.

"Vodafone has clearly taken notice however this website will remain open until our main issues are resolved."

Brimo also urged fellow Vodafone customers to be "calm and respectful to Vodafone employees and each other.

- Read Vodafone's official explanation from its network problems
- Read Vodafone chief executive Nigel Dews' apology

Meanwhile, law firm Piper Alderman has rallied affected Vodafone customers to attempt a class action lawsuit against the company.

"Calls dropping out, reception issues, poor data performance – this is not what Vodafone customers signed up for. Vodafone, however, has continued to charge customers on its mobile plans, without providing the service it promised," the firm said in a note on its web site encouraging customers to join the action.

"Customers who signed up with Vodafone over the last three years may be entitled to compensation if they were misled into signing contracts or if Vodafone did not live up to its end of the bargain.

"We are investigating a class action against Vodafone to recover losses suffered by its customers over the last three years, plus interest."

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Vodafail protest leader calls for calm
"DJ, you sound like a very well informed customer, if not an employee then perhaps a lawyer working for Vodafone would be my guess! As for your generous advice to adambrimo may i also comment? I ..."
By srhardy
 
 
 
Comments: 4
adambrimo
Dec 30, 2010 5:14 PM
Hi

> Brimo told iTnews today that after meeting Dews, he has decided to opt against doing any further interviews with the media to drum up publicity for his cause.

Good article, just to clarify, I decided against doing anymore interviews after Tuesday morning. The reason being I need to focus on maintaining and updating the website, there are still plenty of stories to collect and features to add. I am maintaining this focus so I can continue to hold Vodafone to account.

We'll be keeping everyone up to date through our website.

Thanks

Adam
DJ
Dec 31, 2010 8:35 AM
Probably a good idea for you to be quiet now Adam.

You have raised your point, obtained the publicity, met with Vodafone management and made some revenue from your Google advertising.

Whilst the service has experienced issues, I'm sure Vodafone will be examining their options for action against you on a number of areas and comments made public and promoted via your website.

Play nice. The customers with issues all have a legitimate method of resolution as offered directly by Vodafone, whereas you may not since you have opted to exit the contract as stated on your website announcement.

You are not equipped or skilled to resolve issues on behalf of Vodafone customers, nor are you an authorised contact point for the Australian businesses who have an investment in Vodafone (I am a Vodafone customer).

Continue looking for your "new service provider" and move on.
TheAdvisor
Jan 1, 2011 4:35 AM
Vodafone customers yes thats phone spelt with an F ?

Er moving right along before you i present the answer to all your phone issues a standard claw hammer should suffice.

personally i prefer a sledge hammer.

Vodafone shareholders i bellieve bunnings have hammers on special *you'll be needing that after you read the next shareholder newsletter.

HoorooOoo!
srhardy
Jan 1, 2011 9:10 AM
DJ, you sound like a very well informed customer, if not an employee then perhaps a lawyer working for Vodafone would be my guess! As for your generous advice to adambrimo may i also comment?

I like the fact that we can create something like a vodafail website (whirlpool.net.au do the same thing) but on adambrimo maybe you have a little more freedom of expression (which is a good thing IMO).

If he made a $ out of it, does that mean that all the posts are wrong? I dont think so!

Now sue him for sure, i dont think that will draw any more bad publicity at all, do you?

Anyway it would take years, net you nothing and while the truth isnt a defence against deformation it does make it all the harder for you to win. Best case senario you get the site closed down (better yet buy it and use it for customer feedback you idiots, the publicity makes it worth GOLD)... and everyone wins

I have used 3 & Vodafone customer support, if thats your only choice i say your stuffed, better to moan on Vodafail (at least they are still customers) than start lodging a class action or start the process of contacting the industry obseman and costing you money so you release people from contracts due to your failure to deliver the promised services!
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