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Dial a phone

Hi,
I was contacted today by Dial a Phone after I'd filled in an upgrade search on phones4u. Long story short I took out an upgrade with them on my Vodafone contract. After the call I began to regret it so within an hr I called them and the first girl was very understanding and said she couldn't cancel it for me but would put me through to another department. After waiting several minutes I got through to another girl who once I explained that I wanted to cancel said that I couldn't as it was an upgrade!

Is this right? She said that because the phone had been dispatched (within 1hr a doubt that) and as such I couldn't cancel and that they would only change the phone but wouldn't cancel it! It looks like I'm stuck and don't know if contacting Vodafone would make any odds as I've read posts that even if Vodafone agree to cancel dial-a-phone still insist on charging for the phone.

If anyone could help I'd really appreciate it.

Cheers

Comments

  • MrSilk
    MrSilk Posts: 1,521 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    This is correct, the contract has already been renewed verbally, and the phone sent out. Upgrading does not carry the same peace of mind terms than a new contract would unfortunately.
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    Hi Millar901,

    Thanks for making me aware of this.

    If you'd like me to get things looked into further, could you email me with your details via the link in our profile here?

    All you need to do is copy and paste the link into your web browser and it'll take you to the Contact us form on our website. To make sure it reaches me could you also quote the code WRT135 - MSE in the subject line?

    Once sent you'll receive an automated reply with a reference number. So I can make sure I've got it could you update the thread with this and I'll get back to you as soon as possible?

    Kind regards,

    Lee

    Web Relations

    Vodafone UK
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
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