Do you blame Vodacom for low iPhone sales?

May 10

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Okay, I was in the Vodacom store in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon checking what FREE phone I could get for my accumulated TALKING POINTS. Anyway whilst sitting at one of the sales persons desk I enquired what iPhones were available on contract these days. The other sales person said to me “Eish they came and just died out like that hey”.

Now me being a lover of my iPhone and know the ins-and-outs of it, enquired from him, “Do you know how to use a iPhone?”. He said that he didn’t. Mmmm typical.

Now if you put two and two together then you will come to the conclusion that most Vodacom sales people either dont have iphones or dont know what they are talking about. Its not the first time i’ve walked into a Vodacom shop and the sales person has tried to sell me a Samsung Omni just because he has no clue on how to use the iPhone.  The iPhone is breaking the scales in sales all over the world except South Africa. We don’t see any TV adverts, billboards, newspaper ads or even posters anywhere. For this I blame Vodacom 100%.

I know the staff has been for training but what sort of training? A Vodacom staff member couldn’t show me how to setup a mail account after being trained.

Anyway, its no skin off my back that sales are down. Its just a thought. What experiences have you had when trying to get a iPhone contract from Vodacom? Please let us know.

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Rashaad Sallie is the founder and editor of iPhone3G.co.za and theimagehouse. He is a full time graphic designer, animator and Apple enthusiast. Rashaad writes articles covering the latest iPhone news, hacks and developments. Visit Rashaad's other blog, called Peanut Butter and Jam.