Display
Large 2.4" screen display for easy reading
Large keypad buttons with big and bold font, which is easy to see. Multiple background colours to choose from, making reading easier.
Senior citizens refers to persons over the age of sixty years.
Vodacom caters to the Specific Needs of Senior Citizens because we understand that some elderly customers desire easy access to voice calls and SMSs when connecting with friends, family and during emergencies.
The Alcatel 2020 is a tailor-made device for senior citizens which has a large keypad and is easy to use and navigate.
Large 2.4" screen display for easy reading
Large keypad buttons with big and bold font, which is easy to see. Multiple background colours to choose from, making reading easier.
Charging cradle to make charging your device easy
Up to 7 hours talk-time when fully charged
Wireless FM radio for entertainment
Torch
2MP camera to capture all the memories
Video
Capacity for 300 SMSs
Bluetooth
SOS button
Torch
Alarm
Calculator
The Specific Needs Contact Centre provides real-time customer support to persons with various disabilities.
Who may use the Specific Needs Contact Centre?
The service is available to customers who have various disabilities such as persons with physical disabilities, DeafBlind, learning disabilities, speech impaired, Deaf, visual and hearing impairments.
Contact details
Vodacom customer service and support for consumers with disabilities is available over the phone, via email, SMS, video call or live chat.
Call:082 12580 from any phone - select the 'Speak to a Consultant' option
SMS:12580
Email: [email protected]
Live Chat: (only for registered Deaf, hearing and speech impaired consumers)
Vodacom's WhatsApp:save 082 009 8624 in your Contacts - select 'Specific Needs and Disability' - select 'National Relay (NRS)' - select 'Message Chat Relay' - select 'Go to live chat' and follow the prompts
The Vodapay App:select 'Support' - select 'Tobi' - select 'Specific Needs and Disability' - select 'National Relay (NRS)' - select 'Message Chat Relay' - select 'Go to Live Chat' - follow the prompts
Website: Go to 'Persons with Communication Barriers Page':
- select 'Chat To Tobi' at the top of the page - enter your Vodacom cellphone number - select 'Specific Needs disability' - select 'Message Chat Relay' - select 'Go to Live Chat' - follow the prompts
A video call option is available for registered Deaf persons who use South African Sign Language (SASL) on these channels:
WhatsApp: Save 082 009 8624 in your Contacts - select 'Specific Needs' - select 'National Relay (NRS)' - select 'Video Relay' - select 'Ready for video call' - follow the prompts
The VodaPay App: select 'Support' - select 'Tobi' - select 'Specific Needs and Disability' - select 'National Relay NRS' - select 'Video Relay' - select 'Ready for video call' - follow the prompts
Website: Go to 'Persons with Communication Barriers Page':
- select 'Chat To Tobi' at the top of the page- enter your Vodacom cellphone number - select 'Specific Needs and Disability' - select 'National Relay (NRS)' - select 'Video Relay' - select 'Ready for video call' - follow the prompts