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mikiya M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2012

01 Dec 2025, 11:24

Bad customer service and bad attitude

I upgraded my contract late November with a refurbished iPhone 11 and I understood that it was not a new device, however I was assured that it won't give me problems. Firstly I struggled getting the phone from the courier and I had to call and wanting to cancel the contract and that's when the devise was delivered. A day after I received the device I booked it because the battery didn't last and it was picked up. The guy called me from the repair center and assured me that the phone is okay and he did a software update. When they brought the phone back I was not informed luckily my cellphone consultant received the phone and asked me if it was my phone and I said yes,funny because I was advised by the courier that no one can accept my parcel. I took the phone kept as I was busy preparing for black Friday it was on on Thursday if I remember correctly when I started using the phone and only reliased on Friday evening that I can't make nor receive calls. Today I call the call center wanting assistance then this lady shouts at me (Sinethemba),telling me to put welkom Sim card on a cellc contract phone and I refused, I asked to speak to her team leader and she told that she can't put me through and she has a lot of team leaders insulting my intelligence. She wanted to transfer me to repair center i refused at first and then after she refused me to speak to her team leader I asked her to transfer me to repair center and she now you want me to transfer you. I want a new devise or contract cancelation. I cannot pay for something that I won't be able to use for the next 24 months

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Replies (9)
Cell C
Cell C's reply01 Dec 2025, 11:32
Official
Dear mikiya M,

Thank you for reaching out.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused with your refurbished iPhone 11 and the challenges you experienced with our call centre. We understand how frustrating this has been, especially since your device is not functioning correctly.

We have now escalated your case to our specialist support and contracts team. They will review your request and work towards a resolution.

You will be contacted directly by the team to discuss the next steps. We truly appreciate your patience while we ensure this matter is resolved.

Regards,
Cell C | CM
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mikiya M's update02 Dec 2025, 08:37
Reviewer Update
How are they going to contact me? I have explained that the device doesn't make calls / receive calls. I have made up my mind cancel the contract, as you're not taking me serious as a loyal customer. Arrange for a courier to come pick up the phone. You can send an email with confirmation or send me a text on WhatsApp : ***
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mikiya M's update02 Dec 2025, 09:33
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Cell C
Cell C's reply02 Dec 2025, 09:39
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Thank you for confirming your email address. Please be assured that our Support team will reach out to you shortly to provide further assistance and ensure you are assisted accordingly.

Cell C | LS
mM
mikiya M's update02 Dec 2025, 15:21
Reviewer Update
When will your support team reach out to me ,I’ve made you aware of this matter yesterday and you keep on apologising. I don’t want your apologies , I want resolutions today. If not not like I promised you will hear from ICASA. To rub salt to the wound your devise chooses when mobile data should work not me. On Sunday I wanted to download bolt and I couldn’t I have to ask to be bolted home. I thought it was the place where I was , hai it was not the place it was the damn device🥵😡😡
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mikiya M's update02 Dec 2025, 15:28
Reviewer Update
I’m not been taken serious here. It’s fine
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mikiya M's update02 Dec 2025, 15:36
Reviewer Update
Like I said I don’t want apologies, I’m giving you up until COB today to get this matter resolved failure I’m taking the route I have just advised. This is my last text.
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mikiya M's update05 Dec 2025, 06:12
Reviewer Update
Tell
J Mendes
I Pule and M Forbes to check their mail and respond
Cell C
Cell C's reply05 Dec 2025, 07:52
Official
Dear Mikiya M,

Thank you for your message.

Kindly note that your request has been escalated to the relevant team for further review and action. We have ensured that the matter is receiving the necessary attention, and we will continue to monitor its progress to ensure timely feedback.

Once again, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Please rest assured that we are committed to resolving this matter as quickly as possible.

Cell C | MMa