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Tracy W

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2021

05 Nov 2023, 08:48

CELL C CUSTOMER CARE IS PATHETIC

My cell phone and wallet with all my cards had been ******. I went to the Cell C stores to ask if they could swap my sim. They told me they couldn't do it without an ID even though I showed them my proof from the police that my ID had been ******. They had me call customer service to do a sim swap. I called in TEN TIMES to try and fix it. Every single time the consultant would speak so fast I couldn't hear them then I got a security question wrong because I was guessing what they said and they had me call back in again. I needed to have 2 different cell phones at my disposal while doing this - call from one and another where I could receive an SMS with an OTP. The consultants were so rude and impatient, that at one point the lady was shouting at me because I couldn't hear her properly. The communication skills were so bad. After I tried the 10th time they told me to call back in 24 hours meaning I can't activate any of my new apps on my new phone and I've been trying since yesterday. There was also so much background noise from their side I could not hear what they were even saying most of the time. This was the worst, most stressful experience and I've been a good customer to them for years now.

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Replies (3)
Cell C
Cell C's reply05 Nov 2023, 09:23
Official
Dear Tracy Wagenaar,

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. 

We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant service you have experienced with us. We strive to provide the best possible customer experience, and it's important to us that you have a positive interaction with our brand. Please grant us the opportunity to assist.

Could you please send us a private message with the below details:
- The number you need to swap
- The Rica serial number of the non Rica registered sim card
- Your alternative contact number

Regards
Cell C | GN
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Tracy W's update05 Nov 2023, 11:54
Reviewer Update
Number I need to swap: ***
Rica Serial Number: ***
Alternative Number: +***8

I have called in 11 times. Each time I received terrible service. The people speak too fast then I answer incorrectly. I've answered the security questions 11 times. The one lady yelled at me. I asked to be assisted by an Afrikaans agent, they transferred my call 4 times and then told me there are no Afrikaans agents available. They have made me so anxious to call back in. They now told me there is a block because I've answered the security questions too many times and I need to call back tomorrow. Tomorrow I am at work and I don't have a cell phone at my disposal from which I can call I am a teacher so the background noise will be bad. The background noise at the customer care center was also terrible. I am so disgusted with this service that I am buying a Telkom SIM card now.
Cell C
Cell C's reply05 Nov 2023, 12:03
Official
Thank you for providing the relevant details.

We have escalated your query to our Team and one of our friendly consultants will contact you within 24-48 working hours to provide assistance.

Regards
Cell C | GN