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Michael M

1 reviews | Active since May 2019

07 Jun 2019, 16:14

Cell C keeps on wasting my time after an agreement was reached.

I am writing this review as a follow up to the review titled "Cell C charging for non-existent services on a cancelled contract. Totally unacceptable" which I wrote on 30 May 2019. To make it easier here is what I wrote:

"I took out an LTE contract at the end of March. Everything was going well until 25 April when there was no signal anymore. Between the local Cell C store who told us they are fixing the towers and customer care who I phoned who said nothing is wrong and I should go to the store (which I already did) I was not sure what was going on. I was charged for the full month of April even though I did not have the service for the full month. Fast forwards to middle May, I get a call from customer care who stated that the problem will not be resolved and I can cancel the contract by taking in my router to the local Cell C store. I did this with great haste as I did not want the debit order for May to be deducted. Low and behold the debit order was deducted which prompted me to phone customer care yet again. A case was opened and I explained that I did not have the full service for two months, (only intermitted service which also caused me to have to acquire internet access at additional cost) and will pay the pro-rata fee for what was possible to use. Two days later I was told the correct amount was debited and nothing else as if the case is closed. This is extremely bad and dishonest service. I refuse to pay for services that was not possible to be used. The fact that I was given the opportunity to cancel the contract means that Cell C admits it is a problem. But to subsequently charge me for it is totally ridiculous. This does not even include the fact that I am also not happy to have paid a connection fee for non-existent services that as cancelled 2 months later."

Cell C rep**** to the review that they will give me a call in order to rectify the situation. I received a call the following morning 31 May 2019 and at first I was very impressed. I explained the situation again and the caller agreed that Cell C will charge me pro-rata for what I was able to use during this time period. I further asked that Cell C send me the new invoice with the banking details as I have reversed the debit order and blocked any further debit orders from Cell C.

Till now I have not received anything like this. I did not call in again as I am getting really irritated and tired to explain the situation every time I call and waste my time on this. The reason I am writing this review is because I got an invoice this morning for the full amount for the debit order that I reversed. I really do not think this is my problem to resolve anymore. I expect Cell C to have everything up to date with regards to correspondence with their clients.

My question is simple. Give me a call without me having to waste another minute of my time on explaining this. Send me the agree fair amount in an invoice and I will pay it. Additionally send me a letter confirming the contract is now cancelled and that that agreed fair amount is the final amount to be settled between me and Cell C. I trust and hope I am 5th time lucky now have this settled and that Cell C will stop wasting my time.

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Cell C
Cell C's reply07 Jun 2019, 16:39
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Good afternoon Michael 

We acknowledge receipt of the above complaint and will ensure that it is looked into and feedback will be provided. Do expect communication from one of our team members.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. 
 
Regards
Cell C | PN