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Schalk W

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014

10 Feb 2026, 13:42

Cell C unable to provide invoices after 7 months – complete breakdown in billing compliance

I have been trying to obtain invoices from Cell C since August 2025. It is now seven months later, during provisional tax season, and I still do not have all the invoices I am legally entitled to.

Despite: Multiple support tickets Numerous emails Screenshots and browser/app testing Phone calls (including dropped calls with no follow-up) Providing a full list of transactions requiring invoices

Cell C has failed to resolve this.

Their responses have been inconsistent and contradictory. At various points I was told: The invoice system is still “in development” Only the last 5 transactions are available (a system limitation) Invoices could be generated manually Then only two invoices were provided, despite many more being requested

I was eventually told IT would “reprint” invoices, but no timelines were honoured. I set a clear 24-hour deadline for resolution after seven months of delays. That deadline was ignored, with no response at all.

This is no longer a customer service issue, it is a failure to meet basic billing and legal obligations. Internal system limitations do not excuse withholding invoices for completed purchases.

I am posting this publicly because all reasonable internal avenues have been exhausted.

I am still simply requesting: All outstanding invoices for transactions already provided Proper closure of this matter

At this stage, I cannot recommend Cell C to anyone who expects basic administrative competence or compliance.

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Schalk W's update10 Feb 2026, 14:01
Reviewer Update
Thank you for the response.

While I appreciate the acknowledgement, this issue has been “investigated” repeatedly since August 2025 without resolution. At this stage, further investigation without delivery timelines does not provide reassurance.
To be clear, I am simply requesting the outstanding invoices for transactions already provided.

If the invoices are not delivered to my inbox by close of business Friday, I will proceed with formal escalation to the relevant regulatory bodies, including ICASA and the Consumer Protection channels, as I cannot continue to remain non-compliant for tax purposes due to Cell C’s delays.

I would prefer to resolve this directly and close the matter, but after seven months, a concrete outcome is now required.
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Schalk W's update10 Feb 2026, 14:17
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I sincerely look forward to having this resolved by COB this coming Friday.