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Brad G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2022

31 Jan 2024, 16:19

Disappointing Experience with Cell C Service

Dear Cell C Customer Care Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent service experience I encountered with Cell C, a company I have been a loyal customer of for over six years.

Recently, I initiated a SIM swap request over the phone, only to be informed by your representative that I did not pass the security verification process required to proceed with the swap. Understanding the importance of security measures, I comp**** and visited the Cell C store in Greenstone, as advised, with my identification documents in hand to complete the process.

However, my dissatisfaction escalated when the in-store consultants reiterated that I had failed the security questions necessary for the SIM swap. As a customer who has unfortunately lost their phone, recalling precise details such as the last dialed numbers became an arduous task. Despite my best efforts to provide alternative relevant information, I was met with further challenges in the verification process.

One particularly perplexing aspect of this ordeal was the discrepancy regarding my past SIM swap history. I distinctly recalled having performed a previous swap at a Cell C outlet in Sandton Mall, yet I was informed otherwise by your staff. This inconsistency naturally raises doubts about the reliability of the entire verification procedure.

Moreover, as a longstanding customer whose usage patterns and call history are undoubtedly recorded in your systems, I find it disheartening that there seems to be a lack of comprehensive mechanisms to verify the ownership of the SIM card in question.

I am reaching out with the hope that this communication will prompt a thorough review of your security protocols and customer verification procedures. As someone who values the relationship built over years of patronage, I trust that Cell C holds its commitment to customer satisfaction in the highest regard.

I kindly request that a member of your team reaches out to me at your earliest convenience to address and resolve this matter amicably. I believe that through open dialogue and cooperation, we can find a satisfactory resolution that upholds the standards of service excellence that Cell C strives to maintain otherwise i will have no choice but to take it further and change to a new service provider while i am at it.

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Replies (7)
Cell C
Cell C's reply31 Jan 2024, 16:44
Official
Dear Brad,

Thank you for contacting Cell C.

We apologize for the poor service you received regarding your SIM swap query. We are continually working to enhance our services and processes to serve you better while ensuring convenience and security for both Cell C and our customers.

Please send us the following details via private message, and our team will assist you with this matter:
- Your Cell C number that needs to be swapped
- The RICA serial number of your new SIM card
- An alternative contact number

We are eager to hear back from you and resolve this issue promptly.

Cell C | NZ

Best regards,

BG
Brad G's update31 Jan 2024, 17:44
Reviewer Update
Good Day, I hope you are well.

Thank you for attending my message. This was definitely not my first option as ive enjoyed the service from cellc but this time was just not it.

Here is the info as requested 
Old number to be swapped: ***

New Sim Rica no : ***

Here is my work number you can call me on, Please ask for Brad as the line is used by all employees 074 817 887 
Cell C
Cell C's reply31 Jan 2024, 17:59
Official
Thank you. We will be in touch within 24 hours.

Cell C | NZ

Best regards,

Cell C
Cell C's reply01 Feb 2024, 09:50
Official
Dear Brad,

Our Team was unable to reach you. Please provide an alternative contact number or a suitable time for them to call.

Regards
Cell C | TG

Best regards,

BG
Brad G's update01 Feb 2024, 10:04
Reviewer Update
 Good day, Please call on my work Line and ask for Brad ***/ ***. 
You can call me now
BG
Brad G's update01 Feb 2024, 10:07
Reviewer Update
 Good day, Please call on my work Line and ask for Brad ***/ ***. 
Cell C
Cell C's reply01 Feb 2024, 10:19
Official
Good day Brad,

A contact request has been sent to the consultant assigned to your query.

Cell C | DA

Best regards,