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Simone P

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014

28 Apr 2023, 11:33

DO NOT BOTHER WITH CELL C!!! Save yourself the hassle

Even the 1 star rating is too high for Cell C.

I app**** for a contract on the 29th of March. The deal was ending on the 31st of March hence I wanted to finalize it. It was for a 256gb Samsung S23 for R999pm x 24. If you app**** before the 31st, they would upgrade the phone to the 512gb. I also added on the watch and buds bringing the amount to R1059pm. Vuyelwa was the agent. Competent at first glance but filled with empty promises like every one of the other consultants I've spoken to, including her "manager" Karabo Makhudu. For over a month, I have tried countless times to resolve the issues I have experienced with the most useless, *********** company I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with.

I received the incorrect phone (256gb) and the watch and have long since returned it via RAM couriers yet Cell C calls every day to confirm a courier will fetch the parcel (which is already with them). Despite telling them I have returned it and given them the RW number, they still send a courier the second time! This is just a tip of the iceberg though and I don't think I can aptly put in to words my experience. To say I am in utter shock and dismay at what I am dealing with is an understatement.

I received a call while typing this (due to a Facebook message I had sent and not out of their own doing) from someone who is going to try to assist. I doubt it will go anywhere but I am going to try as a last resort before going the full legal route for false advertising and breaching of the contract agreed upon.

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Replies (5)
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Simone P's update28 Apr 2023, 11:56
Reviewer Update
Unfortunately the standard responses no longer work with me. My negative experience is ongoing and Cell C dismally fails at any attempt of a promise they try to make. Unless I see a delivery comprising of the actual contract agreed upon, then only will I believe you. So far, it's just copy and paste answers that I get across the board.
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Simone P's update28 Apr 2023, 13:38
Reviewer Update
Cell C, if you're going to get agents to call me, please ensure they are competent and understand basic English. My husband has on multiple occasions given full authority via telephone for me to assist as he does not have the time or patience to follow up continuously with you. I have dealt with easily over 20 agents who have had no issues with this and all of a sudden Philisiwe from your social media department has an issue and needs to speak to the contract holder. You are most welcome to call him but being a busy attorney, he will not answer, as he has mentioned multiple times. Every interaction of mine will be going on to this thread as further evidence and proof of my case with the ombudsman.
Cell C
Cell C's reply28 Apr 2023, 13:45
Official
Hi Simone 

Kindly be advised that we need to conduct a security check with the account holder before we can assist with the query at hand,

Regards,
^TM 
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Simone P's update28 Apr 2023, 13:55
Reviewer Update
Hi TM,

I am fully aware of the details of a security check. I am also fully aware of the fact that verbal consent counts as CONSENT from a main party to a third party.

I have been dealing with your *********** call center since the 29th of March and EVERY person has "assisted" me. I use the word assisted very loosely. And now because someone doesn't understand how third party consent works, I face yet another issue with you guys.

You are more than welcome to call my husband and do your security check and let him tell you for the 100th time that I have full consent and am solely dealing with your ***** of a company.

Call him now. I'm sure you have his details considering how good and well you all do your jobs.
Cell C
Cell C's reply28 Apr 2023, 14:10
Official
Noted.

Regards,
^TM