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Yolandi F

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2017

18 Dec 2018, 12:20

Fed up with Cell C!

Very long story short: Was on a Pinnacle Unlimited contract, due to expire 22 December 2018. Downgraded to Pinnacle 1 GB Top Up on 14 November 2018. Apart from false advertising, numerous errors were made on the day, including additional transactions and migrating instead of downgrading the account. After being sent from pillar to post to get the errors fixed, I requested for my contract with Cell C to be cancelled on 21 November 2018 (adhering to the requisite 30-day notice). Instead, the Post Paid Agent (name can be provided) assured me that it isn't necessary to cancel the contract as he will personally see to it that I won’t get billed in error. He even provided me with his email address. I felt reassured, but it turned out to be empty promises. Balances and bill for December were still incorrect (dispute logged and confirmed, credit is being processed). I no longer want to be a Cell C customer and demand an IMMEDIATE cancellation. I have already cancelled the ‘downgrade’ and am NOT prepared to extend the 30-day notice period to January 2019. I trust all my telephonic interactions with Cell C were recorded and can be accessed to corroborate the above. Turning to social media to expedite the dispute!

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Replies (7)
Cell C
Cell C's reply18 Dec 2018, 12:28
Official
Good afternoon Yolandi

We have referred this matter to one of our team members for assistance. Do expect communication. 

We apologize for the inconvenience caused. 

Regards 
Cell C | PN 

Best regards,

Cell C
Cell C's reply19 Dec 2018, 08:05
Official
Please be advised that Mpho could not get hold of you on your contact number. However, he will keep trying. 

Regards 
Cell C | PN 

Best regards,

YF
Yolandi F's update19 Dec 2018, 08:16
Reviewer Update
I had ONE missed call from 084 135 at 14:36 on 18 December while I was undergoing treatment at a medical facility and was unable to answer. Phone again, I am available all day today.
Cell C
Cell C's reply19 Dec 2018, 12:58
Official
The consultant tried calling this morning too with no success, the call was rejected from your end. We will tell him to try again.

Regards
Cell C | PN

Best regards,

YF
Yolandi F's update19 Dec 2018, 14:14
Reviewer Update
Why would I reject a call I am desperately waiting for? I suspect this is a delay tactic as no real effort has been put into reaching me. Here is a rundown of my interactions with Cell C this morning. At 9:03 I answered a call from 084 135, but the call was to determine the reason for a previous low customer satisfaction score related to this issue. At 11:35, a call came in from the same number. I had my phone in my hand, the number flashed for a second before the call ended, I didn’t even get a chance to answer it. CHECK YOUR RECORDS, I phoned back immediately but had no success in reaching the person who was looking for me. Also, I phoned your Retentions department on Tuesday morning before turning to hellopeter.com. I was told that an immediate cancellation cannot be processed by them but that Fanyana Masilo (the Post Paid agent who originally promised to personally resolve the issue in back in November) or his boss, Jambo Dhlamini, will get back to me. The agent sent them an email while I was on the call, but I haven't heard back from them either. Please tell your agent to phone me again or alternatively share his number with me. I am more than happy to call him instead.
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Yolandi F's update19 Dec 2018, 14:54
Reviewer Update
Update. Mpho and I managed to chat. He gave me the good news that my contract will be cancelled at midnight on 22 December 2018. Thank you.
Cell C
Cell C's reply19 Dec 2018, 15:49
Official
Yes, he confirmed that, we are happy to hear that you have been assisted.

Enjoy your evening.

Regards
Cell C | PN

Best regards,