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Gerome S

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2018

27 Jun 2018, 08:22

Horrible C-Fibre installation service

I placed an order for a 100mbps fibre line with 50mbps upload speed with Openserve as my provider several weeks ago.

After completing the online order form with all my details and making payment, I was told I would be contacted 24 hours prior to installation to schedule a time. This never happened. A technician was dispatched, but informed me that the address they had for me was vastly different, even in another city (despite me typing the correct address on the order form), and that I would have to contact cell c to sort this out.

After phoning the number I was given and being put through time and time again, I was assured that they had corrected the mistake and my installation would be redispatched.

It was, only, the technician had the same incorrect address as before. The technician could only apologise profusely and explain that it was out of his hands.

Since then, I have phoned cell c several times to try and get assistance, every time being put through or told to phone someone else. 6 weeks has since elapsed and I am at the point where I think it would be better to get a refund and start over with another ISP.

Apart from that, when their call center called me to arrange delivery of my router, they explained that they could only make the delivery to the address for which the fibre installation was ordered, that they could only make the delivery on weekdays during office hours and that they could only deliver it to me in person, requiring my ID for receipt. Am I expected to take leave from work to receive a simple package?

Very disappointed and frustrated with cell c's service, would not recommend doing business with them.

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Replies (5)
Cell C
Cell C's reply27 Jun 2018, 08:33
Official

Good morning Gerome

We apologize for the unsatisfactory service and inconvenience caused. One of our consultants will contact you during the course of the day and assist.

Regards
Cell C | PN

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Gerome S's update29 Jun 2018, 22:53
Reviewer Update
For anyone reading this and wondering what the outcome was, the above was just more empty promises from Cell C. It has since been 3 full days and I have yet to receive a call from a consultant.
Cell C
Cell C's reply02 Jul 2018, 14:49
Official

Please be advised that Palesa has escalated this matter to online help for assistance and feedback will be provided.

Regards
Cell C | PN

GS
Gerome S's update14 Aug 2018, 12:12
Reviewer Update
The troubles seem to be never ending. I have since requested a cancellation and a refund, and this was promised to be payed out within 14 business days. It has since been more than a month and still no refund.
Cell C
Cell C's reply14 Aug 2018, 12:28
Official

Good afternoon Gerome

A follow-up request has been sent and feedback will be provided.

Regards

Cell C | PN