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Hendrik W

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2017

20 Nov 2018, 11:14

Unbelievably bad service yet again!!!

Here we go again. Shocking service from Cell C, AGAIN! I don't know why I even bother phoning them as no-one is ever able to assist. I bought a new Experia XA1 on contract in November 2017, the last couple of days the battery life has changed from 24 hours to maximum 2 hours. Obviously there is something to be checked and fixed. However, to try and get assistance from Cell C is virtually impossible. I contacted Cell C at The Glen and was advised that the unit needs to be booked in for repairs ( no kidding!!!) but they cannot assist with a loan unit as all their loan units are in for repairs?????? I was advised to contact head office to assist. Upon doing so I was advised that head office does not cater for loan units and it has to be handed in at a branch, I was also informed that Cell C force the branches to keep loan units available. So the fun begins!!! I contact Cell C Southgate " sorry sir, we don't keep loan units"; Cell C The Glen "sorry sir, they are all in for repairs"; Cell C Eastgate "sorry sir, we have only 1 unit available but the screen is cracked". If some of the biggest shops are not able to assist, where would the client get assistance?????? So I contacted head office again, spoke to customer care again and was told that head office does in fact supply loan units????? ***!!!! Does anyone that work for Cell C head office actually know what the hell is going on there????? As usual, I have had to resort to media exposure to try and get some assistance from Cell C. I would not recommend this company to anyone that I come in contact with. Please refer to previous posts from me to understand the difficulty of dealing with this company.

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Cell C
Cell C's reply20 Nov 2018, 11:23
Official
Good morning Hendrik

Kindly be advised that loan devices are subject to stock availability within the store you have opted to book your device into. 

We will get one of our team members to assist. Apologies for the poor service you have experienced.

Regards
Cell C | PN

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Hendrik W's update20 Nov 2018, 11:28
Reviewer Update
Dear Cell C, if you actually took the time to read my complaint, you would see that I approached 3 major Cell C stores and was unable to find assistance. How is "subject to stock availability" applicable to Cell C Southgate that does not stock loan devices at all???????
Cell C
Cell C's reply20 Nov 2018, 15:03
Official
We actually took time to read your complaint hence we stated the above, we are referring to stock availability of loan units not devices available at the store. If the store has, they will gladly provide and it is not a matter of a major store or minor store.

Theodorah contacted you, provided clarity and advised on a way forward.

Regards
Cell C | PN