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Firoza G

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

11 Mar 2026, 11:13

Unfair billing charges

I have informed Cell C via numberous calls and email to please stop debiting my account as I was doing direct payments into their account. Every time I pay I call their call center to confirm receipt which they confirm and then they still debit me when the account status shows as paid. They have done this multiple times after receiving payment and are now still charging me for debit orders that fail when they were informed since May 2025 to stop debiting the account. I have asked on multiple occasions for the debit order to be cancelled and they still have not done this. They are now costing me 1000s in charges for returned debit orders and have now even cancelled my telephone line due to their incompetence. I call their call center and their staff asks me why I am being debited when I pay cash, surely a question they should be answering. I am with them for over 20 years and feel this is utterly disgusting service. I get told well just pay it and I fail to understand why I must pay for failed debit orders that they still put through when my account is on a paid status. Also my contract amount is R699 but every month I am billed R715. I would love to know why all these extra charges are added on because when we sign a contract we sign for a set amount. Now it seems due to their sly ways they can just add whatever charges they feel and the customers must just pay it. This is very disgusting service considering I have been a client of yours for over 20 years.

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Cell C
Cell C's reply11 Mar 2026, 11:25
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Dear Firoza G,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you have experienced with your account. We understand how upsetting this must be, especially as a valued customer for over 20 years.

To assist you further and resolve the issues with your account, one of our support team members will reach out to you directly. They will review your account, stop any incorrect debits, clarify your billing, and work with you to resolve all outstanding concerns.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we address this matter.

Regards,
Cell C | ZM
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Firoza G's update25 Mar 2026, 23:31
Reviewer Update
I have emsiledJohnny Johnny Hlophe on the 20th, 22nd and the 24th and to date still await a reply as to why my March account has additional fees.
He is unable to explain why I am being billed an amount higher than what my monthly contract fee is🤔 This is truly unacceptable to be billed additional fees every month with no explanation.