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Jenny N

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2009

05 Jan 2023, 17:56

Upgrade Cancellation Nightmare !!!

After several attempts to have my Cell C account reinstated to its previous contract as I have cancelled the upgrade, I have no words to express my frustrations to get cooperation from Cell C! Cell C has now suspended my account!!!!! They cleared the upgrade status but instead of restoring the account to my previous debit order of R269 which I was paying for the last 2 years, I am being charged for an old device. This is *****, why must I pay for a device that was already paid up? They have been debiting my account since October 2022 for R799 and continued to do so until December 2022 despite my numerous engagements with Cell C. I asked my bank to reverse the debit orders and requested Cell C to provide me with the correct amount that I should pay them. I was promised that my account will be sorted out but instead they suspended my account!! They did not even contact me or notify me that they are going to suspend my account. Now I cannot cancel, upgrade or do anything with this contract as Cell C is demanding that I pay the full amount of R2300 before they assist me! I cannot even get a new contract with another service provider yet this was a month to month contract so I am now bound to Cell C. All started with a mere cancellation of an upgrade....never cancel a contract with Cell C...the 5 days cooling off period is bull! I was now told that I have to wait for 48 hrs before I am assisted...

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Replies (9)
Cell C
Cell C's reply05 Jan 2023, 18:13
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Dear Jenny Naidoo ,

Thank you for contacting Cell C. Kindly receive our sincerest apologies for the unpleasant experience and the inconvenience caused thus far. We have referred the matter to our Team to assist with your query. 

Regards
^TM
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Jenny N's update11 Jan 2023, 13:40
Reviewer Update
Good day

I received a call from Mandy on the 7th of January 2023, who promised to get back to me. I still haven’t received any feedback regarding this issue.
I just want to state that my job entails system support to many government entities including distribution of medicines to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies etc. I am also heading the IT system support for the matric results. I am currently without a telephone service due to my account being suspended and it’s no fault of mine. I am kindly requesting that this issue be sorted asap to avoid any legal implications. Please understand this is not a threat but just to indicate that it is critical that I am contactable 24/7. I can provide you with proof if need be.

I cannot get through the Cell C consultants as they either cut the call or put me through to departments. I am being sent from pillar to post without any resolution. It’s almost FOUR MONTHS and I am still struggling. What is so difficult to get me back on to the contract I was in prior to the upgrade? Also note that I am unable to contact Cell using my phone and have to use other people’s phones. I even went to a Cell C shop in Centurion, the consultant indicated that they cannot do anything to assist as only the “online team” can assist.
My account has been paid up and I was on a month to month contract so I am entitled to exit Cell C so please cancel my contract so that I can go to another service provider.

Kind Regards Mrs Naidoo

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Cell C
Cell C's reply11 Jan 2023, 20:52
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We do understand your frustration due to delay in resolving the matter, urgency has been requested.

^MN 
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Jenny N's update24 Jan 2023, 14:09
Reviewer Update
Good day, after months of phone calls, emails, escalations Cell C finally rectified their error on my account and promised to reinstate my line. I was told on Sunday 22/01/23 that I had to pay the R140 arrears (which was no fault of mine) and then my line will be reinstated. I did pay the R140, sent the proof of payment and my line is still suspended! This is totally unacceptable! Please can I have my line reinstated together with all credits in terms of data, voice etc. as was promised 2 days ago.
Cell C
Cell C's reply24 Jan 2023, 14:51
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Good day Jenny

Please advise which mail address did you send the proof of payment to.

Regards
NH
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Jenny N's update24 Jan 2023, 15:55
Reviewer Update
good day the email was sent to Nhlanhla as indicated below. copied from my gmail.
From: ***
Sent: Sunday, 22 January 2023 16:19
To: Nhlanhla Mbuyisa (Contractor)
Subject: RE: Banking Details Good afternoon Nhlanhla Please find attached the proof of payment. Thank you for your assistance, much appreciated. Kind regards
Mrs Naidoo *** Sent from Mail for Windows From: Nhlanhla Mbuyisa (Contractor)
Sent: Sunday, 22 January 2023 16:02
To: ***
Subject: Re: Banking Details Good day Mrs. Gonavathie Please sent proof of payment as well
Cell C
Cell C's reply24 Jan 2023, 16:39
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Good day Jenny,

Thank you, we have rep**** to your email.

Regards,
^TN
JN
Jenny N's update28 Jan 2023, 21:02
Reviewer Update
Good day

Cell C has debited my account once again for the cancelled upgrade!!! Despite getting assurances from the consultants that the upgrade has been cancelled and Cell C will no longer debit my account for the upgrade but they continue to do so.
  • I request that the finance department stop the debit order for the cancelled upgrade with immediate effect and refund my Standard bank account for the full amount of R978.12 (ref Cell *** ***) done on the 25/01/2023.
  • remove my name from the credit bureaus as Cell C has black listed me indicating that my account is in arrears!
  • remove my account from the collections department that keep calling to demand payment from me.

I really don't know how much more of Cell C's shoddiness must I endure, it has really been a frustrating and tiring experience to get Cell C to cancel an upgrade!

Regards
Mrs Naidoo
Cell C
Cell C's reply30 Jan 2023, 07:49
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Good day Jenny, 

Thank you for contacting Cell C

We have escalated the above matter regarding your account being debited.

Our team will contact you and provide feedback.

^MN