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Gary P

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2014

12 Dec 2022, 18:59

What a headache! Support is a disaster.

Three days ago I received a call from Cell C, was unable to talk, so they decided instead of calling me back, to suspend my account after a debit order failed to process a week prior. I was now unable to use my phone is any capacity, so I couldn't contact support or complete a payment to them, as bank security for installing the app or completing payment, requires an sms to be received with an OTP number.

Contacted them on Facebook and MyBroadband, to get service. They could simply reprocess a request for debit order, but they wanted me to speak to support instead. They tried to contact me but forgot they suspended my account, so no incoming calls.

After days of pleading for support, and them responding with wait for our call, after I requested they notify the calling agent that they need to unsuspend the line and then call me, I received a call from support. They advised that line unsuspended and that I should call support team to get assistance. Did so, only to notice, that my line was once again suspended minutes after the call.

What kind of service is this. I want to give Cell C my money, but they are making it impossible. I may have to upload DM receipts as a warning to new customers, to actually get any kind of valid support.

All I need is a call, and unsuspended account so I can receive bank security OTP smses and bank info and reference number to process payment. Better yet, just reprocess the debit order. This is not ROCKET SCIENCE Cell C!

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Replies (3)
Cell C
Cell C's reply12 Dec 2022, 19:07
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Dear Gary Petersen,

Thank you for contacting Cell C.

Kindly receive our sincerest apologies for the unpleasant experience you have had with us thus far.  As per our records a consultant made contact and you failed the security check. We cannot assist if you fail the security check.

Alternatively you will be required to visit the nearest Cell C store so that they can assist.

^RM
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Gary P's update12 Dec 2022, 19:11
Reviewer Update
I didn't fail to security check, i gave the same answers I gave the other day when I spoke to support, and passed. I cannot visit Cell C, as I am incapacitated at the moment. I have been a customer for almost a decade and get this kind of support from your team.
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Gary P's update13 Dec 2022, 15:39
Reviewer Update
Final addition. Had to sort this issue out myself, even though I had multiple hurdles to jump. Apparently, for years I have been failing security when speaking to Cell C, as my address had changed multiple times. Was never told this on call, except yesterday for this first time. Zero practical effort was made on Cell Cs part to assist me, simply words and promises, but no transparency or action that would actually get me closer to fixing my issue. At great inconvenience to myself due to health issues, I had to venture to a store. Luckily I spoke to a good man, with actual customer support skills. He sorted it out in no time.
All in all, bad experience except for the representative in store.