1 reviews | Active since Apr 2026
Cellphone screen repair taking over 2weeks
I submitted a cellphone repair claim with Discovery on 25 March, and nearly two weeks later I am still without my device and have received no meaningful communication. According to the Discovery portal, the repairs have already been completed. However, when I contacted the repair store holding my phone, I was told they are still waiting for payment from Discovery before they can release it. I have attempted to contact the claims department multiple times, but I am left on hold for extended periods with no assistance. This delay has effectively brought my daily life to a standstill. I am unable to access critical services such as banking apps linked to my phone. If I had known that going through insurance would result in this level of delay and inconvenience, I would have opted to repair the device privately, as it would have been resolved the same day. This experience has been extremely frustrating and disappointing. I urgently need clarity on: Why is the payment to the repair store still outstanding When will my phone be released Why has there been no proactive communication Two weeks without a phone is unacceptable in today’s environment. I request immediate resolution.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologise for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced — we fully understand how disruptive it is to be without your cellphone, especially for essential daily services.
We acknowledge your concerns regarding the outstanding payment to the repair centre, the delay in releasing your device, and the lack of proactive communication. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide.
Our team will be in contact with you to discuss your concerns.
Regards
Discovery Insure
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologise for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced — we fully understand how disruptive it is to be without your cellphone, especially for essential daily services.
We acknowledge your concerns regarding the outstanding payment to the repair centre, the delay in releasing your device, and the lack of proactive communication. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide.
Our team will be in contact with you to discuss your concerns.
Regards
Discovery Insure
