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Michael P

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2015

06 Oct 2015, 16:08

Bad Communication, Damaged Goods, No Reply

I ordered and paid for a Sony M4 Aqua (02/08/2015 10:56 London UK Time) and it was shipped from Orange HQ on 10/08/2015. The phone was malfunctioning out of the box - the speaker phone was not functioning and I could not hear phone calls. I followed up wih Sony. After interacting with Sony and using the phone's diagnostic tool, it was confirmed that the speaker was not functioning.. Keeping in accordance with Orange's return policy, I posted the cellphone to Orange HQ in Johannesburg (02-09-15), before it could be sent back to Orange. Orange received the cellphone and confirmed that the speaker phone was broken and the cellphone was sent to the Sony repair center accordingly (20-09-15). Ever since, I have repeatedly sent emails and made numerous phone calls to no avail. There is no signs of communication on behalf of Orange, who still have not delivered my product and have incurred additional expenses on my behalf. I don't know where my cellphone is now, but I am in urgent need of it and I am very unsatisfied doing business with Orange.

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Orange South Africa
Orange South Africa's reply06 Oct 2015, 16:27
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Hello Michael22,

Thank you for your comment,

You can rest assured, our DOA policy offers a replacement device or a refund if your fault is reported within 7 days of receipt.

What this means is that once your device is received by us and validated as a DOA, you will be offered a replacement (or a refund if you so wish)

We've investigated your case and noted that it did not fall as a DOA as the fault reported was 2 weeks over the stipulated time in place by the manufacturer.

We also confirm the device was only received into our warehouse on 14/09. The standard turnaround time on repairs is 2-3 weeks, if the repair takes longer, 30 days or more, you're offered a replacement device.

We hope we've provided enough information, should you require any further info, please get in touch with us via the e-mail address below :

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Kind Regards,

Orange South Africa