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Cell C payment not received.

I cancelled my third contract that i do not know about and it was before the 7th day and yet it is not attended so now they are deducting the money according to the agreement without the third one please help me to resolve this matter.my contact details [protected] those are my numbers.

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Cell C Waiting for 3 weeks for a corrected statement - poor customer service

Case No: [protected] logged on 15th September 2021.

My billed amount for the month of July 2021 is reflected twice on my current statement. I am not going to pay twice for the month of July 2021.

Why is it taking Cell C so long to update my statement. There is not much to investigate here. Unbelievably poor customer service.

This has been escalated so may times through customer service.

3 weeks later no one at cell c has worked on the case number. This is shocking.

Desired outcome: Give me a call and explain to me whats going on with Case No: [protected].

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Update by Ashley8403
Oct 12, 2021 6:11 pm EDT

A Big Thank you to Cell C Customer Care (Head Office) in Woodmead for helping me resolve my issue. They really went the extra mile to help me.

Update by Ashley8403
Oct 11, 2021 3:46 pm EDT

6 weeks later, still no response from Cell C. Please may I have feedback.

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A Big Thank you to Cell C Customer Care (Head Office) in Woodhmead for helping me resolve my issue. They really went the extra mile to help me.

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Cell C Cellphone

UNABLE TO GET A DETAILED STATEMENT ON AC [protected]

MY CONTRACT IS 393.80 CHARGED 797.98 CURENT
797.98 30 DAYS
393.90 60 DAYS

WE WERE ADVISED TO PHONE PAUL MASHABELA [protected]
EMAIL: paul.[protected]@ vodacom.co.za

Desired outcome: PHONE RECONNECTED AND DETAILED STATEMENT EXPLAIN 404.00 OVERCHARGE

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Cell C phone stolen on 02 July 2021 & I still don't have an ITC reference number from cell c almost 3 months later!

My iphone X was stolen in july and I called cell c on the 135 number to request them block my cell c sim card due to the theft which occurred on 02 July 2021. It's nearly 3 months now & I still don't have an ITC reference number from cell c in order to process my outstanding insurance claim!
Cell no: [protected] (to be blocked)

My contact no: [protected]

Desired outcome: ITC reference number ASAP

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Cell C Cell C Repair Center

My husbands device was sent to cell c sometime in July, it is now end of September and have still not received his device.
We have made payment to cell c repair centre in error and payment should of made to cell c insurance over a month ago and after providing the repair centre with proof of payment that they needed to transfer the payment to cell insurance, they still have not done so, they confirmed that they will pay it over at the beginning of September and i am furious that my phone is still not fixed because of their total incompetency and lack of customer service.
Please rectify this matter now as this query is still not resolved.

Number for query : [protected].

My contact : tanya, [protected]@adviceworx.co.za
[protected]

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Cell C Settling of my account , No settlement letter issued , Paying back my credit owing to me

On the 09/09/2021, I initiated a conversation via email after numerous phone calls to the Cell C call center to request a Paid up or settlement letter on an account that I was behind on .

Upon my initial mail, I was informed that I still owed another amount . I then asked for a settlement discount, which I then received, but I then paid in an amount of R 1 936, 09 too much on the 15/09/2021.

Since my payment, I have been in contact with SIX different consultants over a 13 day period . Every time I get a different answer, the latest, once again saying that I still owe money and also that they did not receive my Proof of Payment ( After submitting this with my settlement letter 3 times ) .

When I ask to speak to a supervisor or that someone give me a call, or to supply me with a phone number where I can speak to someone, I get ignored FLAT and I get a reply from a different consultant to say they have not received my payment or that I owe money .

This is extremely unprofessional, and the fact that they now sit with an overpayment of R 1 936, 09 and refuse to acknowledge this even with a Proof of Payment, I see as THEFT .

I will definitely NOT recommend anyone to Cell C in the near future as their dwindling consumer base also can attest to.

An extremely disappointed customer .

Sean Whittaker
sean.[protected]@flash.co.za

Desired outcome: I need my money paid back and I need my Paid up Letter .

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Cell C All of the above

I would like to say this is the worse serve i have had with cell c no matter if you call in or write an email you wont be help.
1 I keep been punished for Cell c who can not debit correct and each month is the same and each month they say they will fix it still waiting.
2. I cant do a upgrade because cell c messed up and now they money is still not reflecting which was take off on the 25 which by the way a double debit.
3. been waiting 5 weeks which i have upgraded on a phone response from Cell c nor a sorry this is such bad service. A person call customer care other you get put through to the next person the supervisor are always not available or no one can help me...

Cell C what is going on with you and why such bad service i have cancelled three contracts already and heading for more this is really bad service. someone needs to look in this...

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Cell C Payment issue

I had a debit order taken out on the 27 August 2021. Thr payment went through but I was put in collections because cellc cannot locate the charge. I have sent my bank statement several times and I got an email confirmation that they have received the payment. This month, I got charged double for last month and this month. I have called the call center several times with no assistance. I'm really upset!

Desired outcome: My refund

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Cell C Cell c debited the wrong amount from my bank account

i took a cell c data contract out recently. They are debited the wrong amount from my account for the month of September 2021. I raised a complaint on their website and phoned them numerous times to follow up on my reference number for over 2 weeks now with no reply. Everytime i phone cell c they never resolve my issue.

In a pandemic they are very quick to take people's hard earned money but don't bother to resolve issues.

Desired outcome: refund me and debit the correct amount going forward

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Cell C Cellc refund process that has no procedure and it takes more than a month to sort it out

I opened my case on the 30th of August and I have been following up with no lock of getting a correct feedback or an update I even called headoffice even there I cannot get any assistance. Is now the 27th of September and no one is giving me a feedback on my R1600 refund. Due to this other debt other did not go through and my credit score is affected negatively even my other devices are blocked due to this issue

Desired outcome: Get my refund

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Cell C Unauthorised Charges

I had two (2) contracts with Cell C [protected] and [protected]). I cancelled both contracts early this year (2021) due to poor service. The cancellation was however not smooth for one of the contracts (Account: [protected]). A month after my contract cancellation, I noticed my credit score went down, when I checked the credit report, it showed that I missed a Cell C payment . I then called cell C, asked them how I missed a payment and also why did they not debit the last payment like the other Telecomms companies do? Also why did they not communicate and let me know that there's a payment that I've to make? Anyway they have highly incompetent and ignorant staff, so my questions sounded like rocket science as I have not received satisfactory answers. I asked the agent how much is the outstanding amount and I immediately made a payment.

About 3 months later, I noticed that the issue was not sorted, I called Cell C and also emailed them. They send me a paid up letter on 29 Jul 2021 and told me that the issue is settled. Today (27 Sep 2021) I received a call from SSDA (Schabir Shaik Defries and Associates) telling me that they're debt collectors and I owe Cell C money. What is this? I'm displeased and dissatisfied with Cell C service. I'd urge everyone not to take up a contract with them. Cancelling a contract is such a painful experience.

Desired outcome: Sort out the payment issue, clear my credit record.

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Cell C No network

I have tried the call centre, but no one has an answer, and very unhelpful

Desired outcome: To have a working phone

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Cell C Billing

I am so disgusted with the level of service received from cellc. my query is on going for almost a month now and yet I still dont have my funds in my account. Cellc has been debiting left and right like there is no tomorrow. They cause me so much stress and frustration within one month. I am sick and tired of this service.

My bills are always up to date until cellc had a technical issue on their side. they took 3 payments in June and then payments were back to normal in July in August they debited R1600 and yet im battling to get my money back. I cant pay my rent because of cellc. Then an advisor from cellc called me yesterday and the nerve she have to tell me that the credit will have to stay on the account because I cannot forward my bank statement. As I explained to her the bank statement was sent on 27th August it is within 3 months why can they not use that bank statement. Why is it my problem that cellc debited me incorrect and now need me to take a taxi to the mall just to get a bank statement for their mess up. They can debit the money with out asking any of my details but cant transfer the money back to my same bank account which they have been debiting from.

michay Hoffman
[protected] my contact and cellc contract number

Desired outcome: my refund and for cellc to just cancel my contract

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Cell C Service complaints

I was double debitted for July 2021. I disputed and reversed the debit order. Later that day cell c also refunded the same amount of 498. Later on I received sms for amount of R996 owing to cell C. In August 2021 a debit order of R2016 was debitted from my bank account. I made four attempts to get cell C to rectify the problem. To date I have not received any reply or refund from cell C. This is what I understand of my payment : I should be paying an amount of R498 for July and R 498 for August. Double debit for August was R522 +R498 and they debitted R498 twice for the July amount owing which totals to R2016. I cannot understand why this is happening. When I told the consultant that I'm going to dispute and reverse payment they pleaded with me not to do so. September is coming to an end and I have not received any reply or refund.

Desired outcome: Cell owes me 498 for July and 522 for August. I need that refund or I will go to the bank and reverse the full amount for cell c debit

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Cell C Cell c dont want to upgrade my contracts

Hi my name is jacobus kleynhans, i have been a good cell c customer for long now, but 0n the 31 august 2021 my cell c contracts is due for upgrade, i conttact cell c and even was at a cell c store but, none of want to upgrade my contract because im under dept review, two years ago i was under dept review and then i could upgrade my contracts, i did not go under dept review of poor or bad payments of my dept, i have done it because i had to much dept, i even contacted the dept review company and even they say they can not see why u dont want to assist me in my contract upgrade.Can u please assist me with this complaint

thanks

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Update by Jacobus Koos Kleynhans
Sep 24, 2023 2:22 pm EDT

Hi can u please assist and show me where in the terms and conditions for the upgrade policies does it show,if u are under dept review u will not qualify for an upgrade,i have read all of the documents on cell c webb site and can not find it.

I have also checked my emails cell c did upgrade my contracts on the 25Sept 2021 did i received my new contacts and the contacts is under the new policies,so how is it now possible to decline the upgrade.

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Cell C Cell C fails to provide Paid Up Letter after Ccount has been settled

Absolutely disgusted in the poor service delivery rendered by Cell C. Account was paid in full on 1 September 2021 and to date a paid up letter has not been provided - after multiple calls, emails and waiting 48 hours. No one calls back and they give the run around when they are supposed to provide a paid up letter, as per the NCA. Cell C should be reported to the National Credit Regulator for failure to comply with the NCA. account No. [protected].

Desired outcome: Paid up letter

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Cell C Settlement letter request not addressed

I have since requested for settlement letters from cell c customer care line on the 9th September 2021 and was told the legal department turn around time is 48-72 hours with reference number ‪[protected]‬ for cell number ‪[protected]‬ and ‪[protected]‬. That period lapsed on Wednesday the 14th September 2021.
I made a follow up call to try and understand what could be the hold up, but was told legal dep has a lot of quiries to handle.
Maleago Khunou
Alternative no: [protected]

Desired outcome: Resolve my issue by issuing settlement letter

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Cell C Phone taken in for repairs

I took out a contract and insurance with Cell C New Park Kimberley. I took my phone for an issue about 2 months ago, I was advised to pay an excess fee which I did. The instalment for the month has also gone off but I still do not have a phone . How do you pay for something u dont have ? I have been given excuse after excuse, I was told the phone cannot be repaired so I will receive a new phone, then they said they never received the excess payment which I sent a proof of payment .I am at my wits end, a cell phone is a need in today's life. I hope you can assist to resolve the matter for me urgently. Regards Faranaaz Obaray [protected]

Desired outcome: A new phone

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Cell C cell c refuses to give me paid up letter

my contract with cell c ended months ago. For the past two months I have been sending emails and calling cell c on numerous occasions requesting a paid-up letter on two contracts that I had with them that were closed by them a long time ago after they received payment via debit order. When I call they confirm that my accounts are closed and my numbers are moved to prepaid however when I check on transunion side it still says account open I have spoken to a guy by the name of Siphiwe Mosime who said he is sending an email requesting a paid-up letter to be sent to me still nothing has been sent through to me. I also spoke to a lady called Andiswa Mtjinga, Kgomotso Malete, Evodia Radebe and Innocent Makama who have confirmed that account is closed but still they don't understand why I'm not receiving the paid-up letter recoveries is nowhere to be found Inocent Makama said "cell c consultants work from home so he can't transfer me he doesn't have a link. now it seems no one at cell c is willing to take accountability for this account and closure or sending both me and transunion a paid up letter. Account holder ID number is provided on below details:

Desired outcome: please just send me the paid up letter

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Cell C Having problems with wi-fi calling

I have been complaining to Cell C now a month. To their call centre (no Help) and Hello Peter.com. Here is the latest com plaint to Hello Peter.Com.
"I complained about Cell C on 00/00/21. This the complaint: "I bought a cell c wifi calling bundle on the 17/08/2021 from cell Cell C. It is now the 31/08/21 and it is still not working. I complained on the 24/08/21 that the wifi calling was not working even though it stated on their app that it was activated. Nothing was done on the 24/08/21. I called again on the 25/08/21 and this time they escalated the complaint. Have made a total of 6 calls to cell c each one averaging about 15 minutes or more. I had a call on Monday 30/08/21 at 09:00 from Tembi who promised to call back at 10:00. He didn't! Amongst the calls I had promises of managers to call me back. The only one who did call me back was a manager who called back yesterday afternoon to tell me that a manager would call me 1st thing today (Tues 31/08). Nobody did call. Even though the consultant said the manager Carl called early this morning but nobody answered. I had no missed call, so he couldn't have called ! This afternoon when I called, the consultant said she would get the manager (Carl) to call me in the next few minutes. I called back just after 16:00 and asked to speak to Carl. I was told after a long delay, that Carl was off today. Somebody is lying to me. The number of the cell phone in question is [protected]. Does anybody at Cell C care? If you want to subscribe to CELL C, THINK TWICE. THEIR SERVICE IS SHOCKING. i EVEN TRIED TO GET THROUGH TO THEIR CEO, WITHOUT LUCK. he obviously doesn't care about his customers" Th problem with Cell C has still not been sorted out. It looks like they don't care!"
I can be contacted on [protected]

Desired outcome: The problem sorted out

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Cell C reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Mar 19, 2007. The latest review Cancellation of the services, was posted on Oct 30, 2024. The latest complaint Cancellation of the services, was resolved on Oct 30, 2024. Cell C has an average consumer rating of 4 stars from 2096 reviews. Cell C has resolved 1456 complaints.
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