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Cell C is a mobile network operator in South Africa that has mixed reviews from its customers. Many customers praise the company for its affordable data packages and competitive pricing. The network coverage is reliable in most areas, and the signal strength is strong, providing clear voice calls and high-speed data connectivity. The company's customer service is knowledgeable and helpful, resolving issues quickly and efficiently. The company has also received positive reviews for its easy-to-use app, which allows customers to manage their accounts and data usage. However, some customers have reported billing errors and unauthorized deductions from their accounts, leading to frustration and inconvenience. The company's data speeds can also be slow during peak usage times, causing delays and interruptions. Despite these issues, Cell C remains a popular choice for customers looking for affordable mobile network options in South Africa.

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Query about outstanding service fee for account cell no. [protected] I have sent an email to customer service about this but have not received any feedback from them except an automated response that this query will be attended to between 2 to 5 working days. In April 2021 I requested telephonically that my cell phone account be changed to prepaid as my...

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Cell C Fiber cancellation without fore-warning

I received an email stating that my line would be suspended, I responded to this and was advised that I should forward my POP for Oct & Nov which I did. Following that I received an email that my facility has been cancelled.

When I follow up on Sunday morning as my fiber is now inacctive, I was advised that no payment was received since June, yet every month I send POP and request confirmation of payment allocation.

The CellC fiber "collections/accounts/legal" team have never commicated any outstanding balance, my invoices come money without any carried over amount.

They state I should pay the cancellation fee 1st and then apply for a new fiber line yet I was wrongfully disconnected and [protected]@cfibre.co.za team is of no help whatsoever.

Sandy.

Desired outcome: Reinstatement

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Cell C Have to pay for product I do not have

I took a contract last year for a laptop. It was faulty and I send it back. As of yet have not received the laptop and was billed for it. I believe it is unfair. Could someone please contact me regarding this. Its been a year already. Have spoken Alvinia at the Cell C shop at Garden Route Mall, George. My cell nr is [protected] my name is Darryl Rondganger

Desired outcome: For laptop to be send to me and some of the money be written off

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07 November 2023 Ref/ [protected] Sadha Shemondro Felix [protected] Cancellation letter of debit order from my Absa Bank account: To whom it may concern My name is Sadha Shemondro Felix. I have opened a contract with CellC for a contract phone. I have informed the Port Elizabeth Cleary Park CellC branch that my salary get paid into my account on the...

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Cell C Invoice Number: B382273309 Account Number: [protected] Invoice Date: 01/11/2023 MR Michael Phillip Mcclarty

To whom it may concern,

I have cancelled my contract completely with Cell C,

I Mr Michael Phillip Mcclarty, have just recveived this Invoice Number: B382273309

Account Number: [protected]

Invoice Date: 01/11/2023

I cancelled my contract with Cell C on the 30 August 2023, as my period for the contract was coming to an end.

On the 26 March 2022 I moved to the UK permanently and asked Cell C to stop the DATA contract [protected], as the sim is no longer in use, I was informed that this cannot be done till the end of the contract, this was cancelled in August as well.

Why am I still being billed for any of this, Cell C must reimburse me for the DATA that was never used.

Thanking you in anticipation

Michael P McClarty

Email: [protected]@gmail.com

Cell:+[protected].

Desired outcome: That Cell C stops taking money from clients that have no more dealings with them, as they are no longer in the country. and to refund the Data monies that have been collected since 26 March 2022

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Cell C Payment allocation

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I've been a cell c customer for many years. I missed 2 payments and got handed over. I paid up the account within a month. Send numerous emails with proof of payment. Called and the agent said that the allocation department did'nt allocate my payment i should resend which i did. I called again and was told that i should move my money from my bank account as the account was still not updated and a big debit order was set to go off. This morning i received an email that my entire contract has been canceled and i must pay R38000.00 and still no payments updated on their system. My id number [protected].

They don't respond to any of my emails.

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Update by Shafieka Symons
Nov 09, 2023 3:18 am EST

My issue is still not resolved. I have sent all my proof that the payment was made to NIMBLE that Cell C handed me over to. I also emailed the correspondence from NIMBLE that the account was paid up and handed back to Cell C.

Cell C refuses to allocated my payment. R5000 is no joke just to throw away.

I'm extremely frustrated with the service with Cell C!

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Cell C Adjusting of payment

On Tuesday 31 October 2030 I received an sms informing me that Cell C will be adjusting my premium. If I sign a Contract it binds me to pay particular amount on particular day if I fail I am panelized. Cell C mut not unilaterally increase their payments before I agree. Last time they didi it they blame it on Covid now they are doing it again. Already I am paying more than this gadget is worth. so they must stop this increment because that is the breach of contract. Otherwise we can cancel this account because it is not operated fairly.

Desired outcome: To stop increasing my premium

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Cell C Customer service refuses to close my account - to be honest, I can't remember the last time they helped me with anything

They keep escalading my case to 'legal' and dismissing me for days, just for me to redo the process with another annoyed call centre agent. They're now doing this thing where they keep transfering me to differnt departments and just putting me on hold - i've literally been on hold for this particular department transfer for 45 minutes, i've bene on the phone for over an hour

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Cell C All I am asking for is the paid-up letter and them to update my itc

2020 I was retrenched, couldn't pay my account, I was then handed over to Shapiro Sheiks, I made arrangements, I tried to paid whatever I can afford, I got a job in 2021 where I started paying even though it wasn't much but I tried as I am a single parent, 2023 which is this year paid the full amount on the 18 September 2023 and sent the prove of payment to Shapiro sheiks, Lawyers requested for the paid up letter as I paid the amount in full, cell c keep on saying I am owing even if the lawyers insist that I paid in full.

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Cell C A broken laptop on contract

25th august 23 mecer laptop contracts taken

2nd September 23 laptop taken in white and black screen

27th September 23 received replacement mecer latop

28th September 23 taken back to the store as it was broken/ missing links etc

2nd October 23 Mercer accredited technician was sent to assess the item. Consultant clearly requested a credit back to the store of the mecer laptop.

The laptop was repair wholly. I have demanded my contract cancellation with immediate effect but to no avail nothing is done. Who the hell wants to pay for a broken junk.

25th October 23 2 months and counting no device.

Desired outcome: With immediate effect contract cancellation.

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I went to cell c in Pinecrest mall today during my lunch to do a sim swap as mine was damaged. I was greeted by a colored gentleman who advised he cannot assist me with my driver's license I need my id. Cool, they don't even accept a recently certified copy. So, I ask him what I need to do, he said you need to buy a sim card and call the cell c customer...

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Cell C Cancellatiaon of Cell C contract

Contract [protected] - account [protected]

I sent an email on 15/9/2023 requesting to cancel contract. No response received.

I sent a follow up email on 9/10/2023 and still did not receive any response.

I then phoned on 16/10/2023 - was told that cannot cancel via email must phone.

Asked to be phoned back by someone that can understand afrikaans - none received

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Oct 19, 2023 2:41 am EDT

Email was sent on 15/9/2023 to Cell C customer care, with account number [protected] quoted in the subject line together with the words cancellation of account - requesting that both contracts be cancelled on the specific account. Was not processed despite follow ups. After complaint lodged only one contract was cancelled on the account and not both.

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In November 2022, I signed a contract for a Cell Phone and watch deal with Cell C, however due to Cell C not providing what I wanted, I returned the cellphone and sim card back to them. I had spoken to the Sales manager Pabulo and to numerous customer service agents, who assured me that I will not be billed as I had returned all items back to them still...

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Cell C Cellc refusing to refund

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I have made a payment the 22th of September they proceeded to also debit on the 28th. I called them everyday since the 28th and sent all proof to their email. Now they say the finance department has decided to keep the additional credit for the next month. I want my money back i need to do grocery shopping and buy electricity but cellc is refusing to give back MY money its not theirs

Desired outcome: i want my money back

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Cell C Customer Care

Hi My name is Patricia Pillay, i have called Cell C several times and get no help

On the 12 September 2023, i called the retentions department to cancel my contract on [protected] to cancel and they confirmed that cancellation is 30 days and on the 12 October 2023, contract will be cancelled and i will receive pro-rata data until the 12 October 2023 and charged only until the 12 October 2023.

i am very disappointed that i was charged full price for OCTOBER 2023.

pLEASE CAN A MANAGER CALL ME URGENTLY.

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I have been a Cell C customer since its inception and feel I deserve better treatment than this.. I am a senior citizen with no income and no pension. I wanted to cancel my one contract which ended 30 July 2023. I phoned on 30 June to cancel for 30 July. On 30 July I phoned Cell C again to make sure it was cancelled, and was told to phone the cancellation...

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Hello All, I had a cell c contract which was handed over to CSS, a debt collector. I reached out to CSS and settled the debt on 18 October 2022. For reasons which were never explained to me, when I requested for the paid-up letter, I was send from pillar to post until it was finally sent to me on 21 November 2022. I then reached out to credit bureau, and...

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Cell C Cancel getmore

I have cancelled getmore at least 5 times... Only for cell c to reactivate subscription fee without my permission strate afterwards... It shows on the in-store computer that I have been canceling since 2015... Only for cell c to reactivate it without permission and taking my money for the last 7 or 8 years. They even helped me in-store to cancel but no

Desired outcome: Want my money back since the first time I cancelled

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Cell C Cancelling contract and additional fees

Yesterday I have received confirmation from your call centre that my outstanding amount of R 259.00 was paid in full. This morning I saw on my credit score the you are showing 2 missed payments now with the whole amount outstanding.

I am losing my patience with Cell C. Correct this or I will be going to a lawyer and sue the [censored] out of you for ruining my PERFECT credit score that I have spend YEARS on building it. It took me almost SIX months to get a contract that was expiring cancelled with you and you STILL had the audacity for additional charges.

You are not adhering to you own governance as well as your own codes of conducts.

Sies man!

I am at my wits end with the absolute PATHETIC services received from you.

Desired outcome: Fix it!!!!!

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On the 2nd of October 2023 I received a phone call from a representative of the Cell C Get More service. We had a discussion on what everything entails and I asked a number of specific questions after being informed that the call was recorded for quality purposes. The representative stated that I would receive the information on how and where to qualify for...

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