CellC Promotional 5GB Package - Not refunding, theft

Brakanjan

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Hi guys

A friend of mine took the promotional package last year in December from CellC, the one that gave 5GB per month for a year, he bought the modem and paid the once off fee. It seems there was no coverage in their area when they tested it, so he took it back under CellC's condition that if the speed is not satisfactory, you can return it
within 7 days and get your full money back. He took it back after 3 days. That was beginning of December, every time when he calls them, they say the refund will be paid in 3 weeks, this has now been going on for three week cycles since then. This morning he called again and they said that the refund was cancelled which was supposed to have been in his bank accout as promised by them a few days ago, they said they will call someone to find out and theyt haven't contacted him yet.

I mean this is redicilous service, it's theft. They are keeping his money and earning interest on it. In any case it's contract breach because he returned everything within 3 days, used no data and they still refuse to pay him, it has now been 90 days since the modem was returned and still no money. This is extremely poor service and precisely the kind of thing that would make me never consider them for anything. Does someone here know of anyone who can help with this issue. I think he is going to take legal action. Any help would be appreciated, please pm me if you can help.

Thanks guys.
Brak

Here is the Hello Peter Post: http://www.hellopeter.com/cell-c-complaint-[539788]
 
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Maybe PM LPR or the Cell C Representitive and provide them with all the details (store, customer's name, SIM MSISDN, etc.)? I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction.
 
Cell C is starting to behave like the Empty N and Vodascum i.e. neglect customers. I also wanted the whoosh and they simply said buy it and test if you have coverage and if not, "we will gladly refund you" but I simply don't trust them. If they were serious about service they would have few test whoosh sticks in store for people to book and go test the network coverage and if they have it, then they can buy the thing. Cell X power is in Lars Reichelt hands.
 
@ Brakanjan: PM me your details and we will sort this a.s.a.p. My apologies if this has taken too long. You will get your full refund! Best

Lars
 
CEO himself replying... Impressive! Unless it's just an account opened in the CEO's name but handled by someone else in Cell C.

Either way, let us know how it goes Brakanjan. That way we know for sure if Cell C keeps it's promises or not.
 
Hey guys, thanks for all the info.

I have forwarded his information, will let you guys know when my friend updates me. Cell C is busy creating a lasting impression on me :) Thanks
 
Hey guys, thanks for all the info.

I have forwarded his information, will let you guys know when my friend updates me. Cell C is busy creating a lasting impression on me :) Thanks

Good to hear :) LPR and the Cell C representitives have been very active on this forum as of late...
 
Good to hear :) LPR and the Cell C representitives have been very active on this forum as of late...

Althought I find it very sad that they need to be. Why cant Cell C employees just do their jobs and refund the man? Surely it cant be so complex as to require the CEO's intervention?
 
Why cant Cell C employees just do their jobs and refund the man? Surely it cant be so complex as to require the CEO's intervention?

+1

If they did their job, this wouldn't be necessary.

I shudder to think how many more people are waiting for their refunds out there.

Guaranteed this is not the first or the last case.
 
Very true Ancalagon. I hope though that the CEO's involvement here will usher in a new era for customer service from them. If he can get down to doing this, then I'm sure (as you stated) that the employees can perform their jobs adequately. Maybe a case for "undercover boss" :D
 
Update on this issue? I want to try the 5gig package but I sure as hell want to be able to return it if the coverage is crap.
 
CEO himself replying... Impressive! Unless it's just an account opened in the CEO's name but handled by someone else in Cell C.

Either way, let us know how it goes Brakanjan. That way we know for sure if Cell C keeps it's promises or not.

Lars keeps his promises- his very active all over the show actually even on facebook - I was freaking shocked to see him respond when this man can use his valuable time to be with family instead of replying to complaints - I like cell c new vision and approach.

Update on this issue? I want to try the 5gig package but I sure as hell want to be able to return it if the coverage is crap.

Go out and buy a CELL SIM Card and load airtime make sure your device is UMTS compatible - instead of dropping R999/R1999 on data sim
 
Cell C is starting to behave like the Empty N and Vodascum i.e. neglect customers. I also wanted the whoosh and they simply said buy it and test if you have coverage and if not, "we will gladly refund you" but I simply don't trust them. If they were serious about service they would have few test whoosh sticks in store for people to book and go test the network coverage and if they have it, then they can buy the thing. Cell X power is in Lars Reichelt hands.

I read today in a cosumer complaints article in the Pretoria News (not sure which days issue but in this week) that if you buy the cell-C whoosh, the salesperson has to show and explain to you about the coverage map and get you to sign that if you are not in the coverage area, the refund will cost you a R200 fee. If you did not sign or get the explanation then you are not liable for the refund/return.
 
Go out and buy a CELL SIM Card and load airtime make sure your device is UMTS compatible - instead of dropping R999/R1999 on data sim
Can anyone confirm this works? I was speaking to someone from Cell-C's advanced data department this week and he gave me the impression only the promotional SIMs were provisioned for the 3G network.
 
Can anyone confirm this works? I was speaking to someone from Cell-C's advanced data department this week and he gave me the impression only the promotional SIMs were provisioned for the 3G network.

Nonsense. I used Cell C 3G on a stock standard voice prepaid sim with a 250 MB bundle loaded for a few weeks in January.
 
ginggs should have asked here and got the right answer :p
 
UPDATE: They gave him a call and promised his money would be repaid, but nothing has happened, he has called them again today and they said tomorrow :(
Every time it's tomorrow. At this stage that lasting impression a spoke of is fading quite quickly, always brave when it comes to words but when the time comes for action nothing happens. I wish companies would start treating consumers with respect and not like criminals. CellC get your act together.

I will keep you guys posted, if he ever gets his money back. Poor service.
 
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