Cell C complaint banner gets a makeover

NOTE: Article first appeared on The Citizen website on November 9, 2014.

The banner lambasting Cell C as “The most useless service provider in SA” outside World Wear shopping centre in Randburg has had a makeover over the weekend.

Black tape has been used to cover the white circle around the “C” logo and more tape used to cover the provider’s official colours.

The changes made were reportedly an effort to avoid legal action from Cell C.

The network provider is reportedly seeking legal advice on the matter and want to possibly take action against both the man who put the banner up, and the mall where the banner hangs.

Over the weekend, people on Twitter tweeted in support of the banner while airing their own frustrations with the network:

@CellC, rather spend the money on upgrading your networks & @cellc_support. We dont all have money to print banners! https://t.co/V5X6TtKEll

— Bertus le Roux (@BertusLR) November 9, 2014

Is this @CellC response to the #CellCbanner – to sue the guy? Why not rectify the problem.

— Migo786 (@Migo786sj) November 9, 2014

Of all the negativity around the #CellCbanner I haven't seen any response from @CellC. Are they really so bad they don't respond to this.

— Sam Rogue (@SamRogue1) November 9, 2014

The #CellCbanner is just a meme, from an irate customer no different to someone complaining on twitter or fb and everyone seeing it.Why sue?

— Nathan Adams (@NathanAdams1) November 9, 2014

https://twitter.com/ramzymunya100/status/531155407595921408

Am I the only one who is more concerned that someone has enough money and privilege to put up that #CellCBanner in a country like ours?

— kanye's shadow (@Tondani_kone) November 9, 2014

Is it really defamatory to call a network provider "useless"? If so, the courts are going to be busy. http://t.co/NZ1Q5Zap4w

— Gus Silber (@gussilber) November 9, 2014

https://twitter.com/chrisreeler/status/531164370999705601

Share this:

Like this:

Leave a Reply Cancel reply