How do you block a stolen phone on Cell C?

What happens in the event of a lost or stolen device? Notify Cell C immediately so that they can blacklist the SIM card or device on the Cell C network by calling the Cell C Customer Care centre on 135 or 084-135. This lost or stolen SIM card or device may never be used again.

Can you insure a phone after it’s been stolen?

If you’re insured If your phone is insured or covered by your home insurance policy you’ll usually be able to claim for a new one. Contact your insurance provider to find out what cover you have and how they can get you a replacement. If your phone was stolen you’ll need to give them the crime reference number.

How do I claim insurance on a stolen phone?

You must contact the network of your cell phone and blacklist your phone immediately. You need to report the theft to the nearest police station and obtain a case number within 24 hours of the incident, thereafter contact your insurance provider to proceed with a claim.

What happens if your phone gets stolen on contract?

Tell your provider – if you’re on a contract, report it to your mobile phone provider immediately. EE, O2, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have signed up to a £100 ‘liability cap’, which means you’ll only be liable to pay for the first £100 of your phone bill if your phone is lost or stolen.

How many times can I claim phone insurance?

They don’t cover phone malfunctions, but carriers often offer extended warranties packaged with insurance. Customers are typically limited to two claims in a 12-month period.

Where can I find Cell C device claim form?

CELL C DEVICE CLAIM FORM April 2019 Cell C are a Juristic Representative of World Wide Underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Company Ltd Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd, an authorised Hollard is a licensed Financial Service Provider (FSP 17 698) Financial Services Provider

How to get Cell C device insurance for free?

Option 2: Request Cell C Device Insurance at your nearest Cell C store. Activate in store and add the Cell C Device Insurance premium to your monthly Subscriber Agreement. Option 3: SMS the keywords Insurance’ to 14770 (free from a Cell C cellphone number) and one of our insurance advisers will call you back.

What happens if I make a claim on my cell phone insurance?

If you make a claim, your insurance company will try to give you a replacement of the same make and model — but they don’t have to. So your new phone could be a different color or type. It might not even be new.

Is there a deductible for lost cell phone?

But more than half of American adults have never broken or lost a cellphone, according to a recent study by Verizon. If you’re among them, keep in mind that you could spend hundreds in premiums over two years and never make a claim — and if you do, the deductible could be as high as $200 for a top-tier smartphone.

When to report a stolen cell phone to the police?

You have to report the theft of the cell phone as soon as possible. Typically, you should do so within 48 hours, but if there is a reason for the delay, then you should explain that. e.g. I was on holiday, etc.

When do I need to make a claim on my cell phone?

You must make at least one successful call or send an SMS to one of the networks within 24 hours of the start of your policy. We will only consider a claim if the device was used to make or receive a call, or to send or receive an SMS during the 30 days prior to a claim event.