topic Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace? in Apple Devices

New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

Mannion09 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:34:11 GMT

Hi, I got a new iPhone 15 pro on 11th December (6 days ago) I’ve had some issues with the device freezing/restarting and overheating.

I called EE customer services to ask for a replacement device as I believe this one is faulty.

They said that because I’m on a “flex plan”, they are unable to replace my device. Despite it clearly being faulty.

Any ideas what I can do?

Thanks, Danny.

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

bristolian — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:05:12 GMT

Did you purchase the phone through a retail store, or via online/telesales?

If a retail store, your point of return would be that shop. I'm not aware of any reason why a Flex plan should have any different warranty rights than any other online purchase, it may be worth calling back and seeing if another agent advises the same.

If not, there may be some "confusion" with CS' advice.

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

Mannion09 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:13:31 GMT

Thank you for the reply

It was purchased via phonecall, just my usual upgrade phonecall and they advised the flex plan. I can’t see why it would be an issue myself, surely I have the same consumer rights as anyone else whatever plan I choose?

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

Chris_B — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:25:15 GMT

@Mannion09 I recommend you call again, regardless of what tariff your on you still entitled to a replacement if the device is faulty. There is nothing in the documents to suggest that you don’t have the right to a replacement if the device is faulty on a flex payment tariff.

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

bristolian — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:58:42 GMT

I recently changed to a Flexplan and have reviewed the documentation I accepted at the time. I can see no reference to any warranty complications, and thus would suspect some CS "confusion".

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

BadApples — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:35:45 GMT

Hi Danny ,

I suggest heading to Apple Store , they will replace your phone .
I normally go to the Apple Store without going through the mobile provider and Apple fix the phone in a same day .

Re: New phone is faulty, EE customer service can’t replace?

bradster — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:26:11 GMT

normally they can do an exchange of a faulty device within 30 days of purchase provided you haven't damaged or dropped it and are covered under the manufacturer's warranty as well.