Get Connected Reviews 521

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 71 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and patience, often highlighting their ability to explain complex information clearly and without being condescending. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the efficient transfer of data to new phones and the personalized support received. Reviewers also commend the exceptional customer service, noting the friendly and professional approach that makes them feel confident in returning for future needs. However, some customers also noted issues with misleading information regarding contracts and pricing, with a few feeling they were unknowingly placed into more expensive plans. There were also reports of unprofessional staff behavior and concerns about the lack of 5G coverage being disclosed, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall experience.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Price

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company has a 'help everyone' policy, everything is carefully explained without being patronising, we are not all tech wizards!! Josh has just sorted out a new phone for me, transferred everythin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to change my mobile phone contract and had used Abergavenny Get Connected previously. Robert was the employee working today. What an asset to the firm. He was knowledgeable, kind and extremel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big shout out for Alex at Newport, Shropshire shop. We always get our phones and accessories from him and he’s a wealth of information and advice. Nothing is too much trouble. Great bloke and popular... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David at Craven Arms was so helpful when I was changing my contract, he explained everything that was going to take place & insisted that I go back to see him if I had any problems. Thank you so much... See more


Company details

  1. Cell Phone Store

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We're Get Connected – the people friendly phone shop. We're the UK's largest privately-owned mobile phone retailer, with over 54 stores across the country. In 1998 we won the Gwent TEC business award for marketing; in 1999 we were the 10th fastest growing company in Wales and in the following year, 2000 we were the 2nd fastest growing company from a total of 51,000 businesses!


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful employee in Wellington store

Went into the store in Wellington Somerset and was served by KAMIL , who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He diligently dealt with my requirements and the setting up of my mobile . Many thanks Kamil.I would recommend using this store

March 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE COMPANY

Appalling company with no moral values or consideration for their customers. Convinced an elderly (86 yr old) and vulnerable relative into signing up for an expensive contract which was not wanted or needed and in fact they did not know they had even signed up for. Looking at other online reviews, this seems to be a common occurance at Get Connected. Head office refuse to consider that their staff do anything wrong. If you have any problems then accept that you will ignored and be offered no help whatsoever. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone.
UPDATE:-
The company offered £24 in compensation for the shop being consistently shut over a period of several weeks, which meant we were unable to discuss the matter in person.
Customer services now refuse to discuss the mis-selling of the contract - insisting that their employee had done nothing wrong. This employee only just started working in the shop and left the employment a short time later. So, it's highly possible they either 'made a mistake' or deliberately mis-sold to elderly and vulnerable customers.
A basic replacement device was asked for, yet a complete contract was sold. This was neither wanted nor required. The cost of the services element of the contract is £379.
None of the paperwork/contract was given to the relative. Having finally received a copy (after asking several times), we see it contains false information which is misrepresenting the facts and is fraudulent.
Customer Services are unable to provide any evidence to back-up their claims that the relative knew what he was doing yet we have clear evidence to the contrary. They have made a decision not to uphold our complaint based on opinion not facts.
The people in this company have a total lack of consideration for their customers and I sincerely hope that this kind of thing never happens to their elderly relatives. Only then might they realise how appallingly they have behaved.

October 14, 2024
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Reply from Get Connected

Thank you for your review.
As previously advised, we have considered all of your points you have raised and we are happy with the goodwill gesture we gave, despite your complaint not being upheld.
We understand that this was not the amount you were looking for, but we felt it was more than fair with all aspects considered.
We are sorry that you are still not happy and hope that your next purchase will meet your expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Real customer care.

Having had my e-mail hacked I went to Get Connected’s store in Oswestry. Simon spent over 2 hours helping me deal with the problem. It was comforting to have someone who understood the problem and provided professional support. I have visited this store when I have had problems in the past and Tim has sorted them out for me. Customer care is not just a slogan here but a genuine commitment.

January 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Wonderful service from Dom and John at the Abergavenny store. I needed to replace my broken phone and they took a lot of time to talk me through the different options and explain how the contracts work. They set up the phone for me and gave me advice on using the phone abroad. So helpful and patient, with excellent knowledge of how the various contracts and phones work and compare with each other. It's great to be able to know I can go into a local store and speak to someone in person if I have any issues. Excellent customer service.

December 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Porthmadog service is brilliant.

Visited the Porthmadog shop today with a friend who wished to purchase a new phone and get everything transferred into it from her old phone. David was superb! He showed immense patience and, without his help, my friend and I would not have a clue what to do. Thanks, David. Highly recommended

November 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an upgrade a couple of months ago…

I had an upgrade a couple of months ago and it's great to have a store in CREDITON, DEVON, where you can just go in and ask.... obviously I wanted everything swopped over to my new phone....I have to say that Andy in Crediton was ACE... Definitely worth 5 🌟... He was knowledgeable, patient and did everything for me... I have been in since and nothing is too much trouble if you need help.. felt reassured that I could go in at any time, to answer my queries...

September 21, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David in Porthmadog was extremely…

David in Porthmadog was extremely helpful in renewing my contract for my phone, I'm not very tech savvy and he was very friendly,patient and for once someone you could understand what they were saying as so many sales people talk so quickly and expect you to know as much as they do, so thank you David it was a pleasure doing business with you.

September 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Get-connected upgrade my mobile

"Upgrade my mobile" is part of the company "get connected" comes through on a mobile or swansea code number! DO NOT USE! they have tied me into a contract which I cancelled after 1 hour after agreement. They told me nothing had gone through but I received a new mobile a few days later, I returned the phone without opening but started receiving threatening calls, emails and texts from three mobile advising I had an outstanding bill and debt collection and risk of credit rating was imminent if I didn't pay the bill. I was advise by "upgrade my mobile" to ignore threats as would ho away once cancellation cleared, however, this has continued for 6 weeks! I'm still getting threats and not use a new phone or contract with three. I'm stressed and upset and have received no empathy or even a response from the 3rd party or three. Three have since blocked my number so I can't call for advise but they are still continuing to threaten me with debt collection and credit rating being affected.

August 5, 2024
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Reply from Get Connected

Hi Rachael, sorry to read your review.
We have tried to reach out to you but have been unsuccessful.
As we told you at the time, you advised us you wanted to cancel hours after we spoke to you but also during the evening, after the phone had been dispatched.
As we told you, we sent your contract off for cancellation and in that period, you had an automatic letter from the network asking for payment whilst it cancelled.
I can see that everything has been resolved now and wish you all the best for the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Louis

Louis , was extremely helpful , explained things in layman's terms so easy for me to understand & he was very pleasant and patient.

July 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Haverfordwest Branch is 5*

Haverfordwest Branch. Bridge Street
With serious problems with a mobile phone that I needed for business, Aaron stepped in to resolve all my issues and get me operational very quickly.
As I was not upto dealing with the technology, he did not baffle me with techno-speak, he just poked and prodded to get things sorted.
The Haverfordwest Branch is highly recommended.

April 25, 2024
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