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Idea Cellular Fraud port

Vodafone head called me yesterday, she said nothing to do with vodafone.
because fraud port had been done by IDEA, and the number we are talking about is also with IDEA.
they are only playing with you & why we are enable to answer. what maximum we could help you we did.

Vodafone gave me a latter that time saying that this number [protected] is on suresh chelanies Name. certified
they also mentioned all the story was, that latter I have already submitted to IDEA. they also mailed to IDEA regarding my number [protected]. on that basis only IDEA blocked number.

since that day IDEA people are playing with me.

Vodafone also ready to give me latter again if IDEA want (yesterday she said)

Please Help me.

I just want my number back [protected].

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani
[protected].

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Update by suresh chelani
Feb 25, 2013 11:58 am EST

I have given all the complaints about my idea no. [protected].
whenever I go to IDEA they don't come to see me. always security guards talk about everything.
they will just ask me to sit there quietly. I have spoken to almost everybody there, Nodal officer, legal head, security in-charge, showroom head.

all the staff knows about my problem & they know very well how to play.

please help me.

I just want my number [protected] back.

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani
[protected]

Update by suresh chelani
Feb 25, 2013 11:41 am EST

VODAFONE & IDEA
by SURESH CHELANI on 02/02/2013
I am a VODAFONE customer since 8 years, Purchased 8 numbers. one of my number [protected] been with me for last five years. One day Vodafone people called my sales girl given an offer for reducing call rates. She followed all the instructions given by representative over mobile. he asked 2 send one massage to a number. after that he said 2 confirm send that reply to his mobile number.
after around three days that number [protected] got disconnected. same day I went to Vodafone, they said no problem. your number been PORTED by fraud to idea. we are sending mail 2 them. they gave a latter for IDEA witch I submitted there. IDEA Sales team and Nodal officer promised me that they are going to give me this number back in IDEA. but they issued to someone else. I was keep checking so I came to know that fraud been done by IDEA management itself. I again visited IDEA they started telling me stories.

after long discussion they finally disconnected service to new IDEA customer. and promised me that they are sending this number to Vodafone back. after that many times I have asked to both the companies non of them is giving my number [protected].

Now I am feeling cheated.
Please help me getting my number back.

thanks & regards

suresh chelani.

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Idea Cellular February 5, 2013 at 06:44
Dear Sir,

We wish to inform you that the services for your Idea number has already been activated. For further assistance, kindly contact to nearest my idea.

Regards,
Idea Cellular

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suresh chelani February 16, 2013 at 07:07
I am going to IDEA tonk road office. head office.

I don’t know whom 2 see there.

please guide me

PLEASE provide me the contact person name & number.

my contact number is [protected]

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani.

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suresh chelani February 16, 2013 at 16:37
today I was in IDEA main office Tonk road, jaipur.

There was nobody to guide please help me .

both the companies VODAFONE & IDEA are playing with me.

I just want my number [protected].

thanks & Regards,

Suresh Chelani.
[protected]

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suresh chelani February 18, 2013 at 06:17
I am waiting for the guideline.

Please Help me. for my number [protected]

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani

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Idea Cellular February 18, 2013 at 09:28
Dear Sir,

We would request you to kindly contact to your nearest My Idea for further assistance.

Regards,
Idea Cellular

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suresh chelani February 21, 2013 at 04:30
please give me contact person name & number.

I don’t like 2 sit there like a fool.

normally they take more then one hour to decide.

security people only keep taking interview.

then simple answer that related person is not available lease come tomorrow.

and tomorrow never die.

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suresh chelani February 21, 2013 at 05:10
I am really sorry for IDEA.

no one knows about my case, or they are laying with me purposely.

I just spoke to mr. Ramesh Singh on [protected].

he is head of legal Department he sad.

but he knows nothing about my complain.

now Mr. Ramesh has promised me that he will check & call me back soon.

Please help me. I don’t trust Idea people.

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suresh chelani February 22, 2013 at 05:52
I am waiting for my no. [protected].

no answer from IDEA people.

Mr. Ramesh (head of legal dpt) did not call me.

Please help me.

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani
[protected]

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suresh chelani February 23, 2013 at 04:30
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

IDEA people are not taking me seriously, I don’t know what 2 do know.

I just want my number [protected] back.

PLEASE HELP ME.

THANKS & REGARDS,

SURESH CHELANI
[protected]

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suresh chelani February 25, 2013 at 16:29
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

There is nobody to help me.
Everybody is trend to confuse, misguide & to tell stories,

I have already called legal head as directed / instructed by IDEA people.
He said he will call me, but no answer from him till date.

Please confirm the name & mobile number for the right person.

I have spoken to almost everybody.
nodal officer, legal head, security in-charge, showroom head.

they just know how to play with a customer.

please help me.

I just want my number [protected].

thanks & regards,

suresh chelani
[protected]

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Update by suresh chelani
Apr 13, 2013 4:25 pm EDT

Please me

Update by suresh chelani
Apr 13, 2013 4:25 pm EDT

I am really disappointed by vodafone as well as idea both the companies are playing with me. Whenever I go to them they just give stupid answers. They are very powerful companies no one is helping me I don't know what 2 do. Please help me. I just want my number [protected] back. Thanks & regards, suresh chelani [protected].

Update by suresh chelani
Mar 14, 2013 10:47 pm EDT

Idea people are not taking anything seriously.
they are well trend for playing with customers
my number has been used my a IDEA worker as much as I know
they are not ready to give me any detail about my own number [protected]
always tailing my new story about TRY
simply they say no one in IDEA can help you. get out

please help me

I just want my number [protected] back

thanks & regards

suresh chelani
[protected]

Update by suresh chelani
Mar 14, 2013 10:34 pm EDT

Please give me the name & number of right person to meet.
because whenever I go to IDEA office they just ask me to wait for at least one hour & finally no one comes down.
they are well trend for playing with all the customers
no one is there to help customer

please help me
I just want my number [protected] back

thanks & regards,
[protected]

Update by suresh chelani
Mar 14, 2013 10:29 pm EDT

I am waiting for your king reply.
please help me
I just want my number [protected] back.

thanks & regards,
[protected]

Update by suresh chelani
Mar 14, 2013 3:08 am EDT

Please help me.

Update by suresh chelani
Mar 14, 2013 3:05 am EDT

Please provide me the right person name & contact number.

Please help me, I just want my number [protected]

please help me.

suresh chelani
[protected]

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Rajendra Shivram Gaykar
, IN
Jan 01, 2011 12:42 pm EST

I want to know the numbers who had win the award from united nation aid development UK 2010

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suryaasagar
, IN
Jun 27, 2010 2:06 am EDT
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dear sir 15 days ago my cellphone nokia 6030 had been robbery so plz search

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shivam shukla
, IN
Jan 06, 2010 9:16 pm EST

they have sent sms about winning 550000 pounds in t-world nokia

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Sep 10, 2009 11:09 am EDT

i got a sms about winning a 500000cash on my cell phone

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Jayesh motwani
, IN
Aug 24, 2009 4:15 am EDT

My idea no. [protected] has been disconnected.

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Lalit Kumar
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Jul 05, 2008 10:45 pm EDT

I have not been receiving the regular bill at my home since last three months!

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latheef
, SA
Jun 06, 2011 4:49 pm EDT

[protected] i want last 10 dial call number

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ideacellular
, IN
Mar 22, 2013 2:26 am EDT
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Dear Sir,

We regret to inform you that your number has been permanently disconnected due to non usage. Thus we suggest you to go for new Idea sim.

Regards,
Idea Cellular

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ideacellular
, IN
Mar 06, 2013 3:46 am EST
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Dear Sir,

We would request you to kindly contact to your nearest My Idea for further assistance.

Regards,
Idea Cellular

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vodafoneindia
, IN
Feb 26, 2013 6:55 am EST

Hello Suresh,

Thank you for speaking with us. Hope we were able to address your concern.

Regards,
Vodafone Customer Care, Rajasthan

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Idea Cellular Activation of sim card

Dear sir /madam,
This is damodara venkata varun .Three days back i purchased idea sim card which is not yet activated till now
I contacted customer care and idea but no one help me. My idea number which is not activated is ([protected])
please help activate services as early as possible.

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Regards,
D.V.VARUN,
HYDERABAD, ANDHRAPRADESH.

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Dec 30, 2009 8:04 am EST

Sir
I forget my puk number of [protected]. Pls send as early as posible.

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WendyDominic
Grouville, GB
Feb 01, 2014 8:07 am EST

I am travelling in India and bought a prepaid SIM card for my iPad either Idea. I have twice tried to recharge it but it will not recharge. Please help. My number is [protected]

Thsnks

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, IN
Jan 02, 2013 4:20 am EST
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Dear Sir,

We wish to inform you that the services for your Idea number has already been activated. For further assistance, kindly contact to our Idea customer care helpline.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Jan 02, 2013 2:43 am EST
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Dear Sir,

We would request you to kindly contact to your nearest My Idea for further assistance.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Idea Cellular - Activation of new sim card

Dear Sir/Madam, I had purchased a new idea sim card (M:[protected]) from authorized idea store located at drive-in-road, Ahmedabad on 24 Nov 2012. during purchase they had told me that sim card will be activated in 3-4 working days, but after waiting for 3-4 days, when i had contacted to customer care (Mr. Rakesh and Miss Anita) for the status, they had...

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Idea Cellular Wrong debit of balance by Rs.6/

Dear Sir,

My mobile no is [protected] in the name of Rajani Dhavre.

On 10th Sept2012 I got my mobile recharged by Rs.29/ and Rs 10/ both.
Immediately on getting recharge successful the system deducted Rs. 6/ for none of the reasons.And that too without my consent and confirmation/information.

It is totally unfair and cheating the customer.

At it's call center nobody is in a position to clarify the matter except throwing the ball on me.

I request to please guide me as what I have to do under the situation with such chitters.

With Regards,
Yours Faithfully
Rajani Dhavre
[protected]

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Sep 20, 2012 2:23 am EDT
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Dear Customer,

We wish to inform you that the refund of Rs.6.19/- has already been updated for your Idea account on dated.10th Sept 2012. For further assistance, kindly contact to our Idea customer care helpline.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Idea Cellular disconnecting the mobile no..

I AM A NRI ..NOW IN KUWAIT..IM USING IDEA SIM NO...[protected]..FOR THE LAST 10 YRS..SUDDENLY DURING MAY 2012 MY MOBILE NUMBER GOT DISCONNECTED WITH OUT ANY INFORMATION..AND ALLOTTED TO SOME BODY ELSE..
REALLY VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH IDEA CELLULAR CO..
DR.SRIDHAR
[protected]@yahoo.com

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, IN
Sep 12, 2012 10:11 pm EDT
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Dear Sir,

We would request you to kindly contact your nearest My Idea for further assistance.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Idea Cellular Recharge

Hi,
On 13th March, I tried to recharge my mobile number [protected] from Idea's website online for 500 ruppees. The money got deducted but mobile was not rescharged.
Again i tried to reacharge from PAYTM website for 500 rupees and it got recharged. Below are both transaction details.
I request you to help me in gettinf my first transaction's amount back into my account.

Statement of AXIS Bank Account No - XXXXXXXXXXXX145 for the period (From : 13-03-2012 To : 13-03-2012)

Tran Date CHQNO Particulars DR
13-03-2012 - ICONN/[protected]/130312/CCAVENUE.COM/CHARGE 500.00
13-03-2012 - ICONN/[protected]/130312/CCAVENUE.COM/CHARGE 500.00

Thanks and Regrds,
Harsh Singla
[protected]

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Idea Cellular mobile connection

Iv purchased an idea postpaid connection [protected] but its wrong billing & policies i changed this in prepaid now they are deducting money from my account in name of falls services which never purchased, on 20th march 2012 they deducted 49 rupees from my account, i have registered a a complaint in idea costumer center on very same day, company's executives assured me to refund my balance but still im waiting my refund, executive mss pooja assured me about my refund up 3 pm of 20 march, but now they are not entertaing my phone call and my phone on all executives re busy, I cll & sent a sms to mr. rajan, company officer but no solution till now, actually its a big scam by birlas, earlear so many cases also pending against them, pls control multycrore cheating with innocent public by idea prepaid connection by deducting money from the consumer by giving falls services.

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Idea Cellular Outgoing Barred

Mobile No- +[protected]
Region: Gujarat
Service Provider: Idea Cellular
Subject: Outgoing Barred without any reason.

I am having Prepaid Idea Cellular services, my outgoing services barred timely basis without any reason even my Services till 2020. Suficient balance available for call also in my mobile.

Its really a harrasment given by Idea Services.
Regards/ Karun Mittal

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Idea Cellular ID proof

Asking for Identity proof, Idea
Asked by: S.P. VERMA0 viewsIdea, Prepaid sim No. [protected], Service Provider Idea
Sir, I have purchased Idea Sim bearing No. +[protected] long back about ten years. I have submitted 4 time ID proof to Idea company: - 1) at the time of purchase of Sim, plus 3 times as and when demanded by Idea in their SMS on my phone +[protected].
To day I am getting recorded massage from Idea that I have to submit ID proof without any delay to have the services from Idea without any obstruction.
In view of the above massage I would like to sumit that only one ID proof is sufficient to buy the new SIM. Whereas I have given ID proof 4 times to Idea Agencies/ Agents/ personal has not come to my home address to veryfy the ID proof? So that why I have submit again?
I don't know where, my ID proof have been utilized by Idea agent/dealer/shop keeper from where the sim was purchased by me?Is it not a matter of investigation by idea company? or civil authority? where ID proof are being misused by the IDEA company.
Let me know against which transaction my earlier ID proofs (all time similar ID proof) have been utilised by Idea?
I am Gazzetted Officer in Ministry of Defence organisation so that I can not submit again and again the same ID proof.
If needed by Idea, they can verify my address or Driving Licence given below. Otherwise I would like to change my service provider and it is better to submit the ID proof to new service provider.
It is a totally harassment by the service provider.
Your immediate reply is requested please.
S.P.VERMA
535, KRISHNA MARG, OPP NIHARIKA TV CENTRE, SUHAGI, ADHARTAL JABALPUR 482004 (M.P)
+[protected]
Landline No. +[protected]
INDIAN UNION DRIVING LICENCE No MP20N-[protected]
08 JULY 2011
email ID: [protected]@gmail.com

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Idea Cellular id proof verification delay

hi i got the idea sim in tamilnadu with my id proof as my driving license. but they blocked the outgoing calls & other services. Again i provide my driving licence id proof with photo to my nearest dealer in dindigul. i provide this on 23-05-2011. still they didnt activate my account. what is the process going. i need the refund with my loss of work. my mobile number [protected] tamilnadu.
the customer care officers says your account will activate within 48 hours. everytime they say samething when i will get activate my sim.

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hemant baid
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May 31, 2011 10:08 pm EDT
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i am using idea post paid mobile since last 9 years, & my house is situated in the center of raipur, near G.E.road the national highway.Since last year i am getting network problem with IDEA. I have lodged so many complaints to IDEA, but problem is still stand.no proper response / attention by IDEA to care the custmer.Ultimatly i got a new mobile connection of other operater & getting better network in my house.

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Idea Cellular Problem with Idea Number

Hello Sir,

My name is Deepak Bhatnagar Mobile No. [protected]. I am facing a problem with that number from last 2 month. A month ago, I have activated GPRS 98 RS Plan. But after getting the confirmation my amount is still deducted. When I complained about it resolved after 5-8 days after giving a regular calls in customer Care.

Now, I am facing the same problem again. I have activated 89 RS GPRS plan but still amount is going to deduct on regular basis. When I called to the customer care they said that, GPRS plan is not activated in my number. So that’s why they are ducting my amount.

Finally I have activated 98Rs plan. I want my 89 RS and all the GPRS deduction. I am screw-up with my IDEA number. Please help me.

Regards
Deepak ([protected])

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Apr 11, 2011 11:58 am EDT
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Dear Sir,

We wish to inform you that the aforesaid concern has been resolved.For further assistance kindly get in touch with our Customer care centre -details updated on Idea website. www.ideacellular.com.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Idea Cellular harassment by idea by asking id proof again and again

Dear Sir,

SUB; ID PROOF
Sir my name is saket nigam, i have prepaid mobile of idea cellular number: [protected], I have been a subscriber since 2004, by paying 750 rupees i had converted my card to life time.

I have furnished the required documents in jan 2011 and I have done this 4 times still it has been rejected time and again
i have furnished the latest id proofs (my new passport) and still my outgoing and incoming is barred, as my documents are latest
and there is no reason to be rejected. Now I do not now why idea is doing this to me
Kindly resume my service at the earliest,

thanking you,

yours sincerely
saket nigam

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Feb 15, 2011 11:49 am EST
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Dear Sir,

As per your telecon with our customer service associate, we wish to affirm that your concern regarding documentation has been discussed and addressed.For further assistance kindly get in touch with our Customer care centre -details updated on Idea website. www.ideacellular.com.

Regards,
Ideacellular

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Idea Cellular freequently disconnecting, 633 error etc.

sir, i bought Idea 3g netsetter on 25/10/2010 in chittoor, chittoor district, andhra pradesh which is disconnecting very freequently, ican not able to connect again, its displays the modem is in use or not configured properly, i tried it for about 4 desktop pcs. i contacted customer care but no response. i disappointed much.
so, pl. kindly help me inthis regard
my usb data card no. is [protected]

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Jun 03, 2011 8:10 pm EDT
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dear sir,
i purchase idea netsetter recently i think on 31st may 2011...i did complains next day but the proper attention has not been taken yet...its still irritates me while i am using it...the buffering problem is still i am facing...my sim no.is-[protected] and IMSI no.is-[protected]...so please help me to avoid this problem as early as possible ...thank you
Dhaval K. Unadkat

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Nov 14, 2011 2:32 pm EST
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From when i have activated my 3G havingbhard time. fix it i hav high end pjone but poor network cant match to.my phone..this is india...we cant complaint..

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rajasheker
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Sep 22, 2011 2:54 pm EDT

i to face the same problem and i was misleaded by idea people

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Idea Cellular Activation of Sim card

Dear sir,

I have taken postpaid connection of Idea 6 months ago. At present I wanted to convert it into prepaid. I have submitted all the reqired documents to M/S Shivraj, CIDCO (Cannaought) Aurangabad Maharashtra on dated 13/09/10. I have been recived the sim card on 27/09/10, but till date it is not activated. I tried many times to recharge voucher but it is failed. I have complained many times to M/S shivraj regarding the same but he had not taken any action against it.

So you are requested to do needful action and activate my sim card as soon as possible.

Thanks with regards,

Dr Brij Kishor Gupta
Mobile no.[protected]
Sim no. (Prepaid)-[protected]

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Idea Cellular They started charging me for call to customer care

I had called a few times for DND service to be activated on my phone. I get about 20 calls in a day and 10 SMS. After trying that send message to a toll free number a few times, and it didn't work I kept calling the customer service and got the same response. They even started charging for the call to Customer Care, which I think is completely idiotic. So finally I asked to speak to a spuervisor and requested him that at least the calls that I get from Idea Cellular .. which are internal should be blocked. I had the same problem with Vodafone before and they did it. They stopped my internal calls in one day. so my point is if they could do it why couldn't Idea Cellular do it too. I had a long discussion with the supervisor and all I got from him was I understand and I'm sorry for the inconveienece. He did not do anything to help me or what we call a "CUSTOMER SERVICE" .. According to me, you are just wasting your money on making these ###s sit there on the phone for 10 hours a day and on the trainers who can not train them on how to handle the custoers and quality who can not make them understand a good quality customer experience and managers who fail miserably to manage the show. You should have a "GOOD WORKING IVR" custom designed for every scenario. That would be more cost effective and efficient because I don't see these imbecile representatives doing a good job at all, rather they provide you with a 3rd quality Customer Service Experience. If there's a simple question or a query, anybody can handle it. The question is when you have to go out of your way and provide a good customer experience, what do you do then. I am highly disappointed in the level of customer service Idea Cellular provides. I wish it was better but its not. my phone number is [protected] begin_of_the_skype_highlighting [protected] end_of_the_skype_highlighting. I don't have GPRS or MMS on my phone which I gave up long back after at least 20 calls and now I'm giving up on promotional calls and text from Idea which I DO NOT need. and soon I will be giving up on Idea Cellular too and move to Airtel as they have a better plan. I just don't want to change my number so I'm waiting for TRAI decision to be activated and I could change my service provider without changing my number.

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Idea Cellular Idea not Implemeting DND

My Prepaid Cellphone from Idea Cellular, Pune is approximately One year old. Soon after I began using it I registered the number on the Idea DND (Acknowledgement no 1-[protected]) and on the National DND (can be confirmed on the website). Despite this I receive up to 50 unwanted promotional sms and calls every day. I emailed Idea Cellular but all I got from them are standard format "we are sorry for your inconvenience..." kind of emails - but no action. All the sms are "bulk sms" where the sender's number does not show. This cannot happen without the knowledge, consent & cooperation of the host network. Obviously, Idea has no interest in implementing a DND filter - they lose all interest in the customer after a sale has been completed. Please help.

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Idea Cellular My problem is regarding Dialer tone

I am a customer of Idea since March 2007. My problem is regarding Dialer tone. During the first month my dialler tone was some english tone wchich was also not selected by me but forcefully activated by Idea. I am not at all interested in Dialler tone and hence whenever Idea calls me regarding same, I used to disconnect the phone. Yesterday I got a sms from 456 that my dialler tone subscription has been successfully renewed and Idea deducted 30Rs from my account.

Here starts my problem:

1. As I am not at all interested in dialler tone so it is not question of activating it. Even if in case it get activated accidently, my dialler tone is conventional ring i.e. tring tring since last few months.

2. I called Idea customer care centre and IDEA representative told me that I will get 30Rs within next 24Hrs. 24 Hrs is already left and I did not get any kind of refund. So I called Idea customer care centre next day and customer care representative told me that it is not possible to give refund and he disconnected the call in between.

I would like to get my money back as it is not my fault and I am 100% sure about it. I think Idea is fooling the customer by such things. I was fortunate to check and notice change in my balance otherwise Idea could have deducted money every month.

I am really fed up of the service given by IDEA. Last month also I got a very bad service from Idea for Internet settings. I do not really expect to have such kind of cheating from a big company like Idea. Sometimes I really feel like to switch over to the other mobile service provider.

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Idea Cellular Missbehave of Customer care Officer

I ( Subir Bose, Mob. no : [protected] ), submit this complaint against IDEA cellular LTD. On 20th june 2010 at 11:59 am, I talk to MR. Snehasish Kundu ( Customer Care Officer ) regarding my balance deduction and this time the person missbehave with me. I am totally HOPELESS for his behave and also for the conversation. I think, IDEA cellular LTD take a proper action for this.

Subir Bose
Mob Num : [protected]
Mail ID : off.[protected]@gmail.com

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Madhukar Bhajibhakare
, US
Jul 01, 2017 6:51 am EDT

M.B.Bhajibhakare
[protected]
Barsi
Date-28-06-2017
To,
The Nodal Officer.
Idea Clluler

Sub-Customer Re verification

Sir,
With reference to the above subject I M.B.Bhajibhakare putting few lines for your information.

As per Govt. Policy Customer Re verification is essential, but we are facing much problems while making revarification.
On date 22-06-2017 I had gone at Pune at your Retail shop at Bajirao Road for Reverification your Officials told me that their mobile is put on charging and it will take ½ to 1 hour . I was in hurry, so I asked him whether there any other shoppy nearby, he told me it is near S.P. collage then I went, at that shoppy your Officials told me that there Machine is not working .It is out of Order.
Today I went to your shoppy at Barsi near Lingayat Boarding for revarification.he started re verification work and he asked me to pay Rs.10/- for this work. I told him there are no any charges for this work .he told me “you must pay Rs.10/- otherwise I will cancel your Re verification. I asked him to give me receipt for Rs.10/-He told me you will not get any receipt for it. And further he threaten me for cancelation and he told me rudely to get out from IDEA Shoppy .which is undesirable.
If there are any charges for this work please display the news in our local news papers.
Further you are requested to guide me in this matter what I should do?

Thanking you,

Your’s Faithfully
M.B.Bhajibhakare
[protected]

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ashvin dudhat
, IN
Mar 01, 2011 2:29 pm EST

My idea connection disconnect, Please re start it

I had given all my document corretly..You can reverify it ...[protected]

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AnjaliG
, US
Mar 22, 2015 4:11 am EDT

I m Anjali, Live in Pune completely agree with above complaints.
1) Not giving sufficient information in first call
2) Non cooperation of online officers especially when you ask to connect with higher authorities - In first place these online people cant solve your problem thoroughly n when u ask to connect executive, these people hang our number this way that thenafter you try to connect to CALL CENTRE as many times, , you will get only one message - OUR OFFICERS ARE BUSY WITH OTHER CLIENTS. so who m i? m I not ?
It happened with me today 22 March, 2015. It is painful... Many times before had these type of experiences. Got fade up of it n telling everybody.
3) Tomorrow I will go for Number Portability

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Darshana p
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Jan 23, 2015 12:12 pm EST

on 23rd jan 2015 around 11:8 pm I called your customer care unit Bangaluru for registering a complaint regarding my network connection and the treatment of the perticular person was extremely unpleasant.I am completely disappointed with the conversation. I hope IDEA cellular LTD take a proper action for this.

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umesh.y.borkar
, IN
Mar 08, 2011 11:57 am EST

sir my no is [protected] i had submitted my document twice & today my services get disconnected i had comin some important calls on this no but my services get disconnected i had talk with the customer care but they are sain to again submitting the documents & ur service get continue after 24 hrs so it is not the good service

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Idea Cellular SIM deactivate automatically and now not getting activate from 5 days

From: Singh, Vikram
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:32 AM
To: 'appellate.[protected]@idea.adityabirla.com'; 'Customer Care - New Delhi'; 'grievance.[protected]@idea.adityabirla.com'
Subject: RE: +91 [protected] - SIM registration Failed after using 3.5 years

Today is Monday and Yet I have not received any clarification from customer care neither from “Adhchini Office in New Delhi”

Regards,
-Vikram Singh
Keane (Best Western Intl.)

From: Singh, Vikram
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:46 AM
To: 'appellate.[protected]@idea.adityabirla.com'
Cc: 'Customer Care - New Delhi'; 'grievance.[protected]@idea.adityabirla.com'
Subject: RE: +91 [protected] - SIM registration Failed after using 3.5 years

Hello Sanjay,

I have been using this SIM number +91 [protected] since 2006 as postpaid connection and on 2008 I converted this SIM to prepaid.

On Wed 09-Jun-10 SIM automatically looses idea tower connection and I received “SIM Rejected” message.
From my alternate prepaid IDEA connection +91 [protected], I called to customer care and they reciprocate by saying they can’t help it as everything is aright from their end and I have to go near by IDEA center personally. I visited to “Idea service center” at Adhchini New Delhi

I received a new SIM @75 rupees on Thurs 10-Jun-10 and still today 12-Jun-10 my SIM is not active yet.

I still bearing the loss of some important messages of my client and crucial phone numbers inside the SIM which IDEA center representatives did not able to recover it back

I am still facing my personal and business loss due to non-availability of my number back.

If possible then please make my [protected] number available ASAP.

New SIM number: [protected]-17612
Regards,
-Vikram Singh
Keane (Best Western Intl.)
+[protected] India (mobile)
+[protected] India (mobile)

From: Customer Care - New Delhi [mailto:ccare.[protected]@idea.adityabirla.com]
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 10:08 PM
To: Singh, Vikram
Subject: FW: +91 [protected] - SIM registration Failed after using 3.5 years

Dear Mr. Singh,

Greetings for the day!

With reference to your mail, we acknowledge your concern regarding the services against your Idea Mobile Number [protected].

Further, we like to confirm you that the services are working fine against your Idea connection, as on date.

Moreover, we would request you to kindly visit any our “My Idea Location” across Delhi and NCR region along with your sim card to get it checked or replaced.

Also, please be informed that the sim replacement incur a charge of Rs.75/-.

Trust the above addresses your concern.

Thanks & Regards,

Preeti Sahu
Customer Service Desk
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Idea Cellular Limited -
Visit us at: www.ideacellular.com
Alternatively you can call us on 24 Hour Helpline at [protected] from a landline to know more about IDEA

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From: Singh, Vikram [mailto:Vikram.[protected]@bestwestern.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:43 AM
To: Customer Care - New Delhi
Subject: +91 [protected] - SIM registration Failed after using 3.5 years

Hi,

I am Vikram Singh R/o 126 DDA FLATS LADO SARAI near Mehrauli New Delhi- 110030 using Idea Prepaid SIM: [protected]

Its showing SIM rejected suddenly on 08-Jun-2010. Can you tell me the nearest showroom who can provide me the new Idea SIM near Mehrauli New Delhi.

Regards,
-Vikram Singh
Keane (Best Western Intl.)

Email: Vikram.[protected]@bestwestern.com
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Oct 28, 2010 4:30 am EDT

A new service will be in the market soon from 1st Nov 2010 where you can change your cellular service provider using same mobile number. Look for better option

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zakier
, IN
Oct 27, 2010 2:14 pm EDT
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same problem, i have not using th no for 9 days & the is deactivated

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Idea Cellular bad behaviour

Dear Idea cellular
I regret to state that an IDEA can change line is flop and failed.
very weak signals, blocking of call is very frequent even for 100 Rs

your customer care is worst than all others compnies.They all talk as they are bosses if we complaint of bill payment they say talk to your dealer at your area.

I will be very soon getting rid of your connection I will block it.
secondly I promise you that more than 30 more will be doing soon in next 3 days.

Let me tell you

Add by Abishek Bacchan can not change your life and also life of your company

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Amber Mahajan
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Jun 03, 2016 8:05 am EDT

I have an IDEA Cellular connection since last 5 yrs. But i always faced many problems while trying to approach the customer care department. Since last few months network conjunction problem occurs everyday in evening timings, but the biggest problem is to dial the customer care number. It is like a JACKPOT if they received your call. I want some gprs and plan information but no luck. Now i make up my mind to change the service provider but wants to punish idea cellular for that kind of worst service.

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PAYAL03
, IN
Jun 03, 2016 8:05 am EDT

I have an IDEA Cellular connection since last 2 yrs. But i always faced many problems while trying to approach the customer care department. Since last few months network conjunction problem occurs everyday
when i try to call to customer care service the option doesn't came of customer care
n i have 1 service activate on my mobile i.e. career guidance tips
one day i recharge my cell with the rs 50 but the next day i found my balance in negative
i was very disappointed
But Now I Have Decided TO CHANGE MY CONNECTION

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sunil kumar
, IN
Jun 03, 2016 8:05 am EDT
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dear sir,
I agree with, I to have two postpaid connection due bad service provided by them I had disconnected one and also send request for next for disconnection, the way only to punish is to all of us to make strong mind to change service provider.
The costmur care behave worse than government service provider,
I have given request for disconnection as I have to leave delhi after having daily communication since 04 days till time it is not disconnected.
A man who wants to pay their dues also they donot listen. I am affair how they will make company healthy in this period of economice recession.
I am writting this so that if Idea top managment have some view on such complain they should look into.
I, do think Mr, Aditya Birla such a success businessman will have some monitoring system and their managment will consult us.
For Management reference my Communication ID with them is [protected] dated 09/12/08, [protected] dated 07/12/08.

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kamal sharma
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Jun 03, 2016 8:05 am EDT

I have lost my mobile phone nokia 6600, i want to reload my sim card phone directory. Is it possible ? Tell me please as soon as possible.

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