[Resolved]  Idea Cellular — Prepaid number not activated

Dear sir/madam I am Anshuman Goyal My number is [protected] On 15th September 2014, i visited Idea showroom (Aurora Electronics, Dharampura Bazaar, Patiala... contact no:[protected])requested to convert this postpaid number([protected]) to prepaid.They asked me to pay Rs 215 as fee, which i did and they gave me a new prepaid sim card) Next day, 16th september...in the morning, my postpaid number was disconnected.Since then, i have been regularly visiting the idea showroom and also calling them... Each and every time..they say just one thing "YOUR SIM WILL BE ACTIVATED TOMMORROW" and their tommorrow hasnt come yet. If i try calling them, then they dont pick the call and send a sms saying they are busy as if my concern is not important at all. I tried calling customer care on 12345 many times using my another postpaid idea number([protected]), each time they transfer my call to prepaid department and then they say that your documents are not with us. Then, 2-3 days back...i tried calling on 198(Idea complaint number) two to three times, each time they said that i will get call from executive within 24 hours...but it has been 3 days...i never got a single call. Nobody is taking any responsibility neither the customer care nor the Idea showroom. It has been more that 9 days...that my number has been dead I lodged a complaint on idea website as well...Email Reference ID E1-[protected]...but i havent got any remedial solution so far.My number is still dead. If there is problem in activating my prepaid sim...then i would request to activate my postpaid sim again so that atleast i can get access to my number. I want to ask Idea Punjab that what kind of system is this ? they closed my postpaid connection immediately and hasnt activated my prepaid number for the past 10 days...I have been using this number for the past 7-8 years and this is what the rewards i got back as showing loyality to this company This horrible system is not there even if we port to some other company, they first activate the prepaid number and then disconnect the postpaid number. But, here the same company is harassing me by disconnecting the number for the past 10 days I have been facing tons of problems because i am a working person. So, i request adminstration to kindly register my complaint and help me get out of this horrible situation Thank you My active contact number is [protected]/[protected]
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Aug 14, 2020
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Dear Customer,

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We have your contact details and we have noted your concern. We will get back to you soon.

Thanks & Regards,
Customer Care, Idea Cellular
I would request you to please activate my postpaid sim untill my prepaid sim get activated.
Also, my new prepaid sim number is[protected]
I hope that i would be able to use my number as soon as possible(possibly within some hours)
It is really making me frustrated day by day
I hope you understand
Thank you
Finally, my number got activated
But i still face problem, i am not able to recharge it
Everytime...the recharge is getting failed...even Rs 20 got freezed by idea
and then i tried on paytm.com and freecharge...but recharge is not done
Dear Customer,

We wish to inform you that the matter is currently being followed up and our concerned team will revert to you at the earliest.

Thanks & Regards,
Customer Care, Idea Cellular
Okay thank you
I have already done first recharge through local dealer but still problem persists, there is some problem with recharge settings which doesnt allow my number to be charged online
It would be great if i could get the recharge done so that i can use the idea facilities
Thanks
The error which i get is
On paytm.com website : Idea has declined order as you seem to have selected incorrect operator or incorrect billing type (prepaid / postpaid) Your money has been refunded to your Paytm cash.

On freecharge.com website : Sorry, your Mobile recharge for Rs.330 failed
This is because of a technical error at Idea's end.


Earlier recharge done through idea website of Rs 20 also got failed.
Dear Customer,

As per your telecon with our customer service associate on 27th September 2014, we wish to affirm that your aforesaid concern has been discussed and addressed. For further assistance, kindly contact our Idea customer care helpline.

Thanks & Regards,
Customer Care, Idea Cellular
Dear Idea,
Every time I recharge my number ([protected]) online the recharge gets failed. I m trying to recharge my mobile since 1 month then to the recharge gets failed. I can recharge my mobile from shops nearby but if I m trying to recharge online but I get problem and it says that "Idea has declined order as you seem to have selected incorrect operator or incorrect billing type (prepaid / post paid) Your money has been refunded to your Account. I don't understand what's the problem..??? So can u plaza help me??????

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