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suruvi
Feb 17, 2014
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Piracy

Dear sir, Piracy of Star plus+Discovery+Jolsha Movie+Zee bangla cinema An illeagal cable network namely bangladesh is telecasting to their customers through AIRTEL dth Mamun cable network is telecasting the bearing printing code. 006AB7C4.The Star plus channels & printing code.005F8A0F the chanenel Discovery & printing code. 0031768D the chanenel Zee bangla cinema & printing code.00360CAS the chanenel Jolsha Movie....
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Dec 19, 2013
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Sim has been blocked without reason and information

Address: Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Dear Sir/Madam, I am using Airtel number [protected] on my name with proper identification from 7 years without any fail. Airtel communication has stopped my number without information and without any reason.This is my official number and my all communication has stopped because of this number. i cannot leave without this for an hour.when i called to customer care they replied we cannot do anything regarding the same and this number...
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Prashant Patel
from Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Dec 15, 2013
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demand to return Airtel DTH Set top box

Address: Pune, Maharashtra

Hi, Today I have received SMS from DM-MNKSHI(Airtel) to return Airtel DTH Set top box to avoid legal process. I am not using this from last 5-6 months, is that the procedure followed by Airtel. I think once you have purchased the Airtel DTH you can keep it forever & can activate / deactivate any time. I talked to airtel customer care today but I did not get proper explanation on that. My DTH AC No. is : [protected] Thanks,...
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madhanprakash
Dec 3, 2013
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Airtel - My mobile number is registered to Somebody else name.

Address: Salem, Tamil Nadu

I'm using airtel prepaid ([protected]) for the last 5 to 6 years. I recently applyed for a duplicate airtel simcard, the airtel agent informed me that this number is registered in somebody else name. So i cant get a duplicate sim. When i spoked to a customercare officer he told me to write a letter requesting to change it to my name and i need to provide the last few transaction history to confirm that i'm the one using this number. But...
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hsrjee
from Pune, Maharashtra
Dec 3, 2013
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Not receiving SMS from on my Airtel sim

Address: Durg, Chhattisgarh

Hi, I am not receiving any SMS from any network except Airtel most of the times, further I am not getting messages from various banks, IRCTC, makemytrip etc. This problem started from 11th Nov 2013 and I have contacted customer care atleast 20 times since then, everytime they tell me that the complaint has been logged and will be resolved by such and such date and time and I never get any response. This is really frustrating as I am unable...
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vermakalp
from Shimoga, Karnataka
Nov 29, 2013
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automatic change of channel

Address: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

my customer id is [protected] of airtel digital tv not working in a proper manners, it has been a problem with "automatic changes of channel" and with a continuous blinking of below line of channel no. & name and change it automatically from yesterday night dated 27.11.2013 i have tried so many times to complaint it at toll free no. [protected] but there is no response from other side and it disconnected automatically. please...
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shubh_harsha
from Mysore, Karnataka
Nov 26, 2013
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call manager not working

Address: Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

I have subscribed to Airtel call manager and put two numbers in black list. I am still receiving calls from those numbers. I have complained at Airtel earlier too but did not get any response. please resolve immediately else I will have to go to consumer court for your misleading and not working facilities. I am very troubled with the blank caller calling me so many times...
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YogendraMaurya
from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nov 19, 2013
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Negative balance and bad customer service

Address: Mumbai City, Maharashtra

* Low bandwidth speed I am just getting a bandwidth speed of 512 kbps, instead my plan is of 2 mbps. My monthly limit is 25 GB but even after this is the start of next month/billing cycle and still my speed is 512 kbps. * My account balance in negative. I was having a balance of some Rs -159.44 then when i tried recharging Rs. 1000 it gave me error "Recharge amount should be less than 500". After that i tried recharging with...
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mukeshjai
Oct 25, 2013
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Number Locker Recharge

Address: New Delhi, Delhi

Hi, I want to do number Locker recharge foer my prepaid SIM, as i am traveling outside of Delhi. Please advise how can i do number locker recharge for 1 year (Rs 600) as per your website: http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/forme/whats-new/locker The issue is when click the link on above page for "get number locker now" i get redirected to a prepaid top up page. there is no option for number locker recharge, which used to...
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nayeem7822
from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sep 25, 2013
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airtel 3g data

dear sir i am usin airtel m-[protected] and i got an sms on 24/09/13 at 09:32 am

smsfrom center-AX-650003

3 experience offer! Get 1GB +1GB extra 3G data with recharge of Rs255 on your airtel mobile. Valid for 30days.Rechage NOW.

after i conform from airtel helpline they told me i[censored] got sms then u can get the benifit of 2GB 3G internet in 255 then i recharge offer but i not got the benifit of 2GB...
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from Gurgaon, Haryana
Sep 6, 2013
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fake call scam

Address: New Delhi, Delhi

got a miss call from +92 this morning at 8 am and as i was asleep i dint even bothered to see the number and called it back...the other person picked up the call and started with NAMASKAR and so on...immediately after 10 or 15 seconds i disconnected the call n now i am worried about any scam.....
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aajiithkumar
from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sep 4, 2013
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Poor customer service

Guys..I WAS CHEATED BY AIRTEL SHOW ROOM AT CAMP ROAD,NEAR SELAIYUR, CHENNAI. I am wondering Airtel shop at camproad near Selaiyur, East Tambaram is their direct shop..or thirdparty. They charge a lot for a sim around 120 rupees. For mobile portability they charge 125 rupees and for micro sim they are charging 125 rupees. However, in Velachery Airtel showroom they said its only 10 rupees for Mobile portability. I was totally disappointed...
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vijayeendra
from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Aug 11, 2013
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AIRTEL POSTPAID CORPORATE MOBILE CONNECTION – SIM ACTIVATION ENDLESS WAIT

Address: Karnataka

I had purchased a mobile connection # [protected] from Airtel outlet in Vijayanagar, Bangalore on 1st August 2013 by providing all the documents. I was told the address verification would happen next day & SIM would be activated by 5th. However when no one came to verify the address, I contacted the outlet on 6th Aug & I was told that address verification had failed & someone from verification team had called my mobile & that...
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tooriya.bhavna
Aug 6, 2013
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Connection not working and billing dispute

Address: Delhi

Ref to my last complaint dated 24th July regarding : Contact no.[protected]., A/c no. [protected].
Airtel still unable to resolve my queries and share the solution:
Queries :
1) Connection was not working for 35+ days + now disconnected from last 2-3weeks due to billing discrepancies.
2) What are the next steps, solutions and when and how are you intending to activate our connection.
3) Billing disputes...
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MilindMB
from Pune, Maharashtra
Jul 30, 2013
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Why Airtel DTH wants set top box returned?

Address: 20, Sarakki Main Road,J P Nagar 1st Phase, Bangalore, Karnataka 560078, India, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Website: airtel.in

We were using Airtel DTH since many days and stopped using it for some reason. Since then, we have received many calls from some number in Mumbai requesting to recharge. Until now, it is fine as every company can make some steps to enhance their sales. But, today morning we received a call from Mumbai landline and they informed us that, we will send our person and take back the set top box.

Cheat! Cheat! Cheat!

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lam ibrahim
from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Jul 22, 2013
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PREMIUM CALL CHARGES FOR UAN 1860 serial

Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

I gave the below complaint to AIRTEL . You can find the initial reply. They gave time and not responded till that time. Again I sent a mail for that they replied TRAI ordered them to charge more for UAN 1860 series. I searched TRAI website for such order. I could not find any tariff for UAN in TRAI website from JUNE 1st 2013. Could you please tell me how get redressal for my grievance

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shruti4488
from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Jul 10, 2013
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Disconnection of Postpaid Mobile Number

Address: New Delhi, Delhi

I had applied for the disconnection of my mobile number at the nearest air service center on 2nd July, 2013. I had completed all the required procedures as told by the executive on the same day. She told me that my outstanding bill is 433 Rs, and i will have to pay it before disconnection, I paid the bill. I have its proof. After that i got a confirmation call during which i came to know that i will have to pay 1591 Rs. as last bill. I don't...
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jkdying
from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Jul 3, 2013
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Why My No. 9810925633 is still in PD (permanently disconnected ) status?While I paid the bill as per Company Demand.

Address: South Delhi, Delhi

Dear Sir/Madam

I have Airtel Post paid Mobile Connection, My No. is [protected].
I paid its all bills in time, from Last year , I observed that I am getting
exponential High bills while I am not doing that much calls and nobody except
me using this No. then I checked with Airtel Relationship centre, they said
that you activated some services for which you are getting charged.

I said...
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bgpp729
from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Jul 3, 2013
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Refund of Modem caution deposit and Modem cost

Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

I got my Airtel modem installed on 27.08.09 (Receipt No. ZC[protected]. I paid Rs. 1500 for the modem. I was told that there is no installation charges as I already had broadband connection (I just changed the modem). The person who installed informed me that since I have paid the modem amount, I need not have to return the modem at any time. But when I requested for disconnection of the airtel landline phone on 17.05.13, I was surprised to...
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singh94
from Gurgaon, Haryana
Jun 28, 2013
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Frequent Disconnection

Address: Haryana

Dear Sir/Madam,

Regret to said that from last 4 months,we are facing problem of frequent disconnection in airtel broadband.Due Delhi Metro constrution work,line disconnectd on daily basis.We are lossing bussiness due this problem.We are using two broabands [protected] & [protected] on the same location.I would like to request you to please forword my concern to the Airtel concern Authority & give us solution.I would...
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