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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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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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tarunrock
from Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Jun 24, 2013
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Landline & Broadband not working

Address: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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I am user of Airtel Broadband & landline ([protected]) for more than 4 years but iam facing issue in my broadband & landline every month.

since 11th May 2013 I have facing issue with my broadband & landline.Earlier i have faced issue related to disturbance but after few days it gone dead .

no body give me proper answer from customer care.

some said that its major...
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msingh.design
from Mohali, Punjab
Jun 21, 2013
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Airtel blocking bank alerts from hsbc

Address: Chandigarh, Chandigarh

It's been more than 1 year, since I have stopped receiving all bank alerts from my bank HSBC.
Numerous calls to both parties have resulted in frustration.

Now my bank has provided me withe screenshots as proof that they are sending me regular updates, but Airtel has blacklisted my number.

Airtel representatives still claim no responsibility.

My co workers who have an account with the...
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sandeep.msil
from Pune, Maharashtra
Jun 17, 2013
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Refund Security Deposit amount

Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

I have Given documents on 20th Feb. for Airtel New Broadband connection.
On the same day one of Airtel executive visited at my home to collect the required documents & security deposit of 1,000 Rs.
After 2 days I got a call that airtel broadband line is not available in my town & they told me in 7 working days they will send a Cheque of Refund amount.
But I did’nt received any Cheque till now.
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Jnyanesh
from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Jun 15, 2013
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Bill generation even after disconnection request

Address: Bangalore, Karnataka

I am writing this email with so much frustration with airtel service and the so bad experience with 3G dongle I was using.


Okay let me tell you the story....
I was using subject mentioned 3G postpaid dongle and I felt the service was not worth paying since I faced many issues related to speed and network.
Hence I decided to cancel this service with Airtel, so I called customer care in the month of MArch-13...
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Jancycharles
from Delhi, Delhi
Jun 12, 2013
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Airtel Landline not working

Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Airtel Land Line Number[protected]

When calling to the above number, the person dialing can hear the ringtone but at home the phone doesn't ring. Therefore not able to receive calls & we are put into lots of inconvenience. Kindly rectify at the earliest...
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NikhilGera
from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Jun 9, 2013
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Airtel Fraud case report

Address: Bangalore, Karnataka

We applied for a new Airtel Broadband connection through 121 (customer care) a couple of days before May 10th.
An Airtel representative (Lakshmipathi) came to our house (on May 10th) to check the feasibility and he gave a green signal to us. Next morning, (May 11th) he came again to collect the ID proof and address proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, a passport size photo) and three month's advance rent. We paid him Rs. 3150 and he said...
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SUNIL j PANCHAL
from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
May 21, 2013
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REGARDING SET TOP BOX NOT WORKING...

Address: Banaskantha, Gujarat

i had purchased my airtel DTH from brahmani electronic, palanpur, date of purchase is 06/10/2009, sir from last 1 month my set top box is not working properly, after my fathers 5 personnel visits to their distributor named M/s. Meet Electronic, palanpur, Contact person name Mr. shailesh, cell no is [protected] still problem is not solved, every time they say, visit our office and come with ur set top box, my father is seniour citizen age...
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mayankaggarwal16
from Gurgaon, Haryana
May 20, 2013
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IPTV not working again

Address: Gurgaon, Haryana

I am back after 16 months now with the same issue. This time again my IPTV connection has stopped working and now I realize that Airtel still stands at the same place where they were about 2 years back. Nothing has changed here.

First ticket was raised on 11th May[protected] and as i expected with my previous experience's with Airtel, ticket was closed without any notification (very frustrating).

Anyhow,...
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rakeshojha86
from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Apr 29, 2013
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Sim card issued on someone else name

Address: West Bengal

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My name is Rakesh Kumar Ojha. I lost my Airtel Moble number of 22nd April. I was using this number for about 7 or 8 years. When I had purchased this SIM card I has given my document to the retailer. Now, customer care is saying that it is not of my name. It is on the the name of Sukumar Gagai. They are not blocking this SIM card. I have contacted retailer for this concern. They are saying that , It might be a mistake of the Distributer,...
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saurabh_bahel
from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apr 25, 2013
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prepaid to postpaid

Address: Bangalore, Karnataka

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My name is Saurabh Bahl, phone no [protected].....I have been an airtel prepaid customer for last 3 and half years......Approximately two weeks back on 8th April i got a call saying they are calling from airtel and asked me if i wanted to covert from pre paid to post paid and told me the benefits of it and told me i spend at least 700 rs per momth so i should take up postpaid and offered me a Rs 275 plan.....I said yes...
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mani2m
from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apr 23, 2013
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problem with Safe custody

Address: Bangalore, Karnataka

Dear Airtel,

I am writing this complaint regarding the problem I faced with Airtel postpaid connection.

8 months back I went to France by keeping my Airtel postpaid number on Safe custody. At that time Airtel customer care people told me that I can choose 100 rs per month plan,to keep my number on safe custody for longer period.
They confirmed that my number will be kept under Safe custody until I request...
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Shambhavi Verenkar
from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Apr 1, 2013
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Unable to make calls to STD landline number

Address: Rangareddy, Andhra Pradesh

This is highly ridiculous i had make this complaint almost a year back and it is still not fixed.

i had raised a complaint with airtel almost a year back on 15th April 2012 , saying i cannot make calls to any STD BSNL landline numbers.I got a from airtel customer care saying it is resolved.

As on date 1st April 2013 i still cannot make STD calls, this is the limit.I have been a loyal customer of airtel in the...
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