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p surendernath
from Malappuram, Kerala
Jan 18, 2016
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Address: 500062

Sir, I P Surendernath mob no. [protected] and [protected] would like to inform that I have recharged at 19:10pm Rs 154 for 1GB 3G for 28 days on offer and RS 15 FULL TT/Rs 35, WERE AS full amount not yet credited in my account.when checked with CE IN 198 at 22:000pm said that they have technical problem in the server.
Aug 8, 2021
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Dear Customer,

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

Thanks & Regards,
Customer Care, Idea Cellular
Dear Customer,

You can write to our email desk at [protected]@idea.adityabirla.com for any queries. For further assistance, you can also visit our website: www.ideacellular.com.

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Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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    Vijay Gohil
    Jan 18, 2016
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    Address: Junagadh, Gujarat, 362720

    I have recharge of rs.80 on2nd Jan and checked that there's no balance in my account. Customer service is not responding about it. I have talked several times but neither get the balance nor satisfied answer from idea. Very poor service which I have observed till the time.
    Aug 8, 2021
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    Dear Customer,

    We regret the trouble with your prepaid balance. Please reply with your Idea mobile number and alternate contact details for investigation. You can also call 198 from your Idea mobile for further assistance.

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    Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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      Mihir_ Prajapati
      from Junagadh, Gujarat
      Jan 18, 2016
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      Address: Panchmahal, Gujarat, 382721
      Website: www.ideacellular.com

      I have an idea mobile network. But it has very very poor services like slow internet speed poor network etc etc.. Whenever i call someone than call is automatic disconnect and show the messege is call failed than i trt to re call than message is come and display the call failed. I told your executive which name is SAGAR at 12.05 pm but he argue that was fault in my handset than i checked my phn but there is no any fault in my handset. So you should improve your network and pls hire to qualified staff. Your executive sagar gave me very pathetic answer even he does not know how to respond customer.. So idea celluar comapny do something for your better services. My mobile number is [protected]
      Aug 8, 2021
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      Dear Customer,

      We regret the inconvenience caused. We have noted your concern. We will get back to you shortly.

      Thanks & Regards,
      Customer Care, Idea Cellular
      Dear Customer,

      We wish to affirm that your concern has been acknowledged and complaint for call connectivity has been initiated with us under reference number 1-[protected] and you shall hear on the same at the earliest. For further assistance, kindly contact Idea customer care helpline.

      Thanks & Regards,
      Customer Care, Idea Cellular
      Dear Customer,

      As per your telecon with our customer service associate, 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
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        Sivaram N
        from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
        Jan 18, 2016
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        Address: 600023
        Website: Idea Cellular

        Team, I was having more than 200MB 3G Data till today. Since am in Situation today to consume Internet usage highly today, I have recharged RC164 for 1GB 3G using main ac balance. However am shocked to see my 3G Data 200MB got lost badly. Whence kindly help to claim to Cr. 200MB 3G Data towards Mob# [protected] so that I can continue to pursue Idea seamlessly.
        Aug 8, 2021
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        Dear Customer,

        We regret the trouble with your data balance. We'll check this and update u soon. You can also call 198 from your Idea mobile for further assistance.

        Thanks & Regards,
        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
        Dear Customer,

        We wish to affirm that your concern has been acknowledged and your complaint for recharge has been initiated by us; under reference number 1-[protected] and you shall hear on the same at the earliest. For further assistance, kindly contact our Idea customer care helpline.

        Thanks & Regards,
        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
        Dear Customer,

        As per your telecon with our customer service associate, 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
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          mohanlal parmar
          from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
          Jan 18, 2016
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          Address: 380006
          Website: VAS Services

          Request for waiver o[censored]nauthorised charges of Rs.415/- vide Bill Dated 25.12.2015 for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected]. Dear Sir, In spite of repeated request & reminder for STOP & Deactivate the VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected] during the month November-2015 & December-2015 I was charged Rs.415/- vide Bill No.[protected] dated 25.12.2015 A/C No.[protected] for the VAS services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive which are I have never used or requested for the same as detailed below : VAS SERVICES PERIOD AMOUNT [Rs.] Video Talkies...26/11/15 to 2/12/15 ... Rs.35.00 Video Talkies...3/12/15 to 9/12/15 ... Rs.35.00 Video Talkies...10/12/15 to 16/12/15 ... Rs.35.00 Video Talkies...17/12/15 to 23/12/15... Rs.35.00 Video Talkies...24/12/15 to 30/12/15 ...Rs.35.00 Biscoot Store... 4/12/15 to 10/12/15 ...Rs.35.00 Biscoot Store... 11/12/15 to 17/12/15... Rs.35.00 Biscoot Store ...18/12/15 to 24/12/15 ...Rs.35.00 Gami five...13/12/15 to 26/12/15 ...Rs.45.00 VIP Games ... 04.12.2015 to 03.01.2016... Rs.90.00 Total ...Rs.415.00 It is to mention here that I have requested or demanded for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive and I have never utilized such services so charges made to me are unauthorized charges and I am not liable to pay such charges . You are requested to waive the Unauthorised charges of Rs.415/- for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected]. After getting confirmation for waiver of charges of Rs. 415.00 I will pay the Idea Bill failing which I will move to the consumer forum for Unauthorised charges of VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected]. Kindly convey your decision/Approval for waiver o[censored]nauthorised charges of Rs.415/- for VAS Services on my idea mobile [protected]. M.H.PARMAR
          Aug 8, 2021
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          Request for waiver o[censored]nauthorised charges of Rs.415/- for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected].

          Dear Sir,

          In spite of repeated request & reminder for STOP & Deactivate the VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected] during the month November-2015 & December-2015 I was charged Rs.415/- vide Bill No.[protected] dated 25.12.2015 A/C No.[protected] for the VAS services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive which are I have never used or requested for the same as detailed below :
          VAS SERVICES PERIOD AMOUNT [Rs.]
          Video Talkies...26/11/15 to 2/12/15 ... Rs.35.00
          Video Talkies...3/12/15 to 9/12/15 ... Rs.35.00
          Video Talkies...10/12/15 to 16/12/15 ... Rs.35.00
          Video Talkies...17/12/15 to 23/12/15... Rs.35.00
          Video Talkies...24/12/15 to 30/12/15 ...Rs.35.00
          Biscoot Store... 4/12/15 to 10/12/15 ...Rs.35.00
          Biscoot Store... 11/12/15 to 17/12/15... Rs.35.00
          Biscoot Store ...18/12/15 to 24/12/15 ...Rs.35.00
          Gami five...13/12/15 to 26/12/15 ...Rs.45.00
          VIP Games ... 04.12.2015 to 03.01.2016... Rs.90.00
          Total ...Rs.415.00

          It is to mention here that I have requested or demanded for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive and I have never utilized such services so charges made to me are unauthorized charges and I am not liable to pay such charges . You are requested to waive the Unauthorised charges of Rs.415/- for VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected]. After getting confirmation for waiver of charges of Rs. 415.00 I will pay the Idea Bill failing which I will move to the consumer forum for Unauthorised charges of VAS Services such as VIP Games, Video Talkies, Biscoot Store & Gamifive on my idea mobile [protected]. Kindly convey your decision/Approval for waiver o[censored]nauthorised charges of Rs.415/- for VAS Services on my idea mobile [protected].


          M.H.PARMAR
          Dear Customer,

          We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We have your contact details. We will get back to you shortly.

          Thanks & Regards,
          Customer Care, Idea Cellular
          Dear Customer,

          As per your telecon with our customer service associate on 19th Jan 2016, 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
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            sansbunny
            from Bengaluru, Karnataka
            Jan 18, 2016
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            Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600091

            Its very frustrating, there has been no network connectivity since morning in most parts...Missing so many important calls
            Aug 8, 2021
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            Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
            Dear Customer,

            We sincerely regret the call connectivity issue that you are facing. Please reply with your Idea mobile number and alternate contact details for investigation. You can also call 198 from your Idea mobile for further assistance.

            Thanks & Regards,
            Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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              Vaibhav Rodge
              from Mumbai, Maharashtra
              Jan 18, 2016
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              I recharged my phone on 12/01/2016 with 147 Rs. But on the next day i came to know that i had been given just 2 days validity where as it should have to be of 28 days. when i tried calling customer complaint they denied me for the benefit and put my no. into a black list. and since then i'm not able to use the internet so i must get a proper benefit against this third class service. Another thing is that i'm bearing with the call drop problem whenever i try to call someone it just shows busy network with sounding bips
              Aug 8, 2021
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              Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
              Dear Customer,

              We regret the inconvenience. Please provide your Idea mobile number and alternate contact number so that we can assist you. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or call 198 from your Idea mobile.

              Thanks & Regards,
              Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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                suresh2888
                from Bengaluru, Karnataka
                Jan 18, 2016
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                Address: 560037
                Website: www.ideacellular.com

                I came to Karnataka recently and I want to MNP my Andhra idea number to Karnataka idea . I have submitted the documents to the idea service center at marthalli bridge they said it take's one week, but after one week when I asked they said it was rejected and when I asked them what is the reason they said they don't know. I said give me the documents as you said it was rejected they said we don't have your documents. They responded very carelessly and told me to come back after one week. Even after one week the didn't response properly and I am wasting my time and money for both incoming and outgoing calls.Any way it was clear that idea has proved it's negligence and improper service to its customer. Thanks to idea services I am shifting to another network not only me I also insisted my brother to change his idea network to Vodafone. This year Idea deserves the best in its customer service keep up the good work.
                Aug 8, 2021
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                Dear Customer,

                We regret the inconvenience caused. Please reply with your Idea mobile number and alternate contact number and we will be glad to assist you. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or call 198 from your Idea mobile.

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                Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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                  ub_prabhakar
                  Jan 17, 2016
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                  Address: 445001

                  What is this fraudulent practice of deducting balance on the name of mydala services, thats also without my request or concent. Why should I have not to lodge a cyber crime complaint. I checked on google that there are several victims of this fraud of IDIA. I expect immediate refund with apology from IDEA. Prabhakar Mishra Mo.no.[protected]
                  Aug 8, 2021
                  Complaint marked as Resolved 
                  Dear Customer,

                  We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We have your contact details. We will get back to you shortly.

                  Thanks & Regards,
                  Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                  Dear Customer,

                  We regret the trouble with your prepaid balance. We'll check this and try to resolve asap. You can also call 198 from your Idea mobile for further assistance.

                  Thanks & Regards,
                  Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                  Dear Customer,

                  We have thoroughly checked your Idea account details and it is found that the charges applied to you are correctly as per the WAP plan assigned. For further assistance, kindly contact our Idea customer care helpline.

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                  Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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                    Jvdkhan786
                    from Pune, Maharashtra
                    Jan 17, 2016
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                    Address: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 250001

                    Hi my name is javed. My mobile number is [protected] I want my incoming calls details for 3 days only. I.e. for 11th 12th and 13th Jan 2016. Please send it to my registered mail I'd I.e. [protected]@hotmail.com
                    Aug 8, 2021
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                    Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                    Dear Customer,

                    We request you to call 12345 to contact our customer care helpline to get your call details as it requires validation of your details. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com.

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                    Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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                      xyzzymommy
                      from Delhi, Delhi
                      Jan 17, 2016
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                      Address: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, 425001
                      Website: care.ideacellular.com/wps/portal/account/express-paybill

                      Dear Sir, this is devi prasad barik, my old idea number was [protected], i had a last due amount of 2520 pending which i forgot to pay when later tried to do the same system showed 0 due. later few days back somebody from idea called me and asked me to pay the said balance amount into dummy idea account number [protected], i did pay it using idea express postpay bill service and also send a mail to the person at [protected]@gmail.com. they said my final due would be cleared and i will recieve a mail. havent got any confirmation till now. kindly help devi prasad barik [protected] [protected]@gmail.com
                      Aug 8, 2021
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                      Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                      Dear Customer,

                      We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We have noted your concern. We will get back to you shortly.

                      Thanks & Regards,
                      Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                      Dear Customer,

                      As per your telecon with our customer service associate on 18th Jan 2016, 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
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                        rajeevpandalam
                        Jan 17, 2016
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                        Address: 690572
                        Website: www.ideacellular.com

                        Dear Sir, I have complained IDEA Cellular regarding the Non Availability of indoor 3G coverage in my area with Ref No: 1-[protected] on Jan 11 2016 and after that somebody called me from the technical team from [protected] who behaves very fraudly which gave very much mental agony too. So that itself i am just planning to move from Idea Network.
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                        Aug 8, 2021
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                        Dear Customer,

                        We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We have noted your concern. We will get back to you shortly.

                        Thanks & Regards,
                        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                        Dear Customer,

                        We wish to affirm that your concern has been acknowledged and complaint for GPRS has been initiated by us; under reference number 1-[protected] and you shall hear on the same at the earliest. For further assistance, kindly contact our Idea customer care helpline.

                        Thanks & Regards,
                        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                        Dear Customer,

                        As per your telecon with our customer service associate, 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
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                          namdeo2015
                          from Rajgarh, Rajasthan
                          Jan 17, 2016
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                          Address: 411015

                          I requested for a new broadband connection, installation guy calls, offers to come @2pm but I was unavailable so said could he come @6pm. He uses lowly language and starts swearing and abusing me over the phone. IDEA hires criminals and thugs?
                          Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                          Dear Customer,

                          We regret the unpleasant experience. Kindly provide your mobile number and alternate contact details, so that we can assist you. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or call 198 from your Idea mobile.

                          Thanks & Regards,
                          Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                          ITS your vishrantwadi, pune branch, I don't know the idea's abuser technical engineer's name but he called yesterday around 10:30am. The new account no. given by you is[protected] and form caf serial no ref - [protected].

                          I doubt i'll ever use or recommend idea's service to anyone. This is becoming big problem in india, even if you fire the culprit he'll join other company, because he doesn't value his job so he doesnt care for the company or its customers .
                          Dear Customer,

                          We regret for the inconvenience caused to you. To help us serve you better, please message us your Idea mobile number and the alternate contact number. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or contact 121.

                          Thanks & Regards,
                          Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                          I don't have idea mobile number, I applied for a new wifi broadband connection which I clearly mentioned in my email. its stupid demanding me idea mobile number twice instead looking into my complaint. Anyways someone called from Idea saying they'll forward my complaint to the branch where I made the application. No empathy towards customers!
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                            sruthijacob
                            from Ernakulam, Kerala
                            Jan 17, 2016
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                            Address: Ernakulam, Kerala, 682015

                            I had an IDEA connection and due to frequent network issues i thought of porting my number to some other service provider. Once a got a call during the porting period for confirming about porting, and they also asked whether i am interested to continue with IDEA. That they will clear the network issues, and asked me to use for one more month and check the network. I was not interested and so the customer executive said that They will forward the details for porting. I was using idea 999 plan which had 6GB net free benefits and there was no discontinuation for my net usage or call until the number got ported. I did not receive a single call from IDEA regarding any issues on my net usage. My number got ported and few weeks later i received a bill in which i had data proration charge of Rs. 15, 759.360 and a total bill of Rs. 18, 356.610. Which had no more details, it was just mentioned that over usage of freebies. I had conversation with customer care executive again. Then came to know that since i ported my number between my bill cycle i had only half of freebies and that was why extra charges came. I asked the executive why such thing was not informed during the porting period and why i had no warning messages?? He said that it is not their responsibility to inform the customer. Then what is their responsibility? Is it just to send a bill and call customer when the bill is not paid? Today I received a call from an advocate office and he asked me whether i am interested in settling the bill, if so they will talk to IDEA Executive and try to waver some amount. When the y called from IDEA they are telling that will waver 10% from the amount and still around RS. 15000 I will have to pay, else if this will be informed to my current service provider then they will debar my service and all. I just asked whether they have a practice of informing the customer about this proration at the time of porting. He said yes we inform customers. I didn't receive any such call from IDEA regarding this matter. The their explanation was it might have been informed. They call customers if we use excess calls or excess internet then asking us to change our plan, telling that they have a better plan where you will have free usage and all. These things are properly tracked, but while a customer has taken a decision to stop their services then they have no responsibilities nor any tracking. The one who called me from idea and he himself said customers use the net thinking that they can use their benefits as other months but it not so. From that it was clear that this is not for the first time that they are fooling their customers. He also said that they inform this to customer, when i said that i didn't receive any such call he remained silent. I have been using idea for the past 4 years and now i have decided to port the IDEA numbers used by my other family members also. I think they have found this as a money making source. Because now i have seen a lot of similar complaints for the same IDEA network. I am ready to pay the bill according to bill plan. This was not pre notified and so not willing to make the additional payment. I never made any delay in payment of my bill though with IDEA or with any other service provider.
                            Aug 8, 2021
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                            Jan 17, 2016
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                            I had an IDEA connection and due to frequent network issues i thought of porting my number to some other service provider. Once a got a call during the porting period for confirming about porting, and they also asked whether i am interested to continue with IDEA. That they will clear the network issues, and asked me to use for one more month and check the network. I was not interested and so the customer executive said that They will forward the details for porting.
                            I was using idea 999 plan which had 6GB net free benefits and there was no discontinuation for my net usage or call until the number got ported. I did not receive a single call from IDEA regarding any issues on my net usage.
                            My number got ported and few weeks later i received a bill in which i had data proration charge of Rs. 15, 759.360 and a total bill of Rs. 18, 356.610. Which had no more details, it was just mentioned that over usage of freebies. I had conversation with customer care executive again. Then came to know that since i ported my number between my bill cycle i had only half of freebies and that was why extra charges came.
                            I asked the executive why such thing was not informed during the porting period and why i had no warning messages?? He said that it is not their responsibility to inform the customer.
                            Then what is their responsibility? Is it just to send a bill and call customer when the bill is not paid?
                            Today I received a call from an advocate office and he asked me whether i am interested in settling the bill, if so they will talk to IDEA Executive and try to waver some amount.
                            When the y called from IDEA they are telling that will waver 10% from the amount and still around RS. 15000 I will have to pay, else if this will be informed to my current service provider then they will debar my service and all.
                            I just asked whether they have a practice of informing the customer about this proration at the time of porting. He said yes we inform customers. I didn't receive any such call from IDEA regarding this matter. The their explanation was it might have been informed.
                            They call customers if we use excess calls or excess internet then asking us to change our plan, telling that they have a better plan where you will have free usage and all. These things are properly tracked, but while a customer has taken a decision to stop their services then they have no responsibilities nor any tracking.
                            The one who called me from idea and he himself said customers use the net thinking that they can use their benefits as other months but it not so. From that it was clear that this is not for the first time that they are fooling their customers. He also said that they inform this to customer, when i said that i didn't receive any such call he remained silent.
                            I have been using idea for the past 4 years and now i have decided to port the IDEA numbers used by my other family members also. I think they have found this as a money making source. Because now i have seen a lot of similar complaints for the same IDEA network.
                            I am ready to pay the amount according to bill plan. This was not pre notified and so not willing to make the additional payment. I never made any delay in payment of my bill though with IDEA or with any other provider.
                            Dear Customer,

                            We regret the unpleasant experience. Kindly provide your mobile number and alternate contact details, so that we can assist you. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or call 198 from your Idea mobile.

                            Thanks & Regards,
                            Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                            Hi,
                            My contact number is +91 [protected]. The above issue is related to the same number.
                            Dear Customer,

                            You can write to our email desk at [protected]@idea.adityabirla.com for any queries. For further assistance, you can also visit our website: www.ideacellular.com.

                            Thanks & Regards,
                            Customer Care, Idea Cellular."
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                              rponweb
                              from Mumbai, Maharashtra
                              Jan 17, 2016
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                              Address: Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400078
                              Website: www.rponweb.com

                              Had ported from airtel to idea thinking the customer service would be better but its not..its worst till now, had applied for a new connection along with porting number, got a new SIM (NUMBER. [protected] [protected]) after two weeks i got the number [protected], now when following came to know it has been cancelled, and says i had requested cancellation while i didvnot requested cancellation, they did it on their own. need a reply from the company and a new connection and refund too
                              Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                              Jan 19, 2016
                              Updated by rponweb
                              address verification happened on 18th January 2016 and today on 19th i again get this message...
                              whats happening IDEA??????????????????
                              Dear customer, Your new Idea number connection request for [protected] has been cancelled. Kindly contact your sales executive for further guidance. Thank you for your patronage and patience.Now save upto 80% on Internet Bills with Boosters - Experience WhatsApp, Facebook, Weekend, Night Packs. Dial Toll-free *121*999# Regards, Idea
                              Dear Customer,

                              Sincere apologies from us. We have your contact details and we will get back to you shortly.

                              Thanks & Regards,
                              Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                              Dear Customer,

                              We regret the inconvenience caused. Please provide us your alternate number & inform us the convenient date & time to contact you and have your issue resolved.

                              Thanks & Regards,
                              Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                              i thinks someone from idea customer care is doing it on purpose, its been 3 weeks now, need a proper reply on who is putting a cancellation request on behalf of me without my consent..

                              really need to find that person.

                              regards
                              Dear Customer,

                              We tried contacting you on your primary Idea number and alternate number, but we couldn't reach you. Hence, we request you to inform us the convenient date & time to contact you and have your issue resolved.

                              Thanks & Regards,
                              Customer Care Idea Cellular
                              Dear customer, your new Idea number connection request for [protected] has been cancelled. Kindly contact your sales executive for further guidance. Thank you for your patronage and patience. Regards, Idea

                              I also got this message from Idea wats happening here ?????
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                                Amit1151
                                from Panipat, Haryana
                                Jan 17, 2016
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                                Address: Rohtak, Haryana, 124001
                                Website: Consumercomplaints.in

                                I am facing the problem of call Disturbance at my home location sec 4 Rohtak. 3 times I have lodged complaint for the same at idea customer care but all are in vain no action and support was provided by idea. It has been a month I facing the issue all 3 complaints has been closed by them saying that we are working on it and we have to install a new tower or some kind of crap in your area. Now idea cellular has generated bill for the month without any waived amount and when I had a talk with there senior person Madhuri she said we don't able to do anything in this matter I have to pay the full amount. Why ???????? Amit gaur
                                Aug 8, 2021
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                                Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                                Dear Customer,

                                We regret the unpleasant experience. Kindly provide your idea mobile number and alternate contact details, so that we can assist you. You can also visit our website, www.ideacellular.com or call 198 from your Idea mobile.

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                                Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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                                  srinu445
                                  from Ernakulam, Kerala
                                  Jan 16, 2016
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                                  Address: 516001
                                  Website: consumer complaint forum

                                  Respected sir/madam, Iam srinivas with mobile number [protected], had 3g data balance of 7.79Mb and 4g balance 1048Mb with an expiry date 20/01/2016 Today I recharged the above number with 253Rs an shocked to see only 1048 Mb 4g instead of 2096Mb data and other interesting thing is I got added my 3g previous data of 7.79Mb with 2096Mb of 3g data When I was known from customer care that if anyone recharged with the same pack that he had already recharged previously, he can expect only the recharged amount for the current one and previous balance like bribery for the next recharge comes into idea account or eaten by idea This is the only disgusting network in India that is forcely taking out previous balance from customer hands. what the hell are u thinking of customers a? If so make changes in the following also ** for example if any customer in his idea mobile account has 1000/- main balance and further if he recharged with 10/- top up clear his 1000/- balance, let him/her find his/her main balance 7.73/- instead of making 1007.73/- balance. Then u can't even find the meanings for the words u hear from them, and finally u won't find even a single customer in idea network. Think practical in the view of a common man.dont do such brainless and worst acts and u will surely pay for that Do what ever u want I need my 4g balance to be 2096Mb.solve this issue not only for me for all o[censored]r customers and not to lose the valuable customers like me Thanking you.
                                  Aug 8, 2021
                                  Complaint marked as Resolved 
                                  Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                                  Worst the top worst network service provider
                                  Dear Customer,

                                  Sincere apologies from us. We have your contact details and we will get back to you shortly.

                                  Thanks & Regards,
                                  Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                  Dear Customer,

                                  As per your telecon with our customer service associate on 18th Jan 2016, 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
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                                    Silvya
                                    from Kunnamangalam, Kerala
                                    Jan 16, 2016
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                                    Address: 673577

                                    I bought the above given sim card on 12 January 2016 from a local store, here Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala. When I called 59059 the next day evening as instructed on the packet I got the answer that the call could not be completed and directed me to call the customer care. Nothing could be done by calling the customer care of the company. Then the dealer called the service center and they told that it would be activated the following day. I get the same answer everyday and my sim remains inactivated till date.
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                                    Jan 20, 2016
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                                    Idea Cellular Customer Care Idea Cellular Ltd. Suman Tower, Plot No. 18, Sector 11 Gandhinagar Gandhinagar District Gujarat India - 382011 Customer Care Phone Numbers and Contacts Tollfree: 1800 270 0000 80 49 Mobile: +91 95 9400 4000 (Head Office) 47 27 Fax: +91 79 2323 2251 (Head Office) Webpages: www.ideacellular.com Customer Care Services I dialled 59059 as per the instruction of the company and it was activated. Thank you.
                                    Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                                    Dear Customer,

                                    Sincere apologies from us. We have your contact details and we will get back to you shortly.

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                                    Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                    Dear Customer,

                                    We regret to inform you that your number has not been activated as the documents you submitted have not reached us. We would request you to contact the touch point where documents are submitted.

                                    Thanks & Regards,
                                    Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                    I have submitted all the documents they asked from me and I have also contacted the touch point( Idea Cellular)at Meppadi, Wayanad Kerala. She told me that there was a technical error and it would be activated on the same day, but nothing happened. The sim remains inactivated even after seven days!

                                    I dont know what is happening at your service centres in Wayanad. It is a duty from your part to check it.
                                    It is none of customers fault if the documents have not reached you. The people concerned should collect it and activate the sim on time.

                                    Regret to say that you are giving false excuses for not activating the sim.
                                    Dear Customer,

                                    We request you to dial 59059 for tele-verification process & verify your details to activate your idea number. For further assistance, please contact our Idea customer care helpline.

                                    Thanks & Regards,
                                    Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                    Thank you for activating my sim.
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                                      Ajay2781
                                      from Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                                      Jan 16, 2016
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                                      Address: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382011
                                      Website: www.ideacellular.com

                                      Respected Sir/ ma'am, I am Ajay chauhan mob no-[protected]. I haven't subscribed for any LDR service. But today i got message that LDR service has been activated on my no. Before activation of LDR my balance was 242 rupees. But now 35 rupees has been deducted from my balance showing that LDR service has been activated on my no. I want to say that i don't know what kind of service LDR is and how to use it. And i haven't subscribed for any of these services. After that i called customer care and deactivaed the service. So i request you sir/maam that please refund my balance in my no and help me out with it. Yours faithfully Ajay chauhan Ph.no. [protected]
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                                      Dear Customer,

                                      Sincere apologies from us. We have your contact details and we will get back to you shortly.

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                                      Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                      Dear Customer,

                                      We have thoroughly checked your Idea account details and it is found that the charges applied to you are correct as per the WAP plan assigned. For further assistance, kindly contact our Idea customer care helpline.

                                      Thanks & Regards,
                                      Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                      Respected sir /mam
                                      Im sayali -[protected]
                                      Today i got msg of activation of LDR service and deduction of 75/-from my balance.
                                      I even dont know what is LDR
                                      I kindly reqest you pls look in this matter .
                                      I talked to customer care but I was not satiesfied by his explanation
                                      I HAVE FAITH IN IDEA service since im ur cutomer from many years so
                                      I reqest You pls refund my balance .
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                                      I have just recieved following message (phone no. [protected])

                                      Your LDR has been activated. Amount charged is Rs 35.00 /- for 1Week. Renewal charge is Rs 35.[protected]@1Week as applicable. To deactivate sms STOP to 155223. Click now ! ldr.mobi/ Your balance is Rs.38.28/-

                                      I did not request for it and even i dont know what it is. I sent message asking to deactivate service as mentioned in message. Hence i request you to refund the money deducted.
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                                      Sir/ ma'am, I am Akshay gade mob no-[protected]. I haven't subscribed for any LDR service. But today i got message that LDR service has been activated on my no. Before activation of LDR my balance was 100 rupees. But now 35 rupees has been deducted from my balance showing that LDR service has been activated on my no. I want to say that i don't know what kind of service LDR is and how to use it. And i haven't subscribed for any of these services. After that i called customer care and deactivaed the service. So i request you sir/maam that please refund my balance in my no and help me out with it. Yours faithfully Akshay gade [protected]
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                                        Princy1667
                                        from Durgapur, West Bengal
                                        Jan 16, 2016
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                                        Address: 713101

                                        Hello sir my mob no [protected] After doing recharge of Rs 89 which is Net pack 2G i cant use my net as no sms is coming to my phone but in Shoppkeeper phone recharge done is showing.I think its due 2 network problm my net balance is not coming plzz help me and send my 89 net pack Thank you..Otherwise i will be quit using idea chnge to Airtel Thnk u...
                                        Idea Cellular customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
                                        Dear Customer,

                                        Sincere apologies from us. We have your contact details and we will get back to you shortly.

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                                        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
                                        Dear customer,

                                        You can write to our email desk at [protected]@idea.adityabirla.com for any queries. For further assistance, you can also visit our website: www.ideacellular.com.

                                        Thanks & Regards,
                                        Customer Care, Idea Cellular
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