I have been using TATA Indicom for the past several years and I have been categorized as a 'Premium User'. I have been always prompt in making my payments. I have both Landline and Mobile (CDMA) connection (9282412744) of Tata Indicom.
Since the handset which was originally supplied by Tata Indicom when I got my Mobile connection, became too old and could not be used effectively, I wanted to buy a new CDMA handset. I went through Tata Indicom website to procure a suitable handset suiting my needs and interest. However, there were no handsets available for selection. Then, I visited some Tata Indicom outlets in around my locality and still I could not come across any worthy handsets, as they had stored only out fashioned basic models.
After keenly searching the Net for a good CDMA handset, I decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Pop CDMA handset. First I enquired at Tata Indicom outlet whether I will be able to get this handset model from their store. Since the reply was not encouraging and they could show me any latest model, I bought the said handset in open market.
After purchasing the new Samsung Galaxy Pop CDMA handset, I got in touch with TATA Indicom customer care (121) and requested them to activate Internet connection to my Mobile. They confirmed that the same will be activated. In the meanwhile, I was able to use the existing Tata Indicom CDMA Sim Card in the new handset and was able to make and receive calls and SMS. However, as I tried to access Internet in my new handset, a Notification flashed prompting me to upgrade my R-UIM to obtain data services. I called the handset vendor who directed me that I should get in touch the service provider. I duly got in touch with Customer Care (121) of Tata Indicom again and initially they were telling me to call a different Toll Free number. As I failed to get a proper response, I again called 121 and this time they told me to visit a Tata Indicom showroom to get the SIM upgraded. I duly got my SIM Card upgraded at their showroom. Still, I was not able to access Internet in my mobile.
Then, I called Customer Care (121) of Tata Indicom again and asked them to let me know whether I have to make any specific changes in "Settings" in my new handset. Without giving me any proper / direct reply for this, they simply told me that they are registering a complaint and that their concerned department person would call me. I got a call from Tata Indicom on 09/02/2012. As I narrated my situation, the representative spoke in such a way that they are not responsible for handset settings.
I understand that Tata Indicom offers Samsung Galaxy Pop CDMA handsets and as such, they must have been aware of the settings to be made. That is the reason behind my requesting them to reveal the settings. However, they simply direct to me visit their outlet. It is not out of place to mention here that the gentleman who attended to me when I went to get my SIM card upgraded tried various settings and still could not succeed in making Internet accessible in my mobile. He only suggested me to call 121 and request them to send the settings by SMS to enable me to carry out the changes in settings.
However, to my surprise and annoyance, whichever representative talks to me whenever I call 121, they are simply refusing to utter even a single word about setting.
What is the big point in having a Customer Care department, when you do not care about the convenience of a long time customer? On 09/02/2012 evening, I called 121 and specifically told that I want to talk to someone who is competent / efficient / knowledgeable about handset settings. Still they did not bring anyone with competence to my call. Is there not a single competent person to handle such issues in Tata Indicom? If Tata Indicom is particular and specific that their customers should obtain handsets only from them, then, they should have all models, including latest ones, available in all their showrooms and outlets. But, the showrooms I actually visited were looking deserted and there was not even a single latest model handsets available with them.
IN view of the above, I hereby call upon Tata Indicom to answer the following questions :
1) Why no one are responding to my emails whenever I write to
customercare.tn@tatatel.co.in ?
2) Why Tata Indicom refuses to divulge the setting details for properly using the services in Mobile Phone?
3) When their own personnel placed in their own showroom could not change the necessary settings, why they are always asking me to visit their showroom?
4) Why tATA iNDICOM could not resolve such a small issue (just updating about the required settings)? If they can not satisfy a long time customer, are we to assume that they are not bothered about their customers?
5) Is it not the responsibility of Tata Indicom to help their customers in utilizing the opted services without any hindrance?
6) I have been going through a mental torture as I could not apply the required settings and use my new handset according to my requirement, simply because of the unhelpful attitude of Tata Indicom. How they are going to compensate?