Table 9

Extrapolating traditional SQ dimensions in the telecom service context

Traditional*Analogous dimension in the context of telecom service
Responsiveness, willingness to help customers and provide prompt servicesCustomer service (customer problems and answering inquiries)
Technical support
Service performance
Processing speed (interactive, prompt response to customer requests and queries)
Access (availability of alternative communication channels)
Empathy, caring and individualized attention a firm provides its customersUnderstanding the customer
Interactive fairness
Sensation (e.g. human touch instead of automated responses)
Communication (through the helpline, mobile application, chat room, e-mail, frequently asked questions, bulletin board, etc.)
Personalization (e.g. multiple-language options)
Assurance, knowledge and courtesy of employees and their ability to inspire trust and confidenceSecurity (e.g. online transaction)
Credibility, i.e. believability, trustworthiness and honesty of the service provider
Confidence and trust in the service provider
Privacy (e.g. sensitive information)

Source(s): Adapted from Kalia (2017), *given by Parasuraman et al. (1988).

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