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Asurion, a product protection company, has a 4.7 rating based on 40,281 reviews. Customers value the quick claims process, with many reporting approval within minutes and replacement within a couple of days. Reviewers praise staff members for their help guiding them through warranty claims for electronics and high-value items. However, some reviewers dislike the company’s sales and marketing practices.
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Reviewed March 11, 2015
My grandson, who lives in North Carolina, is on my phone plan. His phone was damaged on 03/05/15. His dad took him to the Sprint store in NC to start the claim for a replacement phone on 03/07/2015. The Asurion claim was processed that same day at the Sprint store. Prior to the replacement phone being sent, the Asurion claims investigation was supposed to call me within 24 hours to verify the information. I did not receive a call, so on 03/10/2015, I decided to go online and take care of it myself. However once I got on their website, I reached a hard stop and was directed to call 844-584-3666. I called immediately and was told I needed a security clearance and must call the following day as there was no one available in that department after 7 pm. S
o the next day I called again, and a woman told me I have to wait another 24 hours for the claim to be processed. I requested that this issue be escalated. We were disconnected and I called back. I finally got ** on the phone. He was condescending and bullying!! I asked for his last name, he said they don't provide last names, which I found out was true, but he should have given me his ID number. I asked what the problem was, he said I needed security clearance. I wanted to understand what he was talking about because the claim for a replacement phone was submitted 4 days ago. He told me that he did not give out his security procedures. I was not inquiring about detailed security procedures; I wanted to know why my claim was being held up.
Of course I am very frustrated. It seems as if they don't want to send a replacement. I pay insurance so that if the phone is damaged, there is some protection.Waiting for a fair resolution. Even longer for this phone, and they can't give me any sort of compensation, like a free charger at least and I'll just have to wait for the phone. This company has terrible customer service, and they have no idea how to at least sympathize with their customers. I wouldn't recommend them to ANYONE.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
I read reviews on Asurion after I filed my claim and was quite worried! However, the process could not gone any better than it did, so I felt compelled to write this review. My service is with AT&T, I filed the claim online which was super simple and only took a couple of minutes. I had filed the claim around 5pm on Monday and had a replacement on Wednesday. The replacement phone was brand new, not refurbished or damaged in any way. It’s been about a month since the claim was made and there were no hiccups along the way. Considering the cost of a new phone compared to the price of the insurance, I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
I am not the primary account holder through at&t but I do pay my insurance directly to asurion. I has an issue with my iPhone 6 and needed a new phone. I tried to file a claim but they would not let me file it so I had to have my father in law complete a claim form. We each had to submit a very long affidavit with copies of our id, etc and send those along with the claim to asurion. That was just the start, then they would not recognize the primary account holders tax id number, and apparently without the tax id number, they can do nothing. I went into the at&t store and they could not help either.
Eventually after 3 weeks of filling out forms, hours on the phone and in the at&t store, I received a new phone. Guess what - it was a refurbished piece of garbage that doesn't work. The touch screen has a dead zone where you cannot type or even swipe to unlock the screen properly. So - phone to tell them the phone doesn't work and guess what - they don't recognize the tax id, and they can't access my account without the tax id. The misery starts all over again. These people are scam artists and clowns. They make it so difficult to file a claim so that people will give up and buy a new phone without using the insurance they have paid for. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
I didn't file a claim in 2 years then I file 2 in 2 month and they canceled the insurance and made it very difficult to get the second phone. They want me to print and sign a paper then fax it back. This insurance has very scam like practices. ATT should be ashamed to do business with them.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
On March 4, 2015, I filed a claim with Asurion to replace my damaged phone. Completed all paperwork and got confirmation from Asurion that my claim had been successfully completed on March 4, 2015. I was told that I would have my new phone within 24 hours. My credit card was charged $99 for the deductible. 5 days later I still have not seen my phone or gotten an update from Asurion as to why my phone has not arrived. The last notice I got from Asurion on March 5, 2015 was that the phone had not been picked up for delivery yet.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
They raised their rates 150% without notice to the consumer. They said the item shipped and the shipper said it did not. I could not contact them by phone as they would put me on hold for long timelines and then disconnect me. The email and website kept saying the device shipped. UPS kept saying they were lying. The worst service for the highest cost!
Reviewed March 3, 2015
I recently lost my iPhone 5s from Verizon Wireless which I purchased new in store with a new 2-year activation. I without hesitance added the insurance that would protect my phone against loss or theft. So unfortunately, I lost my iPhone 5s a few weeks ago and had to file a claim with the only insurance provider that Verizon offers. So I was asked to pay $169 deductible to Asurion, I specifically asked for a new phone NOT refurbished. The CSR person said it WOULD be a NEW iPhone 5s. I received a refurbished replacement phone which had problems and a dent on the bottom.
Angry at this point, I call Asurion to complain, she then stated she apologized and sent me out ANOTHER refurbished iPhone 5s, livid at this point. I called Asurion AGAIN to only be told I'm not guaranteed a NEW phone and then to be told all they could do would be to send me out another refurbished phone as the replacement of my NEW iPhone 5s that I pay monthly insurance premiums that in the end I get a USED phone. I then called Verizon to complain about them using Asurion (who has numerous complaints against them) - that was bad business to use such a poor company. Does any of this message sound unreasonable???
Reviewed March 3, 2015
I recently had my phone stolen from my car. I contacted asurion to file a claim for my iphone 6. I was asked many question that are in public records. I answered about twelve question, got disconnected twice only to be told that I have to wait up to 24 hours for a claims adjuster to get back to me... Needless to say I am without a phone which I use for business and I have a small child that has asthma who attends school.
I am disconnected from the world. It's a shame that I have paid for this insurance all this time and am unable to get a timely response about getting a new device. I will be canceling the insurance on my account and will just take my chances because this is ridiculous... I feel like they are treating me like a suspect instead of a customer who has been through a horrible ordeal and needs assistance... PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS INSURANCE. IT'S A SCAM, NOT WORTH THE MONEY...
Reviewed March 3, 2015
My phone would no longer charge. I went to the Verizon store. They said to contact Asurion to get it fixed. I was going on a business trip, so I purchased a new phone, and I said I will call them and send it in. Now, because the number is not active on that phone for two weeks, I am getting the run around. Verizon tells me to call Asurion, Asurion tells me to call Verizon. I pay Verizon, they hired Asurion, I don't think I should be stuck in the middle of their issues and policies.
I'd rather not have insurance than deal with these issues. Lots of disconnects, web issues and other things that tell me that they do not care about their customers at all. Verizon doesn't care either. They just tell me that they can't do anything about it in Customer Care.
Reviewed March 2, 2015
I filed a claim on a phone that was damaged. The online filing process was fine but because the phone was my son's, I had to call Customer service to finish the claim using my phone number. The phone was less than 18 months old and I see it available for purchase when I go on the internet. They told me that model is no longer available and that they will replace it with an "equivalent or upgrade". The 3 choices are all off-brand models with lower quality features. And, I can buy any of them online for $50-$60.
Why would I pay $100 deductible plus some other fees they tack on for a garbage phone when I can buy the same replacement model NEW online for $80?!? They were pleasant but I wish I had known the insurance would under-compensate me on my loss. I canceled the other insurances on the other phones as I see they are almost valued at the deductible level now.
Reviewed March 1, 2015
So I had a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and while checking a Snapchat on 2/27, to my horror I discovered a huge scratch or crack on the lower portion of my screen. I am not sure how it got there, considering I don't drop my phone. Knowing I had insurance, I quickly did my research on the insurance company AT&T does business with but filed a claim anyways. I was shocked at the reviews.
However, my experience with Asurion was phenomenal. The operator listened to my concerns and was very knowledgeable on the whole insurance thing I had no idea about. I sucked it up and paid the $150 deductible and to my delight the operator told me that instead of getting a brand spanking new Note 3, I was going to get a Note 4. It came the very next day.
I think Note 3's aren't in production anymore or they just don't have them. I was worried that the device would be refurbished after reading copious reviews, but my device was factory sealed (the box indicates if it's a refurbished device, mine did not). So all in all, great experience with Asurion. Don't let the reviews scare you.
Obviously, do your research and don't get angry with the operator. They're just doing their job and its not their fault that YOU damaged or lost YOUR phone. Read your insurance terms and conditions before signing too. Take pics of the broken phone with your new phone to make the process easier in case the phone gets lost or damaged during shipping it back. Ask questions to the operator and if they can't answer, don't argue. Speak to the supervisor.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
My daughter dropped her phone in the water and killed it. I have been paying Asurion for 10 years for protection of all my family's phones through Verizon. When I called Asurion to make a claim and get the phone replaced, I was told they couldn't start the claim until I signed their affidavit and submitted a copy of my driver's license! In these days of rampant identity theft, I DO NOT feel comfortable faxing, or mailing my ID to someone I spoke with over the phone. But I was told without the affidavit & my ID, they would not process the claim. And doing all of this leaves my daughter without a phone for a week or more. I have paid them thousands of dollars and they are going to treat me like a criminal for a stinking $200 phone! I don't think it should be legal for them to request a copy of my ID. I have no idea who will have access to my ID once I fax it or mail it.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015
This was my first time dealing with Asurion. The screen on my Galaxy s3 cracked. It still worked but nobody likes a cracked screen. They sent me out a new phone Friday, it worked great until Tuesday. The phone started freaking out, shutting itself on and off and the prompt to shut it off kept popping up even when I wasn't touching my phone. I contacted Asurion and they apologized for the inconvenience, and sent me another one. I thought okay, great, I just got a faulty one (I know they’re refurbished but c'mon now.) The new one arrived today and this one was even worse! It shut itself on and off, the keyboard would glitch and not let me use it at all, it finally shut itself off and wouldn't turn back on. I usually am not one to complain, if I have a bad experience with customer service I let it roll off my back, because sometimes things happen that’s out of the reps control.
I called them, mad but not raising my voice, and told them I wanted either a brand new phone or my money refunded because I am not paying $150 (plus the $12/month on my bill) only to have a replacement phone work like someone had just dropped it in the toilet when my original phone simply had a cracked screen. The customer service rep told me all they could do was send me another one, and that they couldn't refund my money or guarantee the quality of my phone. I asked to speak with a manager and luckily enough, she refunded my deductible on this one time basis. I'm a single, working mom and need my phone for contact with my son. She was polite and kind (both reps were) and solved my problem without argument or attitude and this is the ONLY reason I am even rating them two stars.
I'll be taking the insurance off my plan, because they've only proved it’s basically useless; they only want my money out of pure greed instead of good customer service. Sprint is being amazing about it though and bumping my upgrade a month early to make up for the problems Asurion caused me. Thank you Sprint, for providing great customer service where Asurion did not.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015
When I signed up for insurance through Verizon Wireless, I was told that if anything happened to my phone, I would get a brand new phone. I was sent a refurbished phone. I have just paid a $100 deductible for an iPhone 4, which would be $200 BRAND NEW off of eBay. The only reason I'm upset is because most refurbished electronics are still damaged in some way or another. Just because it isn't apparent at the time Asurion's tech looks at it doesn't mean it’s not apparent to me. As soon as I turn the phone on I can see burnout in the LCD screen. It’s only a matter of time before it dies.
What was done poorly here was the fact that I was told I would receive a brand new phone while signing up for phone insurance through Verizon Wireless, and was sent a refurb. Verizon Wireless agents sell the phone insurance with lies and mumbo-jumbo just to get you to sign up. Then when you complain to Asurion, your complaints fall on deaf ears.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015
I had lost my iPhone 5s months ago, but instead of replacing, I decided to upgrade it with the replacement money. Unfortunately, I recently had my iPhone 6 stolen while in Thailand. I had been paying monthly for the past two years for phone coverage, but never really used it, until I actually need it. For $150, it was the cheapest way to replace a $700 phone. They require you to fill out an affidavit and take a picture of an ID. I have made over 8 claims, spoken over 12 representatives, and they should all get fired and be unemployed so they can go back to school and learn how to treat their customers. The first two claims got decline because the pictures were too blurry then the next two, they sent me the iPhone 5 instead of the 6.
Then they said the incident date was wrong, after going back and forth confirming with Verizon, at the 10th claim, they said I couldn't get a new phone because there was only incoming calls, no outgoing calls. Well of course, if I was on vacation. Then I spoke to a supervisor. Can you believe he had the nerve to tell me, "Get over it, you're not getting a new phone and I'll make sure your claim will keep getting declined." I removed the insurance out of all five phones in my family plan, and urge everyone to remove themselves from this company. I love Verizon, but they need to find a new insurance company. Horrible, horrible company.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015
We purchased an Emerson 12-25-13 with the extended warranty through Asurion. It is now acting up... It is passed the return time, it is passed the Emerson warranty time... The Asurion expires 12-10-15 and Asurion says they will not fix it because it is a pre-existing condition of dropping channels and until my husband figured this out, they say he knew about it. How would he know about it, he did not program the circuit board and install it in the TV. Asurion is a scam and is not there to help customers, only to take their money.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015
On Jan 26, 2015 I placed a claim for my daughter's stolen phone. On January 27, 2015 they shipped out a replacement device, WITHOUT a SIM Card. I called February 1st to fix the issue, the agent assured me I filed the claim properly and it was THEIR mistake and I would have a new SIM card within 24-48 hours. I then received a couple of emails from Asurion regarding my order, and I answered the questions and again informed them that we have never received the SIM card. NO REPLY.
So, today, Feb 22nd, I call again today and Terrance, the first agent very nicely and honestly informs me they never sent the SIM card out period, he apologized and would be happy to get one out & we should receive it in 5-7 business days. NOT ACCEPTABLE, I replied, was quickly transferred to Joanne in Care Solutions, who informed me that it was MY fault that they never sent out the SIM card bc every single claim is subject to a review and after that review they will contact the principal account holder and it is then the account holder's responsibility to contact Asurion to complete the claim [that the account holder submitted]. So, she said, "We attempted contact with you on Feb 1st after your call to us and you never replied so this delay was your choice, not ours."
Very calmly, I asked for a copy of that exact policy be sent to me as apparently NO ONE else was aware of this policy and I had attempted 3 prior communications with Asurion and not a word about such a policy was mentioned. I then shared my confusion in that my original claim of January 26th, was processed immediately without any contact with me at all. No one ever called, emailed, and clearly, the claim was NOT held up.
She danced around sending me this written policy and finally explains that while she is happy to MAIL me a copy of their policy book, I will not find this exact policy in there. I was more confused than ever, so it is not a policy of Asurion? Yes, she emphatically replied, yes it is. However, the written policy only states that every claim is subject to a review and does not include anything that indicates the account holder will be contacted and MUST then reply prior to the completion of the claim. I replied, "With all due respect, I am really upset now as I believe you are lying and trying to cover up your failure to fulfill your contract." She continued to reiterate that this was in fact the policy and procedure and that I was the one who failed to comply by not responding to this phantom attempt to contact me as she could not tell me where or what number was used.
Now, I was outright angry, not complying with their own contract and failing to properly fulfill the claim [which is not in dispute] was bad enough, horrible customer service, inexcusable but to outright lie to me and then blame me, the customer...simply intolerable behavior. So I said, I wanted my 50.00 deductible waived as we have waited for almost 4 weeks now for you all to fulfill your contract and for that time I am still obligated to pay AT & T's bill and fees. Additionally, I pay for this insurance every month & already paid the 50.00 deductible [as they give you no choice but to add it to your bill].
I, the customer have upheld all of my financial responsibilities, filed a timely claim, filed the CORRECT claim, yet; you as a Representative of Asurion, put forth that this company has absolutely NO obligations to me, the customer. Her tone then changed to match mine and repeatedly uttered this non policy that makes this my fault. I then asked to speak to her manager, she argued / tried to distract me thus I responded that I was going to contact the BBB, consumer affairs, and every other review I could possibly find and be certain to share my experience so to forewarn others of this blatant dishonesty, and SHE HUNG UP ON ME. Will I ever get my daughter's SIM card?? Who knows? But I'm not done. This is unacceptable, we need to begin to hold these companies accountable somehow even its just by word of mouth.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015
I lost my IP6 in November 2014 when I traveled to CA. After I returned to DE, I completed my claim in December 2014, just days later since I lost my phone. When I finished my claim I received an e-mail said that the replaced device was out of stock and I would receive an e-mail when the device was shipped. Then I went back to China and didn't receive ANY e-mail from them. When I was back to US, I tracked my claim and it said "it is not available for me to track my order".
I called the customer service they told me the replaced device was shipped to the address but there was no one home then they returned the phone to their warehouse. They have to cancel my claim cause it exceeded 60 days. So I have to pay 600 bucks to AT&T in order to end my contract early. I just want to say this doesn't make any sense. First of all, what is the "60 DAYS" really mean? I filed my claim just 10 days later after my previous phone lost. Secondly, I didn't receive ANY SHIP E-MAIL from Asurion and isn't it a mistake of their job?! How can I know my device was shipped when I was not home?!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
So first I had to fight with them for over a week to even process my request. Then after paying $200 they shipped my phone to the wrong address, Im going out of town and now have no phone for over 8 days. Will never use them again. Worst customer service I have ever had.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
We purchased insurance from this company after the sales representative at the mobile department in Target recommended it. What a joke of a company in my eyes. We called them & we were told that my son would have to pay a deductible of $169.00 for his iPhone 5S that was lost on the Manta ride at Sea World. The funny thing is the girl at Target told us that by paying the monthly fee there was no deductible. Then we drove 35 minutes to Target to get a prepaid VISA cards to pay the deductible. He got 1 for $100.00 & 2 for $50.00. We called the company to pay for it & they said that they couldn't take multiple cards for payment. They could only do 1 payment.
So we got in the car again & drove back to Target & got a single $200.00 card. Then we called them again & then they said they weren't sure if they took prepaid cards. They said they needed to transfer us to another department but instead disconnected us. We called right back & spoke with a nasty women who refused to put us though to the department & put a blockage on the claim. This meant that we now had to fill out some form with my driver's license & fax it to them. I refuse to give my license information to some unknown person. This company has refused to send my son's phone to him. PLAIN & SIMPLE DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. YOU WILL REGRET IT LIKE WE HAVE!!!
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
I just called customer service to explain to them that I needed a few more days to return the damaged phone become I was hard trouble transferring data to the new phone. I spent several hours on the phone with Verizon in the store. Asurion only allows 10 days. Instead of granting a few extra days, the very annoying rep (who sounded like she was plugging her nose and had the most annoying voice) said, "Just call us back tomorrow if you feel like you're going to need more time." That's why I was calling, idiot! And with the amount of time I've spent trying to resolve this issue, did she really think I was going to call back the very next day?! Seriously, where do they find these people?! Idiot!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
I had my phone stolen on 2/14/15. I called Asurion that same day. I was on hold for 20 minutes before finally a man answered, and he tells me I have to wait at least 2 hours before I can call again because they're too busy. So I decided to go online and take care of it myself, finally after struggling to get their website to work, I get my replacement Iphone 6 ordered for $200. I waited 2 days to get the phone, once it arrives Sprint tells me the phone is defective. So the next day I call again, and a woman tells me they'll send me another but I have to wait even longer for this phone, and they can't give me any sort of compensation, like a free charger at least and I'll just have to wait for the phone.
This company has terrible customer service, and they have no idea how to at least sympathize with their customers. I wouldn't recommend them to ANYONE.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
Asurion is EXTREMELY unreliable. Verizon is my carrier and as to why they do business with this 3rd party is beyond me. I was on vacation in Key West, Fl (I live in Michigan) and dropped my phone in the water. Was promised next day shipping. Today is day 4 and I'm still without a phone. They promised I would have my phone at a certain date and I am now staying 3 days extra at a hotel. One of the nights I had to sleep in my car because the hotel was booked for reservations. They would not adjust the deductible. My entire vacation is ruined. I planned on visiting friends and family on the way home to Michigan. I have no way of contacting them. This company is TERRIBLE.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
I'm busy and don't always check my bill. Found out I had this $8 charge on my Verizon bill for years (BTW, this is the second time I've had a bogus recurring charge from Verizon from a 3rd party. 1st time was for Mobizzo, a trivia app for $10/month, LOL). Was about to cancel when a Verizon rep told me I can get a NEW phone if mine is damaged even in the slightest. Mine has an electronic smudge on. That is annoying and it crashes a couple times a day but is otherwise serviceable until I get an upgrade. She transfers me to Asurion, tell the rep my issues and she tells me I can a NEW phone. No catches. "Oh great" I say. Oh BTW there's a $99 deductible fee. Was at work so didn't have time to research this company and went against my instincts and gave my credit card.
Did a little research on the net. Found the hundreds of complaints and called them the same night. A rep who I could barely understand (I seriously would not be surprised if they were instructed to purposely muffle their voices some way) tells me they will try to get a new replacement but there is no guarantee of one, LOL. Cancelled on the spot and the rep tells me she can't track which warehouse my claim was sent to but that she'll put the request in the system and to call back the next morning.
Called back the next morning and was told that the rep will cancel and I asked multiple times, "Is it definitely cancelled?" and for a confirmation number or email for the cancellation that any legit company will do. She gives me the claim number from the night before and tells me to call in a few hours to verify as they can't get through to their warehouse right now. Lo and behold, when I call a few hours later am told that the item has shipped already LOL, under 24 hours from the time I put the original claim in.
Judging from the hundreds of complaints of people waiting weeks for their replacement, is there any doubt that they only fast tracked my claim through because I wanted to cancel? After all, there is the substantial charges for not sending your broken phone back and for not wiping it clean ($800!) that I'm sure they'll charge my card if I don't send my original phone back. Am going to dispute all charge on my credit card, of course. I'm just worrying that this scam company will try to report me to the credit bureaus. Anyone have experience with Asurion doing that?
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015
22 months into the contract, the phone stopped working. The Asurion website claims the phone is still within the 1 year warranty. Their telephone claim line is unresponsive, "unusually high number of calls, please stay on the line." Worthless. The deductible for the claim is $99. Undisclosed at the time of purchase. Let the buyer beware. Phone warranties are a scam.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015
Lost my phone. Provided a replacement phone worth $100 with a deductible of $100. Clever way of making money.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015
The Customer service are clueless. They repeat useless info. Even the head office are useless uneducated workers. Horrible, canceled my insurance and went to Apple and got a new phone for only 200 brand new because they didn't want to lose me as a loyal customer for 20 years. Got the iphone plus 6 cheaper than a used refurbished one, took three days to even get a response from Asurion. Kept canceling out my affidavit, asking to resubmit. If I never called I wouldn't have a clue. Ladies you are horrible representatives. Learn customer satisfaction. Or get a better paying job. I love my job.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015
We had a claim with Asurion and were denied. We have 2 tablets that are and expensive. When tried claim through Asurion they denied them saying that we to show usage on device and they would not honor the claim if we only used the tablets on wifi. Then they refused to cover the other tablet saying needed to have the insurance for at least 30 days.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015
I bought a LG Optimus phone and loved it, but it stopped charging. So I made a claim through Asurion. I was pleased with the customer care rep I had...very friendly and seemed to know what she was doing. Wrong...
First of all they told me they no longer make my model of phone but I would be receiving an upgrade. I paid over $200.00 for the phone I bought and have paid the extra monthly service fee for insurance plus the $100.00 deductible for replacement. Instead of sending me an upgrade they sent me a phone that cost $59.99. What a rip-off that they gave me. I am in the process of dealing with them to get my deductible and refund the monthly service fee. I would like to get this resolved. I can go get a better phone than what they sent me for the cost of my $100.00 deductible instead of the $59.99 phone they would like to give me.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015
By far THE WORST service. I would not recommend Asurion to anyone. If you can save the hassle of dealing with them, run the other way. My phone broke on January 2nd. After making me pay $200 that day (on top of the $10 a month for two years), Asurion sent me a broken phone. I called them to explain that the phone they sent does not work. They explained that they don't have any of my phone in stock. It has now been 40 days since I've had a working phone and they will not even give me an estimate of when they can send another phone that actually works. They take your money and do not provide any reasonable service. DO NOT USE THEM.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015
This is one of the worst companies I have done business with. I think their goal is to make the cable company look good. I broke the glass on my new iPhone. Luckily I had insurance with Asurion. So I filled out all my paperwork. And then waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. Week by week, by week. Now they did a great job of calling me every two days to tell me they didn't have a phone for me. But they never sent me a phone. I was pretty convinced I was never going to get one from them, and someone internally was having a good laugh wondering how long I'd wait.
I finally had to call and complain so loudly that they ended up sending me a check so I could just go buy a new phone. And now I have no idea what I"m supposed to do with my old one since they didn't send me any information about that. And trying to get hold of someone was a joke. Do not buy their insurance and if you have it, see if you can get out of it because they sure aren't gonna help you, which you'll find out as soon as you need them.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
Purchased Nokia 810 from T-Mobile for almost 500 three years ago. Paid 8.00 month for insurance. Phone stopped taking charge. T-Mobile processed claim. Phone was “replaced” with piece of junk Nokia 635. Phone doesn't even have a flash let alone Zeiss opticals. Real rip. The 635 is a 50.00 prepaid wall hanger in T-Mobile, AT&T, etc. T-Mobile glad to sell me a new phone, will even give me a $20.00 trade in for the 635. Can you say consumer fraud, deceptive insurance practices, etc. After half a dozen conversations with T-Mobile customer service, they'll “give me” a whopping 200 credit. What was the insurance for? Worthless?
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
IF you have Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, AT&T, I AM GIVING YOU HEADS UP, DO NOT SEND YOUR PHONES TO ASURION. It's cheaper to buy a phone on EBAY.. Save your money, do not purchase insurance, it's a rip off. Here is my story but there are many others. Just do a search. THEY are not professional and they will NOT send your phone back to you, they will send you another like phone but it may or may not work.
My story Begins.. I bought an upgrade to the Samsung S4 from the S3 in June of 14 from Best Buy, Sprint has this thing called spark, I do not think another carrier has spark but anyways it is suppose to be faster bla bla bla but it does not allow you to talk and data at the same time, the phone says not able while on the phone, no maps, no nothing. I have to be able to use the maps because I travel a lot and need to be able to talk and map at the same time, BEST BUY did not tell me about this new Sprint Spark. So I called Sprint and said I can not use this phone, it's not what I wanted, they said "Take it back, we still have an S4 that does not use spark." So I did and I loved my new phone they sent me. In Jan I went to Walmart and it broke in my coat pocket from my seat belt, glass and screen protector completely shattered, can't see the screen at all. So I called Sprint and made a claim with Asurion. COUGH COUGH..
They are Sprint's repair service and many others, I heard. That was the first stupid thing I did. I used my S3 to make a claim because I could not use my S4 as the screen did not work, it was black, however, Asurion said I HAD to make a claim with my S4. I then had to reinstate a broken phone that I could not see the screen to file a claim and pay a 150.00 deductible. Then a second requirement, I had to wipe the memory of the broken phone or they would charge me 800.00, a task that was not easy when you can see your screen, but thankful someone else did this with a second phone to guide them and I followed their lead on a site to reset my broken phone. If I had traded in my S3 I would of never had that phone reset.
Anyways to continue.. I made a claim online after reinstating my broken S4 and sending them 150.00 deductible, they quickly (impressed by this) sent me a used replacement phone and a package to send back my broken phone, not a new phone, not a battery or charger, just a basic used phone. I was okay with it and I uploaded all my apps and stuff got it in there and by the time I was finished my battery was low. I put it on the charger and the charger did not work, I tried 3 chargers, none worked. So I plugged in my old S3 phone to those chargers and they all worked fine.
Conclusion, they sent me a broken phone, I called Sprint and they called Asurion, as I was so upset I was not going to talk to a company that could not check basic features before sending out a broken phone. Like how hard can it be to plug in the phone to see the battery charger is broken inside? And yes I tried it with an S4 phone charger, they are the same chargers for S3 and S4 but I tried it on Joe's S4 to be happy, I did everything I could to make sure it was not the chargers. Ar.
Sprint said no problem, they will handle it for me. I been a good customer for 10 years with Sprint. They did handle it, they said another S4 was on the way, YEAA I was happy, in 3 days I got my new phone and the box to send back a second phone from Asurion. I plugged it in first to make sure it charged and it did, I was happy!! I activated it and seen this swirling around the top. I said no, it can't be, and it came on and sure enough it was a SPRINT SPARK.. Sigh, so I called sprint right away and talked with customer service, they have notes so they could see my long history of frustration and said "NO PROBLEM, we will settle this for you." I was on the phone for 3 hours and finally Sprint said "They are sending you another S4."
So I was happy, yeaaaaa dancing. I saw the email from Asurion, it was really coming!! And it gets here in a few days, the speed is amazing!! Finally arrived, I check the charger, this time they included a battery and a new charger, wow, it was a new S4 phone!! I turned it on and began activation, ALL done. I turned it on, the circle started in the top and I knew it was another SPRINT SPARK..
At this time I was so upset, I was ready to throw it out the window but I called Sprint and the guy said not to worry. He said "You need to send back those other 3 phones and they will make it right!!" Give them a week to sort it out and then I can get my phone, in the meantime I am using my old S3. I sent all three phone back except the new one because they did not give a package for that one. I waited a week and nothing, I saw online all the phones had been returned and all the phones were accepted by Asurion as complete, so where is my white S4? I called Sprint, now 10 days later and they said they will check it out, I waited on line and the girl said "I am sorry we can not help you. YOU HAVE TO CALL ASURION yourself and make them give you a phone, do not let them push you around they have to make this right themselves."
SO I said okay, I will call them and I did, the lady said I needed to give them another 150.00 because it was over the time limit for the first claim. I explained that was not so, we dealt with this every time a phone came in right away, she said "No, you need to pay 150.00." and was very rude. So I asked to speak to a supervisor, she put me on hold for an hour and said no supervisor can take my call at this time, she would put my on a que to have them call as soon as they could. None called, I waited 3 days and said okay, this is giving me ulcers I will just keep the S3 and turn off my insurance, not renew with Sprint and be done with this once and for all. I just was tired of fighting with them.
I called Sprint again a week later after I spent nights thinking of all this bad service, I said "Hi my name is bla bla, and I just want you to know I am not renewing my Sprint and I want my insurance removed off my phones, I will not pay them one cent for bad service." The lady was so nice, she said "I am taking notes." As I proceeded to tell her my story she said "What would you like to have done today?" I said "I would like to have my old S4 back." She said "Hold on.", and she got with her supervisor after a brief hold and said "There are no more S4's non-spark left, they checked everywhere, but we have other devices that will do the same thing without spark, we can give you a new S3." A few other choices, I can't remember or a new Galaxy note Edge, I said "How much will that be?"
She said "It's totally free for your loyalty and service, we are so sorry for all you had to go through and we will pay for shipping." She said "It's brand new and you can keep your white spark phone as well." So I am a very happy customer again but I told her please make sure it has no insurance. It will be here tomorrow!! I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS!! Thanks Sprint!!! You're a great carrier, you been good to me. But I said this to you and I meant it, I will never deal with Asurion.
Updated review: Feb. 9, 2015
I logged in to the Asurion website to continue with the claim. This time I was not alerted that the phone was on back order. I called to confirm the status and I was informed that I should receive the phone would within 1-2 days.
I have updated this complaint to be resolved and have adjusted the rating accordingly.
Original Review: Feb. 8, 2015
My son's insured phone was damaged and not usable. Went in to AT&T store to buy another phone and/or replace and was encouraged to file claim as phone was insured. I went online to file a claim and received notice that replacement is on back order. My complaint is that there is no date of resolution provided and no temporary replacement provided. Online you are asked to acknowledge that the phone is on backorder with no set date. Really? This is not insurance as we are left without a fully operational phone and without a temporary replacement phone or timeline of a resolution. I am very disappointed in the lack of ability to resolve issues within an acceptable time frame or ability to notify a consumer of the time frame to resolve the issue. I have paid the monthly premiums without a lag and would expect the resolution to comply with the same standards.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
I have been charged $160.00 on my Visa without me ever supply any information. In fact I never had any knowledge of this company before. When I contacted, they did not have any record of my phone because I have only a TracFone for many years now.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015
Broke my phone on tues 1-27-15 night. Submitted claim to Asurion next morning. Received an email saying claim is being reviewed for approval. Was told would be next day before i could complete claim. Finalized claim now on Thursday am. They take my 200 deductible payment and then say that phone is on back order. Will be 1 to 3 business days before they have it to ship and I will be updated every 48 hours...Never received any updates. Call phone center and get recording that due to long wait times check status online. 6 days go by, no contact from asurion.
Finally find different number 8666672540 and get customer rep that the phone is on back order and it could be 7-10 businesses days now, after being told initially 1-3. I use this phone for business as I am self-employed and many customers just text me as soon as call so I am missing all those messages and usually get back to them same way. If I had been informed of this I would not have made a claim and used deductible to buy used phone somewhere else as I didn't want to be without phone.
Got all the way up to CEO (supposedly) as this was a man and I see on another post that they talked to CEO that was a woman... His solution was for me to go buy another phone and they would reimburse me the amount for phone. Told him I absolutely would have done that had I been told it would be 7-10 business days instead of 1-3. Asked if I did that, would they refund 200 deductible? You guessed it -- "NOPE." So they get deductible on the spot and then tell me buy another phone so I would be out 200 + cost of another phone and then would have to wait to be reimbursed...Who knows how long?
I am sickened by the customer service or lack thereof. They do not care about customers at all, just money. I will be dropping insurance on phone and will do my best to convince people against phone insurance. I have been with sprint for 15 yrs and have had insurance on phones most of that time. Don't ask why. The fact that Sprint uses this service for its customers just makes satisfaction with whole situation WORSE...DON'T WASTE MONEY ON PHONE INSURANCE!!! It's a COMPLETE SCAM.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015
They sent a broken phone to me. Hassled me for a couple hours on the phone, transferring me from department to department. Finally, they agreed to send another replacement. That one worked fine for about six months. It died with the same problem as the first replacement. I went through Verizon to get the number for Asurion and filed it as Verizon instructed. I was charged a deductible even though the phone was still under warranty.
I called to see if this could be corrected and the lady told me it was my fault and that I filed it incorrectly. I stated I just did what Verizon told me to and the lady gave me attitude. She said I would have to refuse the phone being sent out, send that one back, call back, have my claim approved (no guarantee it would be) and then have the replacement sent under the warranty. I would be without a phone for a week. Unacceptable as I work on call and I have a family. The whole thing is a scam. Sure you will get a replacement but Verizon will tell you how to do it wrong so that you end up paying money. Run away from these scammers.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
I purchased a Samsung Galaxy 2 @ Walmart in Aug. 2013. I began to experience problems in Dec 2014 & filed a claim. Asurion said I had a $39 deductible. I explained I was never told that and it was not found in my contract. They said they began charging in August. I paid the $39 & sent in my phone. I received a replacement phone & within 2 days it was not working right. I called back. I was getting a runaround so decided a replacement phone was not the right option. I returned the replacement phone & received a check for a "portion" of the price I paid. My contract shows full replacement including sales tax. I called Asurion & asked why only a partial payment.
Today I received a call from Asurion & they said my contract says I have a "postpaid plan". I asked what that meant. The lady said it means they will only for today's price to replace the phone. I explained that is not what I paid for & that is not what my pamphlet says. I came home today from work, read the pamphlet and can clearly see I should receive my full purchase price reimbursed to me. I tried to call the company back but they are closed until Monday. I will call them Monday but will also be calling the Better Business Bureau & the Indiana Attorney General's Office & filing a complaint. I am so glad I did not purchase a plan for my new replacement phone with Asurion. My plan thru Target clearly says "zero" deductible. I would not recommend this company to anyone!
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
My screen on my lovely little HP Envy cracked. Since it's a touch screen, that killed it. I generally don't buy warranties, but I do on laptops and I did on this one. I called Asurion on January 5. They said I would get the packaging in 4-5 days. I called again on January 9 to make sure it was on its way and was told that nothing had been done because they didn't have the correct serial number. So I gave them that again and asked that the packaging be expedited since they were the ones who had wasted five days. Was told no. Asked for a supervisor. Had to wait about 15 minutes, but eventually someone comes on and says he will expedite getting me the packaging. Cool. That was all I had asked for. And I even had asked politely.
When I don't have it on Tuesday, January 13, I go on-line and find that they didn't even bother to send it until the day before and I shouldn't expect it until Friday Jan 16, which is exactly when it arrived via UPS ground. I went to the UPS store and asked about upgrading the return and was told it would cost at least $130. I ship it back on the 16th and they get it on the following Thursday, January 22. I send emails to both asurion and office depot, where I initially bought the computer and warranty, and blast them for lying and incompetence. On Saturday, January 24, I get a call from supervisor "Amanda" who says they will expedite taking care of my computer and will return it to me two-day air once it's fixed. Yeah, right.
On Monday, January 26, I get three phone calls from three different people at Asurion, telling me that the computer cannot be fixed and they will send me a gift card in 10-15 days. I tell them that that is ridiculous to make me wait another two weeks when they have screwed this up from the beginning, and they are just wasting more of my time with these phone calls if they aren't going to even try to do anything to make this right. It is now Friday, January 30 and they have done nothing since January 22, according to their website. My next stop after this is the Texas better business bureau. I have written to office depot twice now and have gotten no response from them either. My days of giving them my money are over after this fiasco if they don't respond.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
After paying $55/month for insurance on 5 smartphones, one had a shattered screen. Easy enough to deal with the Web interface, got a new phone the next day, but wait-it doesn't work. Okay, call again and navigate their insane auto-answer system, finally (after 20 minutes) reach a human, who promises to send another device. I ask it to be "activated", which doesn't happen. The second device arrives 4 days later, and after an hour on the phone with my carrier, is finally working.
Promptly send back both devices in the pre-printed envelopes, and smartly snap a photo of the tracking numbers. Less than two weeks later, I receive a call from the company from a woman claiming that the devices were not received. I gave her the tracking numbers (from the envelopes they sent with pre-printed tracking numbers) and she acknowledged receipt of both devices. Then I got an email thanking me for returning the devices. Imagine my surprise when there was a $545 non-return fee tacked on to my cell phone bill that month!
Currently working with Sprint to have the charge reversed, especially considering that it was added to my bill AFTER the email was sent acknowledging receipt! Asurion is making no effort to remove the fraudulent charge, naturally. And i promptly cancelled all coverage.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
I had cracked the screen on my iPad and then the wifi had stopped working. I had a service plan from Asurion that I purchased through Target and called them regarding the problems. The customer service representative stated the problems would be covered so I sent it to them. I got it back 2 weeks later with a letter stating the problems wrong with it were not covered under the service plan and they could not help me.
When I called the number provided to question this, it was a number for DirecTV and nobody there ever even heard of that company. After getting another number off the internet, I was told the only reason it wasn't fixed was because they didn't have my passcode. When questioned why they wouldn't contact me before sending it back, they told me they had emailed me and called me, both of which were untrue as I verified it by caller ID and through the emails from the dates provided.
I was quite upset at that time and got a supervisor at Asurion involved who assured me he would personally look in to and follow the case and make sure everything was taken care of. After sending it to them a second time and getting it back a week later, only the screen was repaired and not the wifi. The letter stated it passed a 14 point inspection and everything was working properly. So now I have sent it back a 3rd time.
After not hearing anything from them after a week, and not being able to reach the supervisor (despite leaving him an email and 3 voicemails), I called to find out they still hadn't touched it because they needed me to disable my iCloud. After being put on hold and transferred 4 times, they now state they are supposed to have it fixed in 1-2 business days. I will update this more once I receive it.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
On 11/22/2014, my phone was stolen so I filed a claim with Asurion and all was going very well. Turned out some old lady who was not all there picked up my phone and her daughter returned it to Kroger. Once I received my phone back I called Asurion and let them know my old phone was returned and was needing to cancel the claim. I was told the claim could not be cancelled because it was already started but if I return my old phone back to them I would receive the $99.00 deductible back. Well, the deductible was never credited to my account so I called Asurion on 1/27/2015, spoke with multiple people, worked my way up the supervisor hierarchy and supposedly made it to the CEO's office. Spoke with Debra and she said due to SEC regulations the refund cannot be processed because they did not receive their product back but my old phone instead.
So, because of improper coaching, I am unable to secure the refund because their associate that I spoke with the morning of 11/22/2014 letting them know my old phone was returned to me told me to return my old phone and the deductible would be credited, not to mention, that I was also told if the said associate would have escalated the call to the proper team the claim could have been cancelled and none of this would have happened. I know that $99.00 may not be a lot of money to the company but to a middle-class family, that $99.00 puts food on the table during the week. This is unacceptable and I hope they begin PROPER training at their company so that other consumers do not get stepped on this way.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2015
Came home today to find a unauthorized charge on my debit card. The company Asurion (866-667-2535) claimed that on January 20, 2015 (holiday) I approved a deduction for a replacement phone. I did no such thing and they said they would only give me information if I had a claim number. Of course, I have no claim number as I did not order a replacement phone. They then asked for my credit card number so they could investigate my claim. I refused to give them that. I said that my name should be sufficient enough. He then refused to help me. I contacted my Bank and had to cancel my card. They had to get my bank information from somewhere. Any company that deducts money should have a record of the transaction.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2015
After being billed thru Verizon for Asurion Insurance of $10.99 mo. for accidental damage every month, for my cell phone I had my first opportunity to use it. (WOW)!! Had to pay $180.00 deductible and was treated like a criminal thru Yolanda with Asurion. She made up false prior claims that was truly only a Verizon cell phone fault. Then proceeded to tell me I'm cancelled for any further insurance, and still wanted to bill me for downtime of not having a phone! What a lunatic! Like I would even consider staying with a company like this one. BE CAREFUL!! PURCHASE YOUR OWN INSURANCE!! EVEN WHEN YOU PURCHASE THAT NEW PHONE FROM ANY OF WELL KNOWN CARRIERS. Check out Securranty Co.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
I had the worst experience with these guys from the beginning. They couldn't accompany getting me the phone while I was traveling. The deductible was more than buy the phone out of pockets and I got charged the $300 fee, which made the total expenses come to $460 - for a phone that I could've bought online for less than $200. When I asked the phone representative why his company thought it was necessary to charge at a rate of 250% of the expense of a phone - he had nothing to say. This company is wayward and crooked - looked to sink their teeth into their "so called customers". Really, they're more like vampires to their customers. Do yourself a huge favor and DON'T EVER WORK WITH THEM. Save $10 each month and set it aside to replace your phone if there is damage, you will come out MORE THAN AHEAD - SCAM, SCAM, SCAM - and crooked policy and people. BEWARE!
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2015
Asurion was the insurer for my cell phones. My daughter made a claim for her line and they did not have the phone she had in stock so they sent her an upgraded phone, which she did not ask for when it broke. 3 months later she filed another claim. Asurion cancelled her insurance and refused to refund the $75 difference in the deductible that they made. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. THEY ARE A RIP OFF.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2015
My husband broke his phone so we called to file a claim. They want 150 for the deductible on a phone that I can buy for less than that. So I guess we won't be replacing his phone through them. I understand the high deductible on a phone that is worth more, but this is absolutely ridiculous!
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2015
Purchased 50" Emerson LCD from Walmart with Asurion warranty. Cashier asked if I wanted warranty. I asked do they cover cracked screens, cashier stated yes and showed me pamphlet. LCD is cracked, made a claim and they stated not covering my television. I told them what happened and how it states it on their pamphlets. Warranty pamphlet and cashier very misleading.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2015
After I broke my phone and then lost it, I submitted a phone claim right away. Now they say they never got it and I have to do another one. So I did, I did a total of six phone claims before they TRIED to do something about it. The customer service with them is HORRIBLE, the automated phone person keeps hanging up on me although they are the ones to contact me. I've been without a phone since Christmas Eve and barely now something is getting done. I'm disappointed that phone companies are using this company to replace a phone. I've been with Sprint for eight years and never had an issue with getting a phone. So I put both at fault. Extremely disappointed and don't recommend Asurion to anyone. Well, anyone that doesn't want a hassle.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2015
For over 3 months trying to get my Samsung gal. 32gb S4 phone replaced and Asurion sent other low grade phones which are not comparable to the gal. S4 32gb. They would lie to consumer and tell me they didn't have one or offer to send cheaper phone. Mohave paid that ins. since August. of 2013 and paid a 99 dollar deductible, still not right phone. They sent gal. 16 gb. Not acceptable. They have stressed me out, caused me health problems and their staff lies to consumers. Now today they told AT&T I didn't have a 32 gb. Lied to AT&T. I went to Hot Springs AR AT&T store where I bought phone and they looked it up and said "Yes you had 32 gb phone."
Asurion lied to me again, has cost me many hours and gas money along with health problems with their lying. AT&T is shady, also not telling consumer that Asurion is a scam ins. This ins. need to close its doors and fire all staff. I am turning AT&T and Asurion into FCC and all online media sources to let consumers know how these phone company and Asurion are scamming consumers. Furthermore I want all ins. money I have paid, the deductible, and pain and suffering for what these people have done. They are dishonest and need to be closed down. No consumer should have to call 50 times to AT&T and Asurion to get the right phone and be lied too. Asurion knows what phone to replace but it's all a scam. 32 gb is a difference from 16 gbs.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
Looked at initial contract. Cannot find a statement where they indicate 'replacement' will be a refurbished device. Initial phone got wet. They sent another. After spending 2 days configuring device and downloading all the apps I had on initial phone, the replace failed. Call for support. After multiple tries, got them to agree to send another device. Asked to speak to manager, had to wait another 7 minutes. That manager could not help; asked for supervisor. Another 5 minutes. Finally got to speak to supervisor. Issue - poor service. Also - I paid for this device to Verizon. I pay them monthly for plan. But when I asked for help, got none. Just blank stares. Plan now to change carriers. But - note==> ATT uses same company for service plans!!!
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2015
I've been a Verizon Wireless subscriber for 11 years and I've added the coverage/insurance provided by Asurion to every smartphone I've purchased with them (6 years or so). I've never had a problem with Asurion. They are so quick when it comes to replacements and the devices they send me are always BRAND new, sealed in the normal packaging for the device. The fee is $10 a month, which over time does add up and the deductible is a bit high, $200. But you have to think that if your phone is stolen, lost, water damage, whatever the claim reason might be, you would have to pay FULL RETAIL price (usually $600 or more) if you are still contract-bound. When my iPhones got stolen, Asurion immediately deactivated the stolen phone and sent a new device (sealed) overnight. All insurance companies have deductibles. If they didn't, people would purposely break or lose their phones just to get a new one.
Adults should be responsible and minimize risk to their belongings. You get into a car accident, you have to pay a deductible. You go to the doctor, you have to pay a deductible/co-pay. Asurion is a business, just like every other business. They don't do things for free or to lose money, just like everyone else doesn't work for free. Anyone who had a bad experience with them probably misunderstood the terms Asurion outlines and probably didn't do their research on what's covered or how much the deductible is. All in all, I would definitely recommend Asurion services and I will continue to insure my devices with them because out of the 3 times my device was stolen/damaged, they accurately, professionally, and swiftly executed excellent customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2015
I want to start off by saying that I have never written a review like this so I am going out of my way to make myself be heard and to warn future victims because the experience with asurion was EXTREMELY upsetting. I waited close to 2 months (September-the whole month of October and part of November) for a replacement iphone because they had it on "back order". They would not give me a concrete date when they would have it for this time and if I didn't go out of my way from work by calling them every other day (which was hard in itself) I would be phone-less til this day.
After 1 month or so they FINALLY gave me other choices none which I accepted because they where not what I had initially bought. The deductible you have to pay is ridiculous and verizon is also to blame for being associated with them, not stating certain things before signing you up and not having an alternative insurance choice. At the end I had to accept their check, go out of MY WAY to buy the phone and wait even more to get it shipped. It felt as if I were doing THEIR job for them when it should be the other way around.
There are way more things that were upsetting with this company including but not limited to their managers who were belligerent to say the least. I really hope there's an investigation into all of these reviews - I legitimately don't know how they are still in business. This is not an isolated incident and I had a hassle with them in the past (mind you I've been a customer for 10 years!). This will make me cancel Verizon, cancel Asurion after my contract is over. The stress and hardship is not worth what you go through with these bad companies.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2015
Please do not WASTE your money paying for insurance coverage through ASURION. Here are just a few of the many reasons: 1) Asurion charges a LARGE deductible to replace "your" phone (which Verizon fails to mention at time of purchase), even though you pay (or have already PAID) a monthly fee for insurance coverage. 2) Asurion DOES NOT send you a NEW phone, but rather a "refurbished" phone (e.g. another customer's previously broken phone Asurion has supposedly fixed.) 3) Asurion DOES NOT even guarantee that your USED replacement phone will be the same model or color as your original phone.
4) Asurion will not send you a USED replacement phone, unless you return your original phone to them via mail - so they can in turn make yet ANOTHER profit. 5) REFURBISHED phones are NOT like "new"... the glass on the refurbished phone they sent me cracked within 2 weeks (it was not dropped.) When I called to report what happened, ASURION said I had to pay the LARGE deductible AGAIN, to get another USED replacement phone. 6) Bottom line - do not be SCAMMED! You will not RECEIVE a NEW replacement phone - a phone that is the same QUALITY as your original phone - the phone you PAID Verizon for (& are PAYING monthly to INSURE)!!!
***VERIZON should also have to take responsibility for ASURION's fraudulent practices. But once you've signed a contract with Verizon, say goodbye to customer service...they've already got your $$$***
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2015
To get in and get any help is laborious, then once there the person talked so fast couldn't understand, then he gave me the wrong instructions. On the website they told me to call, when I called they said go to the website. Finally did all the paper work and got an email to call this morning. I did. They said I had filed for the wrong device - they said I had filed for a tablet - we don't own a tablet. I asked her to show me on the affidavit, to show me where it said that it was a tablet. She said she didn't have the affidavit - then I asked how did she know what device I was submitting a claim for. I asked to talk to her supervisor, she put me on hold, and I got a recording that said, "Goodbye".
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2015
I purchased my audio with protection plan; but when the audio system stopped working, I filed claim on Asurion. It rejected my claim to ask me to contact Walmart to return. Even their slogan on the first line of document - "Your product protection starts on day 1."
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2015
I will attempt to be concise and not repeat every other customers' experience as it seems we're all in the same boat. After breaking the screen on my iPhone I was charged $200 and sent a refurbished phone from Asurion. This was the first of 5 phones Asurion sent me over the next 3 months as each one they sent was broken. Each had a different bug that appeared to not have been fixed from the previous customer. It seems illegal for this company to be collecting broken iPhones, charging people $200 and immediately sending them back out to the next customers.
Apple finally gave me a brand new phone and it seems Apple will eventually be paying the price for this company's fraudulent behavior. In between this extremely frustrating 3 months I have been bounced back and forth between Sprint and Asurion, with neither wanting to claim responsibility. My husband ends up spending our weekends (I am home with the kids) at Sprint repair shops determining the phone is actually broken and ordering us another from Asurion. The replacements for the last month have been backordered, leaving me without a phone for a total of 2 weeks, only to receive a broken replacement.
My frustration with spending a total of around $1000 on a phone that I cannot replace, in addition to a monthly insurance charge is infuriating. I do hope someone takes responsibility for this issue or we're all going to need to eventually give up and return to the flip phone.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2015
My son lost HTC One M8, was upgraded 4 months back, once I filed the claim after couple days. I contacted them today, lady told me that your service request was rejected. I paid them every month $10 and change to cover the protection. It’s the big fraud and they are charging their clients and then denying the claim.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015
I'm not thrilled with the fact that I'm continuously paying for insurance on an item that, when I need to use it for a REPLACEMENT phone, the phone I need REPLACED is on back order. That's right. They have NO STOCK of the item they are charging me monthly to insure I'll always have a working device. There's NO timeline for when they anticipate on receiving stock for the item I need. WHY are you offering a service to cover something YOU CANNOT COVER/REPLACE? It's been 3 weeks since I filed my claim. I still have a broken device - not a replacement device. After reading other reviews, I'm now concerned that when I actually get said replacement device, it'll be a piece of **. Find another insurance company to partner with Verizon Wireless. This is not acceptable.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2015
I see why Asurion has such bad reviews online now. After filing a claim, I received a phone that was activated under another account. (Someone else's account?) I have one phone and one phone line. I first tried to work with Sprint via Chat. I was told that I would need to call Asurion. After DRIVING to a friends house, I tried to work with both Sprint and Asurion over the phone to rectify the issue. After multiple calls and speaking to a few different agents, I was told that I'd have to go into the sprint store for help. So I hopped in the car again. When I arrived, the sprint rep worked with Asurion in an attempt to activate the phone to no avail. I was told that a different, new device would be shipped to me.
I received an email stating my claim had been completed and that Asurion was getting ready to ship. I then received an email advising me that the new device was out of stock. I hopped back online and attempted to use the Chat function with the Asurion reps. I was told by the Asurion rep via Chat that I'd have to call if I wanted any help and that the chat function was for filing claims only. (if you'll remember, I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER PHONE).
To recap: My phone broke. I don't have another line to call on for help. I was sent a phone that was unable to be activated. Asurion and Sprint were not able to activate after: Chat, Calling, Driving to the store. Sprint/Asurion opened a new claim. I was notified that the claim was closed. I was notified that the device I requested was not in stock. I tried to get help from Asurion but was unable to due to chat reps only being able to handle opening claims.
Solution - Canceling Asurion as soon as my new phone comes in. LifeProof case is on the way. For the cost of having the Asurion service for 7-8 months, it will have paid for itself.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2015
I dropped my phone in water the night of New Year's Eve, so I went to Verizon and they told me I'd get my phone shipped overnight to me. I was pretty excited to hear that. Well here it is January 8th and I haven't gotten any emails like they said they would do and also still says my phone is on back order for 7-10 days. I'm very disappointed. This is by far the worst service anyone could have. I don't know why Verizon chose to work with them at all. Can they get in trouble for false advertisement or anything? Nothing about 24 hours is true. If it was a scheme meaning the claim would take 24 hours or not, that's still not true because it’s been a week for me and still nothing. Very, very disappointed.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2015
My daughter purchased an iPhone through AT&T in May 2014 and I had her buy the warranty they offered that would cover "EVERYTHING." Three months later (in August), my daughter dropped her phone and the screen broke. We went to AT&T store to submit her insurance claim. Only, at that time, we were told there was a $199 deductible. Since we were bringing our daughter to a college out of state, we agreed to the deductible, but upon further research, found that we could replace the screen at the mall for $130.
Before her new phone arrived, we called Asurion to cancel the claim. They told us, "No problem, just refuse the shipment at the door." We did this and Asurion received their phone back, our daughter had her phone fixed for less than the deductible, and we canceled our policy. Honestly, why pay $10 per month just to have to come up with another $199 for a claim? We thought, there was no deductible because THAT was not disclosed to us when the warranty was offered to us. Now next phase, and the one which has prompted me to write this, is the refund of the $199. As I sit here almost 5 months later, I have STILL not received the $199 credited back on my AT&T account. The phone claim was August 24, 2014.
I have called EVERY month since, and am told that 2 compete billing cycles must go through I see a credit. Then they told me, when they received the phone back, THAT'S when the billing cycle started. Then when I didn't receive credit by November 26, I called. Then they said 2 complete billing cycles AFTER the billing cycle that they received the phone. So here it is January 7, 2015 and I called. They tell me that refund approval date was December 9th so that I will receive the $199 credit after 2 billing cycles from then. So just to make it clear, I told the customer service representative, "So you're saying, that since my billing cycle ends on December 26, I have to wait after January 26 and after February 26, and if I don't see a credit in my FEBRUARY 26 (a full 6 months and 2 days later) that I should call back?" I WANT MY MONEY PLEASE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT TAKES OVER 6 MONTHS TO GET MY MONEY BACK when the claim wasn't even processed. It was canceled.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2015
I placed an order on 12/30/14 for 3 phones. We received them on 1/2/15. At the time of ordering, I ordered the TEP for protection because of the kids. Little did I know that this would prove to be disastrous. It was a rainy storm and I slipped, dropping the phone - I had not had it 24 hours. I called to see what my protection plan was, the lady explained it in detailed. I go online to order a new phone. Here is it 1/7/15, no phone and so far no end in sight as I am on the phone with sprint now. I was told by 4 different people at sprint after they found out that the insurance was not ordered when I did but added on 1/3 when I called to check on it. I have gone to the top of sprint who (while I was on the other line) called as asurion was on the phone. I was told by the head supervisor that it was resolved and that I could wait 24 hours and the phone would be shipped out to me after verification. Spoke with the adjuster - it isn't even IN THE NOTES for exemption or that sprint takes responsibility.
So here I am 4 days LATER - NO PHONE - I am being tossed back and forth a sprint rep just transferred me back to asurion after I specifically told her I needed a supervisor to speak to. In the meantime no one is doing anything. I have had the phone less than 24 hours before slipping and dropping it. I have talked to 10 people with no resolution but I have been given a lot of lies - when I was told that it was handled by a head supervisor at sprint. I still have nothing. Yet I have been charged.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I purchased my new iPhone 6 plus outright and broke the glass less than a month later. Since Verizon assured me when I purchased the phone and insurance that the phone would be replaced within 24 hours if anything was to happen to it, I thought this should be a breeze. Wrong! After sending all the proper documentation and the claim being approved, I was notified that the phone is now on backorder. I called and was told it "normally takes 7-10 days" for a backorder to be shipped. The person I spoke with was obviously reading from a script because. He just kept repeating the same thing over and over, that I could check my backorder status online.
I was told I would be given the option of "purchase to reimburse" if the claim wasn't resolved in 7 days, meaning I can go to Verizon, purchase another phone for $850 and wait for Asurion to send reimbursement. Ummm yeah, no thank you. So, as it stands, 4 days later, I'm still without my phone, can't speak to a live representative and get a message every time I call stating my phone is currently on backorder. No information other than that. I'm so angry, this is my work phone!
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I have been paying insurance for my Iphone 4 for almost 3 years; after my phone resulted damaged, I completed a claim to the company; and the answer was I have to pay $169 as insurance deductible.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I filed a claim on December 31, 2014 and received a "refurbished device" on January 5, 2015. After adding the new SIM card, my memory card, and new battery, the device powered up okay but the screen was completely dark. Googled the possible reasons and found a couple of YouTube videos to aid me to no avail. I finally gave up and contacted Asurion. After continually getting the run around, I called AT&T tech support and they basically re-routed me back to Asurion. I finally spoke to a CSR and she was apologetic. She placed another order and I asked if I could have the device shipped overnight and she said no, and I asked why and she couldn't answer my question. But she kept apologizing. She never gave me a tracking number. Next day, same crap, no tracking number, no information on the website, CSR know nothing.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2015
These customer services are a joke. This is a scam, it is a rip off. They will not help you, they want money if you have insurance and you lose your phone or your phone is stole. Why do you have to keep paying more money to get either your phone or tablet back? Someone needs to get rid of them. I don't know why Verizon deal with them. Well I guess they’re a scam to anyone who has Asurion like I do. THEY ARE A RIP OFF, ALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICES REP ARE VERY RUDE AND ALL THE SUPERVISOR ARE THEY THINK EVERYONE IS STUPID. THEY ARE A scam.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2015
Asurion is a monopoly and beholden to nobody. I've been a Sprint customer for almost 20 years (can you believe that?) and noticed their network and customer service go downhill directly after the Nextel merger. Their partnership with Asurion is further evidence of bad consumer support. I pay monthly insurance to have my phone replaced within 24 hours as I use the phone for work. As happens, the screen cracked and my choices were to buy out the contract so that I could upgrade to a new phone (and pay hundreds more than I already have) or pay a $150 deductible on the insurance to have - not even a new phone - a refurbished phone sent to me as a replacement. If this isn't taking advantage of the consumer, I don't know what is.
As to Asurion, I spoke with a rep who assured me my $150 deductible replacement phone would be at my house within 24 hours - and to stay on the line for an automated survey. I use this phone for work. It never showed. Notice how they have you take a survey before you experience their service. You give high marks because they said they'd have your phone to you. The phone never showed up.
Why? Because that rep did not process the claim. Two days later they were closed for New Year's Day (can't blame them there). Jan 2, they were open and I called - just to have two reps (one a supposed escalation point) argue with me that it was my fault that their first rep did not place me into the right automated system to complete the claim. This is inexcusable customer service - this isn't EVEN customer service. They did nothing to expedite getting me a phone and actually added 4 more days to getting a phone to me (now we have gone from a 24 hour replacement to 7 days). When I stated to them that this was shoddy service, I was told that the $150 deductible was non-negotiable and that I should be happy that it's already in their service to cover shipping charges (what is that, $20?) - meaning, they did nothing to make me a happy customer and negatively impacted my work by not having a working phone. I'm not dumb. I have backup plans. However, Asurion negatively impacted my livelihood by not holding up their contracted (PAID) service by getting a working replacement to me within the 24 hours for which I paid.
For a long time customer, I'm appalled. This is the shoddy service that you will be forced to pay for as well.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014
I just got an iPhone 6 and two days later, dropped it in the toilet. :( I called Asurion to file my claim and get a replacement phone. I was on hold for 30 minutes before anyone even answered my call. When finally the call was answered and the claim was filed, there was no communication stating that would have to go online, track the claim, and add additional information, before the claim could be processed. When I called again to follow up with the claim, the lady (I wish I got her name) I spoke to was very rude and was telling me to go to an incorrect website so I was unable to disconnect the Find my iPhone. She would not listen to me and tried to over-talk me. Eventually, she hung up on me. I called back again. Another lady answered the phone. She was pleasant at first but when I explained to her I was going in circles and wanted her to just stay on the phone with me as I try to disconnect the Find my iPhone, she got really ** with me and hung up on me as well. I cannot stand working with people who cannot provide good customer service. That is their job and they need training on how to better work with customers and at least stay on the phone until the issue is resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014
Filed a claim for broken screen and they wanted a $200 deductible....when I purchased insurance it was a $50 deductible. Asurion was very rude with me and referred me back to Sprint who is also in cahoots with this insurance. They tried to make me think I would get a phone at a cheaper rate with insurance...I have never filed a claim so I am basically buying a new phone.....do without the insurance for they are making millions off of it...Imagine a deductible on a phone as high as an automobile or homeowner's claim...WOW!!!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2014
I have paid for insurance for my phone through AT&T for years. After getting my IPhone 6 (64 GB in silver/white) in October 2014, the screen cracked. I filed a claim with Asurion, but they will only replace it with the space grey color- complaints about that color are all over the internet as it scratches very easily. Asurion won't replace my phone with the exact model, as both they and AT&T assured me. While this may seem minor, they have basically told me to go away, as has AT&T, since the grey is good enough to satisfy my claim, but clearly it is an inferior product and it is not what I paid for.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2014
After I submitted my claim I was informed that my claim was denied because I did not submit all the necessary documentation. After many phone calls and emails Asurion acknowledged that I originally submitted all necessary documentation. But since the warranty was for Segway batteries - there is no warranty because they are consider vehicle batteries.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014
Everything about this experience with Asurion is horrible. They are a monopoly, and beholden to nobody. They are inconsistent, have its of hidden fees and put you on endless hold. It is amazing how every review on this site gives the reality of 1 star services, yet their site shows "selected" reviews with 5 stars. Shows how disingenuous they really are.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014
Asurion sucks.. I lost my phone and so I contacted Asurion... I was asked to send few and I did that... It's been 3 days that I already opened the claim. And finally I got an email today saying the docs are verified and can complete my order.. And I did finish the order... and now I got the email saying that "your order is finished" and i am going to get a refurbished phone.. Seriously?? You think this is why I pay insurance?? And once the claim is opened.. and you try to call them again.. we can't even reach the customer service.. and get to deal with a dumb automated system.. Seriously?? This is one crazy service.. Never ever even think of opting Asurion...
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014
After having my phone stolen, I contacted Verizon. They forwarded me to Asurion insurance company. After multiple questions of verification I was still told they still could not verify me. And then they told me they would give me a call back. I waited 24 hours never received a phone call, when I called back I was then told that I would have to fill out affidavit in order for the process of my order. After being transferred in between different associates I was told lie after lie from Termisa & Tonya **. Kelly ** told me she would email the form to fill it out and email it back. Considering I have no printer I had to run out make copies.. fax it.... email it. I also stopped by a Verizon store after being told by Verizon customer service rep that if I went to a store I would be helped with the process. When I got to the store the associate told me they do not do that anymore. If I do not receive my phone within 24 hours I will be moving on to a new phone company and insurance company!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2014
Been paying monthly premiums for years. Recently needed to replace Galaxy s5 due to a cracked screen. Gave them my credit card number to cover the 100.00 deductible and was told that I had to upload my license so they can verify my shipping address. I told them I will upload a copy of my carrier bill, showing the account name and address. But that wasn't good enough. It seems that along with my credit card information (same address), they also need my picture, date of birth, eye color, signature, license number and everything else that is listed, verify address and store on their icloud server. When I refused, they refused to replace my hardly used phone with one of their refurbished ones.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
I submitted all required information to Asurion for claim on Monday Dec 15 for an AT&T phone replacement as directed by the AT&T Device Service Center which assured me I would receive the replacement within 24 hours for $99 or I could get a replacement phone immediately on Monday for $199 + tax. I decided to wait 24 hours to save $100, and I filled out the information online, also FAXed it, and received a confirmation email on Monday within an hour.
Tuesday morning I followed up online (again filled in all the contact information) to check delivery status, and found out they would take 24 hours to review the claim. If I would have known that I would not have filled a claim, as I needed the phone ASAP. I checked back later Tuesday online after 24 hours had passed and they still had not reviewed the claim, I called and they said they were behind due to the holiday, and would not be reviewed until Wednesday. What holiday? Christmas is not for another 10 days? On each of these contacts, both online and on the phone, I was required to provide all contact information. I checked back on Wednesday, it had been approved but they needed my mailing information which was already provided on Monday and Tuesday both online and in the FAX and was provided again online- each time I logged-in I was required to provide all mailing, phone, alternative phone and email contact information to 'complete the claim.' I provided all the information again.
On Thursday- today- I called again and they said they needed to complete the claim- what? They needed my contact information- address, phone, alternative phone and email info again before they could 'complete the claim' and send it out - this is at least the 8th time I have provided all that information to 'complete the claim.' They then said it would be 2-3 days before they sent it out and with the holiday shipping I may not get it until close to Christmas or after. That is 10-12 day replacement instead of the '24 hour replacement' as promised by AT&T when they sell you the insurance. BOO! BOO! BOO!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2014
We reported a damaged non working, Nokia phone to Verizon Wireless and they told us we had to work out the problem with the insurance carrier. Results were a disaster. We were not able to contact Assurion and speak to a human, and could only discuss the claim with a computer. Broken phone was replaced with a defective phone with non functional camera button, and noticeable scratch on face of phone. In the past Verizon handled all problems with insurance carrier. They handed the phone back to us and told us to contact Assurion ourselves directly. Not being able to contact a human is unacceptable and non responsive to customer needs and expectations.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2014
This phone is such a piece that I can't even fill out a full description of what happened without getting booted from internet. My android that cost $150 one year ago would now turn on last week. I have had insurance on my phone since the beginning of time, so I filed a claim at the AT&T store which was accepted. I waited five days, and was charged $60 to get a replacement phone that is three years old, to be told it will now take another three to four days to get the phone comparable to mine former phone. I am ANGRY. Asurion is crap. I still have to pay for this crap service??? Sure I do, because the consumer and I despise that term, is NOT always right. Fix this!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014
This is just a waste of time and can't understand why we continue to pay for this unprofessional service. I was disconnected twice, once by Dierra and I'm unsure who the other person was because I was already so frustrated with the process. Had this issue with them before and then my Mother-in-law has me as an authorized user which was updated several times. Had to call from my job to get her and conference her in then lost the call. Then I had to call back. This is a frustrating experience and I don't think I'm using this again. Will certainly not be paying for insurance with this company and I'm pretty sure any other company from now on. Now my mother-in-law has to call at her lunch from teaching kids and then I would have to call back to tell them what's wrong with the phone while my phone is still not working and I have to wait.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
Without a doubt this has been the worst customer service experience I have ever had. Not only have I spent more than 300 dollars over the last 2 years for this lousy insurance, not only did I have to pay 150 deductible for a phone that is already outdated, not only did I have to pay an extra fee to FedEx to ensure I was at home to sign for my package but I had to receive my phone with no battery! How can you make such an outrageous mistake? Would you buy a car without an engine?? What was even worse was the total disregard I received from your customer service representatives and then from the so called "specialist" who could care less that I received a pretty much useless phone.
The icing on the cake was that when I brought the phone to my Sprint store in hopes of finding a battery, which they did not have, the Sprint representative checked that my phone WASN'T EVEN ACTIVATED, which I told your stellar Asurion representative that I want my phone already activated when you send it. I mean short of me cursing like a sailor I have no other way to convey the frustration, anger and disappointment I have had with your company. Sending me the battery, which was supposed to come with the original shipment, is not a solution that I am willing to acknowledge as problem solved.
My phone not being activated upon arrival, which I specifically requested from your representative, is inexcusable. I wanted a TOTAL REFUND FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE as I did not receive the product I paid for in working condition and had to pay extra just to receive a useless phone and had to go out of my way to activate my phone. But of course my request was met with indifference and no refund given.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
My son lost his Iphone 5S on 10-30-2014. I called for a replacement phone the next day! They told me they would get a replacement phone to him right away! Phone arrives but it's a Iphone 4! I called them, they told me they had him listed as having the 4. Had to go to Verizon fax the receipt to them to show he had a 5s. Then that was issue was resolved. I was informed that they were out of stock on the 5S. Asurion told me we could by a 5s iphone from store at full retail price and they would refund my son money! Now my son is in military so have made all the phone calls. 30 phone calls later and still no refund check. They say they mail them but they never arrive. Called again today 12-05-2014, they said the 3 check was mailed 12-04-2014 and as of today I still have no refund. Asurion lies! I will continue to call and get my $414.00 check for my son now, just to show them they picked the wrong mom to make mad! Help, what can I do!! I have even called corporate office with no luck!!!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2014
This is by far the worst company I've ever had to deal with. You're given the 3rd degree, you get no answers but a machine all day. I have a Samsung 4 mini. Saturday 12/6/2014, phone went dead. Took it into Sprint office, said it had to do with hard drive and he then said he don't know what's wrong with it. Suppose to be a tech. And "why it won't turn on," I told the man, "the android pop up and said re upload and died." That was the phone I received 6 months ago after the first claim from Asurion which they sent me a defective phone and I have to pay for another one, only because I have a tiny crack that has been on it since I got the phone 6 months ago.
I called the claim and only to hear her say I have to pay another $100.00 in order to receive another phone and I'm having to go by 4 different stages per day questioning you. Who are you? Did you own a house, car, child years back? Very disrespectful. They are affiliated with SPRINT whom I greatly hate. Only using their plan because of my sons whom we are all on the same contract and I pay most of the bill. When the contract up, will not renew. Phone damaged not by me Saturday and now it's Monday, still no phone. And now I have to wait on another disrespectful agent to call me at the end of another 24 hours. That's step 2. I'm paying for a phone I can't even use... This is the worst company ever... SORRY THERE IS 6 STEPS TO PROCESSING A CLAIM NOT 4... It's sad they hide behind their answering machines and you can't speak to a live rep.
Once the contract is up with Sprint, I will no longer use. Other buyers, be careful. Research thoroughly before having to use the company ASURION and SPRINT. My fault I did not research first. Lesson learned. And they haven't even given me a ORDER NUMBER. The contact number will say they will contact you by phone or email end of 24 hours. Disgusting!!
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2014
I own a galaxy s4 that I have had issues with the battery and it holding a charge. It also randomly shuts off at times for a few hours each time. I went to my local Verizon store to see what could be done. They said I could outright purchase a new one for $100 but since I have been paying for full coverage insurance they should cover it and send me a replacement. I have called this company multiple times now with no help at all. They say that they can send me a refurbished phone but I have to pay them $99. What!?! I am paying for full coverage so you can save me one dollar? And it would be a used one sent to me?? The customer service reps just recommend that I just cancel the policy that I have with them. What kind of response is this? But when I try to cancel they tell me I have to call Verizon then Verizon says I need to call Asurion. This company is an absolute joke that does nothing but collect interest on your money. Although the dollar amount may be small that is paid to this company, I would much rather throw it in the trash then give it to them. In a sense I pay them so they can "understand" my issue but can't help me with it.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2014
I received my phone in 3 weeks. iPhone 6s were back ordered with no way to estimate arrival. The completing a claim was a bit confusing and took 3 days. There is a lot of ambiguity around the claim process. I completed multiple claims because I was not sure they went through. I tried to call in and could not talk to an actual agent which was frustrating. After reading reviews on this website, I accepted that fact that I would have to wait 6+ weeks for a replacement, so I was pleasantly surprised to receive the phone in 3. Overall, this service is not nearly as convenient and easy as Sprint makes it sound but still worth it for the relatively inexpensive replacement cost.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014
I called Asurion phone insurance phone company 3 weeks ago while on vacation because my phone stopped working. I first called at 2:30 pm and was still talking to them at 6:45 pm. This was after I had talked to almost 20 different people, explaining the whole situation each time. I was sent to Verizon 3 times, who told me they had no idea why the Asurion people would send me to them. One lady wouldn't even let me into my account. I was hung up on 3 times. I did receive the new phone the next day. The new phone they sent would not work properly right from the get go. I had to call again and explain the situation over and over to 7 different people. 5 of those people told me I was lying and that the last phone they sent me was in March! I was completely dumbfounded as I was physically holding the Asurion box it came in, and it had their company address on it!
Finally, when they realized I was telling the truth and was passed from person to person once again I was told that they would mail one out the next day. Well, the next day came, and there was no phone so I went through the whole calling and explaining everything to 8 different people once again. This time one of the reps told me that I have 3 of their phones in my possession, which is not true! I have both non-working phones, which I will continue to keep until they give me one that works! The rudest person I talked to blamed me for not taking care of my phones! I told him I do take care of them, but the last 2 were sent to me defective! I've never in my life experienced such horrible customer service, and no one was able to see in any of the notes what all I had already told the person before them. By the time I had talked to them for over an hour today I was in tears and begging them to stop transferring me and to please place my order. It was ridiculous.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2014
After purchasing the insurance for my phone through the AT&T Company and paying 6.95 per month on 2 devices for the last three years, we had to actually make a claim on a damaged device. The device was a Samsung Galaxy S4. After making a claim through the Asurion company, following the instructions which take an hour plus to complete... you must fill out your claim form, take a picture of your drivers license (hope you have one) and a copy of proof of purchase, we paid a 99$ fee as well. We actually sent this twice. About 10 days later we received a cheaper version of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the Samsung Alpha... a cheap piece of plastic phone. I called and told them we needed the version we paid for. They agreed to send out another phone if I would send back the Alpha. I did the very next day. We still have not received the Samsung Galaxy S4.
When I called to complain, you cannot talk with a supervisor. All they could tell me was that the phone had been delivered on 11/25 and someone must have stolen it from my door. We have a dog directly in front of our door. Trust me when I say nobody would mess with that dog. It was not stolen. When I called FED EX they had no record of anything being delivered to my address although the tracking number does say it was delivered. My claim has been put through again for the third time, waiting on the okay of the "underwriter." This has been going on for more than three weeks. Save your 6.95 per month in an account with your 99$ you would have to pay as a "deductible" and buy yourself a new phone. Not worth the hassle!
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014
My phone was stolen and had insurance through Asurion (Verizon). I had locked the iPhone from the "Find My iPhone" app right away and traced the phone to a parking lot where I had police escort to retrieve it. Unfortunately they couldn't find it. I have a police report and used this in the insurance claim. Because the thieves turned the phone on again my insurance was voided. Run away from Asurion. Might as well not have insurance since Asurion will steal from you too. Hearing them decline my right to get a phone back was harder than knowing my phone was stolen. Asurion will steal your money. Don't let this happen. You are better off saving money in case you lose your phone than to pay for this dishonest so-called insurance. Let everyone know about this company as I plan to do myself.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014
I have had Verizon for a while and always get insurance on my phones. I'm very clumsy with my phones. I have gone through Asurion before and had no problems, but in July I cracked my HTC One and didn't have the money to replace it nor did I care. I filed a claim today, but come to find out you have to file a claim within 60 days of damage to the phone. How am I supposed to know that policy? I was just trying to be honest when I damaged it then the next screen tells me they are unable to make my claim. What baloney this company is, if you're gonna have that policy, put it in bold on the front page of the website. Now I'm stuck with a broken phone, as I was planning on getting my new phone from Asurion, then trading it back in and getting a new phone. Thanks for ruining my plan Asurion.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2014
Let me explain my story. I am with AT&T because it is the only phone service that works in my local area, with T-Mobile only giving me 1 bar of signal strength and same with Verizon and even better Sprint store is in the middle of a 150 mile dead zone. I wonder really how you sell phones on that one. Anyways I had keyword had a Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom that I got through AT&T. After Samsung and AT&T distributed an android 4.4.2 update to the device the devices screen displayed "Your device is overheating" and then the battery caught fire, almost burning my can in the process. Went to Samsung. "I'm sorry your device is no longer produced. There's nothing we can do."
So I had insurance on it from Asurion. I filled out the claim and what do I get back? This - "I am sorry. Although you are covered by your plan the phone has to be replaced by AT&T" and gave me the customer service line to find a location. No problem. Went to the location and then I am told, "We can't replace that device. We no longer have that device and your insurance should replace the device." I told them, "The insurance company won't and told me you have to replace the device." They said, "We don't replace faulty devices." So here I am paying for a phone service I cannot even use.
Run away from Asurion. Don't buy their warranty and even better warn others not to as well. As of writing this I had AT&T remove the insurance plan from all of my devices because if I am paying 10.00 a month for insurance shouldn't it do its job?
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2014
Submitted a phone claim because my phone has been crushed, ran over by a vehicle. I paid insurance, made a claim to the company and was told I had to completed an affidavit. Which I had to download complete and submit with a govt issued ID. Which I did and was promised a phone call within 3 hours. Needless to say I never received a phone call. I called the company and the claim has been on hold for review by an underwriter and guess what, the department called. They stated my claim is under review for fraud. I said "what fraud? I have the phone and will send the phone back." If fraud is claimed, no matter what I would be hit with A $600 fee for failure to send the phone. Now it will take at least 4 days to have a phone due to the Thanksgiving holidays. Not sure why Verizon Wireless would jeopardize their reputation for this nonsense.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2014
I damaged my iphone 6 beyond repair on 11/7/14 and filed my claim on 11/8/14. I know this is my fault yet this is why I purchase insurance. Paid my deductible the same day I filed the claim. I got my confirmation email shortly after that said the phone was on back order and it would ship in 1-3 business days. I called on the 4th day and was told it would be another 7-10 day. Go figure, that time is up too and still no updated email, temporary phone, or any reduction of my bill by Sprint for this terrible company they signed me up with that had their name on the plan. Please find another company to insure your phone as I will do. No telling how long it will be before this phone actually comes in.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2014
Never again will I buy a warranty through Wal-Mart, my 50" TV malfunctions and Asurion says I am SOL. I have been going around and around with Asurion for a month and a half. Broken promises, lies and wasted time off for them to not even show when they schedule a service call... I did my research on this Asurion insurance and holy cow - look at all their negatives. I should have listened to my husband and told Wal-Mart to keep their insurance, it's not worth the paper is printed on!!
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
I am a Sprint customer and I bought insurance through them. I lost my iPhone 6 on 11/14/2014 and I filled a claim. I completed the payment on 11/16/2014. The online tracking says it may take up to 1-3 business days. I called Asurion customer service several times. A week after my claim, they told me that my claim is in back order (which wasn't my fault). The reason why I bought insurance and why I pay for it is to use it when I lose my phone or damaged it. They told me it will take 14 days to get the phone. I asked some kind of temporary phone that I can use. The lady "handling" my complaint hung up the phone while I was on. Twice. I have never seen a rude customer service like this ever.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014
Let me start by saying I have been with Verizon Wireless for about 12 years and I have never had a problem with them... Still don't. I have always had insurance on my phones and have been paying $10 extra a month for many years now since I got my first smart phone (Seems like forever ago). Anyway, I purchased an iPhone 6 about a month ago. A couple weeks later, my screen shattered after falling about a foot onto carpet. I was already going to make a claim and before I even had the chance, my daughter also spilled milk on it. This left me with not only a shattered screen that was leaving shards of glass in my fingers and ear, but also no audio coming from my phone. No sounds at all. I called Verizon and was told that a new iPhone 6 would be overnighted to me. Verizon transferred me to Asurion who assured me the same thing. I filled out my claim and was supposed to hear back from them within 3 hours. I got an email about an hour later telling me that my phone was out of stock, so I could either put it on back order, (Shutter) or use another option.
I called Asurion about this email hoping that my 'other option' would consist of a different color or different GB phone, but they said that ALL iPhone 6s of every color and GB were out of stock. They said it should take anywhere from 3-7 days before I got my new phone and I was already very disappointed about that. A week later, I called them back in hopes that there might be some news on when a shipment was coming in. This time when I called, not only was the phone still out of stock, but they said they couldn't even give me an estimated time of how many days it might be because there are so many on back order. This has me really upset! My husband works 80 hours a week and I am a stay at home Mom who is alone with my 3-year old daughter and 2-year old twins all day long by myself. Going without a phone is not only inconvenient, it's downright scary. God forbid I end up having an emergency... What then? As I said before, I have paid so much money to this company that it's ridiculous.
When I asked them if they offered discounts due to the inconvenience, the answer was of course "no". It has now been 11 days. I called again earlier tonight and they told me that they hoped my phone would be here within 2 weeks!!! THEY hope? Waiting almost a month for a phone that is supposed to be overnighted is an absolute joke. I understand that the iPhone 6 is in high demand due to being a new phone and all, but you would think they would take that into consideration and make sure they have enough to cover these people that have paid them thousands of dollars over the years. The sad part is the best option they gave me was to go buy a brand new iPhone 6 at FULL PRICE ($800 or more) and they would reimburse me when my phone came in. Who on Earth has the money for that? I am still stunned by all of this, and no, I do not blame Verizon one bit. I love Verizon! I am just surprised that they would partner with a company like this. I know I can't be the only one that feels this way being that they only have a 1 star rating. I would have gave them 0 stars if I could.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2014
12:30 pm, attempted to submit an online claim for my T-Mobile MyTouch phone. Was prompted to call customer service at 866 268 7221. First rep told put me on hold and then disconnected. Called again, rep said their system was down and asked me to call back in 2 hours. 3:30 pm, called back, was given a new claim number, but was told their system was down and to call back later. 9:00 pm, called back, was told their system was down. 10:30 pm attempted to resume my claim. Received this error: "A problem has occurred while processing your information. Please exit and allow 5-10 minutes before resuming your claim at phoneclaim.com. If the problem persists please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Asurion, Your Technology Protection Company." 11:30, attempted to resume claim, system unresponsive.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
I had a Blackberry phone that came with an upgrade. I washed it and ruined it. Paid my deductible and they sent me another phone. I followed instructions to send back the water damaged phone by putting it the carton they sent me and followed their instructions to drop it in any UPS Pickup Box. Then the Phone they sent me went bad in less than 3 weeks. So they replaced it and I again, followed the same format of mailing that phone back to them. They claimed that they did not get the phone. So now I have become liable for the price of the Phone they claim I am responsible for so I have to pay $579 because someone else did not do their job.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
I purchased a customized Moto X 2 Gen and received it in October. I also put insurance on the phone through Verizon/Asurion. When my phone was damaged this weekend, I filed a claim. After completing all of the paperwork and steps, I received an email with a link that told me "Unfortunately, your device is not currently in stock. In order to complete your claim please call 1-888-881-2622 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to further assist you." I assumed this was because I had a custom phone and their process only let me select the model of my phone and not the individual materials and colors. The rep who answered looked up my information and proceeded to tell me the manufacturer no longer produces the phone. I explained to her that this could not be correct as this model was just released, she put me on hold. While on hold I checked the Motorola Moto Maker website to verify that Motorola had not changed something. Of course, I found you can still order my exact phone.
She came back on and told me again that they are no longer producing my phone and that they may still have some in stock but they are not making them anymore so she would have to give me a different phone. I explained to her that my phone is completely custom, from the front cover to back cover to the accent pieces and that they make them as they are ordered. I also told her I had gone to the website while she had me on the phone and created one that It would let me order if I put my payment info in. They are definitely still producing them if I can do this. She put me on hold again for an extended period of time. She came back and told me they do not carry them any longer and she could only give me a Moto Droid Max. I firmly but politely refused and told her I needed to speak to someone who get me the phone I purchased and insured. I told her there is no point in putting insurance on your phone if they can't replace it with the same phone. She placed me on hold to escalate the call. She did return to the call to introduce me to Armani, the next rep I spoke with.
Armani was very friendly and explained they would order my custom phone. She had to put me on hold to transfer me to corporate, stayed on the line, and introduced me to Janet before releasing me. Janet was also very friendly and helpful. She confirmed a call back number for me, asked for the details of my customized phone, and processed my deductible payment. She had to disconnect with me to place the order with Motorola but called back as promised in less than 10 minutes with my order # and an expected delivery date. When she asked if there was anything further I needed, I asked how this was going to be corrected for future callers who have custom phones. She referred to her notes and tried to tell me the original rep just did not know I had a custom phone.
I explained my entire conversation with the first rep, emphasizing that I told her it was custom the second she told me it was no longer being manufactured. There was no confusion, they tried to get away with replacing my custom Moto X with a stock Droid Max. I just want to let others know, you do not have to be rude or yell. Just be firm and insist they replace the phone you purchased and insured. It would have been understandable if this was a year or two later and they truly could not get the exact same phone. However, I had a model that had been out for two months and I had in my possession for less than a month.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
They make it as hard and as expensive as they possibly can to get a phone replacement when you need one. They make it absolutely impossible to understand the terms of their services. Sprint and Asurion have a revenue sharing agreement and so it is in both of their interests to get people to sign-up for their coverage and then do nothing to help people actually use it. Trying to work with these guys on the phone or via email is a joke. Crazy long holds followed by a ton of getting passed around to other agents etc... and then told to call back because their systems are down, or some other **.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
Recently put my phone thru the washer. Never having a claim ever with all my cell phone I thought this shouldn't be hard. WRONG! Forget about phone contact with these idiots and online is almost as bad. Long story short - 2 weeks and a conversation screaming at the person at the other end of the line was the only way you will get results. My recommendation is start screaming like a crazy person from day one. This may speed things up. Talking to them as intelligent people is a waste of time. AT&T also has a responsibility here. They never verbally disclosed they were selling Asurion Insurance. They profit from it but won't take responsibility. I will gain some satisfaction. I am in charge of our Corporate AT&T account and the contract is up.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
I created this account just to tell you how bad my experience is with Asurion. I can't speak for Android or other device users, but if you have an iPhone 5 or higher... DO NOT USE THEM. I work in a field where I need my phone on me at all times to respond to clients. I explained this to Asurion and after being put on 3-5 "Brief two minute holds" and transferred twice to agents who thought they were the first one to respond to my call, then after they acknowledged my issue they simply said I would get a new iPhone 2 days to a week from now because it is on backorder.
I have not received any updates and at this point I have lost well over 4 times what it would have cost to get a new iPhone, just because I didn't have a phone which they didn't offer any alternatives for after I explained this to them. There was no point in getting Asurion it seems. I don't want to go buy an iPhone at this point. They have left me in no-phone-limbo. They are an insurance company and they should understand the need in today’s world for a quick replacement... It’s literally the one job they have to do and they cannot fulfill this.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2014
My iPhone 6 was stolen on Wednesday the 12th of November, and I began the claim process that day. They are out of all iPhones from 5s-6 plus. I could go pick a 5s up at an Apple store right now (I checked the availability), but I instead would have to wait for Asurion to come up with the most cost-efficient version (a used one that they refurbish) for themselves first - up to supposedly 2 weeks (I have no idea how long they will really take - could be more, I'm sure). Already seems like a bad deal.
In the beginning of my claim to replace my iPhone 6 specifically, I was told that it would be shipped next day, so I continued with my claim. Later, I was told my phone was on backorder and could take up to two weeks to ship, AND that there is a $200 deductible. I have no recourse. I either have to wait as long as it takes them, or else buy a new phone for $750 (which I hope I don't have to remind you is what insurance is FOR). There are no deductions, no discounts, no nothing to compensate for the fact that they either did not order enough iPhones (considering they know how many were sold), or they are being returned and refurbished at a slower rate than is ideal (as opposed to just giving me a new **** phone) - neither of which are my fault or my responsibility.
This is the only insurance that is offered through Verizon, or at least the only company I was told about (which, itself seems ill-fated for customers, regardless of how many other companies do this). Squaretrade - which I looked into after I found out how awful this company is - does not cover theft. These are some of the reasons this company (which you can't even escape if you change phone carriers, because your next carrier is likely to use this heap of crookery, too) is being called a monopoly.
I am genuinely angry that these shysters are the go-to company for anything, and that I am forced to give them money in order to avoid paying more - because, in fairness, that is something that they do technically do. I am paying less monetarily than if I didn't have them at all, but it is for: a product I was not aware of (refurbished), in a timeframe I was not aware of (weeks), and for a deductible ($200). Not a good deal at all, and I would never have chosen these people in full view of alternatives (if there are actually any). As soon as I have hours to research these things, I will search for an alternative and tell you what I find.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2014
I broke my phone and they had me send it in. After I sent it in, they said my claim was approved, and they were sending me a check in the mail. I received the email saying that it will be here in 7-10 business days. I got the email on a Saturday and I called them about a week later. They first said it was sent on the following Monday. I called back the next day, and they said it was sent on that Wednesday. I called back again that day for more information, and they said it was sent on Thursday (and today is Friday). And remember this a different person each time. So I asked if I could cancel the check and get a E-Gift Card instead. The woman on the phone said sure and I would receive the email within 2 hours. 3 hours later, I still did not receive the email, so I called back and a different operator answered. He said that it was the card was denied and I would not be receiving a Email. It started to piss me off so I told the man I would not be using this company anymore. Do not use this company, it is a fraud.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2014
My phone was stolen on November 8, 2014. They said that I would have a phone on Monday. Then I was told that it would be 7-10 business days. The email confirmation says 1-3 business days. I am still without a phone or any tracking information. This company is a definite scam.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
As I read through all the complaints for Mobile Asurion Insurance like in my case one thing is clear, they first try to deny the claim stating that the phone is not covered. Additionally, they never seem to have the same phone to replace the damaged or lost one and it is always a refurbished older phone that has issues. I have just went through the same thing with a Moto X 2nd generation that they wanted to replace with a Samsung Galaxy or an LG G2 phone stating first our claim was denied as the phone was not active, then stating they had no Moto X phones in the inventory that I could call back in 60 days to check. In the meantime they sent us out another letter of denial of the claim.
Asurion policy states it will repair or replace and it is their option to repair. It is mandatory for you to mail back your damaged phone so they can recycle onto another claimant. They will halfway refurbish your phone for another claimant but they will not fix it for you. The damaged products that get returned is their Inventory "Stock". This is company is a Scam! They use Fraudulent and Deceitful practices and Mobile Phone Providers Influence over the phone sales or within the checkout line to buy. Sure you say... "It’s Insurance". They will protect my investment, so the consumer buys it thinking that their product will be either repaired or replaced in an unfortunate event it is damaged or lost right. This is "Theft by Deception" and breaking every law of "Good Faith and Fair Dealing" any Insurance Carrier or Business should operate under.
I urge everyone who has been raked by Asurion to file a report with the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney General Office within your state. If you want to change anything you need to file complaints. So eventually maybe they will have to change their way of business or be put out of business. We have had this policy since 2010 and have never used it.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
My Spouse lost Iphone 6. I was lucky enough to get insurance when I bough the phone. So the story of sadness starts here. Asurion said I did not have insurance and after me personally contacting ATT and bring them together for 3 Hours, they accept glitch at their end. So manual Process- 3-5 business day to settle and start my claim. Called on daily basis and on 4th business day said they would start the claim and would take 3-5 business days to ship. Called on daily after 3rd business day and Helpline is horrible. Every time it takes 15-20 minutes before getting representative. Confirmed on 7th business day would be shipped the phone. Confirmed with agent my model and make and they never told me if not available would ship similar phone. Still waiting as they send the wrong phone Samsung Galaxy 5 in place of Iphone 6 and now says I have to wait for 20-25 business days for Iphone - That's Approx. Really fumed because they never told me they were shipping Samsung Galaxy S5. How is Iphone 6 similar or like to Samusng Galaxy 5? No idea. :( :(
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
Had an accident involving my cell phone and some water 11/9 and promptly called Asurion as suggested by AT&T. Spoke with a representative that evening who was very pleasant. She stated that my phone was no longer carried by the company (Motorola Atrix HD) and that she could send out a new Samsung Galaxy S3 the next day and that a tracking number would soon be sent to my email. After no email tracking number message, I called back 11/10 and spoke with another pleasant gal who stated it was "pending shipment" and would be sent out that evening. Still no info on 11/11. Another call and was told the phone is on back order for 3-5 days and she had no idea when it would be sent. I then asked for a supervisor and was transferred to Amy who stated there was nothing she could do though offered to reimburse me if I bought the phone direct from AT&T (if I can't get a replacement phone, why would I trust them to reimburse me money)...
When I laughed at that prospect, she then stated that my claim was suspended and that I would need to speak with the Office of the CEO but no contact information was provided. As she was going to transfer me to leave a message, instead she hung up on me. I promptly called AT&T and explained the situation though they cannot do anything as the contract I have is with Asurion. That contract says a replacement phone will be shipped in 24 hours. I'm disgusted by the service I received tonight and truly hope the call was recorded and used to better train their employees. No excuse for this situation. Will be cancelling insurance with this company; not worth the aggravation.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
I lost my galaxy S4 on 11/5/2014 and called Asurion for the replacement and they said I will be receiving Galaxy Alpha. I called them on 11/7/2014 to get to know the status on what is happening and they said it is back order and I should be receiving it in 3-5 business days. I called them again today 11/11/2014, again they tell the same thing that I will be receiving it in 3-5 business days. They can’t give a proper updates on when I will receive the phone.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
My phone broke awhile ago but just last week the whole phone completely went black and broke. I went into Verizon that night, it was a Monday, to see if I could get my phone fixed. They had me call Asurion to do a claim and get a new phone. It has now been a week and a half and they said they are out of stock of all phones and have no clue when they will get a new shipment. This is ridiculous because they said I would have a new phone within a few days. I am not very happy right now. This is not okay.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
I'm a customer with Verizon Wireless. I purchased my iPhone 6 and maybe 5 days later it was stolen. I called Asurion to get a replacement. After a month and a couple of weeks, I still don't have my iPhone!! I'm considering going to another phone company and clearly having insurance is not worth it if I still have to pay $200 to get it!! I called today just to check the status, they offered me an iPhone 6+ but that's not what I wanted!!

Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014
I have a mother in hospital with congestive heart failure. I am dealing with an accident where my son almost lost his arm, broke his face in 4 places, I am lucky he is alive...memory loss etc...He was a passenger, the car hit a tree. I will attach a picture, maybe then you will see...some of what I am going through. Would you like the claim numbers and hospital info to get a call from you to complete this claim.
I have spent now over 10 hours plus filing this claim, endured disrespect from your company...I received uncaring attitude I have heard every excuse to why Asurion will not accept this claim. I have to give you credit, your company sure works hard looking for loop holes not to pay out on a claim, however they are right there collecting their premiums. I have 3 Sprint supervisors whom witnessed this whole thing and One will be taking this up to their CCO's in Kansas City. They are shocked at your customer service and the lack of follow through.
Like the call you said you would give me yesterday, still I am waiting to hear from you. You not calling put into motion the chain of events your company will have to participate in here in the future with corporate Sprint, all the calls were recorded and notes taken. They reassured me this will never happen to another sprint customer. So my questions to you are...When are you planning on calling me? Why is your company choosing to escalate a situation? Why is your company so uncaring? When is the phone being shipped out? When can I expect to receive it? WHY! WHY! WHY!
I did nothing here, I have had more than enough on my plate, do you really think I needed this on top of everything? Is this the sort of treatment you wantothers to know about? That your representatives are smug, uncaring, condescending, looking for loop holes not to pay out on a claim? That is what I see, that is my opinion of your company. I am to call back Sprint and update them on whether I received a call and to when the phone will be shipped. I was to call them yesterday. What will my answer be? You tell me...What is your company going to do for compensation for all the stress, disrespect and hours I had to go through and do not tell me there is nothing you can do, believe me. I am a owner of a company since 1986, there is something you can do - it's whether you are willing and choose to do so. I will be waiting for your call. Thank you so much...Like I said still unresolved...Unbelievable.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014
I lost an iPhone 6 plus. They never replaced. I spent many hours. They worked with AT&T and tried refuse my claim. Don't waste your time and money for this insurance company.

Reviewed Nov. 8, 2014
I contacted Asurion when my phone had been run over by a car. They quickly replaced my phone, but did not include a return envelope for my broken phone. So I called them..... wait for it..... 7 times and each time, they assured me that they would send the envelope to my Post Office Box as we do not have delivery by USPS in our town. Then, I'm looking at my bank account and they hit me for $300 charge claiming that I did not return the phone!!!!! I am so angry. This is an obvious SCAM. I volunteered to send the phone back in my own padded envelope and they said if I did, I would be charged the $300. So what is a consumer to do. I contacted my bank and disputed their charge and I am going to send the smashed phone to the CEO of this damned company with a scathing letter. Do not use this company if you can avoid them. Thieves.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2014
I completely smashed my phone in my car door on Tuesday morning. I immediately went into AT&T as I pay the $10 monthly insurance, and to my delight it was only $125 to have a brand new Note 3 shipped to me that was promised to arrive on that Thursday. (2 days later, sweet!) The following day, I receive an email stating my claim did not go through so I did it again at home. They made me pay $150, which was aggravating, but I paid it because I am phoneless. This time it was promised to arrive on Friday (okay, I can wait another day no big deal). Friday rolls around, I check my claim online as I have not received it in the mail, and it hasn't even been processed let alone shipped out yet.
I walked into my local AT&T store to inquire on what is going on. All they tell me is to keep waiting because they go through a third company. (Why they can't just give me a new phone right there I do not understand...) Saturday comes (today) still not processed or shipped... so, the earliest it will come in (if I am lucky) will be Monday. I am so frustrated that I was originally told it would be in 2 days after I broke the phone, and now I'm looking at least a week later. I am immediately cancelling my insurance with this company once I receive my new phone and am about to leave AT&T as well. This is absolutely ridiculous.... I am paying for a week worth of a phone I am not using and going on a week phoneless. I am over 3,000 miles away from all my family as I am down here in nursing school and that is my only contact with them. Very stressed and very upset!!!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2014
My son's phone was broken which he purchased with ATT store when signing a new contract May 2013. I have had 5 line on my account for 13 years and never received such poor service as I have received in this case. I call to make the claim and am told there is no insurance on it any longer. It was canceled two days after purchase. ATT couldn't explain why it was canceled. I was told he had too many claims and he had never made a claim, so they tell me that I need to contact Asurion. I have been back and forth between ATT and Asurion five times, spending hours on the phone with them and no results. They keep pointing the finger at one another. I am very frustrated. There is even more to this whole mess than what I have covered. Not a single person I have spoken to can explain why this happened or why when they put it back on it cancels again. Unhappy consumer!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2014
Beyond frustrated. Short story: we were told our replacement would be a NEW iPhone. However, we received a "nearly new" "refurbished" iPhone. We specifically asked if the replacement would be new and were assured that would be the case, which is why we agreed to pay the $100 deductible. I have spent nearly two hours on the phone, mostly on hold, with this pathetic excuse of a company. After talking to several company reps, I ended up no further than I was when I started. This is a horribly bad reflection on AT&T who selected this company to insure their phones. My new carrier will be anyone that does not work with the thieves. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THE PEOPLE - DONATE $25/MONTH TO YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY INSTEAD OF WASTING YOUR MONEY WITH THESE FOOLS! (Oh, they also told me I could not record the phone call, although they could....pretty sure that is not the case in Arizona).
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014
My iPhone 5s 16gb was trashed from my friend breaking it. I waited a few months to file a claim because I am a broke college kid and didn't have the spare $170 at the time of the break. It took me a few different times to even start to try to file a claim. I would put my information in and it wouldn't load to the next page. I finally gave that up and tried about a week later. Finally got in to file my claim, and I put the correct date of when the break happened and they ended up telling me that no claim could be made due to the fact that it happened past the 60 day allowance. I never knew that I had to file the claim within 60 days. So I contacted a tech manager and asked him to wipe my claim and let me restart. He was very nice and allowed me to do this.
After my claim was filed I finally got the ball rolling until they made me fill out several papers and fax/submit them. This took forever seeing that my father is the account holder and I had to use his ID and information instead of mine. After a few hours they had my information processed and I received an email telling me to resume my claim. I did this but it wouldn't let me continue past a certain step, asking me for my social security number and name. I figured this supposed to be for my father to verify he was the account holder and the actual person making the claim. I input his information and it completely kicked me out of the claim.
I then called Asurion to ask them why it kicked me out and how to continue because I had only a few hours (this was on a Thursday) to make the claim in order to ensure that I would get my phone on Friday instead of on the next Monday. After going through the long process with the phone, I got to talk to someone that told me they could not disclose any information to me because I was not the account holder. I then explained to her that my father knew of all that was going on, and that I was almost done with my claim and just needed to get past the part that kicked me out to put my shipping information in. They then told me they could not speak to me about anything and would need to talk to my father. I then had my father call them and they sorted out everything.
I received my phone the next day as promised. The phone worked perfectly at first. A week later it started to not charge. It would then die and only charge after it had died. That has been going on for about a week now. I finally called today to let them know that the refurbished phone they sent me was not charging at all. They told me all 5s 16gb were on backorder and it would be awhile to receive my phone. I called back a few hours later letting them know that this wasn't acceptable as I am going on a trip soon and need the phone now and that I should be upgraded because the phone they sent me was totally not working at all.
The lady called "customer care" and told me I would be given an iPhone 5s 32gb instead for the trouble. Now all I am waiting on is to receive it tomorrow. I am crossing my fingers that the phone will actually work. Overall my experience hasn't been great, because I just wanted a phone that would work in the first place. But in the end I am getting a better phone, that is if it will work correctly.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014
My son lost his iPhone 5c trick or treating Oct 31. We had the insurance on his phone just in case something happened like this. Today is November 5, 2014. He has a brand new (not refurbished) iPhones 5c - only difference is it is green instead of blue. I never had to call. All done online. Very satisfied with the service.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2014
I filled out a replacement phone form and went through the entire process on 10/8. Many calls and emails later and promised of a NEW phone, an upgraded model, and today when I called (almost a month later), they have now informed me that they have no records of any promises of a new phone, upgraded model. And they NOW have my phone ready to ship, but oh by the way, it's the same crappy old model I had. This after sending me a replacement which was a refurb which didn't work. Why on Earth couldn't they tell me this all 26 days ago instead of outright lying to me. If I didn't call today I'd never have a phone. No one ever emailed me or got back as promised to let me know my phone would be shipped. This company should be shut down. They are liars and thieves.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2014
My daughter lost her phone the week of October 19th. Asurion sent a replacement phone after the deductible was met. The phone was found and returned. They received it on October 27th. I called on the 28th, I was told the account holder was my daughter and I am the account holder and the funds would be release it should take 3-5 business days so I called on 29th and explain the same situation. Verizon also called and they would not give them any information, either. This run around goes on until to today. I am not speaking with Care Solution and now they are saying the funds were just release to which is Nov. 4th and it will take 7-10 business days for the refund. She is not transferring me over to the CEO of Asurion which I know will never happen. I have been on hold for 8 minutes now. So I know the game. I cannot hold because I have other obligation I must attend to. It is now 10 minutes. Hanging the phone up the now. This is the most uncaring situation I have every been in. Your customer service is the worst I have ever dealt with.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2014
My daughters phone was stolen, Verizon claims to have it replaced in all their advertisements the next day with this Insurance. Asurion said maybe more than 7 days to wait for the phone! Every parent wants their daughter safe when driving around at night. Neither Verizon or Asurion will offer a loaner phone!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2014
I bought a new 32" led tv from Target and bought the 3-year warranty. Should have taken the TV back as soon as I realized it wasn't working right (dark screen, dead pixels, etc) so I sent it to one of Asurion's repair shops in Buffalo, NY. I get a call the day they received it to tell me they refuse to fix it because it's infested with roaches and they have sent it back to me. The thing is that I have never seen a bug, ant or anything in my little apartment since I have been there. Now what, I need to worry if they put bugs in my TV and are they going to infest my house? No way, I am pissed and will never buy another product from Target again. I'll probably have to just throw the damn thing away. MY ADVICE, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A WARRANTY FROM ASURION.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
This is the biggest rip off, most disgusting company I have ever come across in my entire life. I have been paying my bill on time for years and the one time I need a new phone because it was stolen they tell me I was sent to the fraud department. And I need to send them a notarized letter, a picture of my driver's license, picture of my social, and all this other ** then they lose all my documents and tell me I need to send them again. I filed my ** claim 2 months ago and still no phone. This disgusting company eat a giant ** you pieces of **. I am going to rip you all a new ** once I get my phone.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2014
I've been waiting two weeks now for a replacement iPhone 5S. Today when I called about it they offered me an alternative to them mailing me a phone (which I now know would be a refurbished phone). They offered to send a check for the replacement cost of the phone so that I could go to Sprint and buy a new phone, out of contract. This will be an estimated $500-600 dollar check. Yes! They transferred me to their Resolutions Department to make the change. Now waiting "5-7 business days" for the check.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2014
My Phone broke and they told us to go online and order it. Besides the fact that I have waited 2+ Hours just waiting for the info to load but once it finally loaded it said I already had an account then when I tried to log in it, says that email didn't exist and did that at least 3 times and now I am 2 days in, still haven't sent out a phone or even recognize that my claim was made and when I called they just kept saying "go online". They make it a hassle so people wont claim their phone. They need to do something about this!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
My phone was stolen and I had to jump through hoops to have it replaced...they finally approved the claim and said it would take 1 - 2 days to get my replacement (which isn't comparable to my phone). NOW of course 2 days later and still no phone and so I called them and they are telling me it will be another 1 - 2 days. Horrible service for the money we pay.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
My phone was stolen over a month ago. Someone said "Don't leave your phone there"...left my phone there...gone. So it took me about 3-4 days to get a replacement phone from Asurion. Not bad, I expected to wait a bit. Once I finally got the phone (1st), people on the other side of my calls said that it sounded like I was talking through a bowl of water. I called Asurion, they got me a new phone 2 days later (2nd). Once again, it had audio issues. This time it would actually mute my voice, so making phone calls was not even an option. I called back, pretty aggravated, and the woman told me that after 2 devices, they're required to send me a brand new device...so I figured that this would be the end of it. 2 days later I had a new (3rd) phone. AGAIN...audio issues. When I would talk with my phone between my ear and shoulder, it would mute my voice again. Talk about frustrating!! So I called...again...they shipped me a new device (4th phone)...got it within 2 days. This time when I inserted the sim card, the screen pops up saying that it may take up to 5 mins to activate...3 hours later...NOTHING!!
I call back enraged. I'm a businesswoman, and my work life revolves around my phone, and this had been going on for weeks. Constantly having to master reset my phone, re-install contacts, photos, docs, and it would take up to 10 hours each time! SO!! I had to use one of the devices that I had previously received to "make-due" until I got one that actually frickin' worked. I call, and asked to speak with a manager. The manager en-lighted me that they don't even offer brand new devices, only refurbished devices, so someone lied to me along the way. Cherry on top!!! I made a fuss about having so many issues, and said that something needed to be done. Of course, my phone (LG G2) was on back order. I must have been the culprit. So I demanded an upgrade to the LG G3 given the situation...which of course was ALSO on back order.
It took me 8 days to get my new phone (the 5th phone to be exact)...and what do you know. THEY SENT ME THE WRONG PHONE!!! I once again received the LG G2...with a sticker on the back stating that it is a refurbished device. I called back again...nearly on the verge of tears. Thank goodness, I got someone who spoke English and understood my frustration. I SHOULD be receiving my 6th phone tomorrow. 6th phone. Considering contacting BBB.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2014
We have 30 phones signed up with Asurion - I pay $10 a month per phone for the coverage. I filed a claim two weeks ago - filled out the affidavit - faxed everything in - Still nothing. Every time I call they put me on hold for 20 minutes then they hang up.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
Me and my wife have Asurion insurance full coverage on our phones. So my phone is stolen. I jump through all the hoops to file my claim. And then I find it won't let ship to my preferred address. After re-entering the address multiple times on their website it cuts me off and I have to call them. That's when they hit me with the news that for my 2 year old HTC Evo I'll have to pay a $150 deductible when the phone can be purchase new for that and they would not guarantee I would get a new phone, most likely a refurbished or used one. For what they charge I think the only thing Asurion assures is that they will screw you the customer out of your hard earned money. You could get a used Evo for $50 - paying a $150 deductible on that is like paying a $4500 deductible on a $3000 car. If I could give them a true rating it would be negative 20 stars. Totally useless waste of money.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
This is a BAD BAD deal for the consumer. I have a Samsung S5 32G product. I pay $10 per month insurance and on top of that I recently paid $100 for a screen replacement. The issue is as follows; Asurion will not tell you when you make a claim that they only carry 16G Samsung S5. They will instead send you an inferior device regardless of what you send them they will only send you back a 16G Samsung S5 phone because they claim that is all they carry. The problem with this is that they are knowingly ripping you off. They are well aware that the bulk of S5 devices are sold at 32G but they only carry 16G. No doubt this is a tactic to increase their bottom line at the consumers expense. Shame on Verizon, the company who contracted them and endorses them in their stores. My question is as follows; What happens to my 32G device? If you only carry 16G what do you do with my device? This is wrong and needs to be addressed by Verizon.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
At first, everything was perfect. This company has my laptop and stated that they would send it out Friday on 24th of October. No UPS information AND when I called back, even the supervisor stated that he does not know where the laptop that I paid $350.00 for. I called 10 times and asked for the laptop repair department number and supervisor told me that they did not have a direct line. Then he stated that someone from that department would contact me. But if they had no direct line, how could they call? I am going to do another follow up and will post for final results. But for now, they have my laptop and it's been 2 weeks!
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
I called in on 10/25/2014 to have my device replace and they put a 24 hour hold on my account. I was told I could call back on 10/26/2014 after 24 hours to complete my claim. When I called back they said that the hold has not been release so I can't complete my claim. They told me the adjuster was gone for the day and that there's nothing they can do. I think this is the worst insurance company ever. They are really inconsiderate when it comes to people who pay their hard earned money.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2014
How do you pay 300.00 for a phone?... Lose that phone, pay for insurance then be charged 149.00 for a small crappy phone. This is the biggest scam I ever seen.. I had AT&T for 3 years and will be cancelling all 4 lines. Asurion is a ripoff. Will be filing a BBB COMPLAINT.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
Okay, so weird situation. Bluetooth was not good on my replacement phone (Note 2), so I filed a claim with Asurion ($8/month extends your manufacturer warranty with Verizon Wireless). Sent it to my house. One phone down. Never showed. Waited a day. Called. Second phone sent out. Waited. No show. Tracked it, and for what appeared to be no good reason, Asurion recalled it back. Their associates on the line were friendly about it - but had no clue as to why that happened. Third phone sent out - they said, "Have it sent to your work", so I did. Returned to Asurion. At this point - that's ridiculous.
Luckily my phone wasn't lost or something. Got on the phone, I was stern with them, and jokingly asked if for my troubles if they could give me a Note 3 (an upgrade) - and the girl on the phone was very helpful and did that for me. I eventually did get a phone, and it was brand new to boot - which in reading the other reviews on here that doesn't seem like that happens very often. Overall, I am satisfied because after waiting and waiting someone reached out and gave it some extra effort.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
We purchased Asurion mobile protection for our two i-5 phones with Verizon paying $10 for each phone monthly since May 2013, which comes to $170 per phone, $340 total. One of our phones just got water damaged and we filed a claim. We were told by Asurion that we had to pay an additional $167 deductible to get a refurbished phone and if we did not return the damaged phone following their return instructions exactly that our credit card would be charged another $300!!!! Well, we later found out that one of our phones was available for an upgrade to an i-6 phone for only $200 with no "strings" attached. So why were we paying all this insurance money for?
The plan is a total ripoff and we were never told about an "additional deductible" or the $300 charge if the return of the damaged phone was not done just right: meaning they wanted all the data cleared off the phone before it was returned, which we could not do because the phone could not be turned on due to the water damage. I am holding my breath waiting to see the $300 charge show up on my credit card statement because we could not follow the instructions for the return. Shame on Verizon for dealing with such a low life insurance company!!!!
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014
Asurion is the company that Sprint uses to replace broken phones. I had a hard time getting the phone sent out because someone had to sign for the phone. I ended up choosing my brother's work. Unfortunately, I lost the return envelope to send my phone back. I was receiving phone calls from Asurion about sending the phone back to my work number at 7pm at night and over a weekend, so I didn't get the calls. I am still unsure why they didn't ever call my cell phone. So I called and asked for a new slip to envelope to be sent out. The service agent asked me if I wanted my phone sent to the address the phone was shipped to. I specifically said no, and made sure that they had my home address.
Needless to say, I got a call from my brother stating that there was a package and several letters from Asurion (including a final notice) but they had been sitting at his work because no one knew what they were about. Of course, they sent everything to my brother's business and not my home address as requested. So I was finally able to send my phone back. But when I called Asurion again to talk about the problem, they were updating their system in the middle of the day and again were not able to answer my questions. I know we have no choice who we choose for our phone's insurance, but this company is ridiculous in their poor service.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2014
I purchased Asurion through AT&T for an iPhone 5S. I'm into the 2nd week of trying to get my one day replacement. They have all these backlog excuses which are not my problem. They sold a policy that included overnight replacement. After seeing the complaints on this website I question AT&T's responsibility to their customers. The entire thing is a misrepresentation and someone should start a lawsuit against them.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2014
When trying to file a claim for a non-charging iphone, I was transferred to multiple people with different information. I left voice mail messages and emails which were never returned. I was finally told if I copied all receipts, contracts, credit card statement verifying insurance that they would reimburse the cost of the phone with a WalMart gift card. I emailed required documents and heard nothing after two weeks. When I called, they "hadn't seen any information from me." I faxed the same six documents and asked for confirmation upon receipt. No response. Today, after being transferred several times, I was told "with your type of insurance, you pay $200 deductible and we'll send you a refurbished iphone5." I've already paid $200 worth of insurance for the past 20 months. This is a warranty issue with the phone, not user error. I was deceived, lied to, strung along, avoided and will never purchase a Walmart phone or their deceptive insurance.

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2014
My apple product was warranty by Sam's through Asurion and it was send twice for repair, because they did not do the repair right the first time. They also switch my power cord to another one of a different color without giving a reasonable explanation on the repair done on paper or by talking to them over the phone. Today I RECEIVED our product back without the findings for the second time. For all I know, they did not do anything, because like they say in Nursing, if it is not written, it was not done. Not only no explanation, but the power cord now is MIA (missing in action; for those not Army savvy), even though they say on the paperwork, that it was pack with it.
I called customer service and they refused to give me the supervisor on the phone (a guy by the name Justin), because their suppose policy say that they call you back in 24 hours. The supervisor name was Annie, according to Justin and he refused to give me their employee badge # or ID #, because they do not use that. I had been a Supervisor and a Manager for more than 35 years and every company employee had an ID #, specially when they do not want to give their last name, because they can have numerous employees with same name. This in my opinion is poor customer or the worst customer service I have had from any company. MY SERVICE REQUEST # is **. I told him that I will escalate the problem to their HQ and BBB and he did not seem to care and neither his Supervisor that refused to come to the phone. What kind of people you hire? You are dealing with a person that have 3 Degrees and over 35 years experience. My phone #'s are **, **. Thank you!
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2014
If you are paying for this insurance my best advise to you is to drop it. This company does not have your interest at hand, just in your pocket $$$$. They sent me a defective phone and been working on two weeks to get it replaced and phone call after phone call. I finally had enough of them telling me it's under review and for what you sent me a bad phone. So I ask the young lady to talk with the supervisor and told them to keep the phone and don't send it because the customer service is poor, very poor at that. I have filed a complaint with the BBB and added to the Complaint Resolution Log (1959). Hmmm that should say something. Here's the site. Check for yourself. ** Oh ya I cancelled the insurance.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2014
I had insurance on my iphone 5, was stolen from my work. Had been paying insurance for over 18 months at $10 per month. So after phone was stolen, I could not afford to file a claim with hefty deductible so I waited until I had enough money. In the meantime, I activated my old 3gs so I had service. Once I was ready to file my claim, I was told I'd be replaced with a 3gs not a 5. I was told that the phone that was hooked up at the time of the claim would be replaced which is outrageous as I just needed a phone to use. This company is definitely misleading and taking our hard earned dollars. Also nobody above call center authority to talk to, Corporate address is a PO Box so beware!! Also the phone they offered to send is a 3gs and you can buy them used for around 59 bucks, I paid $180.00 worth of insurance for a $50.00 phone. That is crazy.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2014
I dropped my phone in water and went to at&t to file an insurance claim, something I've had to do before that was pretty easy and painless. However this time they informed me about their new alliance with Asurion and told me i had to go online to file my claim which would be "quick and easy". This process was neither of those things. First of all, filing the claim requires you to print a form (I have no access to a printer) and then fax the form and a photocopy of your ID back to them (also no access to a fax). I attempted several times to contact Asurion directly and was told i was being disconnected due to "system errors". So when you initially submit your claim info, it takes up to 24 hours for them to even email the form.
Upon receiving the form which i have no way to print or send, I then had to return to at&t to ask them to print and fax it for me (which took even a trained employee about an hour to do because he was also confused with all of asurion's claim processes. Once Asurion receives the form it takes yet ANOTHER 24 hours for them to process the documents. So we are now on a 48 hour claim process. Oh and of course to make this process even more "quick and easy" my device was out of stock so it had to be placed on back order and wouldn't ship for another 3 days (this new device also isn't even the same color as my original, not exactly life ruining but definitely adds to my frustration). So basically once you finish the painful claim filing process over a course of 2 days, you may still have to wait 3 days for a device to even ship, which you'll receive 2 days later. You're looking at a full week of being phone-less. This company needs to seriously review their claim process because this was nothing but a huge inconvenience and awful experience that i hope no one ever has to deal with. At&t would be wise to drop their affiliation with Asurion.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2014
I've lost my cellular phone on 8/2/2014. I claimed to Asurion at the same day. They have never resolved issue by 10/14/2014. The phone line I lost is my primary business phone. I paid insurance premium each month but when I need to get insurance coverage. They have NEVER replaced and I am losing my business and money daily basis. Now I have to get legal consultant to stop Asurion taking money from innocent phone holders. My claim# ** from Asurion never works, NEVER!!!! What should I do?
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2014
I paid for insurance for my Samsung Galaxy II for 2 years and still had to pay $199 when I needed to replace my phone. What I got was a crap phone with multiple problems, including a warped battery and chargers that won't make a good connection. I went to Verizon where I bought my original phone and they can't do anything because it's not their responsibility. When I tried to call Asurion customer service (and I use that term loosely) I am told they can't verify that it's the phone they sold me (even though I'm on the phone/phone number) because I'm on that phone. I explained I don't have another phone to call from. I just need a battery that works and a house charger that works. Apparently I'm out of luck. DON'T PAY FOR ASURION INSURANCE BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT PHONES ARE MOST LIKELY USED REJECTS.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2014
In August of 2014 I filed a claim due to my phone sometimes not charging properly. My phone was charging from my home charger, but not my car (it was not the chargers, but the phone. I took it into a Verizon store to be checked). When the new phone arrived, I did not open the box. I just had more pressing priorities. On October 9th I received a letter stating, "If Asurion does not receive the original damaged or malfunctioning phone by 10/11/2014, you will be charged $50."
It then states I was informed about this during my claim, which I was not! (Furthermore I would have to overnight ship it to meet their deadline.) I decided to just transfer my old phone over to the new one they sent and ask for an extension. Well, I never even got that far. The phone they sent me had a bad speaker. After uploading all my info from old phone, I received a call on the new phone. I could hardly understand the caller. I tried calling out and getting voicemail. It was definitely defective.
Here is the complaint: When I called to talk to them and figure out what we needed to do, they gave me an insane response: Since it was after 7 days I was welcome to get A new phone for an additional $99 and they were sorry, but I WAS going to be charged $50 if they didn't receive the one I was speaking on in less than 48 hours. (That $250 for a phone that may or may not work. no no no.) I felt that that was not ethical. I needed the phone I was on, theirs didn't work. I thought I should not be charge the $50 AND I should be refunded my $99 once I sent their defective phone back. I sure didn't want another of their defective phones. No thank you.
I was repeatedly told that was not going to happen. I requested A manager and was told "NO"! I responded by ending the call and attempting to resolve my issue on the claims #**. I was sadly given the same response. I then declared I would be cancelling my insurance with them. (Not out of frustration, it's just not cost effective.) The girl said she would be HAPPY to transfer me to do just that. It was then that I mentioned I was on your site and would be filing a complaint here with the BBB. WOW. Then I was put on hold. Someone came on the phone and I ended up getting exactly what I asked for.
I am keeping my original (not charging phone). I don't have to pay $50 for it. (Thank you for letting me keep a phone I already paid full price for.) They also agreed to refund $99 to me once they receive their defective phone back. I asked her after it was all settled why this wasn't offered before. She said she wasn't sure, maybe she could just bend the rules more. What a crock!!!!! They was "HAPPY" to lose me as a customer for 8+ years, but once I mentioned the BBB they changed their minds. I still think the complaint needs filed. What they did to me they are doing to others. It is a shame I had to actually mention a formal complaint just to have them act ethically. I still plan to cancel my policy and I hope there is something that can be done for those still using them.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2014
Bought their insurance for my son's iPhone at Verizon. My son lost the phone during his summer program in Europe on est. July 8. However, the local program office found it shortly after he had left the country, and promised that all lost & found items (including his iPhone specifically) of the program participants would be shipped back in September. Despite our multiple reminders/requests, the program office would not respond, and now it is October, so it became very clear that the phone was not going to be returned, since it was in somebody else's possession, but we didn't know its exact location, and we had not been able to get it back for three months.
I submitted my claim to Asurion online on October 8, with the estimated "date of incident" of July 8. Their website automatically and immediately rejected my claim because it had been more than 60 days since the "date of incident." Then I realized that, though the "initial date of incident" was July 8, it was recovered by the program office and since they committed to return it in September at that time, technically, the date of incident (the date it was deemed stolen) should've been October 1.
I tried to change the date of incident accordingly, but Asurion would not let me change the date. So I submitted my complaints to Asurion online, but I have not gotten any answer. Their website has a feature to track your claims, but when I try to access it, it would freeze after you type in your wireless number, claim ID or security code. As nearly everybody on this page stated, they are impossible to get a hold of. I checked BBB website, and the number of complaints associated with this company is staggering.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2014
Both of my sons are on my boyfriend's Sprint plan. My youngest son cracked his screen after 7 months. We filed a claim and it was quick and easy. We pay $11.00 a month per each phone for insurance and had to pay a $150.00 deductible for the replacement phone for my son. Last week, my boyfriend's phone, which was in his clip case, fell out and was subsequently ran over by someone else in a truck. We went online to file the claim and the choices of when the incident happened were either "today" or "yesterday." The incident happened last Saturday, but I chose yesterday. Earlier that week, we had his old flip phone turned on because he runs a small business and let's face it, if you don't have a phone, you can't do business, i.e, make money to pay for a phone.
The representative at Asurion questioned my boyfriend on why he was calling from that number if he had damaged the phone in question. Ok..that's a legitimate question. He answered it with the above response. He was then told he would have to fill out an affidavit and send a copy of his driver's license. Affidavit...ok, but driver's license...why?? He signed a contract with Sprint which I'm sure Asurion gets a copy for their files that has his signature on it (at the time of purchase). On the affidavit it has a place for his signature which they can match up as well as his address. Or they could send the replacement phone to the Sprint store and they can verify by seeing his DL. They do not need a copy, they didn't for the initial contract.
I'm not complaining about the extra money or the extra paperwork since he is ultimately responsible for his own phone. The DL part is what I don't understand. They didn't need it for the first claim, why the second? Their reasoning was fraud. Ok, I understand, then send it to the local store and have him go there and show identification to the employees at Sprint. They know him anyway. Who better to confirm his identity than the people who have actually dealt with him face-to-face? If they don't want to deal with possible fraud, why not do it that way? Besides, he is not trying to defraud anyone! He just wants a phone. The insurance per month and deductible is aggravating but he doesn't mind because he knows that nothing is free, but protecting your identity is priceless!
I have only read three complaints that were similar to ours (photo ID). So I will have him fill out the affidavit and copy his DL and black out his DL number, his birth month and day but leave the year. I will black out his first name, but leave the first letter. Besides (a copy) of something can be altered, which brings me back to the initial statement of sending the phone to the store it was purchased at, so an original document can be verified for validity... if they are so worried about fraud.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2014
Asurion has designed a clever scam. After paying over one year of monthly payments I filed a claim for a broken Samsung Note 3, only to receive as a replacement a Samsung Alpha - a very inferior phone that they claimed as "comparable". They sent it under the auspices that they were out of inventory of the Note 3 and they were "saving me from waiting" to receive another Note 3. This happened after I had specifically discussed with them that an Alpha would be unacceptable and they assured me I would be receiving a Note 3. I sent the Alpha back and will cancel my insurance.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2014
I lost my phone probably 2 weeks ago now, and have called Asurion at least 10-15 times within this whole process. The majority of the representatives realized I was a bit angered by this whole situation, and were just ready to hang up on me essentially, rushing me off the phone by asking if there's "any other comment or concerns to be addressed." They would not care that I have been having the worst time trying to deal with my phone claim/service request but no one was ready to ask what the next step in the process you are facing to maybe assist. I faxed my request 3 times to the SAME number, and only the last time did they receive the request.
I may have overlooked one stipulation where you have to put the service request number on all pages of the document you are faxing but I was only notified that on the 3rd of 4th time I called in for this reason to figure out whether they received it or not. (The service request number is the first number you see on the first page, regardless). One of their representatives at one point told me to call in in an hour to see if my request was received and reviewed. That was a piss off. Making me call in for no reason. No one told me that it would take their team of experts 24-48 hours to review my service request, so more inconvenient aspects of this whole service that is not known. And I only figured that out since I called so many times and I didn't believe the first representative, thought they were just trying to get me off the phone but it checked out. When they finally review my request, they never mention that you should go check the Asurion step by step process to fill in more info. So I check to see if there was any update, and sure enough there is, it says my request has been registered and reviewed. Never showed a option of next step/process to fill in contact and financial info.
Check the Next day to see what's the update. I thought I was receiving my phone that day. This day it shows a step by step process to fill in all your financial info. Then they spell my name wrong and blame it on Rogers, when none of my statements have it spelled wrong. No field for Canadian provinces, but has a choice of either Canada or U.S.A for countries. Was not registering my home address, nor my expiration date/security code for a higher power knows what reason. So I needed another representative to help me with that process and he had absolutely no problem, which is well. He also tells me that it'll take 2 business days at most. When the step by step process also advertises no shipping - costs 1-day Shipping.
All of this B.S. for two weeks drove me bats ** crazy for a bit and I don't believe I'm finished with the headaches yet. I still have not received my phone. I'm not giving them the benefit of the doubt that this ** service isn't over. For some people this service may work. I do know that on their website there is only good reviews for the most part. On this website that is meant for consumer - business relationship and service, there isn't a bias, but there is 450 reviews of how this company sucks ATM. So be wary.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2014
This all started when we got back from Disney World Trip. My Google account got hit. They ran up 300.00 of charges on my bank card playing a Google game by the name of High School Story. Then about 3 weeks later they hit my Verizon Wireless account. They were able to Log onto my account, add a phone and make 900.00 worth of international calls from Orlando, FL to ** in Estonia Region. After running up our bill they hit Asurion next getting a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Apple iPhone 5. I really believe that it was a dishonest employee that works at Disney World and is able to get people's log on which is your email address and the password you use. This person either works in Reservations or IT or somewhere they are able to access someone information.
I was assisted by my bank which refunded me my money and also Verizon Wireless was able to do a Fraud report and credit me back what this dishonest person did to me. 1 month ago I had my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 stolen right out of my purse :( so if you have an expensive phone do not leave your purse open. Keep it zippered up. I called Asurion to get a replacement phone and was charged 100.00. First they told me they did not have the White one and they would send me a black one. I declined the black one and had to wait one week before they would get any refurbished white phones in. Good thing I did not have the rose pink one because I would have probably had to wait a month for that color. Everything went smooth. Got the phone 2 weeks later, activated it then had issues with the sound not coming in clearly. It was distorted, so I had to wait another 2 weeks to get a replacement.
My replacement came in then also a letter came in stating I maxed out my two phones limit. I called and told them that I only got one phone replaced due to it being stolen and the 2nd phone was replaced under warranty, that is when I was told that I had called in July 30th to get a replacement phone. I told them that was incorrect and found out someone by the name of Juan called in and got a replacement phone making my insurance expire due to the 2 phone limit. This was the same person that did fraud to my bank account, Verizon Account and now my Asurion Account. I was upset and asked how I would be able to prevent this from happening again. I was told by a supervisor to call Verizon and have my address changed.
I called Verizon and then called back Asurion a couple of days later pretending to be someone else (cousin) under my uncle's contract. I verified my old address and they were ready to give me another iPhone 5. I stopped her and told her I was testing to see if they had changed my address and to see how easy it was go get a phone from Asurion. I told the girl that I had changed my address; however, she told me that it never changed, that is when I spoke to another Supervisor and was told that they were unable to change the address on our account. I asked if I could put a password that way no one would be able to call in and get a phone whenever they wanted and was told they were unable to put a password on my account to protect me due to all the fraud that has happened.
I was told that pretty much it was ok for anyone to call in and if you could verify the Primary user name and address they would give whoever called in a phone. By then I was frustrated and upset by what I was told, it was as if they did not care who called in and got a phone from our account that we pay 10.00 a month for as long as they were making their profit. I have since looked into another Cell phone insurance company and I have since canceled out my account with Asurion. If they cannot protect me and my privacy I wanted nothing to do with their company. If anyone is looking to protect your cell phone and is tired of Asurion there are other mobile phone insurance companies that will protect your phone and privacy.