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AT&T Wireless is the cellular branch of AT&T services. The company offers a variety of plan options to suit every customer's needs. Choices include unlimited text, talk and data plans, shared data plans and prepaid options. Customers can get a new phone from AT&T when they purchase a plan or continue using their current one.
- Several plan options
- Includes streaming services
- Wide range of coverage
- Low limits before data throttling
- Not the cheapest plans
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Reviewed June 23, 2015
Ordered a landline and was told date and that tech would be here between 8am and noon. At noon I called and was told they would email tech and he'd call me. At 2pm I called them back and they said I was next call tech would make. At 5 I called and they said he was on his way. At 5:30 he got here. The tech was great, very nice and helpful. He told me AT&T had only given him the work order 20 min before he got to my house. So I sat all day in the house with an 88-year-old man with dementia, without any food in the home to feed him (I thought they'd be here by noon). What a horrid way to do business!!
Reviewed June 23, 2015
I was a loyal AT&T cellphone customer for 13 years. Last year I moved to a town and the AT&T coverage was good. Several months ago, my cellphone constantly registered "no service" both during the day and in the evening. At other times the service strength was so low, I was unable to make or keep a call. I contacted AT&T and was told the tower was being repaired - but they had no idea when the repair would be completed. Later I was told the repair would be completed "tonight." That turned out to be inaccurate as well. A supervisor then told me that they could not guarantee coverage - so, it was unfortunate that I was unable to receive service. I was compelled to change to another service provider when my mother went to the emergency room two weeks ago, and my cell phone would not work in or around the hospital, leaving me unable to call family to notify them of what was occurring.
I contacted AT&T and they told me that while it was unfortunate that I could not use my phone, there was nothing they could do. And, upon cancelling the service after months of patient waiting for the tower repair to be completed with no success, and after months of minimal to mostly no service, the company still charged me full service fees in my final bill (knowing full well that there was no service in the area). I am dismayed that a company would treat a loyal and patient customer with such indifference. Truly, it appears the bottom line is the company's principal concern.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
Called to suspend service by the end of the month. Was told I did not have to called back. Oh, yes I did. Suspension was never registered. Automatic withdrawal finally kicked in, but AFTER I suspended service. Extremely poor customer service employees and records. Point? Check everybody's work and everything. That's the state of the culture. Use a vendor other than ATT if possible.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
ATT customer service is incredibly poor. I was transferred several times attempting to pay a bill and set up auto bill pay. Personnel are hard to understand, tediously slow and most inefficient. It is hard to understand why such a big company makes it so difficult to get anything done. I can only believe it is in an attempt to save money. It reflects badly on ATT.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
Attached home Internet drop service while being on home internet. It gets very slow around 5pm. I use WiFi in hotel and they notify me I am over my limit on data! If I am on WiFi they are are not supposed to charge for data. They can turn on data without knowing it!
Reviewed June 23, 2015
I have been with AT&T for over 13 years. While negotiating for months on how I could obtain 2 new devices, I was finally told by the retention dept I could lower my data plan from 10GB to 4GB (but paying for 2GB) and get the two new devices and my monthly bill would remain the same. However, the first two months my bill was an average of $50 higher, now it's $31 a month higher. The first time I called about the bill I was told that it was because of the prorated charges and that it would go back to normal ($183) the following month. I've called and spoke to several supervisors, filed a complaint with the BBB only to be told they are sorry. My issue still remains unresolved.
The resolution they suggested was to drop my insurance on all my phones. This would leave us paying for a lost/stolen/damaged phone if something were to happen to them around the tune of 500+ dollars. I do not see that as a viable resolution. This VERY unfortunate situation is due to the information provided by AT&T and has created a undue hardship on my family as we are on a tight budget due to my husband's medical issues. I would not have bought new phones if I was not TOLD I could afford them. Quite frankly, I was lied to and deceived into purchasing new phones at my expense and AT&T's profit. This practice should be illegal. I will terminate my service with AT&T as soon as I can afford to do so. They do not deserve my business.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
I thought I would be saving getting it.. It was new out on the market. OH MY Goodness. It was a headache. Stressed out!!! My bill was never the same. Every other month I noticed it would get higher and higher. Dumb me. When my contract came up and I had a chance to drop it.. I let them talk me into keeping it... saying that it would be cheaper and my bill would not increase. On and on with LIES!!! That's when I started getting a higher bill increased up to 200 dollars. It was a lesson for me. NEVER again. My contract ended this month and I cancelled the TV package part and went back to DIRECTV. Always read the reviews before buying anything. I saw all of this before taking it out. And trust me, I will know the next time. DO NOT GET the AT&T-UVERSE. It is nothing but a RIP Off. I don't like to leave bad reviews, but on this with what I went through, I had to. So if anyone reads mines.. You will know.. DON'T BE A VICTIM!!!!!
Reviewed June 22, 2015
AT&T users BEWARE!! I bought a brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 for my daughter exactly one year ago this week from the AT&T store, and I have it covered under mobility insurance. Within the first month of having it, you could not hear her on phone calls. We called AT&T, were told to send it in and we received another. Ten months later, this second phone would not keep a charge.
I called AT&T again, and was told to send it in. I was never told this was the warranty department, not the insurance department. I have never been told there is a difference. I received a third phone two weeks ago. This past Saturday, I received her old phone back in the mail, with a note that it is damaged, although there is no damage to the phone that the blind eye can see, and that they are charging me $469 for the third phone. This is on top of the $500 I paid for the new phone last year.
I called AT&T to find out why I was being charged for the phone, because first of all there is no damage that I can see, and second of all, I have insurance. There was a red arrow sticker on the second phone pointing to the charging receptacle, but you would have to have a telescope to see in there! Apparently that is where the damage is. I explained that I cannot see any damage, but regardless, the insurance should cover it (which is $199 for the deductible). I was told that you have to make a choice before you call warranty, because if it is damaged in any way, you have to pay the full price for the phone, as they do not call the insurance department, which is a separate department.
This is insane!! I asked how in the world was I to determine that something inside the phone was wrong that is not covered under warranty? How was I to know that you have to make a choice, either hope that it is covered under warranty and get a replacement or pay $469, or call insurance and get stuck with $199 bill when it could be covered for free under warranty? I again was told that if you choose warranty, then you cannot come back and choose insurance, and that I am just stuck with the $469 bill, even though they understand that I could not see any damage. Oh, and they will not take the phone back either. This is completely wrong and unethical. I will not be keeping AT&T as my cellphone network provider.
Reviewed June 22, 2015
Billed $15 for 1GB on the last day of my cycle, used 1MB and they took the rest because the cycle ended. They do not rollover that data, so basically they got free money at my expense.
Reviewed June 22, 2015
I was an customer with AT&T for 8 years and didn't have many issues - sometimes I'd have dropped calls but service was pretty good. I'd have service and other people wouldn't. I cancelled my service when I went into upgrade phone and I was treated rudely. The guy told me I'd have to pay 38.00 in top of bill I already was paying which was 220.00 for 4 lines. Too smart to flip. I called up to cancel and lady told me she would cancel all lines. Same day as transferring two lines. So because other lines weren't transferred the service was still on and I was charged an extra month service. So then when I started with other phone service I was informed I owed 641.00 - what. I only owed a month service and two early terminated fees which was like 230.00 or something. Then when I called to explain what happened they turned me over to collections. Never go with AT&T again.
Reviewed June 22, 2015
I am using AT&T cell phones with and without data plan for more than 2 years now (three phones in total and by mistake one was updated!). Only one has the data plan. My two months bill went up by about $60 and when I called the customer care they said that I changed the sim card to a smart phone (that did not have the data plan). I am 100% sure that none of the sims were even taken out or put into any other device/s. The customer care center turned out to be totally useless (not responsible to help, NOT at all, in any respect!). Wasted so much time on the phone. Eventually I had only two choices: either pay the early termination fee (which was about $400) and get rid of the trouble or just pay the bill whatever they send me in the coming months. I am happy that my contract will be over by coming September (no more upgrade in the future; no more mistakes!!!). Hope this helps you. Thanks!
Reviewed June 21, 2015
I purchased a new phone for my sister from an AT&T store. The phone keeps going to safe mode. We went back to the store twice within 14 days and the manager would not exchange it. We went back a third time and the manager then said to call the 1800 number because it's under warranty now. We called the 1800 number for AT&T and they sent us a refurbished phone. But I'm paying for a new phone. They lied and said it was new. They lied and said they will send a new phone then they add a charge off over 600.00 because we are still waiting for a new phone.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
I accepted a collect call from 20 miles away and talked for 1 minute. AT&T is not my phone carrier, so I received a bill for $48.28 in charges for this one call. 8.48 for the call, 25.00 account charge, 3.16 state tax, 6.69 universal connectivity charge and 4.95 federal carrier line assessment. I happen to think that this is outrageous.
Reviewed June 20, 2015
I lost my phone so I wanted to activate an old phone to use temporarily. I had saved voicemails of my grandfather who passed away two years ago that I wanted to save. I was told to go into the store to get a new SIM card to activate the phone which I did. Before the card was installed, I told the AT&T employee that I did not want to activate it if there was any possibility that I would lose the voicemails of my grandfather that I have been saving for 3 years. He assured me that the voicemails wouldn't delete unless I physically do it myself. I was relieved and then he installed the SIM card in the old iPhone 3G and activated it. My voicemails were all there after activation and I was very happy. Unfortunately that only lasted for a few hours and when I checked later on that night all of my old voicemails were somehow deleted and I was devastated.
I called AT&T and they told me to call Apple. I called Apple and they told me to call AT&T. The Apple representative spent an hour and a half on the phone with me and during this time they called AT&T with me to try to recover my voicemails. AT&T told me they have no recovery for voicemails. I am so upset and aggravated because I was given misinformation by their employees and then they were unable to help. I even went into the store that installed the SIM card and one of the girls said she could probably help. She played with my phone for two seconds and then said they are gone for good and the man that told me that they wouldn't be deleted didn't even apologize for giving me wrong information!
I've been told that Verizon keeps their voicemail recovery for 3 weeks and can even send you an MP3 via email or a CD with your voicemails even if they were recently deleted. It would be nice if AT&T did that so I can hear my grandfather’s voice again and laugh at the silly messages he left me. Once I'm able to, I will be leaving AT&T and making my way to Verizon. I've been with AT&T for about 15 years and this is not my first bad experience but this is something I can't forgive unless my messages are returned.
Reviewed June 20, 2015
I started out with having Verizon many years ago. Their 2 bar 4g is better than AT&T 5 bar LTE. About 2 years ago my mom changed me to AT&T. I never actually figured out why. For the past couple months I have not been able to stream well and for the past week I have not been able to stream anything without wifi. Today I tested with my friend who had 3 bars LTE as well. They were able to stream the same video on Instagram within less than 5 seconds while I spent 5 minutes trying to but gave up as the video hadn't even started yet. AT&T is not very good at loading anything else either, the Internet is sooooo slow. I would recommend getting Verizon instead.
Reviewed June 20, 2015
So after 20 years with AT&T I'm FINALLY finished with them. I've made it through the 9.99 scam they had few years back. Adding to bills through a second party. I been paying 10.00 a month for a service to an iPad I don't own for a year now. I've paid that and fought and fought over it. But stuck by with AT&T!!! Now last month my bill was scheduled for a payment being took right from my account. Just like the past two years. Well it didn't take it two months and I didn't notice... Yes my fault. Phone was shut off. Never has my phone been off in all these years. You think they will even talk about removing the rehook fee!!! I'm done!!! Worst company ever!!!
Reviewed June 20, 2015
I haven't had any problems with this company but the only issue I have is my data usage is a problem. I used to have 10 gigabytes which lasted until my next billing cycle. But after a few months my gigabytes started running out, and I went over. I was charged $15 for one gigabyte they added. So I move up to 15 gigabytes and I have the same problem. I think that AT&T should slow down their data speed so that customers won't run through their data fast. I don't know about other customers but I'm on a tight budget and I can't afford to move up to the 30 gigabyte plan. It's too expensive. I feel that I'm not getting what I pay for with my data plan. I hope in the future that AT&T will resolve this issue and make their data speed slower so that customers can get more out of their data plan.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
Worst customer service. Happy they received the $199 million fine. Each customer service rep can tell you something totally different and not responsible for their information. Wasted so much time on the phone. Management is the same. Same question, different answers. Will be looking at other cellular company now.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
I signed up with AT&T in March 2015. First, I was not told by the young man at the store I was entering into a contract. Secondly, at 1 1/2 weeks of having their service my LG Vista phone began having issues. I, in a little over 3 months, was on the phone with technical support a minimum of 3 times per week (l spent more time on the phone with them than at work). I had 2 Replacement Phones sent to me in this short time; with the EXACT SAME ISSUES with each one.
When I was told they would be sending me a 4th Replacement… I put my foot down. I realize this will go against my credit. However, I would rather have that than have to spend 1 more second on the phone with them and DEAL WITH THIS. THIS COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL COMPANY. All I asked of them to allow me to upgrade to a different phone. I was not allowed because is not been with them for 6 months yet. Well, I never will be. 3 months with AT&T has been by far the ABSOLUTE WORST EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD WITH A PHONE COMPANY.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
I have been a loyal customer, moved and they do not have a tower where I live. After 6 months of trying everything to get service, I terminated. Now they want to charge me a termination fee for service I don't have!!!
Reviewed June 18, 2015
The last 2 people I talk to in customer service they went above and beyond for me and fixed my problem. I couldn't be any happier. They deserve whatever good you have to give them. My name is **. Thank you.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
AT&T won't send any paper notifications for your bill. All they will send you is a suspension notice that you will conveniently get the same day that they suspend your service. It's a joke and a way for them to make more money off of you by screwing you over. Their only saving grace is that they don't charge bogus fees like Verizon does.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
My mother passed away in April of 2014. I had paid her bill in the past, and set up auto bill on a joint account of ours years ago. After she passed away (July 2014) I notified AT&T, and disconnected the phone in the now vacant house. I continued to put money into the joint bank account to cover a mortgage payment and other billing while I changed out the accounts. Last month, I closed the joint account, and later noticed a $65 deduction from AT&T from my personal account at the same bank.
It turns out, they had been billing the joint account for a year, and when I closed it, they had my personal account on file, since I at one time had paid a bill with it. When I called them, they said they would close the account, but could only refund me for the previous three months. They billed me over a $1000 dollars for non existent phone in a vacant house after I notified them of the disconnect, and would only refund $180.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
I switched over to AT&T in January 2015. I went with AT&T because all these discounts were promised that would make my bill less than it was with Verizon. We are now in June. No discounts have been applied and I'm paying more than I did with Verizon. Why are these companies allowed to lie to people to get customers to sign up?!?!? Awful & Deceitful is what I think of AT&T Wireless!!!
Reviewed June 17, 2015
I went in to an AT&T store on June 13, 2015 to upgrade a phone line. After spending over an hour waiting for service, I was told it could not be upgraded because AT&T never received my LG phone. Since I had the receipt from the post office, I was able, after spending more than 2 hours, to track down the phone that had been received in their warehouse on April 21, 2015. Because someone had not properly credited my account, I was unable to upgrade the phone at the store, which was 30 miles away. I spoke with a representative on the phone on June 15, 2015 and was told a phone would be overnighted to me. Since I was on vacation I was hesitant, but the representative assured me that if we accepted the terms of the email she'd sent us that the phone would arrive at our location on June 16. In addition, she included an OtterBox teal pink cover with a value of $40.
I did not receive the phone on June 16, 2015 as promised. I called into customer service and was assured it would arrive June 17, 2015. On June 17 I received an email claiming the phone would not be sent until June 22. Since, as I had informed the representative, I was on vacation and would be leaving this address on June 18, we cancelled the order. I asked that we be able to upgrade the phone at an AT&T store and that we receive a case free-of-charge since that was the offer. I was denied and told I could not receive a case at any store. In fact, I was told that no matter how high I escalated my request, I would not be able to receive a case free-of-charge at any store. I asked for a credit to my account in place of the case. A manager would only credit my account for $25, not enough to purchase a case in an AT&T store.
I did nothing wrong. I sent in the phone as requested. The warehouse received the phone. But I am left with no phone as of yet and no case. I have spent over 4 hours trying to resolve this issue. I have not been treated fairly because none of this was my fault. I should've received a credit for the full $40. In fact, I should've received more to compensate me for the time and effort I have had to expend because AT&T failed to properly credit my account. I am so disappointed in the service.
Reviewed June 16, 2015
ATT changed my billing cycle in June. I paid my bill for June on the 2nd; now I have another payment on the 29 of June. So, the CS rep told me I would for have a July through December payment as well, which will constitute 13 billing periods in a 12 month year. Someone will get a bonus for this.
Reviewed June 16, 2015
We had AT&T for over 5 year. The first 3 years were great - no problems. The last 2 years have became a joke. 90% of the time had no signal nor could I connect to the internet. Before we switched companies I look up all my lines to see what was under contract on my one was. We took our #'s with us causing AT&T to lock us out of our online account. Guess I should have screen shot the page showing contracts because after they closed our online account the 1 phone that was under contract was changed to a installment plan then they switched another line to being under contract. The only thing AT&T wanted to do was lower our bill - didn't care about the signal problem. I would not recommended this company to anyone. It has gone down hill and is continuing to go down hill.
Reviewed June 16, 2015
I purchased a data and voice use in the Bahamas Islands. When the usage exceeded my purchased, I received several email notices to call AT&T. After 6 or more calls to AT&T, I was immediately disconnected. Only one call was answered by a voice, and then immediately disconnected. As a consequence of this FRAUDULENT CALL DECEPTION BY AT&T AND THE BAHAMAS TELEPHONE CO., I was billed $671. The HANGUP process enriched AT&T and the BAHAMAS TEL, CO. FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD.
Reviewed June 15, 2015
AT&T has to be one of the worst companies, and here is why: I signed up for service in April and found that their coverage in my area was low (I'm talking 1 bar in over 70% of my 3 bedroom apartment) while their coverage map says good coverage. I called AT&T about this and their only solution for me after explaining my final hardship was to purchase a $150 dollar microcell. But on the bright side you get a $75 dollar rebate (issued as an AT&T gift card that can only be used at AT&T) so helpful right?
Before purchasing this expensive equipment, which can only be purchased in-store, I asked about returns of the equipment was not useful in increasing my service, the sales rep told me that I had 14 days to return, but that there was a $35 re-stocking fee even if it did not do what it was supposed to do. Then I asked about the rebate that a customer service rep told me about, and he had no idea about it and told me that I would have to call and ask because that's information that the corporation does not give to the stores. Everyone do yourself and go with Verizon or another company, because AT&T does not guarantee adequate service and they are only after your hard earned dollars.
Reviewed June 13, 2015
AT&T is ripping us all off. They charged me double on my internet and now say that it is 99 to 132 a month just for internet. I have been dealing with them since February and now they say that everyone is affected and that it is billing restructuration. Really, well I am not paying for your island retreat or your entitlement mentality. They did not even have anyone to talk to as they have so many calls,. They said they could call me back but could not promise it. WTH? SOMEONE HELP ME WITH ANOTHER SERVICE! PLEASE, this is crazy making stuff. They all tell me one thing and another says they do not do that, Then another tells me change your plan back and we will give you a cheaper plan. More than I have now. I pay 112.00 for home phone, no extras at all and internet only. No TV or anything else. HELP.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
Holy cow, what a joke. It took over a year to change our office phone numbers. Then when they change our numbers no one contacts office to let us know the numbers have been switched. Guess what now? We don't have voice mail for our patients for after hours. So now it took an entire day speaking with AT&T off and on to get this corrected. Unbelievable, why did we want to change? Should not have done so.... What a hassle. The right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.... Horrible horrible.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
When I pay my bills it is for the full amt. I have paid the full amt on the 4th of every month for the last 5 yrs. I always call and pay with my debit card. No problem. Now they have 2 numbers - one for wireless service and one for home services. I call, my home phone is not listed as one of the numbers I pay. When I call, I ask the rep "Is this the full amt for everything?" They say yes. I pay it. Then I have a past due of 53.05. I have to call 2 numbers to pay my whole bill! WHAT? Their billing services are based upon TECHNICALITIES. Meaning whatever the problem? They are never wrong. Sort of like a double edged sword! LOL!!!
Reviewed June 12, 2015
I've been a customer for over a year and every single month has been a bad experience from overcharging me some ridiculous reason to saying they didn't get a payment (letting me know months later). I've paid every single month with these thieves!! & their customer service is so rude and horrible! Save your money. Go elsewhere!!
Reviewed June 12, 2015
I was with AT&T for DSL service for about 3 years. They charge $54 for very slow speeds, so I maintained a 50% promotion at all times--so it was essentially $27. You have to call back every few months and threaten to cancel. My other option is Charter for $40, but I don't care about speed, I care about price. And let me tell you, the incompetence of customer care and hours spent on the phone was probably not worth $13/month. Their automated system used to a nightmare and would even frequently hang up on you if you tried to skip over it, it acts as a guardian to keep people from reaching a person. After 5-10 minutes of dealing with it, there was a minimum 20-minute hold time. Both have recently improved. That's the background. I want to complain about my latest issue that led to me cancelling service.
Since I complained to AT&T about half of my bills, I noticed that credits or adjustments to take effect in 1-2 billing cycles often did not appear--and often were undocumented, despite me having confirmation numbers. So I got in the habit of disputing any overcharge with my bank if AT&T did not immediately adjust it when I contacted them AND automatically debit the amount the customer rep said they would debit. 6 months ago, my modem died. AT&T wanted me to pay for a new one, but their retention offered me a free one, no charges whatsoever, and I accepted. It never came. So I called back, and they offered me another one, plus a $20 credit for the inconvenience, plus a $30 credit for no service. The modem came as expected this time. I was sent a bill which charged sales tax, and although not charged for the modem or shipping, was not given the promised credits.
So I called AT&T. The rep tells me to disregard the bill, and told me the amount that would be auto-debited from my credit card. I wrote down the confirmation number for the call (it turns out there is no record of the credits, or apparently even this call). The full amount of the bill was debited. So I called the bank and disputed the charge, less the amount that the rep told me would be debited. AT&T promptly agreed to credit the disputed amount, though this only indicated on my credit statement, not my AT&T history.
The following month, I received a credit of $27.50 on my bill. The month after that, a credit of $19.98 (there is no explanation forthcoming for these credits--and when going over my history during this fiasco, it seemed implied the promised credits were not issued). The total of these credits was over $4 less than the amount disputed, so it did not appear to be an accidental double credit--not that I even remembered the dispute by the following bill. The amounts were random, and I did not question them. The next two months' bills were normal.
The fifth month I received a normal bill in the mail. A week after it should have been debited from my account, I missed a call from AT&T's customer service. I checked my online account. I had been kicked off autopay and my account was past due. My bill was $79. A CANCELLED credit was issued the day after the 4th month's bill was paid, BEFORE I received the paper bill for the 5th month, then it was added to the 5th month's bill. The amount was the same as the previously disputed amount. However, if the dispute and credit did not appear on my AT&T history, so it appeared random. I called AT&T to clarify the charge. No one had any idea. No one could offer any useful information. No one could explain why it said cancelled. I was repeatedly told that I requested a chargeback on the date indicated (4 months later than I did) and to call my bank.
And in case anyone thinks I was shady about this, I did repeatedly ask if the charge in some way relates to a different date. It was "escalated" to collections. Collections informed me that I would need to send them proof I did not request a chargeback, and "if the proof is sufficient, the issue will be considered for a review". I replied that it would be simpler and fairer just to sue. And they hung up. I received several other hang ups as well, which were much less confrontational. After being on the phone for one hour, I was put on hold and the call was cut off. I assume she was sick of working on the problem. Finally, after over four hours on the phone, I reached a manager in the Accounts Receivable department (not Accounts, already been randomly transferred there). She told me the charge related back, and she told me the date. It took me 2 minutes to reconstruct the rest.
By this time, I have been charged a late fee. So in total, they had now overcharged me $11 for 6 months. And I had spent about an average of 1 hour per month trying to make sure my bill reflects no more than what I agreed to pay. So I complain and get the late charges immediately waived. Then I get promised a $20 credit for my inconvenience to apply at some point. I call later to cancel service and make sure my $20 will take care of the balance due at the end of the month. Guess what? There's no $20 credit in the system, according to the rep. He'll put it back in he says, "just hold." He comes back, and says the computer won't let him, there's something wrong with my account. But he promises it'll get put in there. As a inactive lawyer, I am on the verge of suing for $1 plus pain and suffering. So basically what I'm saying people... don't go with AT&T.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
Each time our (meaning me and husbands) phones broke -or - became obsolete... we received NEW updated phones from AT&T - several times NOT realizing we for suckered into ANOTHER 2-yr contract. Have been with AT&T for approx - brace yourself - 16 YEARS :(. Monthly bill AFTER 20% govt-employee discount: $130 for two lines, each line with 2 gigs data. Will PAY 4 OWN phones!! So as NOT 2 be suckered into yet ANOTHER 2-yr contract.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
AT&T acquired my original provider and from the moment the service switched to AT&T I didn't have service at my work location. Called for 10 months with the promise that would work. Been through the same troubleshooting over and over again. Tired of being pushed around so I could pay another month of my bill without service. Filed a complaint with Office for Dispute Resolution and the summary of a 30 minutes conversation is AT&T is doing nothing wrong and is pretty much my fault for not looking for another provider. They don't owe me reimbursement and they cannot guarantee I will ever have service. Go look for another provider? Big companies in this country believe they are above the law and they might be if they are allowed to treat people like that!
Reviewed June 11, 2015
I was told my contract would be ending on X day. The day I switched over my service to another company on X day. FINALLY, I would be able to be free from a company that jacked up prices AFTER joining their plan, giving me no choice but to pay an extra 40 dollars per month. Finally, I would be able to get away from being nickle and dimed with no explanation. This company was crap from the beginning. When we first got our phones, it took 2 weeks to sort everything out because some idiot "accidentally" signed us up for a much more expensive plan. Gee, I wonder how fat his commission was? After multiple trips to the store to talk to hung over employees it got fixed. Then at the end of my contract I check the day, double check ATT, and pay my last bill.
Or so I thought. The customer service agent lied and told me a different day - by 2 days, that my contract would end. A month after paying my "last bill" I hear that stupid, little passive aggressive knock that can only mean my neighbor that was on the plan with us (because it's the only ** way we could afford any of it) is back and asking for money. After getting neighbor to finally quit repeating herself (she was told our contract ended Y day) I called ATT. They informed me my contract ended Z day! So they told me it ended on X, told our neighbor it ended Y, and then said it actually ended Z day. I blew up. This has been one long screw over and I am never using any of ATT's services again. They're a dishonest, incompetent, ** company that doesn't know how to train customer service for **.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
I have been with AT&T for over 15 yrs. My current plan was the shared data for family of four. I upgraded all four lines at the same time with the 2 yr. agreement. The next day I received a text saying there is going to be an additional $40 charge per month per line because I did the 2 yr. agreement instead of the NEXT upgrade. The AT&T agent told me to take the phones back and sign up for AT&T next upgrade and then I can pay an additional $30.00 a month per line for the next 24 months and then I wouldn't have to pay the extra $40 a month per line. Why in the world would I pay 30$ a month for 24 months when I could pay 200$ for the phone as a one-time fee. I asked her to change my plan back the way it was since I signed another 2 yr. agreement with them.
I was then transferred to the retention department explained the same thing to him, the agent tried to talk me into the 24 month next upgrade for 30$ which I again said the program is outrageous, the call dropped and he didn't call me back!! I then had to call again and was on hold for over 15 minutes to be told again by another agent that I can sign up for the next upgrade program. Again told him that's the craziest program I've ever heard of. I told him to change my plan back to how it was or I will take phones back and go with a new carrier since my contract is up. The agent told me okay. After paying a company every month for the last 15 yrs. I was expecting a little more understanding and appreciation.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
I called AT&T. in April 2 months ago to have my DSL line rebooted because it was blinking. I was told that I needed a new U-verse service that took apart my bundled phone, T.V. and internet. The technicians needed to move my computer area, drill holes in my home. I had to plan several 4-hour windows of service time to be home around my schedule. I have dealt with compromised internet and got extra protection from hackers and now two months later my wireless internet goes down and they come to fix it, in the process my landline goes out and they can't fix it. This is the only line that I have chosen to use for my family safety with my children being home for periods of time while I'm at work.
We have not resolved the phone line issue now 3 days later. The technicians come and blame each other or are ineffective at their job. Phone conversations give the runaround. I called to check on status of technician arrival for tonight another 4-hour window and I'm told it's cancelled... Nobody called me to tell me that.... I called to check on how it was going. On hold now for my second hour on the phone with cancellation services being told that I have to pay an early cancellation fee for their shoddy awful customer service!!! AT&T doesn't have existing Customer Service at all and I would not recommend their company for anything! Especially customer safety and service.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
AT&T is getting like a roadside carnival sideshow. First I had a 5 line plan. We had 2 gigs per line. I never use data. My flip phone finally gave up. The AT&T store sales gal **, says we have this new 10 line program that has 10 gigs all can share. Then pulls out this Galaxy 2 tablet for $199. I don't need a tablet. She says "hey it's only $10 a month." So I say ok. Months later (bill is auto pay) after I have given friends and relatives a phone I find out that my $10 a month that I had been paying on the 5 plan jumps to $40 per line. Had she told me the truth, I still would have done the 10 plan but NOT gave 5 for phones away. So my $50 jumped to $200 a month. At no time did she mention that the past $10 was going to jump. By throwing in the tablet which is only $10, I was duped into thinking all the phone lines were also $10.
Speed forward to today. I am now up to a 25 line 40 gig program with rollover data. It is an absolute scam. Example June 1, I have 40 gigs, we hold back to build up 20 gigs to rollover on July 1. Now it shows I have 60 gigs. But guess what. I have to use up my 40 NEW gigs before it gets to the 20 rollover and AT THE END OF JULY YOU LOSE TOTALLY ALL OF THE JUNE ROLLOVERS. SO IN SHORT YOU DON'T REALLY HAVE TRUE ROLLOVERS. You pay for the 40 and save some, then lose them if you don't go over the next 40. Is that stupid or what... I’m now looking at other carriers and plans. Hopefully they will get enough complaints to change it so that you will get to use your rollovers first before you dig into the new data. That's only fair since you paid for the original data.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
I got letter from collection agent on April 15/2015 AT&T telephone bill from April 2012. I know I don't have outstanding bill but they came up with this $58.65. They do have poor management. Made phone call to verify back and forth, spoke more than 6 person, finally they told me "early termination fee." Told them why you didn't send it three and half years ago. Told me they don't know. That is poor management. I don't recommend AT&T for any services. I pay them $58.65.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
I started out with AT&T probably around 2 years ago. The first year, even though my cable went out quite frequently, my bill was how much they said it would be. Then came the end of the honeymoon period! I was sent a free movie for being such a great customer. I knew better than to use it, and sure enough when I did, it was not applied to my bill and ever since my bill has seen just about every amount. I have had to call nearly every month to see why my bill is what it is only to have representatives claim that they want to help me and make adjustments to my account that I think is helpful, only to call back the next month to someone else saying something completely different! I want to be DONE with AT&T!
Reviewed June 10, 2015
First of all I have had numerous bad occasions with at&t… from sending phone back in and they claim they didn't receive the phone and was charged on my bill for the phone only to find out a couple of months later and a lot of phone calls made to them that they had the phone after 6 months. They also have scams going on to where you get the contract with them but you are use to having a discount on the line. They never told me about the next plan. If I wanted to keep my discount I would have to be on the next plan.
Called and went in the stores to switch it to the next plan only to be told 3 different things, I have 90 days to switch and the other operator told me 14 days and another operator told me just to take the phone back to the store and they could switch it like that. Needless to say went to the store and they told me no they couldn't do it. Called at&t once again and they told me no again!! So when these contracts are up I will be going somewhere else!! Maybe verizon knows how to treat their customers better!
Reviewed June 9, 2015
Make long story short... When I moved to my new address, I called them several times to confirm that they had cancelled my service in old address. But after one year, I finally realized they still charge me with my old account, then I called AT&T customer service on January, 2015. Someone told me my service was ended on Dec, 2013. They will sent me a check with the reimbursement.
One month later, nothing comes out, then called again, another customer service was telling me different story, and said AT&T never sent check to customer, only credit back to my current account, but need approval from the manager. Wait one more month, still nothing show up in my account. Kept calling, people always had different reasons to explain why I didn't see the credit.
4 months later, I fed up with that, finally caught someone named **, that said he's the supervisor in billing department. Said they cannot give me credit back more than 3 months, and he will do my favor to give me 6 months back, which is the 4 months my calling time and 2 months before I was calling. Then the credit appears in my old account, I have to call them again to transfer the credit to my new account. Again I kept calling, everyone was telling different story. I really fed up with this company, and don't know how to get rid of it right now since I am trapped in a year contract with them.
Reviewed June 9, 2015
My recent and most unbelievable situation was the following: I had a Galaxy S3 and my contract due in 7 months. I wanted the new Samsung Edge 6 and tried to buy it from AT&T without using the Next program. In my account I have 5 telephone lines and the internet and that's why Next wasn't an option because everyone knows the total of every invoice and a change of numbers would be a problem.
Anyways, they kept turning my options down and letting me know that I had to stay 3 generations back of a phone because the only way was using Next. After several calls of useless representatives that didn't helped at all, I had no choice but to enter this TRAP of NEXT. These were the requisitions: They said that my contract would maintain untouched. That I didn't have to pay the cancellation of it. And that it would due on December. I had to pay the balance off ($175) at the moment because the account had to be at $0 for the program to work. That the only extra amount in the invoice would be the $30 per 30 months. That the offers will not change. All these lies were told very nicely, because it's a sell.
The problem started when the first bill arrived with $142 over from the normal payments including the phone's $30 charge. We instantly called and here is where it all begins. They started investigating by asking questions and one of the questions were "Did you pay something under the table to the employee?" Really? What is this level of disrespect? Stupid representatives talking to customers that way? WAY TO GO AT&T!!! Then they started assuming that we had not paid some month and started looking for late fees. Come on!!! We have 5 lines and an internet. Money is not the problem here. The problem is when they think you are stupid, we actually save all payment received, so they had to shut up and accept we were paying right.
They asked if the $175 payment was rebounded by the bank. I HAVE NEWS FROM YOU AT&T, WHEN YOU PAY WITH A DEBIT CARD AND DON'T HAVE THE COMPLETE BALANCE IT SAYS THIS MESSAGE: "DECLINE." They informed that when we accepted the Next program, we were charged for the cancellation of the contract, which was random because more than 3 representatives (1 by phone and 2 in stores) told us that the contract would not be affected. They realized that information was true so they discard it. By the way, my brother lives in Nebraska USA and he asked the same question, with the same answer.
Every time we called, we had to spend a minimum of 1 hour by phone trying to solve this problem. By the time they finish researching, a manager, told us that it was a phantom charge, that it was not real. And according to them, they would eliminate it. A week passed and they called again arguing about the same issue. But this time they changed their version. They said that the charge was because the old phone wasn't paid and that was the charge. Are you kidding me? A 4 year old phone (when Next didn't exist yet) still wasn't being paid? And when does this story appear if AT&T charged me $175, a trade in older phone and a contract to get a Samsung Galaxy S3? This is a lie.
Again they bring up the contract excuse. But this time, they assure that to get the Next program the contract had to be cancelled. OH AT&T YOU BAG OF THIEFS AND LIARS. We asked a couple of times and they insisted that these program would not affect the old contract. Finally they invented a new excuse. They told us that when I paid the $175 to clear the balance, I've only paid a quantity just to be eligible for the NEXT TRASH PROGRAM. When I asked, several of times to the employee if the account was in $0 and she affirmed this statement. We have all receipts from each payment and we are clear.
After each excuse, with a lot of rude representatives, we are tired of this scam. They don't do a quality check up with their customer service agents and these don't know what other excuse to tell. Even their managers had bad manners and a horrible attitude. I don't have an issue with the signal because it's great. But for an expensive service, this is no way to treat your customers. Talking to them like it's a kindergarten class or worse, like they are always wrong even with proof in the customer's hands.
What's the matter with you AT&T representatives? Don't you have more excuses or stories? Does your service is decaying at this rate? Do you even read this complaints? Do you care about your customers? I have to say that not every representative is an inept (sorry for the true expression) but a lot of them could have better attitude when dealing with a customer and don't treat the customer like it's a liar. The real liar here is AT&T. Thank you for nothing!
Reviewed June 9, 2015
I thought I had lost my internet service with Clear so I started checking various providers about new service. I decided to go with AT&T. The next day my Clear service was running fine so I contacted AT&T to cancel. This was within the 3 day window allowed in Texas to cancel a contract! Then the next day, I received a package from AT&T that contained their converter box then 2 days later a tech from AT&T came out! I answered the door and told him I cancelled so he left. I never did nor did anyone else ever activate service with AT&T. This was showing on my credit report with all three credit agencies but after being disputed and removed with all, what started as $93.00 went to $83.00. Then today when I checked my report, Equifax and Experian are now showing that I owe $8.00 plus change.
This morning I called IC Systems (the collection company) TWICE!!! The first guy told me it was for a service call but the second said it was $8. For what? I have no CLUE!!! AIR???? IC Systems informed me that in order to dispute with them I had to right a letter?? I thought the onus was on AT&T/IC Systems to provide documentation of valid debt! Stay away from both companies... Guess it's time for another class action lawsuit!
Reviewed June 9, 2015
I've had AT&T for 9 years now. Never an issue with customer service, but then again never really needed it. The phones work everywhere you can imagine and paying the bills has never been a problem. I have a 200MB data plan (old grandfathered plan) and they send alerts to your phone and your email to let you know when you've reaching your limit so you can cut yourself off.
Reviewed June 9, 2015
After spending endless hours on phone with AT&T, I finally disconnected our service. I trusted they would give me correct info when I called and they would give me best plan suited to my needs. Cut a long and stressful more than a decade as their trusting customer came to realize money was added to my bill We didn't know about. Their staff are not on the same page with their info and things don't even have to be explained to you for them to charge. Very angry and disappointed.
Reviewed June 9, 2015
Last Tuesday I called at&t customer serve to switch one of 3 accounts (6 months left on contract) to t-mobile and the other 2 (both off contract) to another carrier. We were on a family talk program that was outdated and cost $226/ month. After talking to customer service, they switched me to retention. The rep said they wanted us to stay with at&t, could upgrade our plan to mobile sure for 2 years, and would give us a guaranteed price of $145 per month for unlimited talk and text, plus 6 gb data and rollover. Additionally, they had a prompt for an iPhone 5s at $149. We were told we could upgrade at Best Buy. We were to use one of the two off contract phones for the upgrade on my son's phone.
Went to Best Buy, they knew nothing about the deal, called at&t, was on hold for over 1 hour with the rep and his manager. Finally spoke to 2 reps and was switched to ** who said he was a senior supervisor for retention. He told us he would honor the price but the phone would have to be ordered through the at&t site. He tried to switch us to the NEXT plan which I had repeatedly rejected. Is this price guaranteed I said? I'm notating the records and if you call, any rep can access them. Bottom line, instead we get a bill of $170 a month and are locked into a 2 year contract on the renewal. Called AT&T, on hold 1 hour and 15 minutes, spoke to ** in customer service who said there was absolutely nothing AT&T could do ** had put. He spoke to us but did not show he guaranteed the $145 price. Tough luck for us. "Anyone else we could speak to?" "No. I'm it" ** said.
I asked for retention anyway, he said he would transfer us, and was on hold for 71 minutes when we gave up. Over one week, have spent nearly 3 hours on hold, disconnected or silence, including the 1 hour at Best Buy when they couldn't get a rep. Want them to either give us the price that was quoted, repeated and Guaranteed by 3 different reps, including **, or let us out of our new 1 week old 2 year contract so we can switch to an honest carrier.

Reviewed June 9, 2015
First of all I have been a customer since 2007. I have 5 phones on my account and an additional for family on another family plan in a different state. I fell under some hard times with my job and other life hardships and now I am employed and trying to catch up but have always paid my bills. I have 3 phones of payment installments and I am being charged for 4. I have been trying since November of 2013 to explain this but none seems to listen. They listen only to get me off the phone and then continue to bill and over bill me. They have overcharged us for the insurance, charged us. Has a bundle. They denied and cancel the one number the bundle happens to be on because they claimed it had 2 issues only it really had 1. There has at least been 22 dropped calls every 2 months and poor customer service consistently.
The reason we stay is because it's the only service my sister can get in the area. She lives in North Carolina. However this day June 8th, my birthday no doubt it is for me, I made payment arrangements for my balance and was told that an amount would be taken out on the 5th of June and the 19th of June and on June 8th all 5 phones were disconnected and when I contacted them they basically ** the agent and ** the Manager indicated that I was lying and that although the arrangements were in the system I needed to take the confirmation of those arrangement to a store and pay the amount of the 1st installment and then they would turn all the phones back on. I was never told this. I was told the arrangements had been made and confirmed.
I can't tell you how many times I have been told so many different things by so many different people and every time I believe their agents. So when I told ** that I would take my business elsewhere his attitude was "Please do". He and ** were the rudest and the unhelpful, uncaring individuals in the customer service business I have ever spoken to. I am an SR Talent Acquisition Account Manager. I hire people everyday and I hope I never come across these two individuals needing a job because they won't receive one from me, until they learn better customer service skills. I have never been treated so unkindly in my life. They didn't even try to help to the situation and when they lost my business ** attitude was he didn't care and "really what's 9 people". So I will be using our go phones until I find another company with better service. Maybe I will go back to Sprint.
Reviewed June 8, 2015
I had lost my phone in April while hiking in the woods. I made a serious attempt to find it by driving 75 miles and, using a tracking app on another phone, try and locate it to no avail. I immediately went to the AT&T store where I had bought it. I was told by an employee that I would have to pay $150 on the insurance to get a replacement but that it would take a couple of days. He went on to say that, if I wanted, I could upgrade my phone. I was assured that I would not be responsible for the lost one.
I took 2 billing cycles before I realized that I was still being billed for the lost phone (mainly because my wife also upgraded her phone shortly thereafter). Neither the store or the AT&T customer support will take any action to resolve this issue. The store manager told me it was possible that they could take the new phone back, I pay the $150 on the insurance and get a replacement, but it was up to AT&T cust. support. AT&T says it's beyond the 14 day buyers' remorse period (how am I to know I'm still being billed for a lost phone within 14 days. Also, I don' t think being misinformed falls under buyers' remorse) and that it is the store's discretion. The store says it's up to AT&T. No one wants to step up, admit a mistake has been made, and rectify the situation. Really, how hard can it be to do the right thing under these circumstances?
Reviewed June 8, 2015
I had interrupted my service while being abroad for 4 months. Upon return I called AT&T to reactivate my original unlimited plan. The agent made a mistake and put me on a cheaper plan. I realized this when I got my next bill with a $200 charge for additional talk time (how is that fair pricing?). Fast forward and many phone calls later AT&T reimbursed me for the additional talk time but insists I have to pay for changing my plan from the one mistakenly selected by the call center agent to the one I was supposed to be on. Instead of explaining to me how they justify me paying for a mistake one of their agents made the manager gets rude and condescending. I'll pay the charge and just be done with AT&T. Not worth the hassle & premium if other carriers offer the same or better services at much lower rates.
Reviewed June 8, 2015
I called to discontinue my services. I was asked to provide some code and security question, never recalled setting one up. She tells me I need to go and provide my photo ID personally to AT&T store. I proceeded to explain I am out of the country and was there something else I can provide to verify my ID. AT&T's employee started raising her voice tell me how would I like it if someone call and disconnect my service and continued to repeat this over and over. I told her she was being rude, I will be recording my conversation with her, and I am requesting someone else to speak to, she told me because I was recording her she was "I am done taking to you," and hung up.
Reviewed June 7, 2015
The AT&T truck was in the neighborhood. They disconnected our TV, house phone and internet. We have been without for several days with no solution.
Reviewed June 6, 2015
Tried called the store and was put into a constant loop that never ended until they stuttered and said they didn't understand and hung up. Called 10 times and same result. This is a phone company that never picks up the phone and doesn't know how to set up a auto-phone system. Then called the 800 support line and twice for 18 minutes did the same thing twice trouble shooting and twice the tech asked my phone number and promised to called back if we lost contact and twice cut me off immediately after. Horrible Customer Service - oh - No Customer Service. I am going in on Monday to get a refund.
Reviewed June 6, 2015
To be fair, I need to say that my experience today wasn't the worst one I've ever had with customer service, nor with AT&T. However, it IS an example of a problem I've encountered routinely with AT&T, as well as a few cable and/or satellite providers. So, it's getting down to last straws. I own a (very) small business and was sold an AT&T Premier group plan 4 years ago when we first opened. I've been with AT&T since 2004, except for a brief hiatus. Recently, one of my original business partners decided to leave. We parted amicably and he took his wireless business and phone number (which he'd had for many years prior to our partnership) to a competitor.
Today I looked at our phone bill and discovered that we'd been charged a $125 cancellation fee because my former business partner left his contract four months early. I'm not naive - I hear people complain all the time about wireless contracts but I believed that, since we are a business, with a "business" account, the individual two-year contracts were about equipment upgrades - in my mind our business' "contract" with AT&T remained unchanged and in good standing. (Yes, I do feel pretty silly now, in case you were wondering.) It was after hours when I discovered the unexpected charge, so I used the AT&T Premier chat feature to see if there was any mistake.
Here's where my shock began to turn into annoyance. Online CS chats are far from perfect, I know, but AT&T's seems to be worse than average. If their goal is to cut down on phone line traffic by providing this service, they're failing. First of all, my correspondent's initial answers were about one sentence long and contained jargon for which the average person would likely have no semantic context: "Active status", "Transfer notation", etc. Not difficult concepts, once explained, but it's up to you to ask for that explanation. Secondly, unless you ask for your question to be escalated, all you get for your time are training manual responses and directions to the website... which is where the chat was initiated (this logic boggles the mind.)
Thirdly, if you start writing your question before the rep has completed his/her script, it's as if it never happened. They just ignore it and you have to start all over again. I tried asking one if he could see what I'd written previously and it took a couple of tries for him to even consider looking... by then, I was all typed out and trying to extricate myself from the chat. I would simply have disconnected but I wanted a transcript and wasn't sure it would be complete until he logged off. In the end, and after two different chat sessions, I will still have to call my local representative to resolve my concerns and make changes.
I believe the AT&T Premier plan has done nothing for my small business. I was told today (after asking what the point was, since it seemed to me no different than a 4-line family share plan) that being a business customer made me eligible for offers and discounts. What offers and discounts? When? In four years I've yet to see one, outside the usual, "You may be eligible for an upgrade!" at right around the time we'd be eligible, anyway. But here's my real gripe: AT&T's website has become increasingly over-complicated, opaque, and user-UNfriendly. If you have some web skill and some practice you can (sort of) figure it out, but it seems to me the average person might be completely flummoxed and simply give up after a while. I believe they do this on purpose to discourage billing disputes and scrutiny.
After my two attempts at their chat service today, I believe the same applies in that quarter, as well. Look at Amazon and other Internet retail monsters - they've managed to figure out how to have helpful interfaces, usable chat features, and clearly-explained member benefits. What other explanation could there possibly be? Feeling very cynical and fed up with the whole wireless business culture.
Reviewed June 5, 2015
The worst I mean worst service ever in the world. Been helping my mother and father with their internet and never would I ever recommend anyone ever to this company. I had called over 10 times in one month with nothing but problems. Being on the phone for 3 hours at a time. Even speaking to tech support and supervisors didn't help. All this trouble just to upgrade to the faster internet speed in our area which at the time is 3.0 which isn't very fast!!! Everyone said they would solve this and on day 4 it still isn't solved. So guess what, I switched services!!! Goooood bye AT&T and I got them what we have and never had issues with (Charter) the best internet and fastest! Can't wait so they can finally enjoy stress free internet. A very frustrated and unsatisfied and never again customer!
Reviewed June 5, 2015
This started in 2011. I had them combine my internet and cell phone bill. They tell you it can take 3 billing cycles to work and to call to get the amount due. I did. I paid what I was told was due. They disconnected. I asked why. It's because I never paid the full amount. I had to pay $40 per service to turn them back on, plus what they then claimed I owed. The next month, my cell was off again. Same reason given, another $40 do I thought. My internet was never turned off so there shouldn't have been s reconnect fee. Wrong. They charged me $80 again. Why? Because they "should have turned it off." I cancelled everything. This was a total of $160 they virtually stole from me.
Fast forward a few months. I'm in collections and the company offered me a half price settlement which was about equal to what I should have actually owed minus the bogus charges. I paid it, never heard anything back from them and moved on. A year later, I get a letter from a second collections offering the same thing. Now, no one at AT&T has a record of my payment. In fact, they can't even open my account. I tell them I'm not paying twice. I don't hear anything for months again. Now a third agency is on my credit report after never even attempting to contact me.
I go to the BBB. AT&T Home and Internet dept. contacts me. They can open my account and can see the payment I made, but told me I need to talk to Wireless because they are the ones that sent it to collections. They claim they can't open my account because they no longer have it and I need to contact the collections that has had it since the beginning. Funny how they could tell me all of that in an account they can't open and don't have. I called the collections company. They got my account 1/1/15. They don't know who had it before and since I am disputing with the credit bureau, they are sending it back to them.
The BBB just contacted me to inform me that AT&T is standing by the original claim so that's that. Oh and to top it off, I gave the collections my social to look up my account. They have mine and some ** person in another state both under my social and in collections with AT&T. I have lived In the same city and state the entire 20 years I was a customer. Why would they open an account in another state under some other name at the same time I have mine open in the first place? Now I have to prove where I lived in Jan. and Feb. of 2009 with rent receipts or school records. I can't use W-2 or tax returns or anything easily obtained. Why would I have 8 year old bills laying around?
Reviewed June 5, 2015
I was quoted a price of $99 a month and has never been that price. But I am so sick of listening to the BS of all their excuses that I am done. I was told by the lady on the phone straight up it was a variable rating that I did not sign up for. I had the same issue with my AT&T phone. Sick of getting ripped off. Will never use AT&T again. I did not sign up for a plan that changes monthly. Who in their right mind would???
Reviewed June 5, 2015
I met the lady in the store on the 30th. I am not disclosing her name because I still hope AT&T will resolve my issue. Today 06/05 a technician came to my house to Install the AT&T box. And to our surprise we saw that we are not getting the Indian channels as promised to us by the lady for a certain price that she wrote on the list of channels sheet. Now my wife calls AT&T customer service to claim those channels and they are telling us to pay extra. Also they told us that we do not have proof that she told us that. Should we take a recorder each time we talk to the rep at the store.
Reviewed June 5, 2015
Thank God for services like consumer affairs. Too bad this review will do nothing to repair the broken kafkaesque customer service void created by AT&T. I called them to unsuspend my account after receiving over $500 in international service fees. A fee I didn't think was fair personally but I wasn't even going to contest this, knowing already that my complaints would fall on deaf ears. I was calling simply to unsuspend my account, using the number texted to me by AT&T. What this led to was a series of automated menus that ran in a literal circle. After pressing the appropriate key for my issue, I constantly would arrive at the menu I had started with. When I somehow fell out of this absurd cycle of menus, it was only to arrive at the "international provisions center" whose hours were 8-midnight.
Despite calling at 9 am Alaska standard time, this menu was for whatever reason "closed". Ignoring the absurdity of an automated menu being closed, I was calling well within the "open" hours, leading me to wonder if this "international provisions center" even exists. That being said, AT&T's services have consistently disappointed me in many respects. My service is typically spotty and weak, in city centers as well as rural regions of the country. The inability to purchase unlimited data (an option for every other service provider I am aware of) has caused monthly issues. The only reason I am giving this review one star is because no stars is not an option. Needless to say, after this morning's customer service fiasco, I will be dropping AT&T, and suggest everyone else do the same.
Reviewed June 5, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer for years. My husband used to make International phone calls with calling cards with his other company and never being charged for it. Not even taxes. This year he did the same thing with AT&T. He made an international call with a calling card with his phone because he does not have access to international calls, he couldn't have direct access to those calls. I witness that, but it turns that we were charged 80.00 dollars for the call he made. I called AT&T and talked to 2 representatives. They said that AT&T does not support calling cards. My question was how in the world and why the international calls went through if that particular phone number does not have international call access. We paid 10 dollars for that calling card and now we have to pay AT&T.
I told them that it just does not make sense. If there was no access, the call would be dropped, as easy as that! The reps couldn't help me and wanting me to purchase their international call monthly access in order to reduced my charges to 11 dollars. What a trap! My bill now will be 310 dollars a month. I regret business with AT&T. I had no option but to pay. I will change provider as soon as I can and possibly a prepaid phone will be better. There are lots of options out there! They are not the only ones anymore.
Reviewed June 4, 2015
My Iphone 6 plus was stolen last Friday 5/29/15. I immediately called to suspend my phone and file a claim. On Monday Asurion says my claim was denied because they didn't have record of the device I was filing a claim on. The last phone they showed I had was the iphone 4s I told them I upgraded last November. They said I needed to contact AT&T to update the records. So I called AT&T and they said to fax Asurion my proof of purchase and start a whole new claim & everything should be fine. So I did on Tuesday. Wednesday Asurion informed me my claim was denied once again for the same reason. By this time I was livid. OMG!! I pay for insurance and cannot get a new phone.
Thursday I called AT&T again and I am SO mad I told them my claim was denied again. So they called Asurion on three way and confirmed I had the iphone 6 plus. So now I had to file a 3rd claim which was finally approved. I asked the AT&T rep "What accommodations would be made for all the trouble I've been through? Or maybe can I have my deductible waived?" They said NO. I am very disappointed with AT&T. Once my contract is up I am canceling all our phone lines. This company made an already bad experience with a stolen phone even worse.
Reviewed June 4, 2015
Horrible unorganized customer service. It was a very simple task. We just moved in and wanted to start our service. We did it once online it didn't go through and we were hit a hard inquiry! Second time we called made the whole process with the agent and gave us an appointment for set up. No one showed up. We called and they DID Not HAVE any of our info again!!! After being hit the second hard inquiry. They told me we need to redo the whole process!!! We tried to talk to a supervisor we weren't successful. Horrible start. We will go with charter!!!
Reviewed June 4, 2015
I keep getting phone calls from AT&T on my home phone. Automated message mentions some account number, which according to them belongs to me, and asks to contact them ASAP. First of all, I don't have an account with this company and never had. Second, when I call the number it's also automated system, which prompts me to a menu which notifies me that my account balance is $250 and asks me how I'd like to pay. I tried calling other AT&T numbers, but people who work for this company are unable to help me since they need to know what kind of account I have. As I mentioned above, I don't have any; thus they can't help. I'm getting really frustrated. They're calling everyday and there's no way to stop it!
Reviewed June 3, 2015
I mailed in my previous device with the label provided by AT&T about one month ago. After getting AT&T message about not receiving the phone, I called AT&T service and the conversation was very unpleasant. AT&T customer service raised his voice on me and kept saying nothing can be done. AT&T ask the customers to send in their phone with the label provided by AT&T, but there is no tracking number on the label. Now the phone is missing, customers were left with no resort but getting charged $222.97. This is not right and I know I am not the only one who got the same problem.
Reviewed June 3, 2015
My complaint involves fraudulent practices of AT&T wireless. A particular practice is by deliberate design when something with identical facts happen twice. It cannot be random and coincidental employee incompetence. I have been paying insurance for almost ten years, and more specifically on iPhones for almost three years. AT&T solicit premiums but no longer honor claims. Since this exact thing happened in the late fall, when I looked to give my son-in-law my iPhone (because his broke) I transferred him into my plan, bought myself a new phone and gave him my phone. He could not get a replacement when his broke because he was under my daughter's plan and she didn't have insurance and when they fought among themselves she shut off his phone. They have kids, my grandkids, and they must be able to get a hold of their father in an emergency: hence my involvement!
Because an identical issue already happened with my other daughter, also covered under my plan, I was explicitly clear when I gave my son-in-law my phone that I wanted the insurance already on my phone to transfer over when it began utilizing a new sim card to access the newly created phone number for him under my plan. His phone, the one I just gave him, was stolen and when I placed a claim I learned that that phone did not have insurance. After I created his new number I asked AT&T whether that phone had insurance now under his number and they said yes. After I put in the claim they said no.
This happened twice and there is no chance that this was incompetence. It is by deliberate design to recoup the various fees Congress is forcing them to pay their customers. And my beliefs are further validated when I gave them the choice of refunding all of my premiums or covering the phone for which that insurance was to pay when they gave me a third option: Tying myself up in a service contract for two years. As it was plainly obvious how dissatisfied I am, the option they provided me showed me their real intentions were disingenuous and that they are knowingly perpetrating a fraud on me and as this is their policy, on the public at large.
Furthermore, when I explored buying my phone with AT&T before gifting my phone to my son-in-law, I further learned just how deceptive their policies are. They will not insure a phone that they do not sell. Its significance is explained by the next few sentences. The phones they sell have hidden charges of $25 per month for 30 months, by removing a discount of $25 per month at the same time they add a surcharge of up to $30 per month. They will represent the cost as $30 per month for the life of the contract no matter how many times you remind them that by buying the phone they no longer offer the competitive $25 per month discount. But in fact it is $55 per month because they are bumping the bill up by $25 by removing an otherwise discount when one buys the phone. This is an extremely dishonest business practice (amounts to fraud of $600 misrepresented charges) and Congress needs to investigate them.
Reviewed June 3, 2015
I used AT&T mobile phone for a couple months then I cancelled the phone because the monthly charge is too expensive. After I called to cancel the phone, the monthly charge still showed in the bill for the line that I cancelled for 3 months, I didn't notice about this. When I figured out that it's overcharge then I chatted with AT&T agent, she agreed that it was AT&T mistake so she refunded immediately 2 months and told me that 1 more month will be processed within 24 hours. I waited 24 hours but nothing happened, so I chatted with another agent, told about the situation but this agent refused to refund for that month. I show her the log that I chatted with another agent who told me that another would process within 24 hours. But she didn't take any action, just told me that the bill was correct, it cannot be correct because the bill is advanced payment.
So I decided to call to AT&T customer service, the first agent agreed to refund but then she transferred the line to another agent and that agent disagree to refund and talk rudely to me. I decided to print every bills which related to this case and went to AT&T store to discuss about this, but the store manager told me she could not do anything I have to call to AT&T service. I don't want to call anymore, so I decided to chat with another agent, and now this agent told me that she cannot refund the bill more than 3 months and cannot file the case because the service was cancelled. AT&T has totally bad customer service I have ever talked/chatted with. This company tried to steal money from your pocket, BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE THEIR CUSTOMER. Once you cancel the service, make sure you check your bill carefully, they always charge in advanced 1 month to your account.
Reviewed June 2, 2015
I recently had a terrible customer service experience with AT&T. I canceled my TV service with AT&T and switched to Directv because they had a better offer, but I wanted to keep my existing Uverse internet service with AT&T. After making several phone calls trying to explain the recent situation I was able to speak to the world's rudest supervisor who would not provide her first name (** is what she provided). When she answered the phone she immediately had a rude disposition. I asked her if she could pull my previous calls and she could not. She was very unwilling to help or rectify the situation. She stated that AT&T had tried several times to "retain" me as a customer but since I was not keeping service with them there was nothing she could do. I stated that I wanted to keep my internet service but I did not want the TV and I had made that clear to her and she still was not willing to cooperate.
No one would take ownership of the mistake or confusion that was clearly present. I expected to receive a much higher level of customer service. Now I am without internet and will probably receive an incorrect bill and will have to continue down the saga of having to deal with them. Directv does not bundle with any other internet provider in my area so now I am going to have to look for another provider for TV and internet services.
Reviewed June 1, 2015
Terrible service... on March to cancel the account since the bill was too high. In order to maintain my account they offer me some discounts. My account supposed to go from $220 to $160 per month, that's never happens. When I receive my bill I call at&t and a supervisor promise me to call me back. Never call. A week later call again like that more than 4 weeks every time spending an hour explaining my situation. My last call was last friday the 5/29 and they told me that in order to fix my situation first I have to pay and then they can fix. I didn't agree with that since I don't agree with the bill. How is possible that they can charge me whatever they want and I have to pay to fix.
Reviewed June 1, 2015
They were very rude to my grandmother when I took her in to get a new phone. Like most older people, she had questions and it was clear they didn't want to make time for her even though there was only one other customer in the store. I was so livid with their lack of professionalism, I took her to a different cell phone carrier. To top it off, they overcharged her for two years. Obviously they take advantage of older people. It's disgusting. Had I known she was being taken advantage of prior to her end of contract, I would have spoken up, but I didn't see it till it was up. 250 dollars a month for one cell, with data--that she didn't need--is absurd. And of course, I can't contact corporate office. They truly do not care about their customers.
Reviewed May 31, 2015
Absolutely impossible to talk to a human being. Automated service is pitiful. Sorriest customer service ever!! Phone still out of order!
Reviewed May 30, 2015
I was promised back in April my bill would be $50 a month. I kept checking the online status to make sure they kept to their promise. It never reflected the discount for the cable as promised and the bill kept showing at $70. I contacted AT&T about this on chat 6-7 times. The first 5 or so times they told me to wait a day or so and it would show up. The last two times they told me I had to contact AT&T by phone to get it permanently fixed. I finally got the time to call today and both the Agent and her supervisor said they could do nothing and that all the previous Agents were wrong, that they don't give discounts on basic cable and that the only thing they could do was up my bill $7 for a bigger "better" cable package.
I am livid. This isn't the first time they have done something like this and this is on a bigger scale as all the previous agents promised this price. I was suppose to talk to the manager on duty (since there was supposedly no one above him) and he has yet to call me back and it's been over 20 minutes now (I had been waiting 10 before I got off the phone). I even have printouts of all the chats where the agents said this but they said there is nothing they can do.
Reviewed May 30, 2015
I am member of AT&T and they are offering free McAfee antivirus software. When I tried to download it, McAfee gave me a serial number with 25 number as pass code, I tried several times but did not go through. I need to find another provider.
Reviewed May 30, 2015
I would give this store a zero if it was at all possible. Every time I go to this store I am cheated and lied to in some way. I have been overcharged, signed up for things I haven't asked for, and treated to condescending attitudes. A perfect example: one year (12 months) after I got a phone there and ended up on a Next plan that I didn't ask for, I went in to change it because the phone wouldn't hold a charge. I was told that I would have to wait, I was not yet eligible for an upgrade. However, in a six months I could get any phone I wanted. Now understand, if I was on the Next 12 (upgrade in 12 months), it means I was paying the highest possible monthly cost for my phone. Instead, I should contact AT&T online because my phone was still under warranty and they could fix it.
Skip forward another 6 months and I went in to get my upgrade, the salesperson tries to charge me the highest possible rate for the phone I want, I say no. He says, "but you have Next 12 now." Which means either someone changed my account or the last salesperson flat out lied to me when I came in to ask for an upgrade in December and I have been paying 18 months for a 12 month phone. Was the store at all concerned I had been cheated? Of course not. Please note that in all these encounters I have witnesses that can back me up. The Lenox Road store should be shut down.
Reviewed May 30, 2015
AT&T has been non-supportive in stopping harassment of employees using FMLA, STD. A lot of employees have lost their jobs due to managers not following up and getting the correct information to the employees. It is frustrating and unfair. The other concern of mine is the harassment of a Muslim who has endured being ostracized, harassed due to disabilities and her religious practices. I have, along with others, watched how members of management have attempted to make her feel as if she is a burden to the company. Everyone has their breaking point. I just hope I am not there when it comes...
Reviewed May 29, 2015
Not happy with AT&T every I was promised to charge 110+ tax that will come out to 120 but always charged 140. Last month they took out 180 from my account without letting me know and when I called they gave difference excuses and did not refund my money. It happened quite a few times. Cheater company.
Reviewed May 29, 2015
We've been with AT&T for years and been loyal customers. We have six lines and the bill is always under $400. Lately we upgraded 2 lines and they nearly charged $200 for that! Not only that they magically added almost $200 that we haven't fully "paid". Strange how we called prior to this situation and NEVER did they mention we were behind. We call AT&T Customer Service and they laughed in our face and were EXTREMELY rude. Still battling them with the injustice they are doing upon us.
Reviewed May 29, 2015
When I added my line the representative assured me what my first month bill would look like as well as my second phone bill should look and it was nothing like what the representative said it would be like. I've been with the company for over three years and I have received nothing but terrible coverage. The bill is over $300 every month and they could never seem to explain the charges. They offer a petty discount for students that does nothing and they offer terrible coverage. They're not the fastest LGE network. I'll be in areas where I should have coverage. I'll have four bars with the LTE by the AT&T side and still have no service on my phone. Won't be able to receive calls, text messages, or Internet access and this happens multiple times throughout the day every single day it's frustrating.
I work in the city. I should be able to have coverage at all times. I can only enjoy the full function of my phone when I'm home connected to Wi-Fi. When I called to state my complaints they did nothing. They had steered it off a technical issue. That's how they get me to dish out a deductible for the insurance coverage that doesn't fix the problem. It's all just for the money. They care very little for their clients. Switching as soon as I can!
Reviewed May 29, 2015
I placed an order with AT&T. It was an accessory for my phone. I paid $14.99 extra for overnight shipping. It has been 48 hours that I placed the order. It has not been shipped yet. I called AT&T 6 times. They couldn't do anything about it. They said it has been dropped for shipping. It hasn't been shipped out yet! So the extra money that I paid for shipping was for nothing!
Reviewed May 29, 2015
I had AT&T unite hotspot because they didn't offer their home internet in our area (supposedly) which was a lie cause they offered it the whole time they just didn't have any ports open. I was told we would get 6 mb/s at the minimum of 4G speeds. Well that was a lie. I was lucky to get even 1 mb/s in my area. We called them multiple times because of this issue and no reason why.... Finally after almost a year of their crappy service they tell us that our area is only 3G and that we still have to pay for our plan or cancel it for their misleading information. So we decide to cancel it and they tell us that our cancel fee will be $98 and some change after tax and that we have to return the device we had and it will show on our next bill.
So we wait and get our bill. It is almost $115 so we suck it up and go to the place to pay. At like usual the guy says we can't take the box back cause it is out of return period that we shouldn't have to turn the box back in just pay the fee. So I ask him to tell us why the bill had jumped from one price to another. He couldn't answer and said to call customer support Which I'm not.... Your retailers should be able to tell customers why the price changed. AT&T I WILL NOT BE PAYING Y'ALL A PENNY. I WILL STICK WITH VERIZON BECAUSE THEY GIVE US TWICE THE DATA AND SPEEDS OF 30MB/S FOR THE SAME PRICE. FOR ANYONE READING THIS GO WITH VERIZON NOT AT&T.
Reviewed May 28, 2015
'Premier Support' they call it! BS! All I needed was to look up my call records to find a number I previously called weeks before. After having to call 7 times navigating (and reconfirming every time my name, company, account number, on-line password, call back number... (like are you ** kidding me - 7 times??!! And every transfer asking the same!!) finally get to someone who claims they can help me by setting up my account on the Premier website. Then it won't recognize the log in information they gave me! WTH! And the solution? They submitted a 'trouble ticket!' And I have to WAIT FOR A CALL BACK! Are you ** kidding me?Wait for a call back? Premier Support from AT&T! Go Verizon, T-Mobile, any other!
Reviewed May 28, 2015
I am in a 2 year contract that started Jan, 2014(?) I lost the first phone 5 days after I got it, replaced that one and I lost that one in Oct of 2014 and used my insurance to replace it. I was told that phone was new, but just last week the screen went to varied colors to black with no way to get on the phone. I now am faced with another deductible of $150.00 due to the fact that the warranty is no good. I think that if it's a new phone it should have had technicality good phone. I think this is a company that just soaks the customer with rules that are twisted to cost the average client. I am a senior citizen with only a limited SS check to live on...I am looking for another company that will work with the customer.
Reviewed May 27, 2015
I went to the AT&T store regarding my cell phone. I have been a loyal AT&T customer for 3 years now. Through the years, my bill kept going higher and higher so I do what I can as a single mother with one income to not have my whole check go to AT&T. While I was at the store, the guy mentioned a new program called digital life. I told him that I really did not need a fancy alarm system because my home is secure, the main house is on the second floor and I have one way in and out of my home and my windows are high and no tree is near so no one can climb in or out without breaking their neck. The guy at the store went on to show me how he can do all these wonderful things from his IPad. Still not thrilled or concern. I have been having trouble with my garage opener and he told me that the service will help with that so I could open the garage door through my phone.
The man at the store told me he would have somebody come by to see if he could add the garage opener, just a consultation to see if I need security in my home. Two days later while I was a work a giant box came to my home. (Never signed or agree to an installation). Early in the morning, some guy saying he from AT&T, (shown a badge and ID) was here to install my free system. I was very short with him and said I did not agree to an installation, it was consultation for the garage opener. He went to the garage which is downstairs and said he cannot do it because the system for the garage is wired incorrectly and he did not want to be held responsible for any damages or fire. He said, "for that, I will give you for free CO system and keypad deadbolt". He said, "all this equipment in the box is yours free, out-right". I told him I did not have anywhere to put all this stuff because it doesn't make sense for me have all this for this house.
He said, according to his records, this system and equipment and the installation are all free. You do not have to have the motoring service which is charged after 14 days, just call cancel the service, and you still keep the all equipment. Before 14 days came they sent me a bill for over $129.89 for monitoring services and other charges, then they set the due date on the same day my cell phone is due. Then I told them that I did not want the service they told me that they set my service for disconnection. I called find out when they were coming out to disconnect the service then they said, the equipment was mine and that I would have to pay a $700.00 cancelation fee for the monitoring service. I explained that I did cancel before the 14 days and that no one came to uninstall this stuff. They still kept sending bills. My cell phone bill was close to $400.00 a month and now digital life bill for monitoring was over $100.00. It was too stressful.
I regret that I did not have all the names of the people I talked to. I should not allowed myself to be forced into having all this equipment added to my rental home. So I have been still paying the bill $80.00 a month thinking they would just leave me alone, I eventually catch up, because it is all I could afford at this time. I was hopeful this 2 years will go by fast. Well yesterday they decide to turn the service off. They sent an email implying that I called to cancel service, so I called. I owe $39.75 for the bill plus $40.00 activation fee, plus a $425.79 early cancelation fee. They still saying that the equipment is mine, they won't take back and it cannot be sold. This is what happens when AT&T says free. All this for a service I never wanted in the first place.
Reviewed May 27, 2015
We were overbilled for 3 years on a house phone. They quoted my husband $10 a month, they charged us $20. When the contract ended they continued to bill us for phone numbers we had transferred to other providers. When we called them ** from AT&T said "We can bill you because you didn't discontinue your auto-pay." They also sent us a paper bill saying we used extra minutes and could not provide any documentation of where and when those minutes were called... from a phone they didn't have on record! This is the worst customer service I have received in the last 50 years! Someone needs to sue them!
Reviewed May 27, 2015
My daughter wanted to upgrade to a 32GB space gray iPhone 5S. So I called ATT today and after 45 minutes of phone conversations, several transfers/holds I was finally able to get the discounted price on a 2 yr upgrade. So far so good. After several minutes, the email I received said I ordered the gold iPhone 5s. So I figured it was an honest mistake and decided to call them back to make sure I received the space gray color.
Evidently, ATT is so big and such a behemoth that its processes and systems are such that it cannot correct the order to the space gray color prior to shipment, nor cancel the order to prevent it from shipping. Instead, I have to wait for the incorrect gold phone to ship and upon receipt, either return the gold phone back to ATT or see if a local ATT store will exchange the gold phone for the gray phone at no cost to me.
So the onus is on me to correct their mistakes. I've dealt with ATT numerous times in the past and am a long time customer so I know when dealing with a Fortune 100 company, things will take time. But it's sad too that I could have gotten what I wanted the first time by transacting on the internet rather than talking to one of their "SPECIALIST".
Reviewed May 27, 2015
I went to the AT&T Store on Hwy 141, Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners. I asked about their Internet and I begged them not to lie to me. So far I am at 12 lies and counting. I took the internet on a Trial Bases and if returned before 30 days, there would be NO CHARGE. Lies! I returned it to the store to find out that it has to go to the UPS store. They gave me a receipt with 3 days to go left on trial and everyone (3 people) I spoke to said “no problem, no charge.” Lie!
I started Service on Feb 13th, 2015. I returned the equipment on March 7th, 04:08 PM. They will not stop charging me yet they all agree that the equipment was returned. I have spoken to 13 people at AT&T. The store promised me this would be resolved 4 times. LIES! All they do is LIE! And they WILL lie to you. This big evil machine needs to be broken. Please stop this madness and stop believing them. I am moving because I can't afford my apartment. I begged them not to lie to me. They continue to lie and lie.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
I am disabled and live on $808 a month. A few months ago, I had unexpected doctor's bills and had to pay out co-pays 3 times in one month, which put me behind. So last month, I paid all but $53 on my bill. I had planned to pay the rest on June 3rd. Meanwhile, I got next month's bill, including the $53.00. Said it was due by 6/5/15. No problem, I planned to pay it all on the 3rd of June. Next, I received a suspension notice, so I called AT&T on May 22nd, 2015.
After waiting 22 minutes on hold, I spoke with a representative. She told me I should pay the $53, I said I couldn't pay until June 3rd. I assumed that this wouldn't be a problem, but my phone was turned off on 5/26/15. I called and spoke with 3 different representatives today, explained what happened, explained that I need my cell phone in case I fall or have seizures. Finally, someone said he would turn my phone back on, but there would be $40 "reinstatement fee". Mind you, I received no warning that I would have no service today, and I did call last week after receiving the notice. I cannot afford the $40 charge, and I was very honest about that. I explained clearly that I have been ill for some years now, but have ALWAYS paid my bills on-time.
I am not a new customer. They have a clear record of my payments for the past three years. And the 2nd person I talked to today described my call last week as this "when you called crying about your bill last week". Unbelievably rude!!! I'm looking around for a new carrier, and I will NEVER use AT&T again, and I will tell everyone I know to avoid them. Way to treat a good customer who's going through a difficult time, AT&T!!!!
Reviewed May 26, 2015
We have a business account with AT&T and have 8 phones on the bill. We have been trying since Saturday to replace a phone for one of the physicians. He is an authorized user on the account and had with him all necessary information. His phone was completely broken so he went to a local AT&T store to get a new phone. He wasn't eligible for an upgrade, which we knew, so we knew we would have to pay for it. He spent a total of 8 hours and went to 4 separate stores, but each store got an "error" when trying to complete the purchase. No one could fix it, no one seemed to care.
On Tuesday after the holiday weekend, I spent a minimum of 3 hours on the phone with various business account reps, trying to get this resolved. An employee went to a 5th local store and after spending 2.5 hours there, still cannot get a phone due to some "error" in the store software. And as multiple reps at the 800 number told me, "it's a different software than what we use and we can't do anything about it." Never mind that this has been going on since Saturday and he still has no phone. Never mind that there is nothing wrong with our account. All we are told is that a store manager will have to override the error.
When we finally got a manager to come in to the store, all she would say is that the software won't let her go any further and there is nothing she can do. This is totally insane and no one wants to take ownership or responsibility. We spend over $1000 a month with AT&T and have for 15 years and yet no one in the entire company can help with this?? Worst customer service I have ever experienced, ever. We finally were forced to order the phone over the phone and have it shipped over night. We paid for overnight service and were confirmed. Then, I get an email saying it won't ship for at least a week.
When I call about it, again no one can tell me anything other than "well, maybe it's back ordered." Maybe? Backordered? Can no one give us a definitive answer?? Why were we allowed to pay for overnight shipping if there is NO PHONE AVAILABLE?? I am frustrated beyond belief with this company's cavalier attitude towards its good customers. An entire day wasted, for me and one of my employees. And an entire Saturday wasted by one of our physicians. And we still have no phone to show for it.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
I have no service in my home. My phone says Emergency use only. My surrounding area service sucks, little to none, dropped calls, cannot hear the other part etc. I have been with AT&T better than 18 years. I could always use my phone in my home, but for he last six weeks or so I cannot. The phone service in my area has also diminished. I took my phone into the device center for testing and was advised that there is nothing wrong with my phone but that AT&T has not upgraded their towers and servers to accommodate the growing population. I was told this by two AT&T employees.
Upon calling AT&T customer service, their fix was a $20 monthly discount and to send me a booster for my home. How will that fix a tower/server issue? AT&T thinks that its customers are stupid. I want out of my contract so that I can obtain service with another provider who will give me the service I pay for, not take my monthly payment and give me nothing in return. Make complaints with the FCC and Public Service Commission and Better Business Bureau. WE have to band together to get AT&T to do what is right.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
I called in this morning around 8:17 to make payment arrangements through the automated system. Well it did not recognize my pin so it sent me to a live person. I was transferred 4 times and my issue is still not resolved. I'm waiting on a call back.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
First off I want to say that I have been an AT&T customer since 2003 and have never filed a complaint with them or any other company for that matter. This was my first call to get an issue resolved and received no satisfaction whatsoever. My daughter was misinformed about getting a new phone and what the contract would do to our current billing. Was told that she would get this great deal on a new phone with a new 2 year contract. Well the $750 phone cost her $360, but what they didn't tell her is that I would lose a $25 credit for 2 years. So that is another $800, making the phone $1160.
Then when I get the bill the 30 day period is up and I can't do anything about it. When I called I was told that I could buy out the contract for $315; that is better than $800, so I'm thinking that I would do that and get my bill back to where it was. Noooooo, that is not the deal. That would be too easy and make too much sense. I can pay $315 for the contract BUT they can't guarantee that I will get my $25 credit back. Okay, so I could pay $315 for the contract PLUS $800, making the phone a bargain of a whopping $1475! But wait, after 6 months I can get a new device. Really? Gee, I can't wait to make this more stressful and complicated than it already is. AT&T, I will NEVER recommend you anyone.
Reviewed May 25, 2015
I have had nothing but negative about AT&T since December 2014. Nov 2014, it was time for a new phone. I had friends rave about AT&T service. I purchased a phone outright, better for me. Took new phone, service was great, added my parents and brother-in-law. In came the new bill, outrageous amount. Called, complained, employee discount not applied etc, was given wrong info and amounts. It was somewhat resolved in Jan 2015. Continued on, called in March to see about smartphone credit of $150 x 3 lines. It will show on April bill, nope, chatted again and said it will be on May bill, our oversight. May came, nope, chatted again, given case number, was told I did not qualify because I purchased the phones not pay per month (so AT&T could make more money). And all of a sudden, the service is not working at brother-in-law's house. We had 3 different AT&T phones there (2 on my account and 1 3rd party) no signal on 2 phones.
I had 2 bars and could not call out. Called AT&T, everything is fine on their end and closed the complaint. No call asking if it was working with us, no email, no text.
Reviewed May 25, 2015
I've been a customer with AT&T for fifteen years now and I'm in dire need of a new phone. The phone I have is an iPhone 4s, which is sadly outdated, has a crappy battery (it only lasts at most 30 minutes before needing to be recharged) and is known to delete things on random (this has been going on for about a year, mind). I've been looking into getting the iPhone 6, a really reasonable solution to the iPhone 4s conundrum. However, because of my contract, I am unable to get one for less than $549.00, which in itself is ridiculous. Not only is that approximately $300 more than I would have to pay if I got a new plan, it is also a huge rip off.
I need this phone before I start college in a few months time and at the rate AT&T's going, I'm going to be stuck with my (pardon my slang) piece of ** 4s until it can only hold a charge for a minute. I'm seriously considering dropping AT&T all together. I'm very dissatisfied with their service and am quite angry at the way I've been treated. Very unprofessional and uncompassionate company.
Reviewed May 24, 2015
I pay for U-verse high speed internet. It's as slow as dial up. AT&T scheduled 4-8 repair. Then said they don't repair after 8. They never contacted me & I sat 4 hrs & spent 1 hr with text support/wasted time. Then rescheduled Memorial Day 8-12! Then called today during dinner! I hate incompetent companies -- like AT&T.
Reviewed May 24, 2015
Telling us to "Bundle" our services "it is more convenient & simple" then they unbundle the services without notification and double charge our fees. Our wireless service has always been paid with our wireline service on that due date and the service is paid after the service has been rendered not before. AT&T IS TRYING TO MAKE BANK THE UNSUSPECTING. As it turns out in my community they have done this some sooner in the year some now & others not at all. All that have been affected find themselves in similar situations as we are. Pay up or suspend service & pay a breach of contract fee on top of that.
Reviewed May 23, 2015
Katy Mills Mall AT&T - Salesperson told my husband the data box was free us it or don't didn't matter. We learned different when bill came. My husband called couldn't send box back. It's been 8 months at $45 a month. With poor service phones don't get signal but have to buy booster $150. Never again will I use AT&T!
Reviewed May 22, 2015
This morning, both my phone and my partner's iPhones stopped taking or receiving calls. Both of us spent hours trying to resolve the problem. Today is May 22. ATT has assured us the problem will be fixed by June 14. That is three weeks. I have lived through a variety of challenges in my many years with ATT. But, to make a commitment to resolve a major service in three weeks is the last straw. We are moving our service. By the way, we live in Pacific Palisades where there is a cell phone in every person's hand.
Reviewed May 22, 2015
I have been with AT&T for a month now. I am highly dissatisfied! I bought a new phone & unfortunately signed a 2 year contract with them because we just moved into a new house & they were the only ones with service. The phone itself is great, but everyday my phone completely loses service & I have to restart to get it back. After contacting AT&T they said they would send a microcell for free. It's been a week and a half & I haven't received anything so I called to see where it was. Now they are telling me I have to pay for it. Complete bullcrap! They don't care about their customers & did nothing else to help me. Thanks a lot AT&T for your horrible customer service! I can't wait until 2 years is up!
Reviewed May 22, 2015
We've been with AT&T for years, but I have finally had it. Spent 30 min with one rep to find out why my bill went from $207 to $296, got disconnected. Called back and had to start over. Well after one wasted hour on the phone I find out, each time we upgraded, they not only charged us the upgrade fee, we lost some $25 credit for each line so they are taking an extra $75 a month and we were never told about this. When I asked why we were never told they said "yes you were via email" on such and such date. Yes and that email was very deceptive, the one you get after you upgrade your phone that says you made changes to your account. They cover their butts for legal reasons but the bottom line is they are the worst company ever. Why can't they tell you upfront that we are going to screw you and trick you into giving us more money because we are unethical and have no integrity.
We have four lines on our account and 3 upgraded. When the fourth line wants to upgrade our bill will go over 300 a month and this is with business discount! I was so angry I asked how much to get out of our contracts and they said $1,000. So we are basically screwed for two years, because to get out and go to a reputable company, we need $1,000 to get out of our contract plus have to buy four phones with a new company - crazy. I believe AT&T has the absolutely most deceptive practices I've ever seen in a company EVER. I'll be counting down the days until I can get out from under them. I hope the FTC will sue them again for deceptive practices. There will be an army of regular folk like us who work hard for their money, only to have a greedy unethical company continually conniving ways to take it from us.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
False charges for the last 2 months. Very poor customer service. Unprofessional and argumentative. After not helping, the supervisor made false claims and transferred me to tech support. Tech support transferred me back to billing. I was told there was nothing I could do.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
AT&T keeps my internet speed on my cell phone so slow that it is impossible to use! I have spoken to them several times but after a few days, it reverts right back. I think they may not be keeping up to their contract obligations and a refund might be in order!!!
Reviewed May 21, 2015
I get new phone upgrade today. I call to activate. Young man activates my phone. He does not sound very competent and it took nearly an hour including several times being put on hold. Moments after getting young man's name and customer service ID and hanging up, I get random text from someone. This poor man is texting his fiance who apparently has had her number inextricably attached to my new phone/SIM card.
Now AT&T is telling this woman she's been hacked while I'm being told by another customer service rep that this should never have happened. Since her account is supposedly being "hacked", in afraid they'll assume I'm responsible somehow. Now I have to wait a day or two or more for the new SIM card to arrive. After it arrives, I get to replace it and try the whole process all over again. So... This is the closest place I've been able to find where I can make a complaint. Would someone please direct me to a real person or place where I can make a complaint against this particular customer service representative? Keeping in mind that I did think to get his name and csr #. Assuming he wasn't lying to me.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
I didn't pay my AT&T on time. I tried to log in to pay but AT&T blocks access to the portal until I paid, so I had to pay to a representative which charge $5 to take the payment and for my surprise the reconnection FEE is 50% of the monthly cable price. This is what happens when MONOPOLY companies are take over without regulation of government!
Reviewed May 20, 2015
To make a long story short...........AT&T fraudulently assigned an iPhone purchase contract on two of the three lines I have. This was dated 07-29-2014 on my bill. I contacted them in Sept of 2014 regarding this error and was told, after several hours and people, that this was fraud committed by the authorized retailer I was dealing with. They supposedly contacted them regarding this and I was told the charges would be removed and I would be credited the total amount. They removed one of the lines and credited the amount for that line but continued to charge me for the other line. I once again contacted their Fraud Department and explained my dilemma again. They promptly told me there was nothing they could do and I would have to go back to the point of sale and resolve it with them.
When I responded that they corrected the other line the prior month so I didn't understand the problem with correcting the line they omitted, I was told there was absolutely nothing they could do. I told them that I found it illogical that they expected me to to back to the same retailer that ripped me off in the first place and expect me to expect them to help me. I had already been on the phone with them with no avail. So here I am.......in May of 2015, still dealing with the same problem. I went to the retailer last month and asked him to credit my account and remove the bogus contract from my third line and he said he couldn't do that, but he would credit my account so much money to make up for it. So now he's covering up a fraudulent act with another scam. I'm on my way there again today.......I am going to make my point clear or social media of all kinds will be alerted to this type of practice they so obviously condone.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
Someone opened an account with my name and information. The lady I spoke with about the problem was rude, and basically said they could not prove that I didn't open the account, and that I was stuck with the negative mark on my credit report, and they were going to keep pursuing me for collections until it gets paid. I have made 2 phone calls that were over 30 minutes each, and each phone call went the same way. The customer service training the rest of the company gets could be useful in the fraud department. I understand if they are restricted in what they are allowed to do but offer some suggestions to people in my shoes and don't be so rude.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
I am a AT&T customer, I moved and when I called AT&T to advise them, they said nothing about charging me $99.00 for hooking up my internet. I now have a $166.00 dollar bill that I have to pay by the 24th or I will have no service. I called their Cust. Serv. - they were very rude & unprofessional.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
If this didn't happen to me three times in the past year I would have written it off as an uneducated customer service chat rep. But now I am really believing it a sales ploy to get you to upgrade at a ridiculously lower plan per quoted by the chat person. Once you get your new statement it is at least $20-25.00 higher than quoted online. After spending an hour with "chat" and he reassured me at least three times during the conversation that it would be the price he quoted which was $116.00 per month with 6 GB and an iPhone 6 on the "Next" plan (another gimmick) unlimited talk and text and 1 other device. The price excluded taxes. He walked me through the ordering process and then he disappeared from chat.
Something didn't seem right so that evening I called and spoke to a manager and explained the situation, I told her what I was quoted from chat; she put me on hold and sure enough it was $20.00 more per month than I was quoted. I explained it was the third time this has happened to me and I had a 4 page copy and email of transcript. She apologized and told me I was misinformed. Ok if I didn't check I would have received the phone, which I did, I would have opened it, which I didn't and would have been stuck with a restocking fee or would have passed the 14 day return policy when I realized they were billing me for what they want me to pay and not what you was quoted! Therefore I would have been paying almost $30.00 more than what I am currently paying. Why shouldn't AT&T have to honor a quote like most businesses?
Reviewed May 20, 2015
My wife and I are separated and I wanted to change the billing so that I am responsible for my phone. We have an account with her as principal. When we set up the account 2 years ago, I asked to be on the account as well, so I could use my employer discount. This was not done.
Our contract expired on Monday, 5/18/15. All I wanted to do was to split up the account so that we could each be responsible for our own bills, as we are separated. We have been trying since Saturday to get this done. On Monday afternoon, we finally got word that we should be able to do this, after hours on the phone and in the store. I called this morning and was told that they have to pull my credit. I agreed. They then wanted a $500 deposit, as Equifax gave me a Z credit rating. I told the young woman that I would investigate this with Equifax and get back with them, as my credit was very good. The woman assured me that she was making copious notes so that anyone could pick this case up.
I checked with Equifax and got fleeced for $17.50 for a full credit report from all 3 agencies. All 3 rate my credit as excellent. However, the guy at Equifax assured me that the only way Equifax would have given me a bad credit rating, is if they had provided inaccurate information. I called back and spoke to someone else, a lady by the name of **, who said that they would not be able to do anything, and that I should go to the store to rectify the issue. This after approximately 3 hours on the phone.
I went to the store, and they asked me to call customer service, as they would not be able to do anything. I then called customer service, who connected me to their authorizations area and spoke to someone who once again told me that there was nothing that they could do. I would have to pay the $500 deposit. In the meanwhile, my wife had called CSR, and someone called ** contacted me. After about 30 minutes, and providing him with all my details, he once again told me that they will not budge with the $500 deposit as my credit was bad. I explained the situation to this so-called CSR, but to no avail.
I went across the street to Verizon, applied, and they pulled my credit. A rating. Why can Verizon get an A rating and AT&T a Z rating? People have long complained about under-handed dealings at AT&T; am I another victim? In any event, I would encourage people to look at other wireless companies. Of the big 4 providers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint), AT&T is at the bottom of the pile, and it is an incredibly smelly pile. Also, look at ** if they are available in your area. They seem to have a lot of good ratings. I will be looking at these guys tomorrow.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
AT&T sends out deceptive letters that your current contract is about to expire and that if you would like to keep your current plan at low rates call to extend your contract another year. After calling to extend your current contract another year, you receive your bill in which your rates have substantially increased. Upon calling customer service to resolve, they advise you that your phone call only served to renew the plan for another year at a now higher rate and that if you would like to cancel an early termination fee applies. Customer service representatives speak in broken English and are infuriating, offering you no acceptable alternatives to rectify the matter, just hours on hold with no resolve. Once they have you in their grips, you're at their mercy and they do not practice business ethically. Will never do business with AT&T again.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
I changed my 2 lines from Verizon to AT&T back in November 2014, they offered me 150$ per line. I went a couple of times to a commercial branch to check on the status of the promotion and they kept repeating that the gift card was in process. After 4 month waiting I stopped by an office again and then they told that I do not qualify for this promotion because of the plan I have. They were who recommended the plan in order to get the promotion. Why they lie by saying that my gift card was processing? On top of that the internet service of AT&T is really bad comparing to Verizon. Do not trust this kind of promotions unless they give it to you at the moment of switching the line.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
We spent 2 nights at Casini Family Campground last weekend 5/16/2015 and still no cell phone coverage. Last year it was the same and also was true at Lawson Landing and also Doran Beach. We did notice that many other people were able to use their cell phones and were walking around talking on theirs. Our contract will be up with AT&T in October you can safely assume we'll be going to a different carrier. All the advertising AT&T does about how their coverage is the biggest just doesn't hold up when it counts. By the way, there was also 0 wifi reception.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
Since January 2015, ATT has been changing the charges on my bill. In January they told me I would pay $55 per month going forward. In February, they told me that they would no longer be able to honor the $55 offer but they would instead charge me $69 per month going forward. In March they sent me a bill for $106. When I called them about the increase in my bill, they told me that again they would not be able to honor what anyone else told me and that was the current rate. I could either take it or leave it.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
I was having difficulties with my phone about a year ago. It was unresponsive, slow, and kept shutting itself off. I received an email from AT&T stating that I was up for an upgrade so I thought "terrific timing!" When I got to the AT&T store I picked out my HTC-M8 and signed the paperwork. I specifically remember asking if it would change my plan at all because rather than an upgrade, I found out what they really were advertising was the ability to finance a phone. I was assured my plan would not change, and I was also told that the plan I was on was the best option for a singular person (3gigs of data, unlimited talk and text).
So I am paying 140 something a month for a 3 gig plan, and getting charged $10 for every gig I go over when there are 10gig plans for cheaper than what I'm currently paying. I also found out my plan did in fact change. I'm on some ** next plan thing which means that I don't get upgrades, so when I need a new phone I get royally screwed. The person attending to me was very friendly, but straight up lied to me about what I was getting myself into. I need a new phone again and a better plan and in order to do that I'm going to end up paying several hundred dollars. Thanks for nothing AT&T!
Reviewed May 18, 2015
I signed a two year agreement with AT&T on 4/8/15 based on: new phone LG G3, $40 activation, $65 monthly service, plus taxes (AT&T: "not more than 10% additional"), with the right to cancel within 14 days. AT&T: "If you cancel within 14 days, you pay only phone restocking fee $35; all other charges and fees are waived." I have this agreement on clearly recorded phone calls from two AT&T sales people, an oral contract.
My first estimated bill was $123, which include $40 activation fee, $65 service charge, plus $18 in taxes and surcharges, $12/month higher than quoted (adding $290 to 2-yr total). So I cancelled service on day eleven (4/19/15), paid the restocking fee, filed the receipt, bought my own phone and signed with Straight Talk. Thought that was that.
However, within one week I received a surprise bill via email for $130+ --- along with --- surprise, surprise! --- a written threat to send it to a collection agency if not paid within 10 days! (Note that this bill, with the threat was the first and only bill I received, issued less than 30-days from first ordering service.) So I called AT&T billing, who said, "well, your bill is actually $447, including early termination fee." After my protest, the AT&T rep "Oh, sorry, our mistake, we'll put it 'in dispute' and issue a correction." (Uh-huh, right). After two additional calls, the bill now finally stands at $80+ for prorated charges, activation, taxes, and fees for 11 days of service. This is invalid, because the service was cancelled with 14 days, and according to my agreement (recorded oral contract) with AT&T sales, "all charges and fees other than restocking fee [paid] will be waived."
I believe there is clear evidence of a calculated bait-and-switch/extortion scheme here evidenced by: sending the full bill within days of cancellation (even before normal billing cycle); by threatening to send this first-ever early bill to collection if not paid immediately; and then by inflating the bill to include obviously bogus early termination fee, when cancellation date was unequivocally recorded with the 14-day return period. These are egregiously predatory tactics IMO. I intend to fight this, file complaints with the BBB, AZ AG, and the CFPB or other appropriate regulator(s), and to warn people clearly to avoid AT&T at all costs. In my experience, this is a deceptive and dishonorable company.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
I've been having problems with all three of my phone lines. I have had different conversations with AT&T technical support. Every time I call it's a new excuse or looking into something different. Told him I was going to T-Mobile and acted like they didn't care.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
All AT&T customer service agents are very kind and polite and try their best to help me. The problems come later when I get my monthly statement not even close to what I have ordered and what kind agents offered to me. Either they are trained to lie or billing departments have their own mind. On top of much higher bills they never closed my old account and keep charging me twice for the same services. I just hope other AT&T customers never had these problems. Best luck with your AT&T.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
Had just a MiFi unit, just fine there. Was switching from Sprint to at&t, got Note 4 & tablet. Sprint backed out from ending contract, returned equip to at&t within guidelines, received a bill for 1200. Went in., asked why, 3 hrs later, said it was fixed. Week later, MiFi turned off. Went in 2 hrs, assured me would be fixed. 2 wks later, bill for 1200. Called customer service. End results, pay or will report nonpayment, unless store verifies return. Go to store 3 hrs, said they would fix. Wk later MiFi turned off, went back to store 2 hrs, finally fixed. No credit for time of not being able to use MiFi. I sell online, destroyed me. Now they're saying I missed a payment and owe double for MiFi. Never even been late. Worse experience I've ever had doing business.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
After 15 years with AT&T I decided to move on to a different wireless carrier. I ported my number to a different carrier and soon found out that in doing so, I automatically suspended my AT&T account for none payment... while my intentions were to port the number and payoff the remaining balance due. Further my account was on autopay thinking that the remaining balance would automatically be taken care of... wrong.
Well not only did they block my account, but the charged me a restoral fee on top the last payment due to the involuntarily suspension. Mind you that this all happened within 30 days. On April 7th, I port my number, on April 29th I pay my balance off, and on May 2nd I get a final bill for restoral fee due. The rep that attended my last payment never mentioned a restoral fee so the bill came as a surprise after the fact. I called back to get it waived, and the CR reps argued back that the fee was justified.
While I'm thinking... did we all die and go to mars??? What planet are these AT&T people from, how can this restoral fee be just? Realizing how AT&T shakedown works, I mentioned to the rep that I will gladly pay the restoral fee and afterwards cancel my internet and Uverse account. That's $1300 a year billing they will lose. The rep quickly did the math and passed the phone to supervisor who waived the restoral fee. I mentioned to the supervisor that AT&T did not have to suspend my account when for 15yrs I never missed a payment. AT&T tactics are way over the top.
Day after I was disgusted I decided to cancel my Uverse and internet service altogether. It was an unnecessary fight that AT&T put me through. What they don't realize is that I was a good paying loyal customer, and the experience of leaving should be as accommodating as coming back. You want to make your customers come back. I fear AT&T as large as it has become it has lost its sense of business. Sadly the internet and data IP calls like WhatsApp will soon make AT&T a thing of the past. Good riddance. It's about time!!
Reviewed May 17, 2015
First off I went to AT&T store because my Galaxy S4 was broken, I was not in a contract. I asked if I could upgrade my phone seeing as it was broken and was told that I could not just upgrade my phone due to the fact that the plan that I had wasn't even offered by AT&T because I had Alltel before AT&T takeover. They then went on to ask where I worked. I told them and they say we'll you get a discount for working where I do and that my bill would actually be cheaper if I switched to AT&T Next. Ok, sounded good. "Wrong".
First bill more expensive than ever before. 279 compared to 220 which I had been paying forever with Alltell. So I call customer service and tell them what had went down. They tell me that the discount was shown to me wrong and only applies to primary line on account not the whole bill. And go on to say that there was nothing they could do about the fact I was straight up lied to, but they could put the other lines on AT&T Next because they were out of contract also all but one 3 lines total on next 1 under contract. I said, "Great but I do not need phones for those lines" and I'm told not to worry I could continue using my current phones and they would send me their cheapest phone Nokia lumia as backups and as long as I never turned on I would not be charged for them. I said, "Are you sure?" They said, "most certainly."
Once again "wrong". Got bill, it is now higher than ever because you guessed it I'm paying installments for my so called back up phones. Call again told them about this. They say, "Our managers can listen to that phone call and resolve this for you sir." GREAT, right once again "wrong". No call back from said managers. Call back next day to be told by supervisor that they cannot go back and listen to calls, "sorry" I agreed to terms in email nothing can be done, "sorry" that I was misinformed by customer service. Moral of rant is do not believe anything AT&T tells you in person or on phone. They are full of cap. They tell you one thing and do another.
Reviewed May 17, 2015
I have been with At&t for years but back in November we had an upgrade done on a line in AT&T without explaining to us how it worked. They helped themselves to another line on our account cross the lines... My family was getting calls for each others phone... that was the beginning. We finally took a phone off the account to try and solve the problem since half the people in customer service didn't understand a thing we were talking about. Long story short, I would never ever recommend At&t to anyone. Pretty bad when their own store manager was so frustrated at the situation. He said the best thing to do is close the account. Of course now they give you a final bill over a $1000... Terrible Terrible company...
Reviewed May 16, 2015
They charge you every month more than the agreed amount. After staying online for hours, all customer service rep could tell you is "I am sorry"! They are trained to say only that... The managements are piece of trash and lairs, thieves and dishonest. Cannot wait. I finish my one year contract and get out of it. They claim bundle, universal but no department could see the other department's account. For example, if you have cell phone, TV and home internet services with them, each one charge you separate and no BUNDLE THING is existing!!! I'm SURE their upper management know what they actually planned... I strongly believe they created this stupid bundle thing to charge more and make customers like you and I pay more for each piece of services. Bottom line LOUSY. DISGUSTING... Makes me sick...
Reviewed May 15, 2015
Recently I went into an AT&T retail store to have them add a phone on to my account to an existing number that wasn't being used... The sales person kept asking me if I wanted to change the number? I told him I don't need to change it, but if it's easier for you, then go ahead and change it. He starts to enter the data and says, "Uhh, can you hang on for a sec" after about 5 min, he comes back with a supervisor and says, "Do you mind if we keep your old number?". I looked at him and said, "Didn't we just discuss this?". He said, "Oh, yea...sorry". 15 min later he finishes, I told him my iPhone 4s is messed up because I downloaded the new software on accident..
He immediately said, "AT&T doesn't give phone upgrades with contract renewals anymore", so I told him that I can go to another carrier and get a new iPhone 6 plus free for switching... Instead of talking to me about what he can do to help me and that I'm a valued customer since I have been with AT&T for over 10 years now, he started comparing other carriers and which carrier he would go with?! I was mortified! I emailed the CEO and he had some guy from the Executive Response Team call me and I have yet to make contact with him after 2 weeks! I am so frustrated and I will be switching carriers this weekend!
Reviewed May 14, 2015
I took service with AT&T thinking they would be a reliable company. I had phone service but I wanted to get a tablet. AT&T told me that my bill would not be over 55 dollars a month. They sent me another tablet that I did not ask for. I couldn't get online very much because of rising data charges. Later they sent me a bill for 185.00 I hit the ceiling. I'm thinking about suing.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
Representative lied and told me she block my data usage. And suddenly stop receiving the over data usage alert. Thinking I'm within my limit. Then got $600 phone bills. Every month my bill is over $300, AT&T always have an excuse, but never help.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
I have been a customer of AT&T on again off again for 15 years. This last statement I've been with them almost 2. Their roll over data is a great concept. I never have problems getting anything I want. Cellphone, tablet, or any other mobile devices. I plan on staying with them!
Reviewed May 14, 2015
I signed up for AT&T 1 month ago at a local office and after deactivating old line, the salesman says "I told you about the $40 startup fee right?" I was hit with a $255 first month bill because of billing cycle. Apparently you are charged prorated amount depending on your plan when you sign up if you are off billing schedule and future payment bill because that's how AT&T bill customers. Nothing that the salesman or two of the customer service representatives I spoke to said anything about. If this company would just be transparent they would not have so many angry customers. I will pay the $325 cancel fee. I'm done with AT&T.
Reviewed May 13, 2015
I get crappy service almost everywhere I go and get no service at home. So they expect me to pay money to get service at home. Then I finally buy it after all this ** - the Microcell takes forever to set up and sucks. DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR AND GO TO VERIZON!!!
Reviewed May 13, 2015
I purchased an iphone 6 which failed immediately at an AT&T-owned phone store. I took the phone back 3 days later, showing the Blue Screen and panic error messages. The store staff refused to accept the return phone, saying that the phone had to be taken to an Apple Store because AT&T stores were prohibited from exchanging phones even if broken in the first 72 hours. I went home and called AT&T Service. After speaking to 7 different people (including a disconnected call), I was transferred to an Apple Warranty specialist. The specialist said that the phone could and should be returned to the AT&T Store where it was purchased.
Still, AT&T refused to accept a return and said that I would have to pay a $35 restocking fee. I gave up, drove a distance to the Apple Store and, I think, received a refurbished iPhone 6 to replace the brand new phone (the Apple Store employee didn't understand why I was taking an AT&T purchased phone back to Apple, either).
Reviewed May 13, 2015
July 2014, phone CSR offered a 50% off $60 17mb Internet speed plan = $30/mo + equipment fees for 12 months. I signed up and after a month the bill came wrong at $68. After a 2 hour phone call they credited me with the $30 amount and said they would fix the wrong monthly charge. 2nd month, still billed wrong at $68, I called in, they transferred me around after a couple hours and never got it fixed. On top of that the advertised speed of 17mb, in reality was always under 10mb, sometimes 3-4mb/s. I called tech support 4 times to fix it, never fully fixed.
After 8 months of calling they never fixed my bill correctly with the excuse that the 50% offer had expired. I cancelled the services and declined the last 3 month charges on my credit card. Now they are chasing me for the $140 fees. But in reality I was overcharged $30 for around 7 months which would equate to $210 overpaid. I can't believe AT&T can get away with these kinds of scams and continue doing business. I've spend combined 20 hours+ on the phone explaining the same error over and over again as they transfer me around their depts. I even have a phone recording of the CSR confirming 50% deal on the system, but that she couldn't apply, so basically I had to pay double of what I signed up for and nothing she could do!!
Reviewed May 12, 2015
AT&T's Fees and prices for devices and phones are ridiculous. I'm very unsatisfied with AT&T.
Reviewed May 12, 2015
I contacted AT&T to inform them that I am traveling internationally and asked them to unlock my phone so that I can use it overseas. Their response? "No, we have a policy against that". Does it cost them anything? No. Does it make a customer happy? Yes. Why they refuse to do it? Because they are not customer-oriented in the slightest bit. Horrible service even though I pay $200 a month!
Reviewed May 12, 2015
Every two to three months I have to contact AT&T for issues with my account, my bill, service and reps ignoring my request. Reps claiming to fix the issues and never did, etc. AT&T cut off my service for no reason. When I called to find out they did not know why it was cut. Called AT&T for three days in order to get my service back on, and they never gave me any credits for those three days that I did not have service. They blame me for their mistake. Then they charge me $39 for putting my service back on when it was their fault. Several Reps lied to me or did not know how to fix the issues. Then they come back to charge me more than twice my actual monthly rate for no reason and without any notice.
I have spent several hours talking and calling AT&T and I have lost valuable time that they do not pay for of course. Plus the phone machine they have is made so that you get nowhere with it. The list goes on and on.. My advice is if you have another option, do not ever use AT&T. They have the worst customer service and they do not care. All they care is to steal money from you. I cannot believe that a multi-million dollar company has to steal from its customers in order to make some extra money.
Reviewed May 12, 2015
I called today about my bill. It was much higher. The boy **, did not know what to say except that the fees were hidden somewhere by the government from lines 5 through 10. I don't even use my minutes every month. My teenager needs a phone. It won't be AT&T. We will go back to Verizon. Verizon has such better customer service it makes me sick. Remember to be more professional and you get return customers. Be a jerk and you lose fine customers like my family who always pay bills on time. ** was so dumb. No help at all.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
On 4/25/15, AT&T was contacted for a change of address, from one apartment number to another within same complex effective 05/01/15. The request was to keep my mother's existing phone number due to the fact she is 83 years old and visually impaired. As of 05/01/15 after my mother's move, it was discovered that her number had been changed from ** to **. I, who live in a different town spent from 05/02/15 thru 05/10/15 trying to straighten out the issue, all the time working my 8 hours like most of us do. I know AT&T is untouchable, and there is no personal touch, just customer calls, research, and repair orders.
You have no idea how much I hate AT&T for what you put my mother thru. She lost her husband of 62 years but 4 months ago, she made a scary move on her own, and then had no contact with the outside world because of an error on AT&T's part. I explained over the course of several phone calls I made; this very situation, and no one cared. On my call of 05/09/15, the billing department wanted to have a technician come out on 05/12/15. I told her that was not unacceptable, I never lost my cool, simply asked for a supervisor. This supervisor was immediately on her guard, she didn't even let me try to explain my situation, she already had her mind made up. Her comment was: "I am in billing, and have to contact repair to set up an order".
I asked to be forwarded to someone in repair. I got as far as a (supposed) manager in repairs who could only bump up the work order to 05/10/15, Mother's Day?! Come on people. I had a much needed day with family in the Bay Area arranged… and was not about to rearrange my day waiting around for an AT&T repair person on Mother's Day. At approximately 9:08 a.m. or so 05/10/15, I received a phone call from a repair tech saying he would be out in 20 minutes. Within 15 or 20 minutes the issue was discovered and resolved.
You can not begin to imagine my frustration with your company. I can only hope somehow your conglomerate will eventually take a more customer friendly approach, you can't imagine how many times I heard the same words: "I'm so sorry for what you are going thru". What a line of pure crap!!! And please do not disrespect me with some cut and paste letter of apology in response to this note, because I know it will not be sincere.
Reviewed May 11, 2015
I have been with AT&T since last 12 years. No major issues at all until recently. Customer service was great, sweet, ready to help and all that until issue raised. I have been using calling cards for international calls (2 cents a minute vs 3.52 per minute at AT&T). From last two months I have been charged for international calls by AT&T, these calls I made using calling card on AT&T line. I was charged about $250 for calls I made through calling cards.
Enclosed bills shows (circled phone #s) that charged calls are RANDOM, no logic whatsoever, minutes before (and even after) the disputed calls, I made international call using calling card were not charged by AT&T. I called AT&T inquiring these charges and their response was sometimes systems don't work and it goes through AT&T lines? HOW? and why is it my problem if your systems don't work? I've been using the same card for longest time and as you can see in the enclosed print out, calls were made through calling card right before the charged calls. Customer service I called was very unprofessional and rude.
My points: I always had a block for international calls on all my lines, that's why your random charges never came to me till now. So what changed and why I pay for your system being changed or failed? I need refund for the calls that I received disputed charges for. I didn't make these calls using AT&T international lines.I would like someone to send me in writing that international calls are blocked and will not be charged if I use calling cards. Can someone protect consumers with these types of treatments and unfairness?
Reviewed May 11, 2015
They were ridiculous. Asked for password. They sent Email with four different usernames!! Just wanted to watch golf on the Golf Now app. Customer Service was abominable. We have U-verse, wireless and digital security accounts w/ them. AWFUL.
Reviewed May 10, 2015
AT&T has been billing me incorrectly for almost 5 years. They corrected it this month but are refusing to backpay me for their mistake. They had 7% employer discount instead of the current 24% discount. They have been ripping me off for 5 years. I have been with the same employer since starting with AT&T. They are blaming me and my employer for their mistake. I will be pursuing legal action against this fraud.
Reviewed May 9, 2015
I bought my SAMSUNG Galaxy Mega 2 smartphone last December. Sometime in February the battery would no longer charge intermittently. A new battery made no difference. The exact problem and replacing the part is very simple, but I cannot obtain one. Samsung refuses to mail me one, or to a local repair shop, even if I am willing to pay for it. They can repair the phone, but I have to mail it to them with probably several weeks without it. I spent a couple hours on the telephone to AT&T a month ago, trying to resolve this problem. The entire system is so long and complicated that sometimes I could not figure out which choice to make, and when I did get to speak with someone, either in the middle of a conversation or that person connecting me to someone else, the call was disconnected. I gave up several weeks ago, but I did receive calls of great apology from this soon after.
So today I tried again and eventually got to the place to explain what I had to do, i.e. another long complicated procedure to solve this simple easily fixed problem. AT&T, where I have to contract, will not send any parts. It is under both warranty and insurance, but because it is physically broken inside the phone and not visible, the warranty will not be included. Therefore I will have to pay a lot more than I would for this plain simple part I cannot obtain. Other than the complications I have been very pleased with AT&T service for many years. It is the mixture of systems that cause the difficulty. But why can they not just have a place where I can buy just little parts I need? For all the time and money it costs me I am very close to trashing the phone and discontinuing all cell phone service!
Updated on 06/13/2015: All the complaints I had were due to changes and complications in the billing system. AT&T was good at resolving my complaints. But after this was all done I found my use of the "Smart Phone" was a stupid waste of my time and expense. I had one problems with charging the battery on the phone so it was to be replaced with a new one because Samsung refused to send me the connection part I could have easily repaired myself.
Instead of about $15 for what I needed, AT&T charged $125 to replace the phone completely. I gave this some thought and just canceled the entire cell phone action and never even opened the box with the new phone but returned both that and the old one. Because of that I refused to pay the $125 or anything else related to the service I already canceled. Now I will have to wait and see how this is all settled. The fault is not the AT&T employees. They are doing what they were trained with. It just does not work for me. I never intend to become normal.
Reviewed May 9, 2015
Service interruptions and ripoff restore fee charges. Worst services ever.
Reviewed May 9, 2015
Although AT&T claimed to have sent me an email and telephoned, they shut off my wireless phone service which is used for business without warning over a disputed charge of $40. I will be a customer for two years in June of 2015 and have always paid my bill between the first and tenth of the month, $133.28. Well, they disconnected my phone on the seventh of the month, hence the $40 charge. Despite the fact that again having paid on the second of the month but did not include the disputed amount of $40, another $40 is demanded. Is that legal? I am current, in fact next month's bill is not due until the 20th. No email was received from AT&T after my receipt from them on May second.
Reviewed May 9, 2015
AT&T is not fair. They charge us all of this money but we can never receive our calls. The cell & home phone internet isn't reliable, but yet we're charged. The home phone service is soo expensive and then it statics. I've made several complaints and all I get is a hard time. They've made tons of reports, they've given me several case numbers that are used to resolve NO issues. As of today, no issues have been resolved. I'm only with AT&T because we're on a family plan & we're comfortable. We've been with them since August 1968 and this is how they return a favor.
Reviewed May 8, 2015
I called in about my phone. It was less than a year old and it's been constantly giving me problems. I have not once called for technical support until tonight. I am so offended by the rep who assisted me. She was huffing and puffing the entire call. At one point acted like she couldn't hold back a laugh... why she was wanting to laugh is beyond me. She remote into my phone and did nothing in the remote access. I was nice and doing everything she asked. Still confused, she asked me about damage to my phone. I said "a small scratch to the corner." She then did this "uh huh" that sounded like she thought I was full of crap.
At that point I asked to speak to a manager. I never call them for anything and I get a rep with a bad attitude... NOT exactly the experience I deserved. The rep filled in the supervisor and he too had a bad attitude. I understand they have this crap all day long but I never call. It's not like I am a regular complainer... No, I am told I don't need to befriend him and to just get to the point!!!
Reviewed May 7, 2015
I had already been with AT&T for 22 months. My contract would be up a couple more, so I went to the store in Sherman Tx just to see what phones we may want. At this point a slick salesman talk me into going monthly and to use the next plan. My bill would not go up and I would get new phones every year or year and a half. Well, I got my first bill and $50 a month more. The operator said she fixed it. In reality it was never fixed.. then 1 year later more lies to keep me with the co. More slick salespeople and I had a work discount at this point so my bill was 170. Now after the next lies here we go with 200 bills again. I will never trust them again. I made a long story short. I have had to call every month and I always get lied to. As soon as this stupid next is paid off, I'm gone. I will tell anyone who will listen - Do not use AT&T.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
This company is unwilling to work with victims of identity theft. I was unable to find any information about the person who made fraudulent charges using my credit card. AT&T told me their security practice is to just simply call their account holder and ask if they have permission to use the card. What criminal is going to say no? In a world where identity theft happens on a daily basis, AT&T is backward and too trusting. I am now facing a negative back account and mounting overdraft fees because of AT&T's practices. All the while, when I called AT&T to make them aware of the situation, instead of recognizing their customer as a criminal, I was treated like the criminal.
Reviewed May 7, 2015
Let me tell everybody how bad AT&T service. I have been AT&T carrier over 3 and half years. I still paid the bill with the price but today I went to AT&T store to upgrade our phone. We were very very upset when we knew that one of two line is out of contract because one and half years ago we weren't upgrade one line (only my line upgrade because my wife didn't like any new phone but they said our plan is still going two more years and we were believe that).
However, they didn't do explain if she did upgrade she would be out of the contract. That is suck service when we keep going one and half years with paying the same price but we did know she was already out of contract. That's not our fault, that's their fault. Now they said if she want get in the old contract so she has to pay more... It's fair for us. That's a stupid choice to get back to AT&T. We will change another carrier than keep going with AT&T. AT&T service is suck, because they want kick out customers than keep them going with AT&T.
Reviewed May 5, 2015
Cell service was ordered online and was quoted monthly totals of $138 + taxes. When I received the bill, it was over $300. I was charged activation fees for 2 phones and not for 2 others. While my online 'bill' showed no charges. Monthly charges different from what was quoted on my online order. Over 3 hours on the phone over multiple calls still has not fixed the problem.
Reviewed May 5, 2015
I upgraded my phones using the 2-year contract option. Granted, I got the phones free of charge, except for a $40 upgrade fee (per phone). This is a one-time charge. After that upgrade however; AT&T removed my $25 share plan discount I was getting for each phone line. They said I would get the discount back at the end of 2 years, but it's how AT&T pays for those phones. So what do you get for signing a 2-year contract? NOTHING!! There's no benefit to upgrading phones through AT&T or signing new contracts. You're better off buying an unlocked phone off of e-Bay, and keeping your existing phone service options open.
AT&T is just a very deceptive, unscrupulous company. They really need to clean up their act and stop picking apart their customers at every opportunity. As a long time AT&T customer, I've enjoyed their wireless and broadband/U-verse services, but I'm not happy with them. At the first opportunity I have to drop all AT&T services, I will do so without hesitation.
Reviewed May 5, 2015
After calling AT&T to order their Uverse, AT&T did not have it on my street. They said they could get us DirecTV and bundle AT&T's phone and internet. After calling a couple of times to get pricing I decided to go with it. Worst mistake ever. I had WOW cable who had the best costumer service but for cable and internet was $150 a month. AT&T/DirecTV said my bill would be $86.40 + tax a month. We are on month 5 and I continually get charged $126.00 a month. I have called 6 times and spent about an hour each time trying to figure this out. They keep telling me to call the other company because it's their fault (I did sign up for this with AT&T but it's DirecTV that quoted less and is charging more now). No luck, no call back, and on many occasions I have asked to get both companies on the phone at once and one will hang up once the other gets on. Terrible companies.
I asked about the contract we have with them stating the amount quoted and they said their contract is subject to change at any time and isn't worth the paper it's on but signing up for the year and the termination fees are. If you plan to work with either company please make sure you know what you're getting into. I liked WOW cable and will go back to them. They do cost more but a pleasure to work with. I would hope AT&T and DirecTV would realize that all the hours I have spent trying to figure this problem out that it would save them money for the employees time that we have spent trying to fix it. 6 calls 1 hour each + $10.00 an hour (just a guess) = $60.00 to date + I'm not stopping calling till they fix it or I'm out of contract.
Once again every time I call whichever company, they point the finger at the other company saying it's their fault. Not the best partnership. I would strongly recommend to never work with either. I am lucky I waited to sign up my business from WOW to AT&T/DirecTV (and AT&T/DirecTV wonder why I have not used my coupons for $10 off if I get people in my neighborhood to sign up. I will never suggest it to another person. No one should deal with this).
Reviewed May 5, 2015
We have upgraded our cellphones for the smartphones to iPhone 6+ about 2-3 months ago. Now we received a bill with $40 upgrade fees charged for each iPhones. I called the 800 number AT&T requesting them to waive the fees, and they refused. Couple of my friends have upgraded too and their upgrade fees were waived. What is going on? Does each store have different policies? Why does AT&T charge this upgrade fee for and why others got waived and ours are not? A couple of years ago, when I switched to a smartphone, this same fee was waived. But my two friends who upgraded were both from this year, and they were allowed to waive this fee. Please explain.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I wish I could rate them 0. There are a few helpful representatives but the company is a huge scam and tries to squeeze every penny out of you. They say they don't have anyway to connect to the previous representative you talked to so you have to start all over with your problem and it is a pain because most of the representatives are rude and very unhelpful. I cancelled my service and talked to one representative from Los Angeles. She said if I cancelled that day I wouldn't have to pay another bill. So I cancelled and then I get a bill in the mail.
I've called numerous times about the bill that I wasn't suppose to get and I've only talked to 1 helpful person. I can't talk to the helpful person or the person I cancelled with because they supposedly can't transfer calls or give me the offices number. I asked for the recording of the call that I cancelled on and they said there's no way to get it because it has been over 30 days. I am so upset with this service. I will advise everyone to avoid getting AT&T.
Updated review: May 23, 2015
After venting earlier about AT&T, a gentleman ** contacted me and took the time to explain everything where the other customer service people would not take the time. I will be staying with AT&T, I was wrong about all of them at AT&T. If you try and they take the time it can be worked out. ** went the extra mile to make a customer happy and it did not cost anybody anything. :)
Original Review: May 4, 2015
AT&T, watch out when you upgrade. We did it online and it tells you that there is a 1 TIME CHARGE OF $40.00, FOR THE UPGRADE. Not so, I just received our bill and there it was again, A 1 TIME charge for the same $40.00. When I called them and got a supervisor on the phone, he explained that since I went into a store, I stopped him and let him know that I did the process online. So he proceeds to tell me that it was the tax on the phone I paid $0.99, (the tax should have been $0.06). I double checked the agreement and it only says a 1 TIME charge, not when ever the feel like charging you you. We have been with AT&T for over 10 years and that did not mater with the supervisor. That is just the way it is was the implication he gave us. As soon as our contract is up I will be leaving AT&T as they have the worst customer service.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I got charged on my account $365.00 because they said I didn't renew my contract!! I did not remember receiving that in the mail. They told me they would credit my account and my plan would remain the same. Now it is $30 per month and they are saying I had a verbal agreement and cannot cancel. Their customer service is also very rude and apparently no other plans that they can provide you with. Calling Charter tomorrow!!
Reviewed May 3, 2015
Something people may not know. On or around Mar 25, 2015 I got on the AT&T site because I wanted to cancel my Mobile Hot Spot. The only thing that I could find was a way to place the device on suspension so I completed the form. I was paying $50 a month and the connection was not reliable. In April I got a bill for $50. I assumed that this was the final bill for the service so I paid it. Then the first of May I get another bill for $50. I called AT&T on 5/2/2015 and was told that I had suspended the service, not canceled it. Another words, it costs the same amount for having no service as having service.
In addition I was told that I could suspend service via the computer but if I wanted to cancel the service, I couldn't do this over the computer, I needed to call in. Looking at the website, I couldn't find this requirement. They then said that my service would be cancelled on 5/26/2015. I assume this is so they can get another $50 added to the bill. I tried to explain that the only thing on their web that amounted to canceling the service was the suspension web page. Their response was that if I don't pay the bill, which I told them that I would not, they will report me to the nationwide credit bureaus. I would be interested to know how may people have been deceived in this matter.
Reviewed May 2, 2015
Upgraded to IPhones an iPhone 5 and an iPhone 4. Upgraded to iPhone 6s (2 of them, one for me and one for son). Asked how much it would be to purchase them and I was told we could not purchase them but rather they needed to be on an installment plan because then we could save $35 a month per phone. They showed me some formulas and by the time they were done I was so confused and overwhelmed I said “ok let's put them on installment plan”. Well I talked to them today and the customer service person said we could have purchased them the day we upgraded and when he told me the difference in the cost I felt sick and duped. If I bought the two iPhone 6s' I would have been about $650. By doing the installment it cost $1500 for the same two phones. I would like to know what recourse I have. I was very clearly told that I had to do the installment plan. I am quite upset as I have been with AT&T for many years.
Reviewed May 2, 2015
First off I must say this is the worst phone company I've ever gone to. I've been lied to. They tell me I'll be charged a total of $85 per month and it's ends up being over $120 per month. This company is very unprofessional in my opinion and I'd never recommend this company to anyone. Highly suggest you stay away from AT&T. They will do whatever they can to take extra money from you.
Reviewed May 2, 2015
My husband called AT&T because our youngest daughter keep going over her data. He just wanted to add more data to her number. The lady on the phone talked him into a shared family data plan. My older daughter and I had unlimited data. She did not tell him that our unlimited plan would be cancelled. We have been careful to keep our unlimited plan for years now it is gone. We called back within the hour, but they said it was too late! I have always felt loyal to AT&T, but I no longer trust them. Beware of their tactics!!! They will do anything possible to get you off unlimited. We have had At&T and our iPhones since the beginning!
Reviewed May 1, 2015
I was told when I bought our smartphones that we would get $150 per credit per cell line we switched to AT&T. First we had to prove we paid bill timely. I called after a few months and answering numerous questions, I was told we had to wait a few more billing cycles. Called again and now told that we are ineligible. First chance I get to to get away from AT&T I am GONE. LOSERS.
Reviewed May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015. Horrible way AT&T customers are being handled. When you call 611, AT&T forces you to listen to their ads. The AT&T employees do not speak and or understand English very well any more. I questioned why was a charge of 1.8 GB was deducted the first day of a new billing month without ever being on line. After 40 minutes on the phone at 611 and even speaking to a supervisor I was just told my phone used 1.8 GB no other explanation. I also went the corp. AT&T store the same day, and was told the same thing, "we don't know what your laptop did or what your apps on your phone were doing, you just used up 1.8 GB, go away."
We customers have no way of reconciling how AT&T logs or measures our usages. We are just told you used that much. This seems like a pure rip off. Add up fee of $10 to $15.00 for over usage, on 70% of customers a month for how many millions, that's big bucks. GREED, PURE GREED. Also how about the apps that are allowed by both the internet servicers and phone companies? They know these apps eat up your usage and they love it when customers download them, more $$$ for all concerned. Again GREED. Our paid for GBs are despairing, and why can't we find out anything more than what is told to you, by them. Every phone call is logged. We need a log of every internet charge, also.
Reviewed May 1, 2015
I paid in advance for three months of hotspot wi-fi service and then realized I would be away and not able to use the third month. I called AT&T to either get one month refunded or have the payment applied to a later month. The following discussions happened over about twenty minutes, with about fifteen of those minutes on HOLD with annoying recorded sales messages.
CSR agent #1: After four minutes of waiting and explaining my request, "I cannot refund your payment; I can transfer you to billing". Billing agent #1: After waiting eight minutes on HOLD, the billing agent states that AT&T GoPhone account payments are non-refundable. She suggested I go back to the CSR and arrange to put the account on hold. CSR Agent #2: After waiting another seven minutes on HOLD, I ask the agent to suspend the account on May 30th. She replies I would have to call in on May 30th to make that request. In total frustration I decided to send a written letter to AT&T with my request. But AT&T does not publish a US Mail address on any of their web sites. Clearly, the entire system is designed to wear down the customer, to push the customer to give up and go away.
Reviewed May 1, 2015
This is most definitely not my first pass at dealing with AT&T and having a negative outcome. I have been online chatting today from 8:30-12:30 trying to dig down a rabbit hole of why my bill was $30 more this month, as well as why although that bill had been paid I still show an outstanding amount of $31.60 due May 3rd. After being transferred and telling my story to 4 different representatives, they informed me AT&T made a "Mistake" with my corporate discount last month and are now BACK CHARGING me $31.60 to rectify their mistakes. I have now spent half a work day digging for details, only to find it was AT&T's error in the first place, and that they expect I pay for it now.
It is so extremely unethical to charge someone more without explanation of charges and increases. I am well aware of AT&T's concept: as long as you apologize for it, you feel good about making mistakes at the customer's expense, also that throughout the customer service process, they truly just wish the customer would "give up: - very evident in the exorbitant amount of time one must spend in order to get to the actual person that can give them the correct details (mind you not necessarily find an amicable solution). I can not tell you how extremely petty I find it to be that AT&T is willing to upset a customer and jeopardize their satisfaction and loyalty to the company over $31.60. This is the straw that broke the camel's back for me, and I will be getting out of my AT&T contract as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
Reviewed May 1, 2015
My agreement with AT&T was $24.95 per month, which was paid every month. However, due to incorrect billing (billing dates backdated 21 days before service even started), erroneous late charges have accumulated. On the first bill, the billing period starts Nov.20 to Dec.19, when actual service started Dec.11th --21 days later! Despite multiple requests to correct billing dates so that they reflect actual service periods, AT&T continued to send bills with incorrect dates and assign late fees even though payments were made shortly after service had been provided, on a regular basis. After a complaint was filed with the FCC on this matter, AT&T admitted to erroneous charges and dropped most of them, yet claimed that I still owed them $34.43. I have been harassed by various collection agencies ever since.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
I've been an AT&T wireless customer for 17+ yrs. Can't believe how bad the customer service has gotten. My problem began with them approx end of Feb, was calling about a problem we were having with our U-verse. At the end of our conversation the rep who spoke very broken English, asked about our wireless which is separate, she asked if she could look at it as there was a promotion that could possibly save us money. She informed me that my husband who still had a flip phone was eligible for an upgrade. He could get an iPhone 5 for 99c 10g - our 3 phones on the plan $120+ taxes she would waive all other fees. I was assured after asking numerous times to be sure I was understanding correctly that it definitely would be that amt.
So after receiving the phone we received a breakdown of the cost way off from what I was quoted. Many many calls and hours of my time later, of getting all kinds of stories from different reps, I feel duped by them. You get the name of the person you talked to last, but never get to talk to that rep again, then after going again through everything and telling what price you were told, you find out all your hrs on the phone prior no one puts in your record what price you had been quoted. How convenient is that?
So now to keep our monthly bill down our 99c phone will end up costing on the next plan $450 for a phone we would never have picked out for hubby, but too late now as it's been over 14 days. I feel each rep tells you what you want to hear at the time until the next month someone else can deal with you. I believe as of yesterday I know what our bill will be monthly, but not what I was quoted. And I was told by the last rep that I should always make sure to check on what service I'm getting. WHAT!?!?!? How many times do I need to question a person who works for the company? I think they count on the customers who just give up. I was also told that a Uverse rep isn't really trained properly on the wireless services, so then don't let them discuss products - problem solved. Shame on you AT&T. Consumer beware!!!
Reviewed April 30, 2015
These are the worse extorting jerks ever.. Went to change a number - ended up with multiple account and duplicate charges for one phone! The AT&T is the worse rip off ever! Costing hundreds and hassles of hours of phone calls to reverse it, had two lines they won't reverse the damage I never signed for. HORRIBLE WAY TO STEAL MONEY! Extortion at best! They managed to make it one account can't figure out how to corrects the rest! HATE HATE HATE THIS CROOKED COMPANY, lousy service and the price is too high! THEY DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO CHARGE AND CHANGE... Privacy and information breach.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
I received the bill on 4/16/2015, I mailed it out 4/17/2015. This is May payment (you pay month ahead.) It is now 4/30 payment is due 4/27. I called to see if they received payment. I check my account for check clearing, they have not entered it at this time. I believe, if I did not call they were going to hit me with a late fee, because the girl at customer service said she was going to enter a note to wave the LATE FEE. I don't feel it's right I get hit with late fee because they can't process payments in a timely manner, they charge you a service charge if you use a credit card over the phone. I like checks because I have a payment receipt that way. I think that with all these wireless companies there should never be an early termination charges. The way to keep customers, is good service. If I am not satisfied with a company, I should be able to take my business else were.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
Not too happy with AT&T customer service. I've been dealing with them on how my phone keeps turning off at random times. Every time they keep giving me a different response. After a while they finally told me that there is nothing else they can do for me. I'm done with their customer service. I'm seriously considering joining another carrier.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
I set up AT&T U-verse internet Jan. 2015, without any bundle deals. I canceled the service three months later due to an unexpected move, but I was told that I had to pay $150 early termination fee. I didn't sign any contract with them, but they kept telling me it was a verbal contract (which I never heard of such a thing). And they refused to show me any evidence of such a contract. Why do I have to pay for anything that I didn't sign up for, and they couldn't even show a record. I am thinking of suing AT&T for that. Can somebody advice on how to do it? Thanks!
Reviewed April 29, 2015
I had a business account but was forced to change due to nonsense AT&T did to me. Some rules are just idiotic. Now have only $15 tablet account. The AT&T app shows wrong data usage so they force me to pay additional $15 for 2 days. I think it's illegal what AT&T is doing. Unfortunately no protection from them by our government.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
I made the mistake of combining my bills. Each month for 3 or 4 months, I would call to pay the amount the rep told me was due, which was different from the system's amount. One morning, my phone is disconnected, Internet is still on. I call and pay what I'm told to turn it back on pointing out I paid every month what they told me to pay. How could you disconnect my phone? They said I never paid it in full. The next month, my bill was $80 too much. I asked why. Reconnect fees for phone and Internet. Ok, but the Internet was never disconnected. Yes, but it "should have been, so you have to pay it." I turned everything off at that point.
Maybe 6 months later I get a letter from their collections agent offering a half price settlement. I paid it, never heard from them again. Over a year after that, a different agent calls. Of course by now, I can't prove I paid. Too late for a bank print out. I refuse to pay again, asked why they only then tried contacting me if they had the account from the time I cancelled service, they say they've been sending letters. I sat send another, nothing. Now it's on my credit record because AT&T sent my account to, at last count, 4 collections agents wanting me to pay over and over. Last week I called to find out how much they claim I owe. I'm done with Comcast and have no other choice for Internet in my town. They can't even open my account. It's there. They can't open it. The solution? "I'm sorry." Wow.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
AT&T flat out lied to me that they were in America when actually they were from India. Then I hang up and call again and get someone from the Philippines! I requested to speak with someone in America and they just stuck me on hold! I HATE AT&T. All I want to do is cancel my service! And they wouldn't let me do that.
Reviewed April 28, 2015
I have been sent 2 labels and tried to take to Post office but was told it was not an address. Then I took it to the store at 71st and Mingo in Tulsa and they said if I left it here I might not ever get credit cause it just sits in the back. They would not give me any confirmation that I was leaving it. Now I’m getting billed $129.00. I have called CS at least 5 times no help. They really don’t care. I still get failed calls constantly, cannot get Internet service. My bill is $300 per month & I can’t get service.. I am changing as soon as I can. DON'T GO WITH AT&T!!
The CServices is terrible. The supervisors don’t return phone calls and of course they are never available. I guess too many complaints! I asked ** supposedly a supervisor to have someone come out and fix the problem that still exists and they can pick up the defective device then but she refused to do it. Said she could not. Yes by now I am irate after wasting hours and hours of my time. POOR, POOR SERVICE. I was so disgusted and worn down. All they can do is transfer! So we will see if a supervisor calls me.
Reviewed April 28, 2015
I had 4 lines (iPhones) and 1 line (iPod). My contract was 15GB a month for $290.00. Only to realized that all my 15GB will be mysteriously used for one of my lines. When I approach the customer service they will blame it on the phone. Ok, so we changed the phone that mysteriously was using 85% of the data. Only to realized that next month there was one of the other lines, mysteriously using the same 85% of the total amount of GB. As I didn't want to pay for $480.00 Dlls a month, I ended up buying a new iphone (650.00). Once I had two new phones I figured the problem will be solved, only to realized that NO!!! NOW the other line was using all these GB.
NOW, as the company doesn't want to accept the responsibility of manipulating the usage on every line, I decided to cancel my contract. To my surprise I have 955.00 Bill plus I am about to acquire another 460.00 for cancelation fees. I talked to 4 REPRESENTATIVES of this phony company, in order to dispute some charges, and after 4:23 min. No charges were dismissed. This a "Friendly" Company that is doing everything possible to HATE THEM. And end with a bill IMPOSSIBLE TO PAY.
Reviewed April 27, 2015
I had two people come to my door with a great deal if I switch to AT&T U-Verse. My major issue was that AT&T did not have any exercise videos like they do on Comcast. This kid promised me up and down that AT&T had a whole new line of exercise videos. So I switched and come to find out they have 2 minute exercise bits and hardly any! So I switched back to Comcast but it has cost me almost $199 in bills to A T&T!!! What a racket. There was trouble getting my phone number ported back to Comcast. It was a total nightmare. I will never answer the door for these people again.
Reviewed April 27, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer for 20 years or longer. I went to the AT&T store in Bastrop to get a phone for my husband. They got everything mixed up in the computer at first but later assured me that it was all fixed. 13+ months later, I have a broken screen on a Samsung 5 Active that was in an OtterBox! And because they failed to associate my insurance with the correct phone, they will not replace it. Their suggestions: A.) call the insurance company and see if they want to pay for a new phone (that is how I found out it was messed up was when the insurance company told me I was up a creek without a paddle). B.) That I buy a new one - using the upgrade available on the other (4+ year old) phone and continue to pay on the broken one. C.) I can go to the store in Bastrop and see if they recall screwing it up and will admit they failed when they tried to fix it. Or D.) I can pay $550. To get on with my life and go to another carrier.
Reviewed April 27, 2015
Went to AT&T to get a new phone, told them my AT&T business number is forward to my cell phone which is T-Mobile. I wanted to simply make everything AT&T. Well, first they couldn't find my company's number in their AT&T system, a number that has been in use over 20 yrs, and they never found it. Then, even if they got me a new phone, they couldn't forward my business number to my new phone. That I had to call AT&T's 800 number, that they can't help me. All that time I was talking to a kid that doesn't even know what's going on in the world let alone AT&T. I walked out thanking them for their time, knowing fully well to NEVER to walk into an AT&T outlet again.
Reviewed April 26, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer for over 10 years. My bills have been very consistent month to month until the past 2 months 2/2015 & 3/2015. The February bill said that I had data overage to the amount of 140.00!! My bills are usually 44 to 70 dollars per month. I called them and they were great by adjusting my account by removing the 140 dollars charge that I had no clue why I was even billed that. I have an iphone and I have wireless cable at home. I use my home wifi when I am home.
The next month I received a bill for $440.00 data overage. I paid them 74.00 and they suspended my account. I called customer support and he explained why I was charged because of a data button that was on in my settings. He said that even if your phone shows that it is accessing the internet through your wifi at home, the phone is still data charging you too. He assured me that he will submit my dispute because he agreed that my bills have been very consistent over the years. He said all would be cleared up in a day or so. 4 days later I get an email demanding $488.00 now. I contacted customer service and was told my billing dispute was denied. When I asked who denied it, they wouldn't answer. They said, "I am just telling you what is on my screen". Where do I go from here?
Reviewed April 26, 2015
I have been paying huge amount since the month on January 2015 for my AT&T Bills. I never knew why. Until Mar 30th, when I got a message stating I have international calling charges of more than 100$. I call AT&T and say, I never had international calling facility on my phone, and I use VONAGE for my international calling facility, they help me clear the international call bills saying its just $38. And they clear my international calling bills till March, as it’s a mistake. I also requested them to block if any international calling features active on my phone.
Now they sell me World Connect for $5/month, saying unlimited calls to International Destination. Within two weeks I get another message saying your international call charges are more than $100. I call them asking the reason, they its Unlimited Calls at DISCOUNTED RATE. I settle the issue with 50% discount. I am not even entitled to pay 50% of this amount since it is not my fault to be given misinformation about any service being sold by AT&T representative. I insisted them to hear the conversation recordings between me and the representative while she sold me the service and they didn't not.
Now I get another bill for almost $340 dollars for International Call Charges for January, February, March. I am kind of what’s going on. I have been paying an average of $175 dollars for AT&T!!! I had never requested international calling facility. On my request to cancel if there is any way to cancel international calls, they say there is no way to block it. And then after escalating the issue in mid of April 2015 they disconnect my international calling facility. (How out of the blue this feature came now after having this issue escalated, and I have been requesting them to block since January 2015.)
AT&T has been taking advantage of the situation, that a customer is bound to make mistake. And with the credit rating system in US, they know that the customer will pay the bills. International Calling was never requested on my phone. I use a Vonage App to make international calls. Why will I pay $27/month to Vonage for international calling facility and $200/month to AT&T for their blunder. They claim that these charges are valid and there are in no mood to see/hear the conversation held before to verify if these charges are actually valid. Me being an international student, I do not make money and live a penny to penny life. I will not be able to pay such a horrendous amount which is not mine.
Reviewed April 26, 2015
I am upset that I purchased a new phone and paying full price. After having the phone a few weeks I started having problems. I went to AT&T store in Champaign and they made some changes on the phone and told me to try that. I did and still had issues. I happened to be in a Best Buy and talked to the Samsung person there. They said it was due to needing the latest software added. They added the software and within an hour had same issues - people call they hear me, I hear nothing. I was in the area of Best Buy - they looked at phone again. Suggested I go to AT&T store. I went to AT&T store in Avon Indiana and they made some adjustments. I left the store after about hour and a half I had same issues but now I can't even send text.
So I was on my way home to Illinois and stopped by AT&T store in Champaign. They found my phone's antenna was not working so they replaced my phone with a refurbished phone. I was very disappointed as I had only made one payment. So now I am paying full price for a refurbished phone. This is very disappointing as back in October I purchased an iPhone 6 and had to take it back after one week as you could not text or dial numbers - at this time they wanted to give me a refurbished phone as well. I cancelled that purchase at that time.
It's just disappointing that the phones are so expensive and yet if you have to return them they replace with refurbished yet you still pay full price. I can understand this policy after 90 days but not the first 30 or four days. Just really disappointed - will no longer purchase phones through AT&T.
Reviewed April 25, 2015
I connected a business telephone service for a business which I co-exist with another business. First of all, when the bill came, it was WAY more than what I had been contracted for. Also, on the bill, it lists the other business name as well when I only placed the account under my company. Also, on the bill, it lists a customer service number and when I called, it is to a Chinese Customer Service line. I was born and raised here in the US and for AT&T to racial profile based on my last name, that is just unacceptable. When I called and asked for a supervisor, the person who had an attitude, said one will call me back. I have waited for over a week and no one has called. Since then, I have called 2 more times requesting to speak with a manager.
Reviewed April 24, 2015
I was a loyal customer to AT&T for seven years which I now regret. I've been robbed by this company, all the extra fees they tack on to my phone bill each month has cost me over $4,000 a month!! I hate AT&T!! For the pain they have cause me and my family.
Reviewed April 23, 2015
AT&T is the worst company I have ever done business with. I thought Verizon was bad. I left Verizon in July of 2014 and went to AT&T. I contracted for a smartphone, internet and U-verse TV and a remote hot spot so my wife could use the internet on the laptop. I later added another phone. My hot spot worked for about a month then the battery would not take a charge. I went to the retail office where I bought everything and was told it was the device. Of course it was the battery which they said no.. Under warranty they sent me a new device. I sent the old one back as per instructions. There was no battery with the new device. Back to square one. I sent the new device back with a note "where's the battery."
In the meantime I tried to get a new battery from AT&T but to no avail. I finally bought a new battery from Amazon. I was credited for the new battery. Well I thought my problem was solved. But NO my nightmare just begun. My device had been disconnected - I went back to the store and told them what happened. The employee made a call and it was reconnected. I went home and used it for about a half hour and it disconnected. Back to the store I went. A different employee got on the phone and went through 6 different transfer before he got to someone who was supposed to know what was going on. After spending almost 2 hours on the phone he finally had someone who said they would reconnect the device but it would take up to 24 hours to do so. After 3 days still no connection. So I called a customer service number and and spent 2 hours before they said they could do nothing for me.
I then asked that they cancel my remote and told them I should not have to pay a cancellation fee because I have been unable to use the device and AT&T either wouldn't or couldn't resolve the problem. I was paying over $21.00 month and they wouldn't give me a refund for the months I couldn't use the device. The person I told that to said someone would contact me because she didn't have the authority to do anything. Two weeks later I get a call and was told my device was canceled and I was being billed $180.00 for a cancellation fee. The rep was adamant about paying the fee even though I could not use the device though it was not my fault. I have never been so abused by a company any time in my life. It seems the only thing this company is interested in is get your money and customer be damned. I will write letters to whoever will listen and try every avenue until I get some satisfaction.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
I purchased an international data plan from AT&T before leaving the US for Italy. I assumed that I would have access to voice and text; WRONG. When I got to Italy and tried to activate my plan, it did not work. I kept getting registration error 32. Whatever that is. AT&T sent me a number to call for help free of charge -- how do you call a number when you don't have voice service?
I could not call the number but had WI-FI access so I logged in to my account and used their web chat customer service offer. I chatted with a rep for 5 minutes but he could not help me. Furthermore I found that I could not use the web chat feature again as that option was no longer available. Turned off on purpose? I suspect so, I was pretty irate.
If any AT&T customer reads this, please, if you travel abroad have your phone unlocked so you can buy a local SIM card, takes two business days for AT&T to do it -- this should be an automatic option just like "bill pay". If you cannot unlock your phone, buy the international data plan and ACTIVATED in the US. I will be without a phone for a few days. This experience has made me realize that consumers need to be more proactive and complain. The cellular companies in the US are the worse. Never ever will I be an AT&T customer again.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
These people lie at every level. I originally had the old DSL, and I was convinced to switch to U-verse, which I did. After quite a while of mostly decent service, I was contacted by AT&T and told I could upgrade to a faster U-verse service for a lower cost. I was told that my wireless, regular number, and 800 number would be on one bill. This was not the case, but even worse, I kept getting bills, some of which included money owed and some of which were credits. It was highly confusing, and no matter who I spoke with and what they said, it never got sorted out. Finally, I got a bill for almost $500. I spoke with the Executive Office, and they sorted out the money, but told me that I would be getting three bills, one for each kind of service. After much back and forth and a couple of FCC complaints, they said they would be able to combine two of the bills, the wireless and U-verse.
I was told that I would be billed $38.34 for the 800 number service. Today, I got the bill and it was for $112.66. It contained a section for "unmet commitments" with no explanation. The unmet commitment date range was from March 2015 to March 2016! I called the Executive Office yet again. The person I spoke with was pedantic, rude, and unhelpful. She said, "You'll get a return call in two business days." I said, "Great, so 48 hours." She said, "Two business days." I said, "Yes, since today is Wednesday, 48 hours would make it Friday, right?" She said, "Two business days."
Then, I emailed a contact at the Executive Office. Admittedly, I wasn't expecting much, and of course, she was quite rude and unhelpful. For example, she gave me the number for another group at the Executive Office, except that the mailbox for the number was full (and it's been like that for weeks). I thought perhaps I could sort this out with a call to the number on the bill. Right. That person said, the charges were correct, as I had to have a "long distance" account associated with the 800 number. Of course, nobody said anything like this up to this point. No problem. I filed another FCC complaint.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
This company has been double billing me and increasing the cost of service every month. I was contacted by ** at the Office of the Vice President (888-958-3030 Code: ** Ext. **) When we tried to resolve the issue she asked me to call back. I have been leaving messages for her and on the general line for the past week and no one has called me back. They even say on the message that "Someone will call you back in 24 hrs." Complete lie. I would love to resolve this issue so I can move on with my life, however they won't resolve the issue. I have complained to the FCC, BBB and Yelp - now trying to get a response...
Reviewed April 22, 2015
We switched to AT&T a few yrs back. The bill was high (about 180 a month) but we were happy our calls weren't getting dropped. When we decided we wanted an upgrade we bought the new Galaxy s5. We were told there was NO activation fee but unfortunately they no longer offer free upgrades. We were then asked which payment plan we wanted for the phones -- 6 or 12 months. I picked 6. After 6 months I realized we were still paying a high bill (240). I did the math and determined we were actually in a 18 month payment plan.
I talked to AT&T and they were no help. I then noticed the "free" tablet we received when buying a replacement phone was on our plan. I called them back and was told it was under a 2 yr contract. We were never explained that the $99 tablet was going to be a 2 yr contract. I was told to sign agree and we're really aware we are buying a new phone (which I did) and then to sign for the card (after we paid).
My phone hasn't worked properly since I received it back in April 2014. I don't receive text messages or phone calls the majority of the time. I've called and they've remotely reset my phone to factory standards 3 times now. I lost everything from documents to pictures. I've also gone down to their mobile center in Denver and was offered a cord saying it would solve my issues (it hasn't). In one conversation I was clearly told to refuse a replacement phone because "it's just a broken phone we repair and sell back to you." I've had many grievances in the past 2 yrs with them but they offer no assistance to my issues.
When I explained this to AT&T they refused and still do to do anything about it. They continue to offer me "free" crap I deny. The last time I went into AT&T because my bill was 240 dollars and my phone hasn't been working properly since I received it, the customer rep began verbally arguing with me, telling me I had no idea what I was talking about.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
I have had AT&T business phones, internet and wireless for over 15 years with no problems. Our company was moving and that is when the problems started. I place a move around Feb 13 to be activated Feb 26th at our new location 2 miles away from our other business. They could not use the same phone numbers we had for years. After 3 hours on the phone they figured out a way we could use our phone lines and fax line with sim cards (more expenses). They did not connect on Feb 26th 2015 due to weather and said the follow week they would install phone lines etc. They did not show up, because they tried to call that new phone number they were supposed to connect and no one answered. Silly I know.
After 70 plus hours on the phone with AT&T and 20 service calls. They finally had our phone working, but with major static so we would have to call our customers back on our cell phones because they could not hear us. The internet was amazingly slow (worse than dial up). I received my first bill and it was $600.00. That did not include the cell phones and sims cards that was $400.00. Prior to moving my total bill for everything besides U-verse (they do not offer at new location) was $300.00. So for worse service, over 70 hours on the phone, 20 plus service calls our bill has tripled. I called to get it reduced on the 17th of April. Still have not seen the $400.00 credit they were supposed to give us.
Finally got a service call out where someone actually found out the reason so much static, dial tones and other peoples conversation was due to an outside issue that related to many business phones in the area. Now this has been going on since March with many business calling AT&T to get this fixed. Well now our slow DSL has been disconnected by AT&T and I call today and they are telling me they have to use another line not the same line it was designated to in Feb. They had for some reason disconnect. Also wanted to charge another $50.00 for reconnection and $20.00 more dollars for the slowest DSL anyone could ever have. I wished I could find some other service in Raleigh, NC. Unfortunately for my business Time Warner Cable is not at our location. Majority of the customer service has been awful, a few and I mean a very few have been great. But all in all I would give AT&T an F-.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
I have been with AT&T over two years now. As a student I have always appreciated your customer service. Unfortunately I realized that that disappears completely as soon as money is owed. I shared a plan with a roommate who stopped paying her portion of the bill all together and stole her phone. When I reported this to you all I was told there was nothing you could do and I could either pay her portion of the bill or be charged $800 for her phone. While I was chatting with a representative he told me it could be worked out and I would only be charge $351 (half) due to my situation. Later that month I received a bill for over $800! So I called and a woman told me that I could potentially set up and reset up a payment arrangement until I got it paid off. So I did that.
Last week I pulled up the chat to get the arrangement changed and the person told me I needed to pay my bill and that they wouldn’t change my arrangement. Then they literally sent "PAY YOUR BILL" and exited the chat in the middle of me typing. When I called the man on the phone literally LAUGHED in my ear! Laughed!! I spoke to another representative and they are refusing to move my arrangement TWO DAYS. I am shocked. After 2 years of service I have been lied to (twice), stolen from, disrespected, ridiculed, and laughed at all in two months. As soon as I pay off the balance owed I will be getting my contract bought out by another carrier. I will NEVER send someone to AT&T. In fact I will strongly advise against it. I’m disgusted, stunned, let down, and disappointed with AT&T wireless and how you handle your customers.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
In early 2014, my husband made the purchase of a Samsung S4 Active. Within a few months, the phone no longer would charge through the charge port. He took the phone into an AT&T store and believed the salesperson when they said the damage was his fault. He purchased a second Samsung S4 Active, at full price. In April 2014, my husband put a Samsung S4 Active on his account for me to use. In March 2015, BOTH of our phones no longer charged through the charge port.
I contacted AT&T on March 19, 2015. I was told my phone was under warranty and that they would be sending me a replacement phone and to return the defective phone in their special packaging. I did so. They also told me that any visible, physical or water damage would invalidate the warranty, as well as obvious abuse, neglect, broken/missing buttons, so essentially any obvious OUTWARDLY damage. However, as my pictures show, there is no such damage on the phone -- including the water indicator being intact.
On March 20 or 21 (I cannot remember), I contacted AT&T for my husband's SECOND Samsung S4 Active that was no longer charging. AT&T obliged our request as customers for TEN years, and they sent him a brand new Samsung S5. We were not required to send anything back to them. However, I received a refurbished Samsung S4 Active that is already having problems charging. Anyway, on April 15, 2015, after NO communication from AT&T regarding the warrantied phone I sent them, I received the defective phone from AT&T at my work address (which I used as shipping to receive the refurbished phone). The following statement was on the letter: "Cracked, Damaged, Smashed, Chewed Plastics/Faceplate. As a result, your AT&T account will be charged for the following on your next bill for the cost to replace this equipment: $439.00."
On April 15, 2015, at 10:12 am CT, I called 1-800-331-0500 to speak with customer service. I was told there is nothing AT&T can do and to call the warranty center. At 10:26 am CT, I engaged in a 44 minute, 29 second phone call with someone named ** at 1-800-801-1101. ** was adamant that the charge would remain, making my May 2015 bill nearly $600. She stated that according to their pictures, the prongs INSIDE of the charging port were damaged. As you can see in the pictures, there is NO visible, outwardly physical or water damage to the phone. Apparently, the damage is done by those teenie tiny prongs INSIDE of the phone where you MUST connect the charger in order to charge and charge the phone. Ironically, AT&T is charging me $439 for the refurbished phone WHILE I continue to make monthly payments on the defective, broken phone.
This is Samsung's design. This is Samsung's HARDWARE and Samsung's defect. The very functionality of the phone failed from me needing to charge it regularly. This is shoddy materials that Samsung used, represented by AT&T who sells malfunction products for commission. I'm being held liable for using the phone exactly as it was intended. Furthermore, I was sent the REFURBISHED Samsung S4 Active. What was wrong with it before? How long before it stops charging? And what happens to me when it does stop charging?
My husband was sent the Samsung S5 and the charging port and plug are SIGNIFICANTLY different! So obviously Samsung knew there was a problem and corrected it in the upgraded models. Apparently customers are to have microscopic-like vision and surgeon-like precision when plugging and unplugging the charger on the S4 Actives, and even so, if the charging unit overheats, that then becomes user error according to AT&T. AT&T has sold clearly defective products, then charges customers for those defective products when an essential component of the phone's very functionality DOES NOT HOLD UP FOR EVEN A YEAR!
We have given AT&T approximately $14,000 over TEN years of time, THEN they charge us $439 for the bad product that they house in their stores and actively sell to people for commission. In the several communications I had with AT&T on April 15, I heard several different reasons why they were not eliminating the charge: water damage, physical damage, broken prongs, melted prongs. They couldn't keep their story straight.
AT&T has updated my bill due May 10 and I owe them $619. I'm still paying $40/month for the defective phone. I've been charged $439 for the refurbished phone and if I don't pay, I will have my service turned off and we will be reported to the credit bureau. Terrible business practices. Someone should sue AT&T for this manipulation and their profiteering off of defective devices.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
I was with Verizon for years and the coverage was perfect!!! However...... the bill was insane!!! I switched to AT&T because it was a little more affordable. I was ok with less coverage. Also when I call to speak to someone, I always get someone AMERICAN. I love that!!!! My bill keeps going up! Why do people take advantage anywhere they can!!!!! Is it too much to ask that to pay what something is worth and not whatever you can drive the market up to. Greedy, greedy, greedy. I know it is not just AT&T. It is corporate America and we are just used to taking it. Uggggggg!!!!!!
Reviewed April 21, 2015
So I was super furious about my bill being almost $300. I called and got 3 different answers saying it went from 1 cent a minute to 2 cents a minute to 2.20 cents a minute. Now I'm on my phone a majority of the time and never received any time of notification that the pricing was changing at all. They told me that they send email and text messages, well the only email I ever receive from them is saying that my password has changed and the only text message I receive is after speaking with a customer service rep asking if I would like to take a survey on how my call went.
It's not fair to those who get on a plan with international calling and are paying a certain price (or so they think) to get the price sky rocket high without being notified and when you call to fight it the person in the wrong is who the customer (me) because they "notify you" when changes happen and that (for not saying what I really want to say) is a bowl of crap. Shame on you AT&T. I rather go back to other carrier than have you.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
I recently moved to Long Beach, CA from the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County. The service I used prior to my move was absolutely not working here in LB. After a frustrating attempt with another major provider (Can you hear me now?), I came home to AT&T. It was a struggle to get phone numbers so I could place my order with a real human voice, but a very cool guy named ** went above and beyond the call of duty. Everything was so easy-peasy with him...Why was it so difficult of a task with the others??? Most excellent customer service and if I had a company, I would hire him in a NY minute. ;)
Reviewed April 20, 2015
My family and I have been a part of AT&T company for about 20 years, and I have to say that they are getting doing everything they can to pinch every penny out of every person. They are a joke of a corporation and very rude and disrespectful with how they treat their customer. They have terrible service and I cant be happier im NOT with this terrible company anymore. Hope this helps.
Reviewed April 20, 2015
I had called AT&T support before going on vacation. I explained that I would be on a cruise ship and I was told AT&T did not have a plan for the cruise line I would be on. I was then told about AT&T passport which as I understood would allow me to use my phone while on the ship for a 60.00 fee for that plan. I purchased the plan but shortly into my travel I received a message that fees had accumulated to over $300. I turned off the phone and discontinued use. When I called AT&T about the $307 charges they said I was told I should not use on ship. Why would I buy a plan I could not use? The supervisor continued to say I was told. I have been a customer of theirs for over 10 years and I feel this was unfair. There should be some consideration for a misunderstanding. They can see I turned my phone off after receiving the message that I was being charged. I will now consider another carrier.
Reviewed April 20, 2015
I upgraded to the iPhone 6 plus and used its box to send my iPhone 5s back to AT&T for the refund. AT&T said they never got it so I called and after 3 hours with AT&T tech help they assured me everything was ok. That week they disconnected my service.
Reviewed April 20, 2015
Ok so about 1 year ago we decided to upgrade our plan. The very helpful representative lady told us if we upgraded to the family plan and added on a hotspot it would be our original bill cut in half. We were very happy to have her do that for us considering we have been with AT&T since Cellular One. What the lady never told us was that if you go over the family plan they would charge you. So my mother ended up paying about almost 10,000 dollars for two months each. We were SO ANGRY. Then when my mom paid them she was very infuriated so we switched to T-Mobile. We are perfectly fine with them and we only pay $10.00 for unlimited wifi with our new hotspot. Would NOT recommend AT&T to ANYONE.
Reviewed April 19, 2015
My wife and I metered your Henderson, KY store Sat., April 18 and were met by a lady at the door to put our name on a wait list. It would much better to have a touchscreen setup and people enter their names. Also the manager was standing at a table doing paperwork. Should be done after shift. Thus freeing up 2 more customer service agents, especially when store is slammed.
Reviewed April 19, 2015
I live in a community where everyone around me has ATT for house phone service and Internet. I move here 2 1/2 years ago. I have been calling ATT on a daily basis only for them to tell me that "they don't have any hubs available". They have escalated the ticket to the engineering department and they told me someone will call me back. For 2 1/2 years now I have yet to received a call back from anyone at ATT. I call the offices of the president of ATT and that was a joke as well. The sad part is that CenturyLink is willing to provide services but ATT will not give up the spot. Talk about socialist service? ATT must be regulated by the Obama administration. This is insane and I don't know where else to go. Any suggestions?
Reviewed April 18, 2015
We dropped from 4 lines with AT&T leaving due to horrible customer service. They are polite, they just don't do what you ask. They continue to bill us as though we have four lines and refuse to make the adjustment. As a result, we are moving ALL of our lines and will NEVER return to AT&T. They are horrible to deal with. Every experience with AT&T over 5 years was frustrating and amounted to a waste of time. They never get anything you ask them to do done correctly. Requires multiple call backs and they pretend like they've never heard from you.
Reviewed April 18, 2015
I went into an AT&T store to upgrade cell phones like I had done several times. The customer service said I could benefit by switching to their NEXT program (which included no contracts and she could come in at any time and get a new phone). Stupid me didn't realize what he actually meant was -- there will no longer be affordable upgrade options for new cell phones -- But you can "now come in at any time and purchase a new phone because you are no longer under a contract" - no more getting new phones for $99-199 as an upgrade. He also failed to say I would be charged full price for the cell phones I picked up that day (instead of the usual upgrade cost). So I agreed to switch to NEXT and then got the bill in the mail with the 'monthly installments' added...too late, I was told there was nothing I could do about it so there I was in debt for over $1k.
I've been an AT&T customer since my first cell phone and always for my home phone but now, I am switching to another carrier due to their business practices and outrageous prices for data and wi-fi (which by the way -- I had no clue that you can overuse the wi-fi and be charged additional fees every month for 'usage').
Reviewed April 18, 2015
I purchased a new smartphone and had a contract with AT&T Wireless, previously known as Cingular. The contract allowed for 5 gigs of data per month but during the first month data was adding up rapidly. I took the phone to several AT&T Wireless locations and asked them to take care of the issue. Staff removed some apps. I then decided to turn off the phone so I wouldn't go over the allowed data amount. But no luck. The data came to 11 gigs without using the phone.
I told AT&T Wireless that I wanted them to fix. They tell me why data was adding up without use and they told me that something was "running in the background" and they said they couldn't wouldn't stop it. Instead of backing their service I was charged $100 extra. When this same problem started happening again during the second month I knew they were just gouging me for bucks and wouldn't stop so I had to buy out my contract for $300. Thievery is the only "service" the corporation provides.
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