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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.
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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.
Reviewed April 18, 2015
In November 2014, I changed the device from a smart phone to a to go phone, and removed the data for one of the lines on my shared/family plan. Yet AT&T continued to bill me for data to that line. Resulting to my having to call billing monthly, to date, to get a credit for being overcharge. Although a credit was issued each time I called, it was absolutely exhausting to have to play the same record monthly. I often had to talk to multiple departments during a call - with each customer service rep providing a different explanation for the issue - but ending each call with the understand that the issue was resolved. Unfortunately it's a roll of the dice to get satisfactory customer service by phone the business or industry. In short, it was AT&T inability to resolve a billing issue that resulted in my changing to a cell phone provider who understands that I am not stupid rich.
Reviewed April 18, 2015
I have been an AT&T U-verse customer for about six years. I was one of the first homes in my neighborhood to be hooked up to what was supposed to be the latest and fastest internet ever. What a disappointment it has been. I can't even recall the number of service calls that have been required to keep this slow speed internet working. Not only that, but they give a four hour window for their service calls and they can't make it within that four hour window!!!!! Four hours is half a work day. On three (yes THREE) separate occasions they have called AFTER the service window is over to say they can't make it. This is unbelievably bad service. I have had it with them. Comcast. DIRECTV. Anything has to be better than this. Slow internet. Intermittent TV service. Telephone that works sort of now and then. Really? I guess I'm the stupid one for staying with them.
Reviewed April 16, 2015
They have the worst customer service. I had to call every month and explain to them the situation to make them reduce my bill. They made a mistake on my bill by charging me $25 every month extra and I ended up talking to their manager. She was very rude and making fun of my accent. I am going to switch from them ASAP. The manager's full name was ** (very, very rude and not respectful at all).
Reviewed April 14, 2015
AT&T gave my cell phone number to someone else while it was still active. They refuse to make it right in any way, telling me I must fly off the island I live on, to purchase another SIM card. This would be an extreme expense that makes no sense. I have ask that they simply send me a new SIM card through the mail. They say this is not possible, but this is how I received my last one. I have made several calls to AT&T and repeatedly told them what they have done and how it has affected my life. I have lost work and am not receiving any of my calls now. Do I have any recourse to get this problem taken care of?
Reviewed April 14, 2015
I have been to the US for visit several times - so have members of my family. We have purchased Apple products and others at Apple stores, at T-mobile, Radioshack - and UNFORTUNATELY - AT&T. My daughter (16 yrs) purchased an iPhone 5 in October 2014. When coming back to Denmark in December, she found that AT&T product didn't work anymore. It was locked by AT&T - even though the phone was paid out in full. AT&T refuses to unlock her phone until she has had the account for 6 month - independently of the type of account. It's now April (2015) and it is still locked. Now, her sister purchased a phone at the same time at a T-Mobile store - same model, same price. No problem when coming home to Denmark: Just plugged in the DK sim card and it worked.
I have myself purchased an iPhone and iPad at Apple Stores during my stays in the US. Coming home to Denmark - just plug in the SIM Card and it works. For some reason, AT&T seem to be the only one who wants to ** their international customers. It has been impossible to get a clear and honest message from AT&T customer service about the unlocked phone. We had to call Apple customer service several times and at several offices to get an answer. Each time only to waste time and money (calling bills of 100+ USD waiting for someone at AT&T to babla and forward the call to someone else - or to an endless waiting line).
And the on-line "unlock your phone" website? It stinks. If rated officially must come out at one of the poorest web service sites for telcos. They simply don't want people to unlock phones purchased at AT&T. So my strong advise: DON'T PURCHASE APPLE PHONES OR IPADS at AT&T in the US. Especially if you are ever thinking of bringing that phone with you abroad. It's so frustrating.
Reviewed April 14, 2015
I have been with ATT for years and yet they continue to treat their customers horribly. They offer discounts and free upgrades and when you're signing up for anything they are SO helpful... and that's how they get you. I recently started a family plan in order to be more economical and at first everything was just wonderful. That was in September of '14, since then, EVERY SINGLE MONTH HAS HAD OVERAGE CHARGES.
When I call to figure out what's happening and when I look over my bill, things just don't make sense and don't add up and no one is ever qualified enough to help you over the phone. They don't know how to answer questions, they don't know what the problem is, everything has been charged the way it should be and yet I'm being charged $50-$100 more than I should be. They offer nothing. You have no choices. You're required to just pay because they said so and it's your name that'll be "stained" if you don't pay. I'm constantly without 3/4G and having to wait until I'm actually on wifi to do what I have to do. Their service is not good, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Reviewed April 14, 2015
I cancelled my home phone service and Internet with AT&T on Mar. 6, 2015, to take effect on Mar. 9. I was to pick up TWC equipment 3/9, but the equipment did not fit my wall jack. AT&T shut off my service, but then refused to port the number to TWC, and is now charging me over $100 for service I did not have. The AT&T agent who took my cancellation request gave me this confirmation #: **. When I spoke with their billing dept. on 3/19, they said there was no record of such a confirmation #, and they refused to believe I had cancelled service and was without service since 3/9/15. So now they are blackmailing me: either pay the $100+ (and I am disabled on a fixed income), or get a bad mark on my credit score.
Reviewed April 13, 2015
My initial problem actually started when I upgrade two of the four phones in our family plan within the same billing cycle about two weeks apart at different stores. We went to an AT&T store, but the wait was going to be long so the rep at the AT&T store suggested we go to Best Buy. When we upgraded our daughter's phone, we were not told that the monthly line charge would go from $15/mo to $40/mo. A few weeks later I went to another Best Buy to upgrade my phone and that rep told me about the installment plan to pay the full price for the phone in monthly installments and keep the discounted monthly rate of $15 for the line.
So when I received my next bill I was flabbergasted to see all of the extra charges and how just upgrading 2 phones basically doubled my bill. When I called and it was recommended to me to reduce the data plan to save some money, I did so. When I received my new bill I saw that I was "double billed" for the plan changes and the rep was intractable and would not credit me for the amount billed.
Reviewed April 13, 2015
Make SURE, if you cancel or transfer services to DO IT on the 1st DAY OF the NEW BILLING CYCLE, otherwise they prorate every line at regular price per line on top of your early termination fee. The WORST company and the WORST Customer Service by far.
Reviewed April 12, 2015
AT&T designed a very lousy website for customers to view and pay bills. First, in registration process, it did not indicate specific user ID format or info to be preferred in viewing AT&T wireless bill. 2nd, when get a notification for the bill, it does not provide any links to view or pay the bill in the email message. These all show how AT&T totally ignore the customer relationship and this company does not care losing customers at all.
Reviewed April 10, 2015
Every month, I call AT&T to correct the bill and this particular month was the worst. Wasted 2 hours talking to 5-6 people who had no idea what they were doing. They raised their voices, call me names and hung up, because I perhaps didn't understand what they were saying... not sure, but terribly unprofessional. I wish there was some competition so I could level AT&T. But when no such competition exists, I guess being rude, nasty tempered and an incompetent comes with the territory.
Reviewed April 9, 2015
I am trying to get a net connection for last 2 days. Do you guys believe it??? Yes, it happened to me. Verification stuffs and long hours phone calls...it took 2 days. Customer Care & Verification dept. - no words to explain my experience - so bad to be honest. Totally unprofessional & unethical customer care. DAY 1, before application approval: they told me waiving of installing charges. Day 2, after application approval: installation charges cant be waived off. Is it professional? The most untrusted brand in my experience. If they give free connection also, I will not go through this in my life...
Reviewed April 9, 2015
Against my wishes my husband changed our mobile phones to AT&T. Then he decided to change from cable to U-Verse because he wanted only one bill and he had a $400 Visa card as a reward. I called it in and gave them all the pertinent information. Since I was the one calling in the new service they requested my info even though I specified that we wanted to bundled our bill with the wireless. When I received the U-Verse bill it comes under my name and not my husband's and the refund is only $400.00.
I called in today to ask about the charges on my bill that were higher than what I was expecting and they had charged me for installation something I was not told. I asked about changing the bill to be as it was supposed to originally be and was told just to go online and change it. That's where my second ordeal came in. I went on the chat and after over an hour and 3 different CSR I was back at square one. So I went online and filed a complaint. I got a call back from a lady by the name of ** who after keeping me on hold for over 30 minutes got me to ** who was not able to help me and transferred me to billing who told me to go to my computer that she was going to guide me what to do.
By this time, four hours had passed back and forth with AT&T and I was so upset that by making a simple call my problem was not solved that I was going to have to do it myself. I disconnected my call and of course again I'm back in square one. I will continue to insist because I'm not allowing AT&T to keep the refund they promised. AT&T is full of it. U-Verse is terrible and I'm paying over $100 per month. All they know how to do is to tell the customer how to do it themselves. Horrible Customer Service.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
I have been a loyal customer for over 10 years and I finally qualified for $100 reward, so when I tried claiming it through the phone they said to go in the store and claim it and when I went to claim it they said to call again. I called again only for them to tell me that the reward expired and I paid an extra $40 dollars to receive ignorant people in the phone and I only have internet connected at home and said it was supposed to be cheap but I'm paying almost $60 a month. Ridiculous.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
I just signed up with AT&T for DSL internet service. I was walked through the purchase by a live chat representative. I completed my order and received my confirmation number. Before I closed the window I saw I had already received an email. So I open it only to see that my order, that I just placed had been delayed. I click back on the AT&T window and check the status of my order and it says "A temporary system error keeps us from completing your request right now." and "E0019: We were unable to find your order. If you have recently made a purchase, please verify your order confirmation number or search using your wireless number. You may also check your order status by dialing 877.782.8870."
I just made this order!! How can it already be lost and so I wait 2 hours and check back. Same message. So i get on the live chat. "**" gets on to help. Which he says he can. I tell him what I have stated above and he says he can do nothing and gives me a phone number to call. RIDICULOUS!
Reviewed April 8, 2015
As a new customer for two months my experience has been a disaster. Formally had service from Time Warner for internet & phone and TV from DirecTV. Two individuals went door-door in my neighborhood selling AT&T on services and cost savings. Dissatisfied with DirecTV insofar slow transmission and frequent outages due to weather severe or otherwise I succumbed and converted to AT&T based on lower cost and increased programming options.
Unfortunately all that was touted by the salesmen were lies or half truths. My monthly bill was to be $159 + taxes & fees; the first bill was $259. After hours on the phone with many customer service reps (that's a joke) a credit was issued. Since my bill has been $181, what happened to the $160?? Many hidden fees is the reason!
To date my email still works occasionally with many "Undeliverable" messages. After several occasions and many long hours with again no customer service on the phone their resolution was for me to contract with a third party service provider thus charging me $15 per month. The tech's I spoke with have less knowledge than I do and mine is limited. My horror stories could go on and on but I'll spare you. I strongly recommend staying away from AT&T at all costs; the grass was not greener and am going back to TW and DirecTV, their hell was heaven compared to AT&T.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
AT&T internet is the worst thing we've ever done. It never works. It's always going out and we constantly have to fix it. Plus we're on their cellphone plan which is outrageous. AT&T has completely let us down which is why we are switching to a new company. Horrible.
Reviewed April 7, 2015
Discontinued my service in October. Both my numbers were ported over and my last bill was due in November. They continued to bill even after I had canceled my service and there was no number to bill to. They billed me $95 for a one month early termination fee in February which was fine. I received a letter in the mail in late March stating I owed over $400 due to mistaken credits I'd been given. I told them that was ridiculous and asked them how that was even possible and all they could tell me was their billing was correct and sorry. I asked if they could look into it further as I did not want to have an issue with a bad report to my credit. The lady I spoke with assured me the account was not anywhere close to that point yet. Three days later I receive a call from a collections agency stating if I don't pay they would report it to the credit bureau.
What exactly am I supposed to do in a situation like that? I was with AT&T for 20+ years with minor issues but nothing major other than their service area wasn't the best so I went to Verizon but to be bullied into paying a bill I did not owe is not right. Choose Verizon or anyone else. Verizon's customer service has been outstanding for me and their coverage area is better (not as good as I had hoped but better). I'm so disappointed that a customer service based large business like AT&T would be so ethically bankrupt.
Reviewed April 7, 2015
I decided to sign up for AT&T through a "promotion". The agent straight up lied to me about what was included in the package. The technician came and installed the internet tv verse package. Horrible reception, service, Internet speed. So I called and they said they would fix the speed Etc. Got the bill. The bill ended up being 3 times the initial cost. I cancelled within 30 days and they confirmed by law I wouldn't have to pay bc i cancelled within the trial period. I got sent not only the same bill that was 3 times the cost but hit with a penalty charge... I mean like really.. Seriously??? I think I called att 10 times in the past 3 weeks. Re explaining my situation and taking up to 3 hours of wait every time. This has been torture! Um yeah, Never ever sign up for att!!!
Reviewed April 7, 2015
I've been with AT&T for almost 13 years. Very loyal and never ever been late to pay bills. This time the service was TERRIBLE! I signed last contract and they offered me damaged phone. I took it back and fix it then more issues happened. I request to get new iPhone 6 and pay $250. They said no - I have to pay full amount of what the phone worth. The agent was so indirect and tricky! The store manager was the worst. He was very rude, impolite, and didn't even apologize. He told me exactly: "That's not gonna happen. We don't give away stuff etc." He kept being loud and very very rude. He even suggest for me to go look for another company!! I was shocked! He didn't even appreciate the long years of my loyalty with AT&T.
Reviewed April 6, 2015
I absolutely CANNOT express how UNHAPPY and DISSATISFIED I am with AT&T. WORST most UNHELPFUL customer service and WORST experience of my life with phone companies. Shout out to Sprint...the only reason I changed was because I had no service with them in my new house! WORST experience of my life with AT&T and the next plan!!! I have two lines on my plan and upgraded them. One phone was not already on the next plan and we upgraded to the next plan not because we wanted to but because we didn't want an extra $40.00 dollars being added to the policy (which it was anyway due to the monthly cost of the phone).
The second phone was already on the next plan and we upgraded it to the next plan as we were already STUCK in it! The first frustration I have is that when I upgraded my phone I did it at best buy and was there for SIX hours while AT&T tried to straighten out my account. This took so long because the customer service was very UNHELPFUL to me and it took Best Buys contact with AT&T to speak with them and fix it.
The first phone that was not on a next plan I was not required to send back as the phone was already paid in full when we upgraded it. The second phone that was already on the next plan I did have to send back and knew that. I sent it back but to no surprise they did NOT receive it. I called AT&T and talked to a rep who was unable to help and had a "billing specialist" call me back. When I got that call back it was not a billing specialist but someone who had to transfer me. I was then on the phone with the billing specialist for at least an hour with no resolve to the issue.
My bill was not charged once for that but twice!!! I then called AT&T again...another hour plus conversation that was over an hour. They tried telling me I had to return both phones when I only had to return one. They did explain to us we didn't and went to research it. They have the worst crappiest customer service that is so unhelpful every time I have called them. When this is straightened out...if not to my liking...I WILL be finding a better wireless phone carrier!!!
Reviewed April 6, 2015
AT&T allowed my son, who is not on my account by name, to make unauthorized changes. He downgraded from a IPhone to a Samsung, then they offered him a free Samsung Galaxy Tab4 with this change. I had no idea what was going on. My son sent this to me, as a so-called gift. I didn't need it, so I let my granddaughter use it. The next thing I know, my gb's started going up on my wireless service. I called AT&T to find out what was going on and this is when I first found out about this tablet issue. I questioned why they allowed my son to even access my account to add this without my permission. He is not on the account as an authorized user to make such a change. I told them that I did not want the tablet and was told it was too late to turn it back in.
Next thing I know, AT&T sends me a message to assign my son to the account of which I did not do. Since that conversation I turned off the gb usage for two phones and the tab.
Reviewed April 6, 2015
I was advised when I purchased this 900+ dollar phone that it was shatter-proof and had a 1 year warranty which is the reason that I did not purchase the $9.99 a month warranty. I chatted AT&T and was advised after almost an hour that they could not assist me and that I would have to purchase a new phone or a go phone. AT&T was unwilling to help in any way even though I have been a customer for 11 years and have 4 phone lines. Then they just stopped chatting back with me which is unacceptable. I then contacted the manufacturer and was advised that the warranty doesn't cover the screen even though I was advised that it was shatter proof. So now I have a $900 + paperweight.
Reviewed April 5, 2015
After being a customer for 15 years, I finally decided to upgrade to a new smartphone - the Galaxy S6 in particular. First they tell me that I will only pay 22 dollars a month for 24 months with AT&T Next. Then, all of a sudden I see that they are charging me 15 dollars on top of that per month. When I called in to ask about it they told me it is a monthly access fee, which NO ONE ever told me about when I ordered the phone. On top of that they told me they would waive my activation fee and upgrade fee of $80. Next thing I see on my account is an $80 charge for those two. When I called in the representative was giving me attitude about how I should have known about the charges.
The company just loves to tack on extra charges everywhere for the smallest things, plus they dont even tell you about them. This company is nearing extortion. Like I don't understand why they must squeeze every last dollar out of their customers. The least they can do is forewarn the customers about the charges. Extremely unhappy with this company.
Reviewed April 5, 2015
I have been a wireless customer with AT&T for a number of years and have always paid my bill. I missed paying this one and my service was suspended. Of course it is my error, however my daughter who is on my plan is in Russia and she has no service, which of course is not acceptable. I cannot pay my bill until four days from now and no matter what the situation AT&T was not willing to reinstate her service so she would not be placed in a tenuous position. I am truly worried and need this remedied.
I have had difficulty with AT&T in the past with service coverage, my phone not working, dropping calls and although I have not been necessarily happy, I have stayed with them. I will be moving to Verizon as soon as I pay my bill. And my recommendation is that everyone leaves AT&T. That is the only way that they will change their practices...by consumers imposing economic sanctions. I am not really angry, just feeling passionate about this situation! And not sure what to do to assist my daughter. I am worried.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
I have been with this company for 5 years. Being a loyal customer I thought maybe they could help me with my bill. Everyone was very supportive. Until I reached the actual woman who could make the decision. She gave me the option of dropping my 3 phones back down to 2gb and saving $15/month. However, she would not allow me time to speak with my husband re: this situation. She kept talking over me and told me I had to decide NOW or it goes away. What killed me was the first time I've ever received something for being a loyal customer was the upgrade from 2-3 gb's per phone. And here she was taking it away. Also with A LOT of tone in her voice.. I know my girlfriend has Verizon and receives free upgrades all the time. Granted her signal is not the best. But she received a free 6s upgrade and I am paying AT&T monthly installments for my $400 5S phone. The fact that they know they can do this to us infuriates me!!
Reviewed April 4, 2015
Called cust. service--ineffective. Agent kept repeating lines from her script, but not answering my billing question. Supervisor 1--same, refused to give her name or any identifying info. Heard laughing and clapping in her office during our convo. She said, "My supervisor is just laughing about something about our conversation." Unacceptable. Supervisor 2--Ineffective again, got both supervisors names, hung up after 45 mins and still not clear explanation of overcharged amounts on my bill. HUNG UP. Dialed 611 to get a domestic agent. Very helpful. Got issues resolved and lodged complaint.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
During the month of February, AT&T was running a promotion. If you upgrade your phone, you will get a tablet. Actually, the tablet is "free", according to AT&T customer services but the store on 3 Times Square in NYC is telling it's customers that it cost a $100. The store will also lie to you, by saying, they will give you a headphone or any other equipment for free but actually, they are charging you for the equipment, check your receipt before you leave the store. The sale reps are working on commission, even though they are being paid hourly by AT&T. If you ever been to the store at 3 Times Square in NYC, check your receipt to see what you are being charged for... They are running a "scam". And especially, watch out for the store manager **, he's rude, a bully, and have no customer service skills.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
I paid my bill over the phone using my debit card. My bank account number was on file so they used that instead. Which would have been fine if they had not charged my account 5 times at once. This caused me to over draft and have five over draft fees. Which I did not know at the time. I had received a verification email message stating that they received my payment. So believing my payment had been made I had sent the text message to see my balance and when my next payment was due. It stated the 150.00 was received and 180.00 was due on a further date. So after receiving two confirmations that my payment was received I went to the store on the due date of next payment. I had the payment in hand. This is when the rep said I owed 350.00. I said "that's not true. I had already paid my previous balance and showed my confirmation".
They put me on the phone with a rep who was no help. So I decided I'm not going to give them more money. I called my bank and they said I had been charged five times for the same amount on the same day. I called AT and T again and still received no help and was called a liar by a rep. At this time I cancelled my service and have gone with verizon. Now my bill is in collections as well as a line I had on my phone for my brother who had passed away and I had that line taken off. So trying to deal with the collections is a nightmare. I have faxed them the verification stating in email and text my payment was received by AT and T and they keep calling and I keep faxing the info. So yeah talk about a company that gives no ** about its consumers. Not only did they destroy my bank account but also my credit.
Reviewed April 3, 2015
I closed my account Dec 2014 and returned all equipment and was charged up to March 2015. This is after calling them several times and reminding them I had moved and returned their equipment. To top it all off I was told, after several apologies, that it would take 45 days to get my refund. You fall out of favor when you cancel and they owe you money. I'll never use their service again.
Reviewed April 3, 2015
Anytime you are at a crowded event or venue AT&T service never works. However everyone with other carriers have no problems. AT&T charges for everything! I had an issue with data being used while in my own house where I pay for wireless. They could not explain these charges and offered no support other than for me to BUY more data! The customer service members read from scripts and are awful to talk! My whole family has switched to Sprint. Much better service!!!
Reviewed April 3, 2015
I had a 1 year contract price Guarantee with a 2nd year locked in at same price but month to month. 11 months in to the contract my bill and service went up $6 per month. I called and they explained that they had a rate increase. I told them “I was told no rate change per the above contract”. ATT told me “it is only the DISCOUNT that is locked in” and they could raise the rate at will...and they did.
They would not honor the original contract and have charged me a early termination fee that I was past due on to NO negotiation after a number of attempts. So they can raise their fees to let's say $1,000 a month...their saying the contract reads I am still liable because of the way the contract reads. I'm sure there are laws that protect consumers from Bullies like this. I'm just looking for a little advice.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
I was going to South America so I needed a global plan. I signed up for one (that experience is a whole other story) I was to get free text messages, reduced priced phone calls and a little data. Halfway through my trip, my service was cut off. The words "No Service" were on my phone. I now had no contact with my family. I had to rely on the spotty wifi service the hotels offered which of course didn't work most of the time. I called to complain and all they say is tower problems. Others on the trip had ATT service. They shut mine off. They have so kindly given me back half my money. No explanation, no looking into it, just oops! I need to look into a different company. Horrible service.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
Worst company I've ever been with. The plan sucks, there's no unlimited data plan, they don't allow new customers to set up a payment arrangement until you've made at least one payment to the account. My phone have not been acting properly since I've got it & they sent to the Apple Store which an inconvenience b/c of the long wait. I wouldn't recommend AT&T's to anyone. I will be going back T-mobile. The only reason I went to AT&T is b/c my T-mobile phone got stolen & didn't want to come $400 out of pocket.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
I cancelled my account near the beginning of the billing cycle and they refused to refund me the prorated charges I had already paid for the balance of that billing cycle.

Reviewed April 2, 2015
After reviewing my bill, I contacted at&t and stated that my phone service was too high and asked that it be canceled. I elected to keep the internet but I could not afford both. I was told that it would be canceled within 24 hours and when I checked the phone later that day I could not dial out and the phone was not working and as of today it is still not working. But at&t insist on charging me for phone service and when I called to complaint they claimed I never canceled my service. I refuse to pay the phone bill. I asked them to go back and checked my call and they would not but what is the purpose of recording the calls when they want refer back to them when necessary. This is so frustrating when reps failed to do their jobs.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
Customer service could not assist with anything hard-nosed to help. No TV service for over a week, and stated, "We do not refund money for no service." Grrrrr. Not happy with loss of service.
Reviewed April 2, 2015
I applied for a phone replacement. Claim was denied. I spoke to AT&T about another subject and inquired about the phone replacement. AT&T said, "No problem", we connected with the insurance company they agreed. They took my address assured me the phone would be shipped in 24-48 hours. They said, "We need to send you back to AT&T", and I got disconnected. When I called back they denied everything. Both AT&T and ASURION. I spent 4 hrs going back and forth and not once did anyone from this company story sync. The problem is they hide behind policies that change from phone call to phone call! It is so weak and very difficult to just sit back and allow to people to just brush you off to the next person.
Reviewed April 1, 2015
Dec 2014 signed up for Uverse service at 44.95 a month guaranteed for one year. But bill was increased @5.00 the next month. Was told in March 2015 they could do anything they want... How can they lie to get you to sign up for their service?
Reviewed April 1, 2015
AT&T Internet and TV package - My recent deal with AT&T expired, and my bill went from $138 to $217 per month. They have no options available to me to reduce my bill. Bye-bye AT&T.
Reviewed April 1, 2015
I called ATT on December 30, 2014 to cancel service and go with another company. A customer service agent in the cancellation department said, "We don't want to lose as a customer, what can we do to keep you?" I explained what I wanted and what price ranges needed for my budget. She (** in customer service) said, "We can give you a bundle within your budget but you will need to have a contract for a year to get the price you want." She quoted me a price that was in my budget, I ask her to repeat the price that she said would be valid with a one year contract, she did and I agreed. This was far from the truth!!!
My bill has gone up each month, I have repeatedly called back. I had agents lie to me one after another, they repeatedly say they are so sorry for the confusion, one even place me on hold for 30 minutes came back to the phone and said, "Ms. ** we here at ATT are so sorry for all the problems you had looking at your history of phone calls. This has been quite a ordeal for you. I spoke to my manager and we are giving you the price you were quoted in December. We will send out a e-mail to confirm what I just said. You will no longer have to call in again because this price will be valid for the remaining of your contract. You have my word and a e-mail that you will received from here at ATT." This never happen!!!!! Never received a e-mail and my bill is higher then ever. What kind of company tells their employees to flat out lie to the customer to gain business. ATT in my opinion is one of the worst company I ever had to deal with.
Reviewed April 1, 2015
Decided it might be nice to activate ATT wifi hotspot. I went through my ATT phone app. Read through all the steps to setup the hotspot to no success. Called about 10 times from both a landline and 611 from phone and disconnected each time. Tonight I finally made a connection through 611 only to be told "sorry you can't go back to old plan all new plans have the hotspot, there is nothing comparable to old plan". Spoke to a manager and when I asked “why didn't it indicate the change is not reversible, or why wasn't there a terms of the agreement?” Manager said “we have millions of customers, how could we notify them.” After 15/20 years of service this is sad. Their attitude on the phone was complete disregard and arrogance, I need them, they don't need me. In sure they will get some class action lawsuit over this- they would deserve it.
Reviewed April 1, 2015
Boy, what a terrible experience with AT&T. I've had AT&T service just over one month and the first time I had to call customer service was good and helpful, but has gone downhill since. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 about a month ago and the last 3 days of dealing with them has been hell. I wanted to use the voice add on that is standard on almost all android phones, so I could just talk and text as I am disabled, but needed help as that feature was not active on this phone. So I called customer service and they tried to walk me through a fix. What a mistake, they made it so all I got was a voice back to me, so I guess it is made to help someone who is blind and they could use it.
Now the problem is worse, I couldn't hear the tech on the other end. I couldn't dial out, shut it off or do anything. I asked the tech to please hang up and I would pull the battery out, but she wouldn't end the call and I have this thing talking back at me and I really got frustrated. So after telling her to hang up, at least six times, I started to raise my voice and just pulled the battery. I turned it back on and nothing changed, so I called back and and no one could resolve the issue. Well I decided to take it to the store on 38th street in Tacoma. But I will give credit where credit is deserved, it took them about a half an hour to fix it but they solved it, but the sad thing is they couldn't solve it by trying their database and used the savior of technology "Google"! Anyway, how helpful they were, but the story didn't stop there.
Later that evening, I was using the phone and didn't realize it was getting real hot, as I usual I just hold the edges, but no this time I put it to my ear. Well, I had to go to the emergency room, and after many hours waiting, I find out I have blisters and a first degree burn on my ear. Well, I call customer service again and tell them my story. Oh, the other reason I called was the phone won't stay charged and lasts about 20 minutes just sitting there, and it takes 10 hours to charge, and as I sit here it's beeping after 10 minutes being on, problem it must be just in my mind. Anyway, she (** went beyond the call of duty, I want her to work for me) got me to the warranty dept. I get this jerk ** who is basically telling me he will only send me a battery. Then after 20 minutes, he tells me I can get another phone, but if mine is damaged in anyway, I will have to pay the full price of the phone.
Well, the screen is warped from the heat, and he says again, "You’re going to have to pay." And he starts to threaten me. Well, here I'm thinking this might be resolved. So, I get an email they will only send a battery. I go back to the store again and the manager gets involved. He calls the Tukwila store and tells them the story. So I have to go up there tomorrow to get another phone. Why couldn't someone do this before. The people at that store, should be running that company, they know what good customer service is. I can't give them enough praise, but tomorrow I'm going to T-Mobile to change service. Oh, I checked what the hospital bill is, $3,768.41, and I make good money by it's all by phone, and over the last three days, it's going to cost me about $3,000.00 in lost income. I gave them an opportunity to settle this.
Reviewed April 1, 2015
I was told by two different reps that if I signed up for the "value shared plan" each line would cost me $15/mo. When I got my bill it was $40/mo. They have finally admitted I was told wrong by two different reps; but won't honor the offer. If you google this you will find I'm not alone. I hate the "chat" but at least then you have everything in writing. BTW: Don't expect the FCC to help. Once they got a factually incorrect letter from AT&T, they closed the case.
Updated on 09/25/2015:
I have reported previously about a bait and switch tactic that cost me over $1,000 and now they want another $600 (has been given to a collection agency). I wonder if everyone reported these to the FCC, if they would change their practice? (I filed a report online with FCC and AT&T sent them a factually incorrect form letter.) They advised me that AT&T had responded to my complaint and thus they were closing the case!! I'd encourage everyone to file a complaint with FCC. If it doesn't help, it will at least hassle them.
Reviewed March 31, 2015
I have recently experience what must be considered as unethical practices from AT&T. I purchase an iphone and they added a small LG tablet. I was not informed that the so called "free" tablet would cost $10 monthly, $40 one time activation fee and another $10 for adding a device plus $4.58 for "other charges." Adding insult to injury, I found out when I checked on my bill, that if I removed the tablet then I would have to pay $143 because it was in contract. No one mentioned that at the time of purchased.
They are finding subtle ways of ripping people off. I would end up paying more than I would for a tablet that size. AT&T is no longer what it used to be in my opinion. They are not being upfront and clear with their dealings with customers. Customers need to pay close attention to their monthly bill and demand that they explain and put things in writing at the time of purchase and/or when changes are made to prevent underhand dealings with some of the representatives and supervisors.
Reviewed March 31, 2015
I went on vacation in November for two and half months. AT&T stated to me that I will be charged twenty five dollars a month for each month. My original bill for each month was one-hundred twenty five dollars. I received a new bill for two hundred. An agent explained to me that I will be paying only twenty-five dollars while on vacation. I paid what was billed to me from months of 2014 - 11,12,1, to Feb. 2015. I receive a bill the second week of March for $215.45 for monthly charges from Feb. 18 through March 17 due by April 2015. I have called four different agents concerning this bill and can't seem to get anywhere with them. On my bill on page 2, it states that I change my plan and monthly services.
I didn't call anyone at AT&T to change my bill from its original amount each month to a higher amount - that doesn't make any sense. The last female agent I talked with stated that my monthly amount didn't change; the bill I have states differently. This is the fourth time AT&T has change my bill. I need help immediately. I have been stressed out over this situation. I am tired of being affected about this issue.
Reviewed March 31, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer for nearly 8 years with no major issues. I recently ordered a new smart phone, which is in transit and I will not receive for another couple of days. For some reason, someone at AT&T decided to activate my new cell phone before I even received it, without my permission. By doing this, they have disabled my current phone. After calling AT&T customer service, I was told that they cannot reactivate my current phone, and I would have to go out of my way to an AT&T store on my own time to buy a new sim card and have my existing phone reactivated if I wanted to have a phone to use before my new phone arrives. They would only offer a $25 credit for the inconvenience, which they said would cover the cost of the new sim card.
They could not explain to me why someone on their side decided to activate my phone for no reason, days after I placed the order and the new phone had shipped. They would also not offer a refund for the days in my plan that I am paying for that I will now not have a phone for due to their mistake. Not sure of the legality of AT&T activating my phone without my permission, but will pursue this to at least try and recoup the money I am paying for the days I am without a phone.
Reviewed March 31, 2015
I have been with AT&T for approximately 15+ years. For the most part, despite the fact that it is one of the most expensive carriers, I have been satisfied with the service. While I get ticked off when I am not told of new, money saving plans, for the most part I tend to shrug it off. I also have routinely upgraded services as they have been available. My bill is rarely less than $300 and when I travel, usually far more.
However, I am no longer willing to ignore excessive charges, failed promises, or uncaring attitude. I have five phone lines and 2 iPads with AT&T. I also have my own consulting business and tend to use AT&T on travel. At a minimum, my yearly bills are $4500-$5000 with AT&T. In September, I upgraded two phones that were off the standard two-year contract. My son ordered the phones online and we incorporated them into our plans. At the time, we were not told that upgrading the phones would result in a loss of two $25 discounts on the two phones.
When I saw the charges, and the higher bill, and followed up, I was told that I no longer qualified for the discounts, because when I upgraded the phones, those two were off contract. Then, I was told that the discounts were usually offered to new clients only. Then, I was told that our phones were heavily subsidized and the company was now charging for subsidizing the phones.
As none of this really made sense, I questioned why a company would give a greater discount to a new customer, versus and existing one. Then, I questioned why without changing service levels, I now had to pay $50 more a month. Lastly, I explained that by charging me the extra $50 per month, I am being charged far more than the true value of the phone.
I had several discussions back and forth with AT&T customer service representatives, and when they refused to budge, I explained that as they isn't appear to respect my loyalty to them, then I should not be expected to be loyal to AT&T. After which, I was transferred to customer retention, and subsequently provided a credit for the additional funds charged for the prior three months.
When I expressed my appreciation, but questioned the fact that I was still paying $50 a month, for same level of services, the very nice service rep at the time told me to call back and that I would be given the credit each month. That she was going to annotate all the notes and issues involved in our discussion. Next month, however, I had the same issue, and had to call back again, then again, until finally getting someone who was at a level to make any decisions. Once again, I was given a credit. I asked why I had to call each time, and was told that AT&T had no mechanism to align the charge during the billing cycle, and that I had to call in each month to ask for the discount. But, that I would be given the discount based on my requests and my long standing as a customer.
I was told, and I quote, "but, I have put everything in the notes. When you call again, ask for a supervisor, and have them transfer you to a supervisor or someone with greater authority. You won't have any problems next time." A month went by, and once again, I was charged the additional fee, and once again I called. The person couldn't find the notes and I asked to speak to a supervisor. I was transferred to one, but they also couldn't find the information. I was told to hold, unfortunately could not. The CSR told me that she would research the problem and contact me. She never did.
I Called back again a couple of days later. Unfortunately, once again, the CSR couldn't locate the information, and after holding on for 30 minutes, I explained that I needed to leave for a meeting and asked that the problem be researched and that someone follow up with me. Again, no one called me back. I finally had time to call about a week later, today, March 30, 2015. Again, I asked to speak to a supervisor, and was told by **, that she was a long term employee and could address my concerns.
I explained to ** the situation. How, I had lost a substantial discount and after talking with several CSRs, I was assured that I would continue to receive this discount, but that I had to call in every month. She couldn't find the information, thus I asked to speak to her supervisor, **. While I know I was far more curt and angry than I am with CSRs, I couldn't believe that I had to repeat everything once again, and once again, I had to explain to a supervisor, the same information I had repeated over and over again each and every time I called.
** essentially stated that there was nothing to do, I should have realized the increased costs and that was that. I asked to speak to her supervisor, and she stated that she was it, the last in line. That there was nothing in the notes to corroborate my "version" of the story. By now, I was losing my patience, and becoming increasingly frustrated and annoyed. I know what I was promised, I know what I was told would happen, and I was following direction provided by the company's customer service reps. I asked that I be connected to the department that those two worked in, or at least have someone contact them.
** said that was not possible, and that they had given me false information. I asked that I be transferred to another department that handled this, and again stated that since I had already escalated the issue twice, she was the final arbiter. I was certainly sarcastic in stating that of the thousands of employees, she was the final decision maker, but that at that point, I wanted to speak to her supervisor.
At this point, my frustration had more to do with essentially being told that "what I was claiming wasn't supported by their documentation," in essence implying that I was lying. Further, I stated by acting this way, they had no value for existing customers. I can certainly go to another server. But, I am also a business provider, and I always think customer loyalty is just as important as company loyalty to the customer. Alas, ** didn't have the ability to do anything. But, moreover, refused to escalate to another. I certainly was angry at this point and was frankly disgusted that I have had to repeat the same story countless times. Since she said she couldn't do anything, essentially that was it and goodbye. To add insult to injury, I was wished to have a "nice day, and that customers were the best part of what makes AT&T." Interesting.
I called back and asked to speak to another supervisor, explained to the young man on the phone, **, that I had called several times, and that I was really frustrated. He transferred me to **, to whom I had to provide the information once again. Then when she couldn't resolve the issue, she sent me to ** in "customer retention. " ** was pleasant, but once again, I had to explain the entire issue. When I asked why none of this was included in the client files, I was told that she was giving me a chance to explain in my own words. Well, fine.
I explained the entire situation, from the beginning, how the first CSR had credited my account, and had told me that this would be recurring, how the second CSR credited my account, but told me that I would have to call in every month, which was admittedly a nuisance, but they had no other way of crediting this charge, that I had to call in each month. Again, ** stated that there was nothing in my files, no one had annotated anything of what I was describing.
I stated that I felt I was in the Far Zone, or Twilight Zone. That essentially I was being told I was making up a story. I asked why I would go through the frustration of these calls over and over again. Essentially, **'s position was that the prior credits were given outside of AT&T policy, and that there was no way to cancel the charge, there was no AT&T policy or mechanism to cancel a charge once made. I explained that this was the very reason I was told to call in each month. To which the response was, "well, we are looking through the notes and there is nothing here, we can't give you something with no reason."
I asked why they wouldn't be willing to keep a loyal customer, but her response was that I should have known the charges when I upgraded the phone, and that AT&T always sends customers updates on their service changes and plans. My question of why what the CSR stated would be superseded by mountains of legalistic babble, but essentially was told that it was my responsibility to figure out their rules and charges and the CSRs were wrong. That they couldn't give me a credit, because I had reached my "allowance" of credits.
Interestingly enough, there was never an issue when I continued to pay on programs which subsequently had been priced lower, but never communicated to me; I never was offered savings of programs as they became available with the comment, "ma'am, you are paying too much for this service, we have a lower cost program. " And, interestingly enough, they were quite willing to question my integrity by implication, yet, reading subsequent reviews regarding this very same service charge, countless customers have claimed they were never told the true facts or implications, nor told the increased costs of upgrading a phone.
My question to all is this: Why would anyone willingly pay almost 20% more for the same level of service? Being told that my phones are being "subsidized" is a misnomer, and I would say an outright fallacy. I upgraded my phones the same way as I have done for 15+ years. I have upgraded services as deemed necessary. I would not subsidize or finance a phone knowing that the cost of such an action results in virtually double the cost of the phone.
I would not have upgraded the phones knowing I would have to pay an extra $600 a month on top of an already ridiculously packed billed, filled with expensive charges. The first two customer reps I spoke to in November-December and again in January were responsible, with an eye to protecting their brand and ensuring customer satisfaction. The last several CSRs were more concerned with saving $50/month, versus retaining a customer who routinely spends $3500-$4500 a year, not to mention buying new phones and devices.
I am not happy with AT&T, but, I am willing to wait and see if anyone from the company is willing to step forward and make this right. I am a faithful and loyal customer and will put up with a lot, including paying a higher fee than what would be charged by other companies. But, this is only if I am respected in turn when after spending hours explaining the same issue over and over again, when asking for assurances from CSRs that they are putting in the information so that I don't have to repeat a very complex issue over and over again, and then to be summarily dismissed, with essentially, "you should have read the fine print," I, too, reach a limit. If AT&T doesn't want my business, fine and good. There are several other carriers.
But, AT&T executives and management should know that they are not just losing me, they are losing my children, all who are current and future customers, they are losing all people I come across and who ask my advice on what carrier they should use, they are using any potential international clients when my international clients and associates ask my advice on choice of a carrier.
I also invite AT&T executives and management to read the numerous other complaints on this issue. And, my final point to company leaders: Certainly, you are worried about your bottom line, and you should be. Losing me as a customer isn't going to affect your revenues very much. But, they should remember a maxim of business, that it takes 80% more effort and money to get a new client, but only 15-20 effort and money to retain a client. The values associated reflected in my account give truth to this statement. Thank you, for providing me the platform to present my issues.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
I am very disappointed in AT&T. I developed a BRAIN TUMOR, and had to cancel my service because the WHO has just confirmed that CELL PHONES CAUSE BRAIN TUMORS. I explained to AT&T why I was cancelling, and they say I am still required to pay the cancellation fee. AT&T IS SELLING A PRODUCT THAT CAUSES BRAIN TUMORS AND EXPECTING ME TO PAY TO CANCEL IT.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
Got new phone and they shove a tablet saying it's free when it's not. They said international calling for where I needed to call was 1 penny. Well it wasn't. Had the phone and that sorry tablet 13 days. Ended up paying $500 on fees and the bill. AT&T you are the worst company ever. Don't know why I even bother to try and do business with this company again. Screwed me the first time rob me the second. I have Uverse which I'm about to cancel. Don't want anything to do with this company ever again.
Reviewed March 29, 2015
Salesperson did not sign us up for latest promotion as we asked for several times. Our plan and bill does not make sense. It was a bait and switch. We are now paying double per month for half the service as what the promotion states. We more than qualify for the promotion of 4 phone lines and 10 gigs data per month for $150. Seller did not explain the option of getting this promotion price if we use our own phones. So we are somehow leasing our phones and owe full price for the phones, and we're signed up for a plan that only has 3 gigs data shared on 4 phone lines. How are we paying double as compared to the family plan that shares 10 gigs on the 4 phone lines? It's a lot of fast talk and going round and round. Sales people are rude, pushy, and sneaky.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
I have been a customer of AT&T for approximately 15 years or better. I have had problems with their pricing and offers but usually worked it out with them. My daughter tried to get on her own plan with AT&T, giving them more of our business. AT&T told her that she did not credit qualify. That was fine, AT&T stated they left her on my account and she was all set. They did NOT leave her on my account, they opened an account after they told her she did not credit qualify. It took over four hours of phone time to straighten AT&T's mistake out. Then they proceed to bill her for $110 for their mistake. After spending 2 hours on the phone with AT&T, there has been no resolution. I want this corrected immediately if not sooner. It is a pity that such a huge company does not appreciate the customer that keep them in business.
Reviewed March 27, 2015
Told many different things by different reps; given the wrong out the door price, deliberately, so I would sign up for internet service. Am disabled and on a very limited income, so the overages that came afterward were horrifying and totally unexpected. Cannot use anyone else where I currently live, either AT&T or no one. They are very confusing. Don't care about customer service and voila, you are stuck for 2 years in a very unfair contract, brought about by sleazy sales practices. They should be shut down.
Reviewed March 27, 2015
I added an iPhone 5s to my account in Nov.2014 as an additional line. It came with a "free" tablet. The tablet broke and now I find out if I drop it off my account (there is a $10 monthly charge) I will be charged an early termination fee of $140! Turns out that tablet wasn't so "free" after all. I tried to explain that I didn't 'buy' the tablet, I bought the iPhone and they threw the tablet in as a part of some promotion, to no avail. What an unbelievable ripoff! As soon as my contract is up... I'm gone.
Reviewed March 27, 2015
Horrible. I called AT&T because my bill was outrageous. I usually go over data in which its 10$ extra which I pay because the other line on my phone plan needs it. But my second phone line went over on texting for the FIRST time in the YEARS I've have been with the company and i got penalized with a 156$ extra in texting. I've had AT&T for years and my line which was unlimited everything I was paying over 200 almost every month without complaining but an almost 400$ bill is unacceptable. I was told there's nothing that could be done. I tried explaining to the AT&T service guy whom didn't seem to understand that all I wanted was to just add the extra texting I needed to my plan for the month to cover my overages. He put me on hold several times.
After finally getting through to him, he stated his manager offered to add unlimited texting to the second line and it would cover my overage. He got back on the line and apologized because he made a mistake in the dates he input and was "too late" for him to go back and change it so now instead I would just get a 9$ credit. I went on to tell him 9$ doesn't compare to 156 in which he stated I could get a 25$ credit to which I stated I only wanted him to go back and correct his mistake and change the prorate plan to cover my overage like previously stated because that was the ONLY reason I had changed the phone plan. He sighed and HUNG up the phone on me. I was so furious I waited for him to call me back giving him the benefit of the doubt that the call had dropped with no luck.
I had to call several times because people would just hang up the phone on me. I finally got a worker willing to help me out. At the end of the call I was unable to get her to put me back to my old plan. She asked to have my plan changed again to which I hesitated because she suggested I remove my dinosaur unlimited old plan no longer available by AT&T to unlimited texting and phone with 10 gb of data. I told her I had already made a change to my plan and all I wanted was that same change in text if to be made to which she said could not be done anymore and all she could offer is to remove my unlimited data to cover my overage in texting on the other line. A quid pro quo that was just to their advantage.
Not understanding my economic need for this month I HAD to make the change and lost out on my ancient phone plan for AT&T advantage. I've been a customer for over 10 years and I feel this wasn't taken to account me having to make two changes on my online bill the second change being a complete loss in my years of loyalty to the company. I now have no need to stay in AT&T as to my seniority seems to be of no advantage anymore. Now I have a plan that new customers have....what was the point of that...
Now I have no more unlimited data even though I used less than 1gb a month having my old plan was what kept me with AT&T. Now what the hell. They treat me like I'm dispensable anyway. Hung up on several times; frustrated AT&T service guy who just hung up on me when I asked to speak with the manager, hung up on by the second customer service lady, finally reaching someone to help me just to have me altogether change my plan to their advantage... Imagine how I felt. Whats the point... No thanks AT&T for your loyalty to your old customers.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
This is my 2nd complaint here. With the first one months ago, I actually received an email from someone at AT&T wanting to attempt to fix the situation. The major things going on aside from bad customer service are the service coverage, which was great with Verizon both at my home and job. Now with AT&T I sometimes get voice mails, most of the time get texts (as long as I am signed on to the WiFi), and the billing - which to them the only weird thing on it was a $9.99 fee for a monthly thing my husband added.
The person said they would send me some kind of mini tower to boost the signal...well I don't have internet at home and I work at a clinic/hospital so, no, I cannot just put some tower here and have complete access to the their internet and such. So the person stopped emailing me and just ignored me without trying to reach another solution. Of course they refuse to let me out of the contract. Keep in mind I had 7 lines and now actually have 8 lines. I regret sooooooo much switching from Verizon. My service with AT&T has been the worst, even worse than with Sprint.
I paid $150 deposit to add the 8th line about a month and a half ago, and I knew there would be prorated fees as well, but my bill has been over $150 more than usual. The data, don't even get me started; yay they NOW allow the rollover data, whoo hoo. I've been trying to lower my data from 30 GB since the're no such thing as exactly the amount I want for data. Two of the lines are usually at 3-5 GB - one of the lines goes above 10 GB, the others stay under 1 GB. I have spoke to everyone in my family and told the two that go that much over that the limit would be 2 GB...which really would put us at needing around 10-15 GB a month. But what happens when I try to lower my data plan? CAN'T DO IT unless I want to pay MORE or the same, not even a dent, wait if I lower to like 8 GB - I think I save like $20 - so I'm stuck paying $150 for 30 GB that I do NOT want.
I'm at the point beyond angry when you just feel like someone keeps slapping you in the face. Here...let me pay you guys $580 a month, because I need phones and I'm in a contract, this is outrageous!!!! I honestly don't even know how all that data is being used on at least one of the phones. I've been using the same amount since I started with AT&T in Oct. last yr but now I go from using barely 2 GB to using over 5 GB? Do NOT get AT&T.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
"SCAM ALERT" at AT&T 3 Times Square, Manhattan, NYC. During the month of February, AT&T was running a promotion. If you upgrade your phone, you will get a tablet. Actually, the tablet is "free", according to AT&T Customer services but the store on 3 Times Square in NYC is telling it's customers that it cost a $100. The store will also lie to you, by saying, they will give you a headphone or any other equipment for free but actually, they are charging you for the equipment, check your receipt before you leave the store. The Sale Reps are working on commission, even though they are being paid hourly by AT&T. If you ever been to the store at 3 Times Square in NYC, check your receipt to see what you are being charged for. They are running a "scam". And especially, watch out for the store manager **, he's rude, a bully, and have no customer service skills. AT&T is doing an investigation.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
On Thursday, January 22, 2015 my cell phone was turned off, contacted AT&T and they said that if I were to pay my balance of $174 that it would get turned back on, but I had just paid my phone bill and that bill was not due until February. I had spoken with two AT&T associates until someone had told me that I had 5 lines on another account that was past due $600. I knew that I had another account with only 1 line. I was told in order to get my phone turned back on, I had to pay my balance of $174, which I found out with another associate was a lie because my phone was still not turned back on. The associate said that to cancel those 5 lines it would cost $3,000. I was angry because I did not know that lines were even added. I did not get an email, mail, phone call or any type of notification from AT&T about this person adding lines onto the account.
I have been with AT&T since 2007 and I believe if they are going to run my credit, as the main credit holder, I should be notified. AT&T should have been like "wait, she has never been past due, and she has never had these many lines on an account before, we should contact her." It was not until Saturday, February 28, 2015 that I received some information from AT&T. Turns out that the authorize user went to an AT&T store and there was a note stating that the credit holder (which was me) showed their driver's license as identification. The expiration date of course did not match my driver's license because I was not there with her and I have proof that I was at work. So whoever the AT&T associate was at that store broke their policy.
The associate gave me the number to fraud but his manager said it would not be considered fraud since I know the person. Nowhere in the definition of fraud does it say that it is only fraud if one does not know the person. The fraud department was no type of help to me. She kept stating that my only two choices were to get the account out of my name and on to hers or pay the cancellation fees. I was transferred to customer service and she was the one who suggested that I suspend the account so that charges will not accumulate. She also told me to file a police report which I did and once I do to call AT&T back and AT&T will help me out from there.
Unfortunately that was a lie, AT&T keeps saying that it is my responsibility now which does not make sense because I was unaware and the policy states that an authorize user cannot open lines. If it was not for AT&T's associate letting an unauthorized user open up lines and breaking policy rules, I would not be in this situation. AT&T should own up to their mistake.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
AT&T cell towers in my area were down for more than one week. During this period service was consistently interrupted. My calls were cut off, I could not be heard, calls were not connected or were cut off. I called customer service numerous times and was told once service was reinstated I could get a refund. When the system was finally restored I called and was denied a refund even though I didn't have use of my phone for more than ten days.
Reviewed March 26, 2015
Wow! I am super disappointed and frustrated. When I first bought my Galaxy S4 Active, one of the sales representatives told me that it was such a durable phone that I did not need a case for it (I was going to invest in an Otter box or similar durable case). The phone was brand new and had just come out on the market, and I did not know any better than to believe the sales rep. I still bought a bumper case, and my phone STILL shattered. It had a two foot fall from my pocket and landed face down. I believe that if the sales rep hadn't have given me bad info about the phone, it would not have shattered. I went back to the store and they would not replace the phone for me. Then I spent two hours on the phone with customer service, only to be told that it was an accident and I could get a new phone through insurance for $200. But why should I pay $200 for an issue caused by bad information from their company?
I expected such better service. My family and I have been loyal customers for over 15 years. But this is the last (of many) straws. As soon as my contract is up, I'm out. And never looking back.
Reviewed March 25, 2015
On December 1, 2014 called 855-288-2727 to cancel the Digital Life account as permitted under the 14-day trial agreement (the account started on November 17). On January 16, 2015 called 855-288-2727 in response to a phone message from AT&T and talked to ** who agreed the account was closed but said there was a $26.23 closing charge. Gave him credit card info and paid it with Confirmation Number **. On January 24, 2015 in response to an AT&T wireless statement called 800-331-0500 and talked to **. He said the statement was for the Digital Life account and, after researching, agreed that the account was closed within 14 days and there should be no balance. He promised to remove the charge within three business days.
On February 16, 2015 called 855-288-2727 in response to calls and texts to my wife ** threatening to send the balance to collections. Talked to ** who agreed the balance should not exist and promised that her supervisor would remove the charges within 5 to 7 days. On March 21, 2015, we received a notice in the mail from Credit Collection Services of Newton MA that "AT&T MOBILITY" was requesting payment of $695.00. I called CCS at 617-581-1111 and verbally disputed the validity of the charge from AT&T. ** explained that we needed to send a letter to them at Credit Collection Services, PO Box 9133, Needham, MA and that they would send a copy of the letter on to AT&T. I composed the letter and mailed it March 23, 2015.
Reviewed March 25, 2015
I had an account with AT&T for years then they suggested that I change my account to business instead. I accepted, then they charged me the bill of $200 per month plus $500 prorated fees for three months. I was so angry that I switched to Sprint. Now they took me to collection for $800. That's crazy. Who allows this company to do business like this...
Reviewed March 25, 2015
I changed my internet from Verizon to AT&T approximately a year ago. I paid $100 for the wireless equipment up front and was told my service would be $34.95 a month. I got hooked up and when I received my first bill they charged me to $49.95 plus $10.00 for equipment. I told them I paid for the equipment up front. They said to go ahead and pay the bill as charged and I would get a credit on my next bill. I did not and called them again. I was told the problem was fixed. However my service was interrupted when I didn't pay the total due.
This has happened every month since, and my bill has never been correct. I called them at 6:45 pm today and was told again my account was corrected and my service would be back on within a couple hours. It's now 12:45 am and service still not restored. Every month I have to call and explain the problem to a different customer rep. I wish I had stayed with Verizon. AT&T reps are incompetent. If my account is not fixed by tomorrow 3/25/15, I will have it turned off and go back to Verizon who I have been with for 17 years and am very pleased with.
Reviewed March 25, 2015
AT&T is one of the worst wireless company in the United States. I am AT&T customer since 2009. For the first time I was late to make payments, my phone was suspended for an hour. As soon as I know my phone was suspended I arrange the payment. I received my bill today and noticed $40 restoral fee which I think is too sky rocketed high for $80 monthly plan. I called AT&T customer service to let them know I made the payment within an hour so if they can help me to waive that restoral fee but no one at customer service helped me. AT&T is one the worst company you can deal with, I am waiting this billing cycle to be over and move to T-MOBILE. I will suggest everybody to avoid AT&T, there is other carrier that are very customer friendly and cheaper rate plans than AT&T.
Reviewed March 24, 2015
Agreed to purchase internet and DirecTV package at an attractive price. I have not yet received a bill that reflects the quoted price. Difference in price made hassle of switch worthwhile. Multiple trips back to store to resolve. Until today (March 24, 2015) the personnel were helpful and tried to correct overcharges. Received a January bill for over $10 more than quoted. I decided to let it go. Next bill jumped up another $50. Went back & clerk helped me get a credit due to free hbo, showtime, etc. (that I never wanted) being charged. Newest bill back up $50. Back to the store. Not AT&T's problem, I was told. I should deal with DirecTV.
** with Direct TV re-cancelled unwanted service. Will it take this time? I also was told that monthly charges had been increased. But, says naive me, "I have a contract." Apparently, the contract applies only to me, not them. Fine print, they say. But, ** who sold the plan told me the charges would be in effect for contract period. Details!!! I have been scammed! ** at the store tells me they are sales only. Any charge questions I need to resolve with billing department. I was angry and he was rude. Then, as I am leaving, tells me to go to another store if I have any future problems!!! And the quoted price, apparently that's not sales either. Really???? One thing I am certain about. Had ** helped me the first I would not be a customer. Asked for store manager. ** shrugs. My problem, not theirs. I intend to spend as much time spreading the word that AT&T is not to be trusted as I spent trying to get resolution.
Reviewed March 24, 2015
Switched from Sprint over a year ago and am simply amazed with the overall differences in cell phone service and their awesome customer service.. So nice to be able to talk to someone if need be and have them be friendly and helpful at the same time.
Reviewed March 23, 2015
They have this yearly contract pricing. In February when our contract expired, our monthly bill went from $246 per month to $1,024. I called, was jerked around, then they tried to install 2 u-verse systems. Then they shut off service, extorted $658 on 3/3 to get service turned back on, then on 3/23 threatened to shut off again unless we pay $158 immediately. Never have we received any paperwork explaining new contract or prorated new rate back to when old contract expired. Only thing I got was a confirmation # **.
Reviewed March 21, 2015
I think it's very wrong and question how they are able to continue to bill for service that they are no longer providing. I switched my number to Verizon and canceled my son's line because he got his own. AT&T told me that I still had to pay for 29 more days of the service, even though I no longer have their service. The customer service rep explained that they only cancel at the end of the billing cycle. They bill a month in advance, and they do not pro-rate the difference. Therefore, I have to pay for the entire month that I no longer have service. If I don't pay it, I will be sent to collections. How can this be legal? It is absolutely ridiculous!
Reviewed March 21, 2015
Been with these people for 12 years, paying a bill of about $305-318 for internet, local phone and wireless family plan of 5 phones... all were combined on one bill. Got two bills in Feb. 2015...one had internet, local phone, and wireless on one bill; then another two days later with another wireless bill. One was $285, and the other was $256 was for wireless in the same month. Could not make them numnuts understand that I was billed for wireless twice in one month. Please people, stay away from AT&T...and I had been a customer of 12 years.
Reviewed March 21, 2015
In December 2014 I contacted AT&T Uverse about the price of my bill which had ballooned to almost $200/month. I had received numerous promotions from competitors for as low as $50/month but decided to give AT&T Uverse the opportunity to keep my business. The customer retention rep I spoke with was helpful and was able to lower my bill by a substantial amount and as a bonus he "threw in" 3 months free of HBO/Cinemax. The only thing I had to do was cancel HBO/Cinemax at the end of the 3 months or I would be charged for it. He also promised that this new much lower rate would be in effect for 12 months or through Dec 2015. I agreed to this deal on 12/21/14.
Fast forward to my March 2015 bill and they charged me $26 for HBO/Cinemax and when I called to cancel it at the end of the 3 free month promo, they said by canceling it would raise my bill by $20 plus taxes & fees! Needless to say, I was not happy and expressed this to the rep who explained to me that they never guarantee rates and they can always go up which they did in February 2015. I explained numerous times that I was guarantee the lower rate for 12 months and the only thing I had to do was cancel HBO/Cinemax on 3/21/15 so I would not be charged for it.
I felt like I was talking to the wall and the only thing she could do for me to keep the low rate I was promised, was to lower my package to Uverse 200 from 300 and give me a credit. I will be canceling Uverse as soon as I can and I am also looking into canceling my AT&T cell phones and switching to a competitor. I am a sales professional and if I make a promise to a customer and not deliver on it, the customer has every right to cancel my business with them so why do these big companies like AT&T get away with these unethical business practices and still retain customers? It is so frustrating!
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I have cellular family plan and my friend ordered my Iphone 6 from Chicago and I received on 13th March, 2015. When I switch on my iphone 6 and set up my details I came to knew that I can make call only. I was unable to receive any call and even I cannot send or receive any text messages. I called to customer care quite long around two hours on the same day but my issue was not resolved. As it was weekend I went to AT&T store grossmont center, San Diego on 16th March, 2015, Monday. That guy took 40 minutes and advised me to go to AT&T device support center based in Mission Valley, San Diego. I went there and technician ** took around two hours and at last she told that she could not figure out exactly what the issue is and she opened ticket and told me to wait for three business days.
On very next day 17th March 2015 I got text message from AT&T that your investigation is completed. But unfortunately my issue was not resolved. I was just disappointed and highly dissatisfied with service. Again I called to AT&T customer service but in vain. On 18th March 2015 I again called at&t and talked around 30 minutes but representative told that she made some changes on her part so switch off phone and switch on that will work out fine and I did so. But it was not working so again I called and waste my another 30 minutes and that time representative told me that everything is fine on their part, it just an issue of phone. So on the same day I contact apple store at fashion valley, San Diego and they took my more than two hours and reset my brand new Iphone 6 and at the end apple representative told me that device has no issue at all, it just an issue of at&t.
Outside of apple store, there was kiosk of at&t, there was one lady, I told her whole scenario from day one onward and she was quite smart and she figure out that it might be issue of porting. She just call one port no. in AT&T and resolve my issue within less than 5 minutes. And finally my phone get into work on 18th March 2015 evening. I faced issue from 13th March to 18th March, total 6 days which is a week. Can you imagine that frustrated situation with your brand new Iphone 6 and that does not receive any call or send and receive texts. I suffered for one whole week.
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I am moving and started a chat to move my services over. It took transferring me 3 times and getting info wrong until my frustration was so high after over 1 hour, I hung up. The agents were distracted, left me hanging for up to 5 minutes at least 10 times and just plain kept sending me over to others so they would not have to help me. I hate what customer service has become in this country. Nobody has any courtesy for our time anymore. All of this to keep my services with them. I wish there were more companies to choose service from. They are unprofessional and unreliable. Worst customer service EVER.
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I have had their service for a year and I should have known by how many times they dropped the original order. I had 2 bills - one for Uverse and one for telephone. Never could access the telephone bill online. Moved to a new location. Was quoted a certain rate for phone/Uverse combined. After moving could not access my account online, tech support said they were "stumped" in the meantime. My never arrived by mail so my bill was past due and disconnected. Every time you call you get the crappy voice prompt system, people who are not empowered to help and HOURS on the phone trying to straighten things out. HORRIBLE!
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer since 2009 although over the past 7 mos I have been legally to them charged $1561.63. Not due to user errors or any of those implications except trusting they were offering me a legit plan. As of today after giving them almost 1600.00 bucks in 7 mos, they disconnected me & added over $80 to my final fee?? Do not trust them! It appears consumers are being legally ripped off these days. Sad state of affiliations!
Reviewed March 20, 2015
I closed my DirecTV account, costing me $312, to go with AT&T for all their great deals and promises. What a nightmare it was. In the 19 months I had my account for TV and wireless internet not once was the bill the same ranging from $54 to $209. I always paid my bill on time and then received a bill in November for the months of December to January, for I paid my November bill, and it was almost $200 and I decided that I had had enough.
I called and spoke with a Billing Specialist and asked when was the billing cycle stopped and they told me I was paid up until the 13th of December. I said I would call back and disconnect my service before the next bill was due. That is exactly what I did and lo and behold AT&T still think I should pay another bill. I have sent all the required paperwork to the complaint department and we will see what happens. I will not and never go with these conglomerates that could care less about their customers. How about some training there AT&T so that all your representatives are on the same page and tell the same story. HORRIBLE COMPANY!!!
Reviewed March 20, 2015
In December, we upgraded two cell phones at two different times with AT&T at Target. We traded in two Iphones to get the special price and told the representative that we wanted to keep the same plan. Two days later we receive a text from AT&T that we had lost our rate and each line would increase by $25.00 per month. So this upgrade in the first year will cost me almost $800.00. Have called them numerous times, been in touch with management to no avail. They have told me they would call me back, never do. Told me many different reasons why this happened, been abusive and basically have no interest in their consumer. Be careful, do not trust them, it is the worst corporation.
Reviewed March 19, 2015
NEVER EVER sign up with this company!!!!! They told me they credited my deposit back to me and I got a bill showing $186 credit. But the apps said I owed $258. I called to confirm and their reps were rude and condescending and refused to listen. My bill was printed incorrectly and NEVER revised and the first rep told me that she was reading from the account saying my deposit was credited. My bill SHOWS the credit and they still say I owe them. I've had this service 17 days and am ready to leave!!!!
Reviewed March 19, 2015
I have been an AT&T customer for many years. In my excitement to get a new phone, I agreed to a monthly payment for the new phone and now realize that it is a total rip-off. I will be paying nearly $800 for the phone and could have gotten it on the open market for less than half that amount. AT&T has me in this noose for now, but I will NEVER do business with them after I have paid off this outrageous amount of money. Shame on you AT&T, SHAME!
Reviewed March 19, 2015
I have been with AT&T for many, many years!!! I have some problems but they been taken care of and I was happy with the way they were taken care of. But now I'm so UNSATISFIED. I walk into our local AT&T on March 17, 2015 with one of my iPhone 6 that I purchased only a month or two ago. It was dropped, the screen cracked so I asked if there was anything they can do to help me. She asked,"Do you have insurance through us on phone?" I said yes but not through Apple. She said, "That's okay, I can help. Your insurance through us will cover it with a $199.00 deductible." I said ok let's do it then. So she does everything, has me sign paperwork, takes driver's license, goes in back room, takes about 7 mins, comes back out, says, "Ok done. This affidavit paper is your to keep. I faxed all paperwork over to them. You should receive phone by 4:00 pm tomorrow."
I was happy with that, said, "Can I pay the 199.00 now and buy the life-proof case?" She says yes so she take credit card, runs it, charges my card $286.00. So I leave happy to tell the person his new phone will be here by 4:00 pm on March 18,2015!!! Ok so now March 18, 2015 at 4:10 pm, I was at local AT&T asking why if my phone come in. The girl was like, "I don't know what you're talking about." I showed her my receipt of what I was talking about so she said she had to look into it because phones don't get sent to store, they go to your house. I said, "What???" So she went into back room, ten mins later she come out said, "I'm sorry, I don't think they did paperwork right or did not fax it over to them so I will do it now." So we did and she made sure it went through and even showed me it did!!
Then a gentleman spoke up after I asked how long do I have to wait for phone. He said if I call the number I was given by 5:00 pm, the phone should be shipped out today!! So I called at 4:45, 4:50, 5:00 pm, I could not get a person on the phone. I had to listen to a dump recording tell me my claim needs to be reviewed, it can take up to 24 hours to 48 hours. Now I'm MAD even more!!! So I call at 9:00 am explain to them all of this. I even had to get a higher person on the phone to do. She could not even open my affidavit. After being on hold 6 times a half hour later, the higher lady tells the same thing as the first lady told me: my new phone will be here within the 1 to 2 business days!! I said, "Why do I need to wait two days for my phone when I did everything I had to do on March 17, 2015?" And she says, "I'm sorry." I said, "Well maybe you guys need to put our local store employees in better training."
She then said she sorry again and started to finish my claim and she said I will see the $199.00 added to my bill. I said, "Ummm hello, I paid it already at store, even got receipt." She says, "They should have not done that. Keep your receipt and watch your bill!" SO NOW I CAN SEE IT ALREADY GOING TO BE UNHAPPY WHEN I GET NEW BILL AND I'M ALREADY NOT HAPPY AND I PROMISE IF THIS HAPPENS, I WILL BE CHANGING TO VERIZON. Should listen to husband and friends that all have Verizon!! So something better be done to make me stay with AT&T - a credit to bill or some new accessories for my iPhone 6 or AT&T will be losing a very long-term customer that has 3 phones that no longer has contracts on them!
PS, I'm copying this and going to re-post it every site I can find to let everyone know maybe we should go to Verizon! I will give you a month from today to try to make me stay with AT&T or see ya to Verizon. You guys are a joke!!
Reviewed March 18, 2015
After receiving my bill in January, I called to dispute the long distance charges on it. The amount was $2959.05. My husband and I had let his brother stay with us while he was down on his luck. He was the one making these calls & we didn't know it. $2000+ for international calls $700-800, around $60 for calls in US and the rest in taxes. When confronted with this information, he lied about making the calls and we haven't seen or heard from him since. During the initial call with **, I was honest and explained what had happened hoping that would help. Was told not to pay the long distance, just the pay the monthly service which stayed $40-$45. And they would investigate and let me know something.
So I did that and waited. Received my Feb bill-charges still there. Called again and talked to **. She told me the same thing. So I only paid the monthly service charges. Noticed on caller ID they had called one day. Waited till they called again and it was the recorded "your account is past due" message. But didn't worry because ** told me three days earlier that I was only responsible for the monthly charges as long as the long distance from January was being investigated.
Next day I received a letter informing me that my service would be suspended if it wasn't paid by Feb 25. Didn't think anything about it because I had talked to someone there and they assured me of what I did and did not need to do. Guess what? February 25 came and I had no phone service that morning. Called them on my cell-explained the whole story to a third person. Was told the same thing. She looked into it and was aware that I had disputed the long distance charges. I didn't ask for my service to be turned back on. I wanted to know why it was cut off when I had been paying for the service of having phone line, just not the long distance charges that I didn't make after two of their employees told me that didn't have to until I heard from them about it. I gave this one (I forgot her name) my cell number to contact when anything was found out about it.
So now I have received the March bill and they are charging me for March 4 - April 4 monthly service. Received a second letter telling me if I paid the past due bill in full by March 25, I could have service back with no connection charge and get to keep my phone number. No phone number is worth this hassle or money. I called & told them I wasn't paying for a service I didn't have. After talking to three (a customer service person, a billing specialist and someone in accounts receivable) I was told that I should not have been told to not pay those long distance charges and that I could restore my service by paying that bill and basically, I couldn't dispute charges on my bill that were made from my phone. Well I never denied that. They even acknowledged that they looked at my past bills and it was evident that I didn't use long distance that much. I just kept it because we don't always have a good cell signal where we live.
Little did I know that all I needed to do was to purchase a more up to date cell phone. I thought about calling and asking for a little while longer to come up with payment since I have been led to believe for two months now that I didn't need to pay that portion of the bill. I am trying to decide what to do. Do I let them turn it over to collections and ruin my credit or go get a loan (I'm already stretched financially) to pay it off and get them off my back? I am sure of one thing - if I do pay them off, that will be the last penny that get from me. By the way, my cell is a Tracfone that I add minutes when I need to and is very economical for us - usually less than $10 a month for a smartphone. Not now that I am having to use it as my daily phone, but still less than paying $40/month to AT&T. They never once contacted me to discuss or inform me of their "investigation". The only contact they initiated was two letters about my past due bill and recorded phone calls reminding me of that bill. I am the one who made the effort in this situation.
Reviewed March 18, 2015
Every time the customer service personnel give different wrong information. Was charged wrongly, after following through with their wrong information.
Reviewed March 18, 2015
I went to AT&T to update my phone from iPhone 5 to iphone6. The rep brought Out a 4G LTE tablet saying because the phone. I inform him I already had a iPad and had no use for the tablet. The mini iPad had a contract. He said it was cancel? I Paid $399 to get out.
Reviewed March 17, 2015
I wanted to add 3 business lines to my existing AT&T account. I wanted to leave Verizon because of extremely poor service, but now I don't know which company is worse. I discussed the details of adding new lines and was promised a confirmation email which never came. I called 3 times and had to beg to have my last call escalated. Adding to the problem is the fact that my calls seemed to end up in a foreign calling center each time, so communication in English sometimes is difficult if not impossible. Lack of knowledge was the problem with both companies.
Reviewed March 17, 2015
Beware!! AT&T needs your money. The contract seems to be for them and not you. My bill is $34 a month and they send crap to my door I did not order. The order sent to me was the exact same modem they hit me for 8 months ago for $300.00. I only need one modem!!!!!! I sent it back and months later it's still haunting my billing. Today I told them I'm done and I quit their service after 7 days from my last call. Told them sending no more money. I recorded long hours of recordings, talking to them when not on hold. Called 8 maybe 10 times over this; wasting my phone minutes with them every month. I'm now going to file small claims at my local county court house only 'cause I know they will try a collection thing on me. STRESS. It's easy to pay a $34 contract bill each month, I thought, but it's always way more than $34. B E W A R E ---- B E W A R E of a CONTRACT with AT&T.
Reviewed March 16, 2015
Be aware that if you pay for service for international travel with AT&T utilizing their new passport application, they will not honor service that is not accessible. It is an all or nothing package so if your texting works but your internet service does not, you still will pay for the entire package. I paid $30/per phone for 3 phones and we were not able to access internet for the days we paid for it and I was told that since the texting was used they would not refund anything. I had utilized their international service 3 years ago without a glitch for the same purpose. There are cheaper alternatives that offer more reliable service so think twice and look around before purchasing their packages utilizing passport.
I was on the phone with customer service for at least 1/2 hour with someone who was very kind and looked into our phone usage and then turned over to international travel who came across very curt. I was basically blamed for the problem and asked why would I have not called and resolved the problem at that time as supposedly I should have known to call a 1-800 number that could see if we had our phones' cellular data on. Not sure how I would have accessed that phone number without internet service or without anyone informing me of that when I purchased the service. When I told them that our cellular service was on, they said “well sometimes your phone needs to be turned off and reset once the airplane mode is turned off.”
If I didn't call them then well then there is nothing they will do about it now. That was their final response. Disappointing that my experience was so different than several years ago when the customer service was so good and the phone service worked without a hitch when traveling internationally. What has happened AT&T? I will be sure to go another route next time with purchasing additional services.
Reviewed March 16, 2015
My wife has been an at&t customer for over 10 years. After repeated nightmarish and LONG (always over 1 1/2 hrs, frequently longer) her bill is so messed up and she is a frantic mess. This happens frequently, they do this deliberately, it seems. Has anyone else had trouble with at&t? This gets WORSE as time goes on and she still doesn't know what her bill is. It is ALWAYS a mistake on their end, they will issue her a credit but only after hours on the phone and much stress. SOMEONE HELP!!!!
Reviewed March 16, 2015
Transferred over from Verizon - BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER. At the CULVER CITY store about 25 minutes away, I was told my bill would be about $140, saving about $20 per month over Verizon AND I would be getting 2 new phones, Iphone 6 Plus and Note 4. Who wouldn't do that? I wanted to double check with Verizon to see if they could match so I held off. They couldn't so.. I went to another store closer to home and they told me my bill would be $180. Consequently, I drove another 30 minutes to get the deal they quoted me before.
1. They don't have a 6 Plus in stock so they order it and have it shipped. I get a standard 6. So then I go to the store to have it replaced. They said replacement couldn't be done at the store and I have to send it back. They gave me a 6 Plus with a Temp number. Problem is I did Not want a temp number and deal with the questions of who it was and why my number changed and then change back after a week. It took almost 2 weeks to finally resolve it.
2. They gave me a NOTE 4 with a faulty camera. After 1 week, I took it back to have it replaced. They say they needed the original box so it could not be returned. The Sales person ** told me he would remember me and I could return it anytime even after the 14 day grace period. He told me this because I live far away and it was not convenient. 3rd trip back to the Store, 15 days after initially signing up. Waiting and waiting and waiting. 1 hour later, I'm told that **, the Regional Mgr, has decided to Decline the Exchange because I was 1 day late. He did not want to support his employee and obviously only cared about Sales and NOT CUSTOMER SERVICE. He told me to go through Customer Service. I was livid to say the least. They apologized but what good did that do me. I ended up being in the store that day for 1 hr 45 min. So now I've been to the store 3 times and spent about 6 hours inside the store. Drive time and parking about 3 hours so 9 hours spent.
3. Called CORPORATE office on 16th day. Spent 15 minutes arguing with her. She had the nerve to tell me they have no authority over that store because it was a Franchise and not one of their corporate stores. That's a joke.
4. 17th day, the Sales person, NOT the Manager, NOT the Regional, called me to tell me it's ok to Now return the phone without the box. I laughed in disgust and disbelief. After getting a call from the Corporate office, now it's ok. It wasn't ok before, but now it is.
5. More calls to Corporate office. You get assigned someone and NO ONE Else can help you. How absurd is that. The person handling my case was not in the office for 3 days. More wasted time. After another week passes by I finally get a hold of her. More time on the phone now. I finally settled on the Store giving me a $175 Credit. The Corporate Office giving me a $175 credit so $350 in total credits. Not done yet...
6. Have to go back to the store yet again. I told the Manager I would be there either Friday, Sat or Mon. Well, get this. I get there on Monday... NO PHONE. They don't have a Note 4 in Stock. They have to call another store to have 1 delivered. UNREAL. He has over 1 Week to either Order one and hold one for me. But NO. So instead of this taking 15-30 minutes I'm in the store for yet another 2.5 HOURS!!! He then tells me he should have stepped in from the beginning. NO?!! You don't say? It does NOT End here...
7. I get my 1st Bill. PROBLEM with them giving the Temp Number is they ended up charging me almost $50 for the 2 weeks and I told them I originally didn't want it nor used it. Because of their Order MISTAKE, they have charged me a Restocking Fee of $35 to return the Standard 6. So I've gotten these credits only to have them charge me $85 in ludicrous fees. Now I'm waiting on the Corporate office to give me a call back yet again. I have WASTED at least 12.5 hours Inside the Store. About 4-6 hours On the Phone. And we're not even done yet.
DON'T GO TO ATT!!! WORST EVER!!! THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. NO SENSE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. EVEN THEIR EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS A JOKE. HOW CAN NO ONE ELSE IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE HANDLE A SITUATION? Stay away from the Fox Hills mall ATT store or any store that has ** as their regional manager. ** does not care about customer service. He only cares about the bottom line.
Reviewed March 15, 2015
My AT&T Samsung S$ has started giving me sim card error. This seems suspicious to me because this makes the third phone of mine and 2 of my wife's. This has happened to three different brand of phones just about the time the contract ends. Seriously considering another carrier.
Reviewed March 15, 2015
Have had 3 service appointments and no one shows to repair the endless problems with their internet service! They obviously just don't care about their customers so a great time to short their stock since this always leads to a rush of new competition in a free market! They can come and pick up all their equipment and shove their bill where the sun don't shine!
Reviewed March 15, 2015
I talked to **, appeals manager on 3/12/2015 at 11:23 am. I want to know why I was not getting my union member's discount I was eligible for, which would have been a whopping $3.00 a month. I asked him why when I was told by AT&T customer service. I asked why I get different answers by other people. I was told "LACK OF TRAINING". Nice being told that by management. I was also told I did not have enough data on the type of service have, but for another $1.25 a month I can save $3.00 a month. I may be ignorant, but I'm not stupid. What a ripoff!!!
Reviewed March 15, 2015
I just changed my phone’s password and I can't remember it. Now AT&T says the only way to get into my phone is to do a master reset on the entire phone, which means I lose all of my business contacts. They should have a second way to get into your phone like Verizon does on all of their smart phones.
Reviewed March 15, 2015
AT&T internet service in previous apartment is wonderful, but service was really terrible after moving to my current apartment. Internet service was disconnected more than 10 times a day. So I asked them to fix it more than 10 times, they said to me they send a technician 4 times, but out of 4 only two technician was came but they didn't resolve my problem. And I spend almost one week to waiting. So I cancelled the service. But another problem happened to me. They send me a 54.78$ bill for activation fee and 10 days using fee. I said to them more than 10 times again, I will not pay for that because AT&T didn't activate internet service and I cannot use internet for that time. Then one guy said to me I don't need to pay for that bill.
But they sent my information to debt collector company and they send me a bill again. So I also called to them and I will not pay for that, and they also said to me I don't need to pay for that. But, but, but... they send my information to another debt collector again and I got a bill again... How does it going? I spend really many time to treat AT&T. I will never use AT&T again. I really recommend do not using AT&T internet service.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
I spent five hours on the telephone - going through the phone tree - being sent from one department to another - only to have the last person tell me one thing but then it turned out to be entirely untrue. I was outraged to find out that there was no way to review this corporation online. Seems they are much more powerful than I suspected.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
I went into T-Mobile to open account because they are cheaper. 1/21 I then receive a bill 472.00 because they left two lines open. So then T-Mobile is supposed to pay balance on what I owed to 2 phones. I called and stayed on phone for over 2 hours, talked to 5 different people, I still couldn't make anyone understand. So now I go to pay bill today and it is now 691.00. If it had been closed 1/21 like I asked I wouldn't have this big bill.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
When I signed up to the U-verse service with AT&T we agree on a price of $129 per month plus tax for 12 months. I am into my 8th month and they billed me $130 instead. I called them and they said because they are in a highly competitive business and costs is going up. I asked them "if I lost my job can I pay you less?" It is only a dollar but the point is we had an agreed upon price for a year and they did not honor their agreement. They even have the audacity to say they increase the price for everyone not just me. Is it so hard for a business to honor their agreement? Needless to say, I will be changing my services.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
I called to sign up for triple play to get the hockey package with DirecTV at a great price. They told me I could get the hockey package with U-verse and save more money, as they now own DirecTV. I said okay and it turned out that was not the case..... I could not get the hockey package with U-verse. They finally switched it to DirecTV after I called and complained several times. Then I found they switched the deal and increased the price too. Since I was now at their mercy in terms of phone and internet service, I had to pay them everything they wanted or lose all my services.
The bottom line is they lied to me, I went to look for the offer I originally signed up for online and they took down... Unless you have documentation they act like you are making it up. I now am stuck paying much more with a commitment of 2 years. They seem to agree to anything.... then do what they want. On top of that they are charging me fees for equipment required for the service. I have had DirecTV in the past and find them to be excellent, the problem is AT&T. Once they get involved all the problems start.
Reviewed March 14, 2015
My AT&T bill is always wrong. Always higher than what was agreed upon. They always say, "Oh no we never said that." The bill is always 10.00 to 15.00 more. I always have to call and speak to a manager and get upset all over again. The whole business is a scam I wish I never opened an account with them. They need to be monitored.
Reviewed March 13, 2015
Phone does not work at all. Missed call mean missed work. People there are very rude. AT&T keeps telling my bill is over due - my bill 3 time the amount it should be. This a on-going thing with AT&T. I can't even call my other number or text. AT&T does nothing but blame me for it or the water or sky. The people are very rude telling there will my phone in a hour if I don't. Now I losing lot of money because I STILL NOT GET THE CALL. 5 DAY LATER I GET MESSAGE I have had with AT&T. I will be looking into what I can do. Thing is they don't even offer anything but tell it's me. It's real bad and they keep telling I leave somewhere else. I never get a bill. Then it must be the post office problem. Now I can't email with my phone or get emails. There other number on my bill the AT&T has told their self people buy smartphones on my acc. I can keep going. I get no help from AT&T.
Reviewed March 12, 2015
I enter into an Agreement with AT&T on 12/14/2014, To renew my contract for the amount of $240.00 per Month with the condition that they will replace 4 new phones. Is longer, I sign a 30 month contract. My obligation was I had to pay for taxes only at that time, the rest was going to be a monthly installment for the next 30 months. At&t charge my CC 2 Times, I call them to refund my account and also call my CC Company to Dispute the charges due to the fact that they charged my card twice. At&t send me a bill for over $2000.00 requesting the total amount for the phones. I call at&t and talk to a billing Manager on Saturday 03/07/2015 at 10.15 am. I was told by the Finance dept. Manager that my next plan, I was going to be restore. Now at&t refused to honor the contract and Demand full payment on the phones.
Reviewed March 12, 2015
I wish I could rate this AT&T store 0 stars. Last November, I upgraded my iPhone to an iPhone 6+ using the AT&T Next program. From the start, it was problematic. I knew it would take almost two months to get a phone, so my expectations were set. The problem is that the store messed up and somehow placed the order wrong. My first indication was that whenever I contacted AT&T, they couldn't find my order. Finally, two days before Christmas, I received my phone :) The phone came in a box with a return label to send my old phone back. In January, I sent my old phone back. Now the fun starts. Towards the middle of February, I got a text message from AT&T stating that I didn't return my phone so they were going to charge me for the non-returned phone $257.00. I talked to AT&T on the phone and they said I hadn't returned the phone. After several calls, they "found" my returned phone and promised to credit my account.
Two weeks later (towards the beginning of March), I checked my bill, and I still owed them for the "returned" phone. I called again and talked to another AT&T rep. They told me (again) that I didn't return the phone. After an hour on the phone, they finally "found" the phone in their system and promised to give me a credit. A week ago, I called again. Guess what? I still owed them the money for the phone. After another hour (and them having to "find' my phone), they promised me a credit. They even told me that I should pay for the phone and then I'd get a credit for it. NO WAY.
Today, I called again as I got a text message stating that I owed AT&T even more money. The rep indicated that the store (this store) placed the order incorrectly and that she'd fix the problem. Her "fix" was to CANCEL my AT&T next contract. The result is I now owe AT&T the entire amount for the phone PLUS an early termination fee. It has gone from bad to worse. NOBODY SEEMS TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIX THIS ISSUE. This is an AT&T internal issue due to the mistakes made by this store. My advice is to NOT ORDER AT&T NEXT PHONES from this store. YOU'LL BE VERY SORRY. For all my efforts (5+ hours of my time), they offered me a $25.00 courtesy credit. What a joke.
Reviewed March 12, 2015
My family has been a loyal customer of AT&T for over 15 years. Hundreds of dollars a month we pour into this service. Years ago, they used to be accountable for their mistakes. Today, I am suffering over $60 in false charges and there is "nothing" they can do about it even with proof! In late January I went to Canada and called AT&T to inquire about international charges. The man I spoke to (I did not get his name unfortunately) told me of something called the passport plan, which was only $30 for unlimited calling and texting. I even asked him to repeat himself because it sounded like a great plan (I already had unlimited texting and calling, and the man said Canada was free because it's close to US). So I go to Canada, and rack up about 150 minutes of calling for the first few days. I brag about my plan to my co-workers on the trip with me, and they informed me that AT&T passport plan is actually $1/min.
I nervously call the international support line and explain the circumstances. The man I spoke to was very nice - he said that since I was misrepresented he would remove all charges for minutes for the past few days, and anything afterwards would be billed at the standard $1/min. Great! I felt so happy knowing that my service was taking care of *their* mistake! Fast forward a few weeks and I receive a bill with the full calling charge of $181 for my trip (adding about $30 extra from after I called customer service). I immediately called and asked about the credit I was promised - I even had a text message proof saying my credit should reflect in the bill!
I was told that the "committee" did not approve of the $150 credit to my account, and instead offered me half the charges ($90). I said I didn't want to accept that offer, because I was promised $150, and $90 wouldn't make sense anyways because I called halfway between the plan - meaning I made a few extra calls that I agreed to pay for, only after I was assured the original 150 minutes would be credited. I spoke to four different people. The first told me there was nothing she could do and hung up.
The second said she couldn't do anything - that I should call a different number but she couldn't transfer me because her "phone was updating." I called that number and spoke to a woman name **, who eventually after 30 minutes on hold transferred me to her supervisor, **, who then explained that the committee had the final say (even though he's a SUPERVISOR) and he's sorry but he wouldn't fix the bill. He told me he'd have another supervisor call me within 48 hrs so now I am waiting to have them call me back and tell me the same thing. AT&T, you just made a lifelong customer decide to leave (and bring the whole family) because you couldn't credit me the $60 I was promised. Take some accountability for your product! I was misinformed by two separate service reps and somehow I have to take the hit?
Reviewed March 12, 2015
I have been a customer of ATT for at least ten years. I was quoted a price of $160 for two upgrades and a "free" tablet. When I received my bill, it was $222!!!! $72 over what I was quoted. When I was sold the new phones and contract, the rep assured me at least 4 times that my monthly bill would not exceed the $160 that I told her was all I could afford. After going in the store to complain yesterday, they said she just made an "honest mistake" and told me I could go back to my old contract but would have to pay up front for the phones...about $1000.
I told them it was their error and they need to make it right. It was the employee's error and ATT should have to "eat" the amount. I am disgusted. Did that employee just worry about her commission? I wonder. I am a single parent of three children and do not have money to throw around. I plan to leave ATT ASAP even though I have been a loyal customer for over 10 years. A reputable company would want to fix the problem and take responsibility for their employee's error.
Reviewed March 11, 2015
When my balance on my go phone falls below or is 5 dollars AT&T will interrupt the phone call with a request to refill my minutes. When I questioned why I can not use the last 5 dollars on my account the individual went into asking me my phone number and could or would not initially answer a yes or no question. I then asked if I dialed 911 would I be interrupted by this refill request she said no but said my minutes would be charged. CAUTION If you run out of minutes during a 911 call you could be disconnected. When I asked to speak to a supervisor. They put me on hold and came back to the phone with an answer but NO supervisor.
Reviewed March 11, 2015
My last bill was $1,304.00. I add a long distance plan and they tell me I was not cover because we used a lot data texting. This is fraud. I ask for a supervisor and I was able to reach one. The supervisor approved to give me a discount. After two week the discounts never was approved. I complain to the better business bureau and att president offices contact me but they only credit back $174.00. This is a not a good company - they're always defrauding client. Please help me with att, thank you.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
AT&T MICROCELL, POOR CELL PHONE SIGNAL, NAPLES FLORIDA 34120, 3/8/2015. AT&T Microcell not working after 2 months in service. Red signal light clearly shows no signal available and signal indicator must be green for microcell to be working! Received notification from AT&T via email that I had to reset my registration information on Online.
Online I changed and re-changed everything. I couldn't see the problem. I waited for auto-reset to kick in but this never happened! Decided to called AT&T customer service. They could not help. Spoke to (rather not say) someone...they did not resolve my issues. Then after 2 hours, they wanted me to try a Higher-level tech? This went on for 7 hours because my cell phone kept dropping out. Hello!!! Over and over, again and again. I finally asked for a supervisor. They started over again! My cell phone kept dropping the call and they called me back!! Now they tell me it's my router and it has been block by cable! Had to call my cable company. AT&T advised me that cable might want to get paid monthly for microcell. I asked AT&T to stay on the phone with me during this chat and reluctantly this supervisor they did stay on for the duration of my call.
With a second cell phone, I relayed information to cable tech with required router settings provided by AT&T supervisor. I did ask cable company about charges. They said, "NO!!!...not required to pay!" AT&T please.... get your story straight! Cable Tech did reset all router gates. Microcell still not working. 1 more hour with cable and AT&T on the phone. ATT reluctantly. Finally decided to replace the warranted microcell but wanted $14.00 shipping. I had to pay for a microcell and now shipping, I asked for supervisor special consideration because of 9 hours on the phone. They agreed to ship at no charge. After 3 days I received new Microcell.
Upon receiving new microcell, I didn't want to call AT&T. I had it with AT&T. Just Heartless people... Presently AT&T has a national campaign advertising the nation strongest LTE network! ** I'm proof of that! If this was the case, why do I need this microcell in my apartment? AT&T is a publicly traded company, Annually grossing better than 600 billion dollars...poor or no cell service in south Florida! Come on! Here is what I found out searching this internet! Your microcell loses registration, top two indicators/signal flashing green or red, satellite flashing, no signal. Note: micro location should not exceed 3 ft. from any window...the closer to window the better.
This is what AT&T should be telling you, "Start with original Microcell, placing it in your hand. Pull out the power source to cell. Then wait for a count of 10, plug it back in. Next with a paper clip open stick in and push in the reset button until signal light in front of cell illuminates for 5 secs or so. This will tell you that the microcell is searching for a new signal. In less than two hours you should know if you need to call AT&T and spend 10 hours on the phone with them. Here is what you need to know about Microcell swap out -- Do not read the horror stories from other customers...Try this first!
New microcell device from AT&T -- Sign into www.at&t/microcell, click on wireless, then microcell sub-menu. Look for swap out. Follow the swap out procedure...This requires your new device serial number (You might get notification of your new device by email telling you that you have swap out via email). Connecting microcell -- Take the new yellow wire located in microcell package. Connect it to rear of router (try to use different port on router). Make sure microcell does not exceed 3 feet from nearest door/window and do not place this device in a cabinet. Behind microcell reset device...paper clip or pen...hold down and look on front face of cell and see the signal strength meter blinking, count for 15 seconds and remove pressure on reset.
Now, again it's a waiting game. In about 90 to 120 min you might get a text message that you are successful. If not, just keep an eye on the signal meter...if it stays green, not red...you're good...red, you have to start all over. I did this twice ....two more times before I was successful...I don't know if ATT could speed this procedure up, but again you need to talk with customer service!! I just did not want to spend any more time on the phone with them. Very, very bad customer experience. AT&T people, you suck. Poorly trained, no feeling for the customer at all.
Originally, two months ago, the reason I requested help from AT&T was because of poor signal level on my cell phone in our apartment...which they recommended this microcell for a remedy for low cell signal. Purchased, I was charged 150.00 for this device just for the pleasure of completing my contract. My cell phone Contract expires March of 2016...Can't wait. I wonder what kind of runaround they have in store for me/us. Note to AT&T, my problems could have started because our cable company updating router software or because of a power failure. AT&T, All you needed to do is have that customer service rep, not make matters worse...Train your people! AT&T...shame on you!
Reviewed March 10, 2015
Completely sucks. ATT hooked up my neighbor and it has been hell for her since then. First, she was told by the installers that she couldn't get the service she was told she could get. Then the service they gave her won't hold a connection for more than a few minutes. After 20+ service calls, they still haven't figured out what was going wrong. I work as a net. tech. in town and I checked out her lines after hearing her complain constantly about it. First, there is so much noise and so little signal that it is a surprise that modem could even connect. 2nd is that every time she turns around, she receives phone calls from them to upgrade even though she can't even get the service she has properly. Though she informs them so, they get very insistent that she upgrades.
If she had asked me before she installed, I would of told her not to even try. I ordered it last year and had the same problems. I canceled before the month was out (before 30 days) and switched to another provider. But according to them, I never canceled before the 30 days were up even though I had the service number. So I'm going through the "you owe us phase" to the point where I got a lawyer to talk to them. According to a friend of mine, it's a common problem at the call centers where the operators there don't complete the disconnection and people get left hanging. Not even one star service.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
We asked AT&T to set up a job trailer with internet service only. They said it would be "cheaper" to bundle it with phone service (even though the job trailer didn't have a phone). Then we get our bill and it has long distance on it. Called to complain, then another person told me we DIDN'T need the phone service, we could get a DSL line with a "dry loop" whatever that meant. Said our bill would be reduced from $105.00/mo. to $65.00/mo. Got bill this month, and it's for $107.00, MORE than the original bill was! In going through past invoices, we have been charged a different amount, each month, but NEVER the promised rate of $65.00. YOU'RE A RIP OFF AT&T!!! I'm switching to Charter TODAY. I should start billing AT&T for my time wasted dealing with this issue for months.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
After several call and trying to explain my concerns about their inability to properly scan my check to properly apply payment to my account and trying to explain that I was being charged $30 dollars for (stop payment), they told me that nothing could be done or they were unwilling to do anything. The worst business practice I have ever come across.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
Whatever is written and posted about AT&T is completely true about AT&T. When you call them they will ask you for info and after 5-10 minutes talking here there then the agent will say, "So sorry I have to transfer your call to another department." So normally your call is forwarded from one department to another at least 4-5 times. In between if you are not lucky somebody will disconnect your call and you have to follow the same process again. Which clearly indicates that all agents are either for time pass or doing soccer practice. But in between if just tell them, "I am here to make a payment," then all your problem have a solution there.
For writing all this the reason is that I had a totally different experience today. I missed a payment and they blocked my mobile service but landline working - made payment with an agent and she told me it will be reinstated soon. To my surprise I never got it back. I called and agent at wireless customer service told me the agent who took payment from me took 10 dollars less so for that reason they can't restore the service back. I paid to the agt whatever she asked me 204.17 and that was the letter I got it. Agent said the other agent took less 10.00 dollars so unless I pay her she will not reinstate the service .Every month I am paying more than 200.00 as AT&T bill but for sure very soon I will get rid of this worst service.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
I was not too happy with AT&T (ATT); so I was looking around for another plan. I was entertaining the thought of holding onto ATT and getting an additional cell phone until I was comfortable with a new one. I then searched for cell phones and found that options required a new number or my old number could be ported. To do this, I was going to need some information from ATT so that the new company could check to see if the phone could be ported. I got into my account and started searching for my account number (one of the parameters needed by a new company for porting). The account number was nowhere to be found on my account information even though the site said that was available.
I thought I might be doing something wrong; so I called customer assistance, and was told that he could give me the information, which was fine. But, I inquired why I was not able to get that myself when the FAQ's said the information was available by inquiring online. He gave me some off-the-wall reason for why it wasn't available saying among other things that the system might be having problems. He was definitely trying to avoid something here; so rather than get into a heated discussion, I figured he had helped me to make my mind up about a new service - I would get rid of ATT altogether and port my number to the new company. I don't like being lied to.
I decided to go to Ting! I ordered my phone and when it came I tried to port over from ATT. I got a notification that the information that I entered to effect the port was incorrect (invalid password); therefore my number could not be ported. I called Ting customer service and talked to the person who was handling my situation and questioned the fact that I could not port my number from ATT. He informed me that ATT said I had given an invalid password AND an invalid 4-digit of my SSN. I asked him to check what I had submitted and when he read the info back to me, it was exactly what I entered, which was the correct information. I became infuriated since this was the 2nd time I had been lied to by ATT. I then decided to cancel ATT altogether and get a new phone number for the new phone thru Ting.
I called ATT after that and asked them to cancel my phone service altogether and to refund my account balance of $27.90. The person I was talking to then asked me why I was terminating with ATT and I told him I didn't like being lied to. He then advised me he would cancel my service and that the refund would be taken care of - end of call. I then called back today (3/9/2015) to talk to billing so that I could find out about my refund and to make sure no more automatic withdrawals from my checking account would be done. You don't get anyone from billing! The CS representative told me he would take care of terminating the account but no refund would be forthcoming.
After trying to find out "why" from him, I asked to be forwarded to his supervisor who basically gave me the same answer. I asked him to talk to his supervisor (which he tried to make me avoid), but I insisted, and he got me to his supervisor by the name of **. I'm not sure he provided me with the correct name and such, but he was one arrogant SOB! He told me that no refund was available once it gets into one of the GoPhone accounts (that's what I had with ATT). I argued that it was not their money, but mine; and that I had it to cover any expenses to ensure that my phone was not cancelled. There is encouragement to use this feature, as well. I had no way of contacting anyone else and I don't know how I will get my money back, but I just want to report this incident of OUT-AND-OUT THEFT. If ATT is doing this to one person, I'm sure they are doing it to others. Buyer Beware!
Reviewed March 9, 2015
Cancelled service after no signal in area. Spoke with Customer service who informed me my extended plan on the phones (qty 2) would be waived due to no signal in my area. Guess what? Got a bill for 681.00. Contacted AT&T who said "Sorry we need the phones back before we can credit your account." They sent me a return label with tracking number **. They received the phones, contacted them after receipt - they told me that the credit to the plan had been denied. Filed two BBB complaints... nothing happened. STAY AWAY FROM AT&T!!!
Reviewed March 9, 2015
Been a customer since 2001 when it is still Cingular. I got this "Next Plan" they offered which you pay a monthly amount for the purchase of Samsung S4 phone. This plan would let you upgrade after 12 months of paying, as stated, to the next phone you want without paying a contract fee if you want to upgrade before the contract expires which is usually 2 years. So I ordered the Iphone 6+ & received around 2nd week of December 2014. With the upcoming holiday, we all got busy & forgot to send the phone until January. I received a text reminder to return it before Jan. 30, 2015 or I'll be charge of $216 for the price of the phone. I mailed the Samsung S4 from the same box that my Iphone came with & using the stick-on return label they provided. I mailed it Jan. 22, 2015 with a Tracking number.
After a couple calls to the Customer Service & trips to the Post Office still they didn't receive it. Post Office said it was picked up by the AT&T courier. Then BOOM!!! I got billed for $216. I called the customer service for the last time. He said they didn't receive it yet. If they do, they have to process it before it will appear that it was receive in the computer. But while it is still processing, I am billed for $216. What the hell??? I did my part, returning the phone with a tracking number? (Pictures attached) Why am I billed for a courier mistake??? Why am I billed for an AT&T incompetency in processing a returned device??? I am a 14yr loyal customer & I am paying more than $300 monthly for my 5 devices. And this is what I get in return... Got billed for $216 because an employee doing a lousy Job! It's time to find a better deal in T-Mobile.
Reviewed March 9, 2015
I could write many pages of my unfortunate experiences with AT&T but to get right to the point, other than a few service interruptions at the very beginning, my internet and cable work fine. My issue is with my billing. I was overcharged by over $250 on my first bill and it took me 2 hours on the phone with customer service to get the bill down to what I was promised. I even had to forward the representative emails to prove that I was indeed being overcharged.
Since then, they tried to deny my request to have my credit/gift cards (included in my bundle package). I was set to receive $250 in Visa Credit Cards and when I logged on to claim them, it wouldn't let me. Not only did I have to call to get this sorted out, I had to once again debate with the sales representative for over an hour and provide proof as to the correct amount I was to receive. I was then passed around from person to person on the phone until I finally arrived at a sales representative who told me she didn't understand what the other representative were talking about, and that she showed right there in her system that I indeed was suppose to receive the amount I had told them.
After I finally received my credits, I all of the sudden got noticeably overcharged on my bill. Again, I called and told them I was overcharged and she agreed that my bill was wrong and she didn't know why. I asked her very politely to please make sure my account was set up correctly so that I would not have to deal with this every month. She assured me that everything was fixed and I would not be overcharged again.
Sure enough, one month later I log on to pay my bill and I have been overcharged even more than last month and I have no idea why. I am so far beyond frustrated with AT&T trying to overcharge me and I have no doubt that this will be a continuous battle for me until I can move somewhere where a different service is offered. I know I said I would keep this short but I guess I'm just a little more frustrated than I realized.
Reviewed March 8, 2015
AT&T was a nightmare from the word go. I refer to them as the "** of the Cellular Phone Companies". They spammed me instantly with updates - I'm talking minutes here - about add ons, specials, cable (I don't do TV), becoming my ISP and above all, their incessant and continual texts about "How are we doing?" in about 20 different versions.
Then came the above via email. And then within days, my snail mail was inundated with all their garbage. No matter how many times I asked, emailed, put it in writing to "Please only contact me concerning any overages or payment due." It came, the spam, the texts, the junk mail, all in massive and unwanted waves of pure, unwanted garbage.
I finally saw the writing on the wall when, now, 2 hefty months later of rotten service, broken promises, paying 3 times what that phone cost, dropped calls, rude customer service personnel, long lines, lost text messages (a month's worth!) that they called me no less at 7:13 a.m. on a Sunday for yet another of their surveys! When I called to ask, "Just what the heck are you people thinking??" The woman who answered at AT&T actually said: "Oh, it will just take a moment. Honest". ON SUNDAY morning! My advice to anyone considering any service with AT&T is to RUN! Run fast and hard, and never, ever look back.
Reviewed March 8, 2015
Around Feb 12, I called ATT repair because I could make calls but not receive calls. On 2/15, they sent out a Tech, who hung a card on my door saying the problem was repaired. Later that day, I had no service at all. I called back and Tech came about 3 days later. He told me that the Tech had replaced something, but the Tech had 'forgotten' to hook me back up -- so my original complaint for partial service resulted in no service at all. He said that I should now have service. I called my number and finally was able to hear my answering machine. That was Sunday.
Four days later, I wondered why my phone had not rang since Sunday. I called my home number, it once again did not ring. I have since been told that people were trying to call me all week. I have made a total of at least 7 calls to ATT and each time they tell me they value my service and will escalate my call since I have had this same ongoing problem, and I also work at home. In every case, not 5 minutes after that promise, I receive an automated message from ATT informing me that they are unable to 'escalate' my call, and they'll send someone out in about a week. This has happened 4 times now.
Clearly, ATT does not value business, they value the payments -- and I am paying for service that I have not had for going on 4 weeks. In the 5 times that they said they sent out a Tech, I have only been contacted by one, who called to let me know that he was on his way. I never heard from any of the other Techs who supposedly came out, and ironically, my phone issues were never resolved. The only time the issue was resolved was the day that the Tech made contact; however that resolution apparently only lasted about 2 days. The repair calling center has been consistent in saying that this was an 'outside' issue -- which would be the responsibility of ATT. This problem began on 2/12, today is 3/7/15, and I am still without phone service. Like any other customer, I want service.
Reviewed March 8, 2015
About a year ago, AT&T offered me a deal - I had complained about the increase in charges for internet and land line. They offered U-Verse and this would give me higher speed for internet and digital phone service at a lower cost. Last month my phone bill was about $64 and this month it is $98 plus. I have tried to find other options, but no other services are available in our area unless I go wireless and without internet. My husband and I are both over age 65 and on fixed income. AT&T's response has been that after 12 months of rebates, they can no longer give me the lower rate. How can they do a 40 percent increase on senior citizens? They do or would like to sell me a wireless service with contract. I'm not falling for that one.
Reviewed March 8, 2015
I am extremely angry with AT&T! First of all I had gotten their service for my IPad in 2013 @ $14.99. Well I guess I didn't have enough "gigaBytes" that I was charged $29.99. Ok, but then my bill was coming @ $31.10, what the hell! Then I went ahead with the service for over a year @ $36.50. Why didn't I analyze this account sooner! Well all of a sudden it went to $56.50 in January 2015. Yes I said 2015! That is when I called and paid $56.50 for a bill stating account would be suspended even though I still had service. Account was never suspended. I then wanted to make sure and confirm payment received and tell them I was canceling my account.
I spoke to ** and after several attempts to keep me as a customer and offer me incentives, I absolutely said NO THANK YOU. I WAS DONE. Well lo and behold I still noticed there was service so I called back on 02/28/15 and spoke to ** and asked why is there still service when I had cancelled on 01/28/15 with **? She said she was sorry she would cancel completely and I WOULD NOT HAVE TO CALL BACK. Well here it is 03/07/2015 I received a bill for $87.50. And I really want to say WTF!!!
So I called and spoke to ** explained to her all the above. She went into my account and was repeating everything I read on my statement. Ahhhh I don't know if she thought maybe I didn't understand my statement, even though I am an "Account Receivables Representative", that is my job. So I explained to her I don't need you to interpret what I already know from your statement, but asked what part are you not understanding that I CANCELLED MY ACCOUNT ON 01/28/15? She said she would note I was arguing my account. WHAT???? I said there's no argument nor is there a DISPUTE and asked for a manager.
She forwarded my name to ** - Floor Manager. ** called me and after all the above he stated it was "A Valid Charge". WtHell!!! And that I had to pay the $86.50 which included a "RESTORAL FEE" of $40.00; LATE PAYMENT CHARGE of $5.00; SURCHARGES AND OTHER FEES - Federal $2.17, State $.05; GOVERNMENT FEES AND TAXES - #'s 5-11 @ $3.48 = $50.70 + A PAST DUE OF $36.50. Total Bill $86.50. I told him to stick it up his **. I am TERMINALLY ILL and didn't give a ** if it went to collections!!! They are THIEVES! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND EVER!!!
Reviewed March 7, 2015
On Tuesday February 17, 2015 I went to the AT&T store located in 3431 Lenox Road Ne Atlanta Ga and spoke with ** to add a line to my family plan. He told me my account had a $500 deposit so he offer me a deal that if I spend $200 in accessories he will waive my $500 deposit. Meaning I will not have to pay the $500 to get another line. The deal was great so I accepted.
When I got home I checked my account online because my monthly payment was almost due. At that moment I realized I had a $784.60 charge. So I called customer service and they said I was being charged a $500 deposit for the other line. I explained the situation and they said I will have to go back to the store to get it resolved. I went back to the store on Wednesday February 18, 2015 and I spoke to the manager ** and he told me not to worry that he will fix the error. He even put a note on my account. He said I will not have the charge by the next day. He said the note will say "The Client is not responsible for the deposit of the $500." So I didn't worry because he is a manager.
I called AT&T again to make my payment and they said I have to pay the $500 or they will suspend my service. I explain to them again the situation and customer service say they see the note but they can't do anything about it. They said to go back to the store because they can't override the system. I am really frustrated by this time. I am wasting gas and time to get this issue resolved.
I went back to the store on Tuesday February 24,2015. I spoke to ** and he said he is going to take care of my situation. He went to call his manager **. ** said I will have to wait three days for the process to go though but said not to worry about my service being disconnected. All of a sudden ** came and told ** not to lie to the customer because my service will be disconnected if I don't pay the $500 deposit. She was very aggressive and rude. She was yelling at me as I was trying to explain the situation. She mention several times she didn't care about what I had to say or the note that's in the account. She said she was not going to take the $500 off. She said that was her store and to leave or she will do a report. She told me she was not going to waste her time with me. ** tried several times to explain the situation to her and she told him to "Shut Up".
She was being racist towards me and treating me very bad. I was in shocked by the way I was being treated. She then told ** and ** to go back to the office and for me to wait for her. Then she came back and told me that she will investigate and she will be responsible for what they told me. I need AT&T to take responsibility for their employees. I need this situation resolved. It has been a week since the original transaction and as an AT&T customer I don't deserve this treatment. My information is down below. Thank you for your time and please let me know when I will see the deposit removed from my account.
Reviewed March 7, 2015
I have had U-Verse for years. Since I live in Mexico 6 months of the year, I usually cancel the service when I leave, then activate a new service when I get back. Because of the unbelievable effort it took to activate the service, this time I decided it would be better to simply continue to pay the monthly premium of $39.95 so that it would be already active when I return to the US next time. I have been paying the regular $39.95 since July last year, but recently began receiving automated phone calls from AT&T (I have Vonage, so can get US calls in Mexico). The voice on the phone said I should call AT&T because there is an issue with my bill (i.e. I owe money and had better call before it's sent to a collection agency!).
So I should call THEM? So it's my problem? So they can't tell me on the phone what the problem is, or better still, have a human call me? No, it's AT&T, the company with the most horrendous customer service in the industry (**). They don't care a squat about you, except for extracting more money from your wallet. So, I made the call to AT&T to find out why my online was $213.95, rather than zero. It appears that I missed a payment in September, so I got a bill for 2 months of $88.90 the next month, which I paid.
My understanding was that, like EVERY OTHER company bill I've had, if I miss a payment, they simply send the next month's bill requiring 2 premium payments. However, as I have now discovered after my 1 1/2 hour phone conversation with AT&T, because a payment was missed, they suspend the service, and if the next payment is sent in by the unwitting customer in, they add a $49.00 "restore charge" to the bill. And as long as the U-Verse account is not brought current, they add $9.00 EVERY MONTH going forward! Finally, after waiting on hold for 45 minutes for a "Manager" who was authorized to discuss cancellation with me, I told her about the $49.00 fee that the earlier U-Verse person had informed me of, and the Manager immediately offered to drop the fee if I decided to keep the U-Verse service. Fat chance that I will EVER go through the CRAP from AT&T, just to get a simple Internet connection.
Thank God there are other Internet service providers in my area, and even though I will be paying a bit more than for U-Verse, I will do so with a smile, knowing that I won't be dealing with a gigantic, monstrous, uncaring American corporation whose sole goal in life is to suck money from its customers, at whatever cost, and whatever shady, stupid means it can contrive. Goodbye AT&T forever, from me, and my businesses.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
On March 5, 2015, my phone number called me. When I said, "Hello", the call ended. AT&T could not explain why or how this happened. I consider this to be a very unsecure service. I was informed that mobile share plans limit my ability to call into a conference calls and ONLY 700 minutes per month is allowed. Since I call into a support group for American citizens being subjected to electronic and covert harassment (organized group gang stalking), AT&T are clearly showing their true colors that they do not support or care about their customers. I do not recommend for anyone to use AT&T or if they choose to use them, carefully read the policy.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I am writing to let everyone know that I have had the worst 2 hours waste of my life. I have been treated with complete disregard, shuffled around between multiple people, and all this because my international data package from back in December was not working. I am continuously being charged falsely for non working packages and unauthorized additions. I have had it with this company and their games! I feel like I am being played for a fool and no one is giving a **. I cannot express how extremely disappointed I am. It is unacceptable to treat loyal customers like this. I have been with AT&T since 2009. I pay on time and I cannot believe this is the return!
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I bought an international plan for my travel on a Carnival Cruise however AT&T did not explain the terms and conditions properly and charged me excessive international roaming fees. The charges are invalid and they misled me as the consumer. The salesperson documented he explained the terms when he in fact did not. As a consumer, I was miscommunicated and AT&T is not taking any accountability on their part for their failure to misinform the consumer.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
My husband and I got internet through AT&T November of 2013. It was only 54$ a month for the high speed stuff and at the time both of us worked crazy hours so having the internet was good for us to stream Netflix/Hulu. Fast forward a year and I'm pregnant with our child, so I'm home way more than I was before and we had decided that having cable would be a better experience for us. We chose to go through AT&T because we had already been with them for over a year and had never had any problems.
We were always on time with our payments and every month our bill was the same. I was told that because we were already loyal customers with AT&T that we wouldn't have an installation fee. We had the U300 package and was told our monthly bill would be around 96$ after taxes. Imagine my surprise when my very first cable bill turned out to be 196$ I was so angry. I called customer service and complained and was told that they would "credit" my account and for only 5$ extra a month we could be upgraded to the U400 bringing our bill to approx 105$ after taxes. I wasn't going to fight with the guy because it was clear he wasn't going to fix the issue so I just paid the 196$.
The following month our bill was 140$. I was shocked again because I was told our bill would only be around 105$. I called again and complained and they said they would "credit" my account. Now here it is January of 2015. I log onto my AT&T account to pay my bill and I see a balance of $336 past due and needed to be paid immediately to avoid service interruption. I was appalled. I had never in the year I had been a customer ever been late on a payment with them. The first time I called the rep told me it was because their system had not updated yet and that the only balance we owed was 136$ (Which again was absurd because our bill should have only been 105$).
A week later I check my account again and I am still being told that we owe almost 400$ I call again and am told by another rep that our bank returned our payments and because of that we have not technically paid our bill since October. I spoke to my bank about this issue 5 times and each time I spoke to them they had no idea what I was talking about and said no payments were ever returned to AT&T. After fighting with AT&T for 3 weeks about this we ended up having to pay almost 400$ to avoid going into collections.
The following month my bill was 150$. Again, we haven't ordered anything my husband and I usually stream movies via other parties. I zeroed out the balance thinking that for the month of March I would finally pay the 105$ a month I was promised and surprise surprise my bill is 250$ with no viable explanation. When I called and complained they magically brought my bill down to 174$ which still doesn't explain what the other 69$ charges are. Even if you have U450 you are only paying 130$ at most.
When I took a look at our cable package a week later I was pissed to find out that we had been upgraded to the U450 package without our permission and without any knowledge. This company is a joke and my husband and I will be cancelling our service this week and we will never be returning customers. I will take my business to Comcast or DirecTV. AT&T will scam you out of money, never give you any answers and if you have been a customer with them for over a year, they treat you like ** once you hit that year mark with them.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
Back in June AT&T told me my phone bill + internet service would be $84.28 for the next one year. I asked many, many, times "Are you sure that my bill will not go up?" We also talked about taxes and other possible charges and the lady on the phone assured me many times "yes your bill will only be $84.28." In July my bill was $84.28 then the next month it was $83.31 then the next they jumped it up to $88.67 for the next three months.
When you call to complain they transfer you from one person to next over and over again and every time you have to start over about why you are calling and in the end you get nowhere. They tell me now that my bill is to be $93.00 W
Reviewed March 4, 2015
On Nov 30 I had a past due bill of $30. I made a payment on that date, in full, with cash, at the self service kiosk at the local Mafia - oops - I mean the local *AT&T* store. At that time the balance shown was $30. And after the payment was accepted I returned to my office and thought I had just paid my bill in full.
Please note: at no time did we experience any loss of service whatsoever. Not surprisingly, We received no notice of either disconnection, or reconnection. I would guess that was due to the fact THAT OUR SERVICE NEVER WENT OFF, MEANING NOTHING OCCURRED. I was not advised or informed on that date of any "pending" restoral fee. The "Balance due to prevent interruption" was paid in full.
***WARNING: RANTING AHEAD ***Folks, is it just me? I admit, I rarely, if ever, pay any of my bills on time. And at various times in my life I have had my electricity, water, gas, cable TV and yes, even the telephone, disconnected, for lack of payment. I am accustomed to, and accept, that a penalty must be paid if I expect to regain any given service. I have had to make security deposits as well. And of course, the outstanding balance must be settled. All, perfectly reasonable requests.
That being said - I don't recall any service provider willing to "reconnect" me unless the restoral fee has been paid - right then and there - and positively must be paid prior to any restoral of service. - why would you wait? - to see if I will pay it later? HA! WHY INDEED? That would not make much sense - It is ridiculous IMO. I mean - If I haven't paid the bill for so long that the service has been shut off, the odds of me hanging around until the next bill arrives, much less paying it, are at best fifty-fifty. I would also expect that customers who normally pay in a timely manner might "get a break" .at the provider's discretion. Super.***END RANT***
Back to our story... You may recall that upon paying a past due balance of $30 I went off on a tangent. That was on Nov 30, 2014. One month later, to the day, our U-Verse service was disconnected. SIGH. I got the pitchfork and tossed my desk hoping to find the current bill, as I did not recall seeing it. No luck so I proceeded to the AT&T cartel local hangout, where eventually a copy of the current bill was printed for me. It would take $127 to restore service. Naturally that dollar amount included a $49 restoral charge.
I told everyone there how I felt, calmly left the premises, and sent my friend back in with the money. A cash payment was then made (on 12-30-2014) for $140, leaving me with a credit of $13. The following bill was $87.40???? There was another $49 restoral fee, dated 12-30-2014?? So minus the $13 credit, the total was $74.40, due on February 15, 2015. I made a payment of $38.40, on 1-29-2015, as obviously they goofed and it will be okay when they figured it out. I have not received the next bill.
Today March 4, 2015 the service was disconnected for a past due amount of $36, which I have and will continue to vociferously contest. In order to restore service a payment of $82 was made, which implies that I have paid $46 for something other than the past due amount. They hung up on me twice when I insisted that THEY ARE PIRATES and even though I paid all that was asked of me the nice southern lady told me that the next bill - should be here in a few days- and will show yet ANOTHER RESTORAL FEE for today's restoral, plus the current charges, the total will be $86. CPUC THIS WILL NOT STAND. CPUC Charter communication is on their way to the office. SCREW YOU AT&T.
Reviewed March 4, 2015
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Mini in October and during that time, a gentleman named ** worked my whole bill and stated that my bill every month would be $155. Since then, I've had nothing but problems with overpricing, and you can speak to ten different people and they will give you ten different answers as to why the bill is that particular amount. I have spoken to several people in customer relations, and they go through my bill and tell me "OK, your bill from now on is $153 not including tax", of which they cannot tell me how much the tax is in California.
I have been quoted $44.00 to $7.00 tax on my account. No one seems to know what is going on. So I was re-assured for the fifth time that that is what my bill will be and not to worry. Next month, instead of $155, it is around $200 or right around there. Just in the last 4 days, I have spent over 3 hours on the phone with these people. I want to quit them but I am bound by a two-year contract. Please HELP!!
Reviewed March 4, 2015
I have been with AT&T since it swallowed Cingular. Many years We have 4 phones on our family plan - 700 shared minutes, unlimited M2M, unlimited text, each with its own data plan. Expensive, but it works for us. I have my reasons for wanting it this way. Twice in the last 6 months after speaking with Uverse technicians/sales for TV issues, our wireless plan has mysteriously been converted to a plan with pooled data. Getting it reverted to its original has been painful and time consuming. The last time, I reported it to the FCC and AT&T contacted me immediately and professed both episodes to be "accidental". The same accident happened twice? I'm not buying it. I would love to find out what the incentive is for Uverse service technicians to access and change wireless plans.
These are the questions that seem to indicate trouble a brewing: Are you a wireless customer? What is your wireless phone number so that we can contact you? Is it an AT&T number? Do I have your permission to access your account so that I can better serve you and discuss your problem? Anytime that you are contacting AT&T entities, be aware that their employees may have been instructed to try to migrate wireless customers to the pooled data plans. Even the AT&T employee who contacted me concerning my FCC complaint said that I should always warn them: "Do NOT even think about messing with my wireless plan." Accident, huh?
Reviewed March 4, 2015
Absolutely the worst att store. I was shopping with my mom and the sales clerk tried to talk me into the iPhone 6. I said I wasn't sure. She told me I could try out the 6, at no risk to me. I had 14 days to return for any reason no questions asked. So I thought I had nothing to lose. So I signed up for the iPhone 6. I didn't want to pay more per month than I had been on my 4s and they assured me they had. Great deal going and my new bill would only be a little more per month. When I received the receipt email, I saw my plan was over 50% more per month, a $37 increase per month, not the $12 we I had been showed in the store. Then, I changed jobs and had no service for att at new workplace. That decided it. Att wasn't going to work.
I only had the phone for 12 days. I called the store and they assured me I could return it, but there would be a restocking fee. I said fine. I went in on the 13th day, again made sure I was within the return period, and I was again assured I was. So, I returned the phone. It went fine, easy. They charged me the restocking fee which I charged to my debit card right then, and said that I would be emailed a receipt. I received an email that my account status had changed and I could login for more details. 6 weeks later I get an $800 charge for the phone. Now I've gone round and round with customer service telling me to contact the store and the store telling me to contact customer service. There is no record in their system that I returned the phone. I showed them the restocking fee charge on my bank account, but it (conveniently) doesn't show up in their system. What a load of utter BS. This absolutely reeks of a scam.
I was surprised how easy it was to return the phone, and that was why I checked multiple times. I should have known it was too good to be true. Now, I'm being told I have to into an ATT headquarters with photo ID to even have them access my account, this from people who used to access my account over the phone all the time. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM!! And, to top it off, every time I call I have to listen to a message about how att won highest ranking customer service. Yeah, right. Their incompetence, their mistake, or worse, their thieving dishonesty and I'm out $800.
Reviewed March 3, 2015
AT&T has charged me a full month of service fees on 5 lines for one day of service in my last billing cycle. They is truly immoral and wrong. When I joined AT&T, they only charged me a partial prorated month for these same fees. Shame on them for trying to scam and steal money from honest people. They are truly a despicable company. I have filed a complaint with the FCC.
Reviewed March 3, 2015
What happened? Which time? There has literally never been a month that I haven't had to call and complain...and I'm a regular in their "chat room," as I call it. My bill has gone from $73 a month to $162 in the past year, and I haven't upgraded a thing. I have U200 without movie channels and the mid-grade internet...well actually, now I have less than that to reduce my monthly charges. WTF? Am I on crack or is that outrageously high? It took me about 8 months to get their auto billing straightened out. They drafted it out of my bank sometimes a week before the date they said it would be "on or after." I never received the rewards cards without calling and chatting with at least 3 or 4 people a day probably once a week, and some I still haven't received. It's all BS!! I'm soooo sick of them!! And don't get me started on the wireless crap. That's separate on a business account, and I'll need to see a therapist if I rehash that experience!
Reviewed March 3, 2015
to it under terms and conditions." Nobody actually reads those things. I trusted their representative and now I'm screwed. Not for long. After 10 years of service I'm canceling and going to a company that appreciates their customers. Do not get ATT. You will regret it.
Reviewed March 3, 2015
I have been a client of AT&T's for 15 years. Last summer I switched from a regular account to a GoPhone account because I was moving overseas. The sales rep assured me that I would not lose my phone number, my #1 concern, so long as I maintained a balance and used the phone once/year. I called to see what my balance was today since I will be returning to the States soon, and found out that not only did AT&T cancel my account with no contact whatsoever, they issued the phone number I had for 15 years to someone else.
I asked the customer service rep to get my number back and find a solution, and they said once the number was issued, they couldn't give it back to me. I am beyond livid because AT&T admitted they messed up and should not have cancelled my account, but refused to get my number back. Horrible, horrible, horrible business and I hope everyone turns away from them.
Reviewed March 3, 2015
We have been customers with AT&T for at least 10 years. A couple months before Christmas, we were struggling because of excessive medical bills and I called to see if I could lower my rate, and I did change my plan. The November bill was lower. December, our bill had a $145 fee on it in ADDITION to our normal monthly bill. I called and asked what this fee was for and they said that they had messed up billing in November and had "left off that much" of our bill, so they added it back on in December. I told them we could not pay a bill that high, that we were behind on our house and our truck due to excessive MEDICAL bills from a bad car accident that had totaled our other vehicle, and that we couldn't replace that vehicle. I also am supposed to have SURGERY from that car accident and have had to put that on HOLD due to finances.
I had called and lowered our plan BECAUSE we had to cut back everywhere we could. I told them that it wasn't fair that they "discovered" billing they "forgot" to bill me and then just expect me to be able to pay the additional amount. They said they could break it into 2 payment (just the $145, not the entire bill). I said I CANNOT PAY THAT.... I cannot even go get my medication right now, much less pay money I shouldn't owe because AT&T made a mistake - that what if they went back 10 years... Could they add all that onto ONE BILL and expect me to pay it?
I could lose our only phones because I cant come up with this money. My husband's phone is his only way to bring in work, and we have no home phone. Our cell phones are all we have and I have serious health problems. Now they are threatening to cut off our phones if I don't pay the money they are demanding. They told me that I should have realized they made the mistake and the month my bill was less I should have called in and ASKED if it was correct so they could have caught their mistake! WHAT?! I had called in and changed plans to lower my bill - I thought it was from THAT. So now I'm supposed to waste MY PRECIOUS TIME sitting on hold for sometimes an HOUR waiting to talk to someone at AT&T in billing to make sure AT&T billed me correctly so that I never get hit with a billing mistake? Really???? What do I do now (I spoke with a man named **)?
I asked them if they could not spread the payments over 6 SMALL payments, that was the ONLY WAY I could pay it back. They told me NO that was not possible. I then asked why I had to pay for them making a "mistake," that I was a person struggling to make it and they were a HUGE corporation who could easily write off $145 mistake they THEY MADE instead of go after a customer they have had for OVER 10 years who has paid my bills faithfully. I don't know what to do now. I cannot pay a bill I just do not have the money for. I paid MY portion of the bill. We live on a strict budget. They added that $145 out of the blue and I have nowhere to get that additional amount of money. I feel what they did is dishonest.
Reviewed March 2, 2015
AT&T was my Wireless, Television and Internet carrier for about 5 years. About 6 months ago I started getting Red Hat alerts from the AT&T Mobile Security Center. They installed an app with an icon of the world with the word Security written across it. These alerts were written in computer code and I did not know what they meant. At first I just deleted the emails and then after a while I clicked on this security app and there were 50 to 60 Red Hat alerts. (I have printed out 1 of them and still have it.)
Then one weekend I started getting viruses i.e. a registry scanner was put on my computer with AT&T Mobile Security Center written across the top. Then I got a full page ad stating that my VPN was at high risk and I needed more security, a spontaneous download of Luminosity and a website offering introductions to girls from Russia and Ukraine, and the last blow was the loss of all of my emails and Gmail accounts. I tried many times to contact AT&T Mobile Security Center about these unpredictable things happening on my devices but got no answers.
I would like to deal directly with AT&T but they will not answer any of my questions. I believe I have been hacked by my provider (AT&T). I will not pay another cent to AT&T for anything. They sent my bill for quitting my wireless contract before it was due to a collection agency. This is the same phone that I got the virus on. I finally contacted Mr. Randall Stephenson’s (President of AT&T) office assistant and she rudely refused to help me in any way. I have not heard from the collection agency again, but I will not pay all of that money for a phone plan that I got a virus on.
AT&T Wireless Company Information
- Company Name:
- AT&T Wireless
- Website:
- www.att.com