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About AT&T Wireless

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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Pros
  • Several plan options
  • Includes streaming services
  • Wide range of coverage
Cons
  • Low limits before data throttling
  • Not the cheapest plans

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 4, 2012

    I received an electronic billing statement for $141.58 from AT&T. I made an ACH online payment via my bank on 3/14/2012. AT&T has posted the confirmation number of the payment received. I confirmed with my bank that the payment was indeed transferred to AT&T. AT&T, however, has not applied a credit of $141.58 and billed me again for the same month. I called AT&T and provided all data and screenshots with their own confirmation number and screenshots for the bank ACH transfer. That just didn't work out. They just didn't care. I was receiving nothing but null feedback and lip service. I filed an official complaint case with AT&T. Several days later, the case was closed with no resolution and no feedback. I called in again and had to file yet another case. Current case number is **. AT&T, how many hours do I have to spend trying to find where the payment is? How many cases do I have to open?

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed April 3, 2012

    I have discussed my issue a number of times with your customer services department. This initial discussion happened at the time I received my first invoice. Currently, I have not been able to resolve the following issues. Although, I was assured and re-assured a number of times both of these issues would be rectified. My calls were on 11/24/11 with April and on 12/20/2011, 3/20/2012 with AC, Joy, Jemez, April and Evan, and again on 3/24/2012 with Christy, a billing specialist (866-666-1675).

    She indicated that she would open a case (this is the 3rd time I’ve been told this and that someone would contact me). I am hopeful that after this third/fourth try that the agreed credit and proper billing occurs, unlike the previous two cases where I was told a credit would appear on my following month’s bill. As of March 28th, I have not received a call from AT&T. Although, I was told that I would be contacted by March 27th.

    The bill which I just received Saturday March 17th at least partially credited my account. I’m not sure what the explanation is since there was none included. However, since the amount of the credit increased by $5.00, I feel it was to reduce the $48.00 to the $24.95. This is correct however nothing was done to rectify the excess billed amounts for Nov, Dec (2011) Jan, and Feb (2012) billings, nor to address the $57.00 Basic Maintenance fee charged to me, also currently under dispute.

    Below you will find my information for the service along with my summary of the excess billing. I will continue to pay the amount not in dispute provided you maintain my internet connection. The amounts in dispute at this time is the $57.00, the excess monthly billing of $5.00 and the 2 months overcharged at $48, which should have been the agreed rate of $24.95 plus all interest charged to date since I’ve paid all of this in advance. AT&T has ended my service as of March 16th. I was told that I would be contacted within 2-3 business days and thus far after 8, I've gotten zero calls back. Also, I have sent in 2 letters with back up of my complaint and explained the issue. No results.

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed April 2, 2012

    The phone you sent me was defective. Now, I have to wait till you send me another phone. I have been without a phone for five days and you are still going to charge me for the service on a phone that I do not even have. It makes me think that I have chosen the wrong wireless company.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 2, 2012

    I kept getting calls from AT&T to switch to U-Verse. I told them I was happy with Direct TV but I would get the service as a Christmas present to my grandchildren and daughter (TV and internet). This was done in October. I was quoted a price for a year and told them I was on disability and had to know what I would pay. I have had to call every month because the bill is increasing and finally the Sr. Escalation Dept told me last Friday that their service was worth more than what I was quoted and that I could pay the bill or part ways with AT&T (This was stated 3 times).

    I asked why they did not stand behind their representatives and they said they would retrain them. I have been a customer of AT&T for years and they do not care about the consumer. Just switch your business and be prepared to pay almost triple from what cable charges. I am very unhappy with their response and I feel that AT&T has misrepresented U-Verse service and they will not bend. I guess customers do not matter anymore. My younger sister told me the address for the CEO. I will write a letter and will contact the FCC and Better Business regarding AT&T. Their word does not count, they do not stand behind their representatives and you are either stuck or as Escalation Department states "We will part ways!"

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed April 1, 2012

    One of my lines was out of contract. I didn't want to lose that number but had no use for the extra line. I called them wanting to move my number from the out of contract line to a current line and they were unable to do anything about it. It was the last straw with AT&T and completely ridiculous. Their service both with cell phones and with customers has always been less than par.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageReliability

    Reviewed March 30, 2012

    We had Edge Wireless/Cingular Wireless for more than 7 years, then it was bought out by AT&T. In our current home, we have had poor reception which got really bad over a year ago - dropped calls, not receiving texts, calls going straight to voice mail. We were finally given a microcell booster at no charge. On the coverage map, our home shows as "excellent" service but we don't get it. I told AT&T that based on the map I would not purchase a microcell, but that AT&T should provide one at no charge which they did.

    Over the past year, we have talked to AT&T at least once a month, usually more about the same issues; dropped calls, disconnected calls, calls going to voice mail, not receiving texts, etc. We had at least a dozen cases but no resolutions, no returned calls from AT&T, cases dropped as "resolved" when they weren't. The service has been the worst I have ever received. We were finally told that AT&T cannot do anything else and were asked what we would like to do. I said we would cancel, except that to pay an early termination fee would be the final insult so we would wait out our contract. I was told that the fees would all be waived in light of what we have gone through.

    The charges are still on the final bill. In our customer’s notes, it states that the charges will be waived but AT&T won't do it because I am told, "We don't do that." If those charges had not been waived, we would not have cancelled the account. The case to remove the charges has been submitted 3 times. First they tried to tell me it was for defective phones we didn't return but I got that fixed. I am furious. All I want is exactly what we were promised but it means nothing to their "upper management" which, I am told, by the way, that I cannot talk to! Someone is to call me back in 4 days with an answer. I told her the only thing I want to hear from her is that the charges are reversed and I want an immediate email showing that.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 29, 2012

    I am currently a customer with AT&T and have been since 2007. In December 2011, I ordered a cellphone for my daughter. I did not have my own physical address at the time and was staying with a relative. I could not use my PO Box to have cell phone delivered because the AT&T website would only take a physical address. I cancelled the order online because it would not allow me to update to a phone with a family plan. Despite my cancelling the phone, AT&T still shipped it out. The phone was delivered to a public mail room with no signature required. The mailman left the package and according to his supervisor, the post office is not at fault.

    The package was stolen. I was not aware that a package was delivered until I received an email from AT&T stating I exceeded monthly limits for a phone number I had never heard of. I immediately cancelled the phone and contacted AT&T. A rep advised me that even when you try and cancel online, a package will still go out. I spoke with fraud and they advised me I would receive a fraud package 7-10 days and would have 30 days to mail back. I received the package 3 weeks later. I called the fraud department again to see how much time I had to send the package and the rep advised me she would extend my time to send the package back. I sent the package 2 days later. I received a call from a bill collector today regarding the bill for phone. When I called the fraud department, the rep and the supervisor stated they never received the package back. I am looking to file complaint against AT&T and will also be cancelling my current services.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2012

    This is about the Cingular wireless phone I had. I called Cingular to see if they could help reduce my bill. I was paying $150.00 a month for my service. I found out that I could get a phone card and pay as you go for $30.00 a month at Walmart. I told them about this and they said they could change my service and lower my bill to about $50.00 a month, but it was a little too late and already changed over. You would have thought they could have done this long time before I decided to change over and lose a good customer. I was with them for over 4 years. Bye AT&T.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed March 28, 2012

    I called AT&T numerous times in late September and October of 2011. I had explained that I needed to cancel one of my lines. I was told by several AT&T employees that I should wait until March 2012 when the contract was to terminate and avoid an early termination fee. I was told that in the meantime, so I wouldn't have to pay too much for the line, I should buy a flip phone and take my sim card out of my iPhone and place it in the flip phone because then I could cancel my data plan and reduce my monthly charges to $10 a month until March 2012 when I was to call and finally cancel my account because according to several AT&T reps, that's when my contract was set to terminate. I followed their instructions word for word.

    Well now it's March 2012 and now I am told the contract actually terminates in July 2012. This is the second time that an AT&T employee has given me wrong information about my contract end date. To make matters worse, the two so-called customer service people I talked to practically accused me of lying about what I was told and offered me absolutely no resolution, just grief. They claim to be unable to help me at all and instead, just gave me the runaround and kept me on hold forever. They were extremely unprofessional. When I asked one to speak to her supervisor, she claimed her supervisor doesn't not take calls and that she was the highest ranking supervisor there. I've never seen a supervisor who was incapable of helping customers, especially when the error was made by another AT&T rep giving out false information (which they seem to be in the habit of).

    I work with people also and if I made a mistake like AT&T did, I would be held accountable and would need to find a solution for that customer. These AT&T reps just ruined my day and wasted my time. It must be a big joke to AT&T to hire these awful people who obviously do not want to help people. AT&T provides awful phone service and awful customer service, my blood was boiling dealing with these two **. What's the point of calling this department customer service when no service is offered! Worst company ever! Shame on you AT&T for stealing people's money during this awful economy! You should be ashamed of yourself for basically stealing $10 a month from me every month and then changing my contract end date without notification. That is a breach of contract! That is illegal! Perhaps you should notify your inept customer service reps about that. Again, worst company ever!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 27, 2012

    AT&T’s personnel lied to get me to switch to their service. They told me that my internet service will be $19.99 for a year and my TV and U-verse together will be less than $100 each month. But each month they charged me over $100. I got frustrated with the bill, so I called them and they told me that there is nothing they can do. What kind of customer service is that? They don't want to work with customers, but they just want to rip customers off. I need someone to help me with dealing with AT&T.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedReliability

    Reviewed March 27, 2012

    Using "excess data fees" to bleed customers dry - I'm at my wit's end. In September of last year, we called for tech support regarding cell coverage in a certain area. I was working on a job location with limited utilities and needed to email documents to myself at night to process from home. All I wanted to know was how this was possible on my phone. We had been customers for 2 years and always enjoyed the service. We had iPhones with unlimited data. All I wanted was to know if there were apps or tricks to do it. I didn't know if it was possible and didn't want to waste time and money buying countless useless apps from iTunes if it was not even a possibility. Somehow, the tech I'm asking for simple directions or advice on PDF storage into my requesting a tethering package. 3 times I said "I liked my plan" and tethering would be pointless as there was nothing to plug a ** computer into this thoroughly remote site. Plug in as in electricity, we had none.

    The tech told me that she already put me in before she understood and that I could try it for 30 days then cancel, risk-free. I told her I was incredibly overworked and would never remember to call and told her to just cancel it right then, as I was not paying the $65 per month for it. She said I had to have it for a week to cancel. Whatever. I called a week later to cancel and was told I was stuck with it. Then I was told that my grandfathered unlimited data was no longer applicable to that line. I argued that I had never wanted it till I made myself silly, got nowhere. Finally, I gave up and resigned myself to not using that phone for anything beyond phone calls, texts and listening to it as an iPod. I turned all cellular data off on the phone, making sure to check iCloud and disable all push notifications. I deleted all web based apps.

    The following week, I received a text message saying I was at 75% my allowable data. I called as my phone was not using any data, in fact, it had been on airplane mode for 4 days. The text came over on my other line. The tech told me that the message was likely an error. The next morning, I woke up to another text, this one telling me that I was at 100% my data allowance and had incurred a 10 dollar up charge. Furious, I called as I had used no data and had already paid for unlimited data on one line, plus the package they screwed me into. The tech was useless, but promised to have a smarter supervisor call. The next day, I got another 100% data usage text and another that night. This has continued since December, I have argued and fought.

    Apple has even done a troubleshoot on my cell phone and they concluded that there is not any data going to the ** thing, it is nothing more than a paper weight at this point. However, every single month, I have my regular cell phone family plan bill of $200, but then AT&T has charged excess data fees ranging from $500-700. They accused me of downloading movies, chatting, IMing and streaming. Apparently, my cell phone is the local free WiFi, even though it is off and I make a point to change the WiFi password daily. This point earned me the snotty retort that it is super easy to figure out someone's passwords even though each and every one of mine has been various STDs translated into Finnish. Yeah, those are obvious. What was I thinking? Bottom line, they are charging me 4 times what my plan was before they screwed up and switched my plan, they have credited me back nothing and refuse to, even though I am not using what I should be and certainly not using what they charge me for. Help? $1000 per month for 2 cell phones, one is not even in use!

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    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    I discontinued my internet services with AT&T. They did not disclose that I would be liable for internet rate for 1 year. They are billing me for internet rate and we do not have the services. No one will talk to me about this.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    I established Internet and phone service on the first week of February 2011. The first seven months was a billing nightmare. It took 7 months and more than 15 phone calls to get AT&T to figure out their own billing. I had to explain to a person how to figure out my billing. Once I thought it was figured (I thought) out around October/November, I was sent a credit for one of my bills. Then a month later, I was sent a bill for the credit. The nightmare started again.

    I cancelled my service after 12 months on January 30, 2012. My account is paid in full according to the contract, and I am still receiving charges. I called on March 9, 2011 to ask about billing. I was told they would send the final bill again then I would receive credit. I have not received any credit or notice, except a collection notice from NCO Financial Systems (a collection agency). Since I have no confidence this will be resolved, I am going file a complaint with Consumer Affairs, etc.

    I called the corporate office and was given a number (1-800-403-3302) to what I was told to be corporate office on the West Coast. It's the same AT&T number. I got Billing Department again. I asked 5 times to speak with a manager and was refused every time. The billing specialist refused to the resolve issue. I was told for the internet and phone service I signed up for 12 months, the Internet service was changed in December 2011 and that my billing changed. I did not receive any notification that my 12-month offer had changed.

    I called on January 30, 2012 to close the account at the end of 12 months. Account was closed that day according to Billing, and I was charged an early termination fee for Internet (a few days before my 12 months was up). Originally, the phone service was established on February 4, 2011, and the internet was established on February 7, 2011, I believe. I informed Billing that I had called on March 3, 2012 and asked why I was receiving a bill. I was told that it's AT&T's normal practice to send the final bill then a credit and that everything should be okay with the bill.

    I called the corporate office again and was told I would be speaking with a manager. But I did not get a manager and got California retention office. Then I was transferred to CA retention office again, then cut off. I called the corporate Office again, and I was told I would be put in contact with the Manager. I got Billing and Sales Illinois, and I was given the number 866-651-4038. Then I was offered to be transferred, and I was transferred outside of US. I did not attempt a 4th call to corporate. I have dealt with these billing issues for more than a year.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    I upgraded from the iPhone 3Gs to the 4G in April 2011 at the Apple store in the Gardens Mall. The Apple store advised me that I was not able to keep my current data plan (the unlimited plan) and gave me the option to choose the 2G plan. I was not aware that I had the option to keep it until I spoke with a friend. He told me he upgraded and kept the unlimited plan in February 2012. I spoke with AT&T on the phone and they advised me they were going to get me the plan back. Weeks went by and I did not hear back from AT&T. I finally called them the other day and they said that unfortunately, they are unable to give me the plan back.

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    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed March 25, 2012

    AT&T Wireless has the most unreliable 3G network around. Where to begin? I live in and travel throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area for work and have had so many problems with my iPhone and now a Samsung Solstice, both 3G phones. AT&T claims that they upgraded the network here back in 2011. Not the case. I am still getting a bunch of dropped calls, very degraded voice quality where the voice cuts out and you hear crackling and interference in every call, slow 3G internet, poor reception even in residential and city areas, and many missed text and voice mails. In fact, if you turn your phone off to charge and someone leaves you a voicemail or text, you will never know that one was left if you are on the 3G network.

    I have contacted their customer service and tech support numerous times and they always tell me there is nothing wrong with the network in my area. Right! That's why I keep having problems because there is no problem in the Cincinnati area! I think they've opened up three trouble tickets for my case! It's funny how many other people in this area are experiencing the same thing. Come on AT&T, fix the network problems. The towers are being overloaded and you won't do anything about it. I don't see Verizon or T-Mobile having these issues everyday.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 24, 2012

    We were with Sprint for 15 years with 30+ phones at one time. With the new iPhones out and a dropped call here and there, we decided to switch to AT&T. What a mistake! From day one we've had billing issues - discounts not being issued, the package not being bundled right, a different bill coming in literally twice a week. We now have 6 phones, all iPhone 4S and every one of them gets at least 6 to 8 dropped calls daily. Extremely pissed off! I wouldn't recommend AT&T to my worst enemy. I will be switching to Verizon or back to Sprint soon. AT&T can go to hell! I call them at least twice a week with these issues and they are of no help. I plan on blogging daily until my demise regarding AT&T. Stay away!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 22, 2012

    In December 2011, I was having trouble with my internet so I called AT&T to see if I could get some help. AT&T sent me to Connect-tech where I was informed they couldn't help me much unless I sign up for a trial service of 30 days, so I signed up. That was 12/13/2011. I was told as long as I called in within the 30 days, I could cancel Connect-Tech. I called back on January 13th, 2012 and cancelled Connect-Tech. I was told I would have to pay for the December charge for Connect-Tech which appeared on my January 2012 telephone statement and I did just that thinking everything had been taken care of. I received my telephone bill February 2012 and noted that no charge for Connect-Tech was on it again, thinking everything was taken care of concerning that service. That brings us to our March bill and the charge of $30.00 for 2 months' charges for Connect-Tech.

    I called 3 times in one day on March 22 to try and get this resolved. So far, as of the posting of this complaint, I've been on hold for 2 hours 41 minutes and 55 second waiting for an employee from Connect-Tech to get back with me to resolve this whole mess. I don't want this service. I have made that very clear nor do I think I should be made to pay a cancellation fee of $80.00 to have it cancelled when I was told it was cancelled as of January 13th, 2012. I really don't want to stop my service with U-Verse or AT&T, but I will find a new company if I can't get this resolved. I was a faithful customer for my satellite and internet of Dish company for 10 years and 1 year with Time Warner before moving to AT&T. I have been a faithful customer of AT&T since moving to Kansas City in 2003. If this is the way your company treats its faithful customers, then maybe it's time I find another company.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2012

    On January 8th of 2010, I upgraded my cell phone service to an iPhone and, thus, purchasing a data plan. AT&T added a data plan to both my phone number and another phone number on the existing family plan. I have never realized that I was being charged this extra data plan until now. That is 26 months worth of paying $30/month for a data plan I never signed up for. They claim they will only reimburse me for the past 3 months. This is 100% a mistake on their part that they added extra services to my plan. To me, this is fraud and bad business ethics. I have been a loyal customer for the past 7 years, but they have basically stolen $780.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 21, 2012

    I placed an order with AT&T in February and have had problems with my services (TV, internet and telephone) ever since. At this time, I am being charged for amounts that I have not incurred. I cannot get anyone at AT&T to send me verification of the things I am being told by them. I have spent endless hours on the phone trying to get this issues straightened out to no avail. I spent more time being switched to departments that cannot help me and have had to call back over and over with no resolution. I have contacted an attorney.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    I called AT&T regarding my cell phone bill, and before ending the call the customer service rep offered me a great deal. They said, I could get High speed DSL service for $19.95 a month and a $100 rebate check for the modem. It has been about 12 weeks since I ordered the service, so I decided to give them a call because, for one, my internet service disconnects every 30 minutes and two, where is the rebate that I was offered. The rep told me that I was not supposed to receive a rebate and tech support had no explanation for my internet problems. This is the second time I was scammed by AT&T, offering me a rebate if I switched my service and I have never receive the rebate. Is there any other complaints regarding this?

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    Coverage

    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    I requested a termination of my service with AT&T Wireless in December 2011, and asked that the service be terminated before the next billing cycle -- and they assured me that it would. The last date of service was to end before the beginning of the billing cycle for January - February 2012. Because the wireless bills are prepaid or paid in the month of service, I asked the representative, "Would my bill be paid through the close of that cycle once I paid the December 2011 bill?" and she said yes. We both confirmed the final bill would be paid in December 2011, or the billing cycle for the billing period Dec 9, 2011 - Jan 2012. The service did in fact terminate before the beginning of the new billing period, as agreed upon.

    Shortly, after the close of the cycle, I received a whole new bill which would have to be for the Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 billing period because the Dec 2011 payment covered Dec - Jan 2012. I contacted AT&T to find out what happened, and they said that I owed for Jan 2012. I told them that my service was terminated before the new billing period for Jan 2012 - Feb 2012, so I should not have a bill, but they billed anyway and did not change it. I want them to remove this expense because it's one that was not incurred. Please assist. Thanks.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    December 2011, I received a notice that my service for Internet was to be shut off for non-payment. We had notified AT&T in October that the bank account that they have been automatically deducting from was going to be closed in December 2011. We mailed a check which cleared on December 21, 2011 and they still tried to hit the account which was declined and they said I hadn't paid. It is now March 2012 and I am still dealing with this garbage and dealing with all of the deadbeat letters that they keep sending me.

    I call twice a month and get the same end result. Nothing has been done! The first phone call I made in December, I told them that if I could get a fax number I would fax the proof from my bank and they said they do not have a fax number, which is amazing that a phone company does not have a fax! I called in February and being tired of dealing with the customer service, I asked for a supervisor. I was put on hold for 10 minutes and the person came back and said the supervisor was too busy to talk to me! Wow, amazing again! I have been told I would receive email confirmations and call-backs to confirm the status of my account. I never get any response back ever, to date, nothing from them.

    The accounting department apparently cannot do simple addition and subtraction! If you are billed one amount and that amount is paid you subtract and the bill owed is zero! Easy… right? Not for AT&T. Hey, AT&T, you suck! You also do not care to resolve anything with your customers ever! I just called on March 19th, 2012 because my bill now shows $122.00 and I have been reported to the credit agencies. All I owe is the current month's $40.00. I called and talked to someone that assured me she would take care of me, but said she had to put me on hold and when she supposedly put me on hold, she placed me back in the calling queue and eventually got a message that the AT&T office is now closed!

    I cannot even believe AT&T! Get your crap straight. As soon as I am done with my 2 year commitment, I am dumping you and everyone else should follow suit! I am so sick of this garbage. It is not worth my stress, being lied to at every turn! I happen to know a person that is a customer service rep and she tells me that AT&T has the agents on a timer and if they go over on 3 calls they get fired, unless they can pass it off on a supervisor and the call clock resets to 0 and starts over. So what happens? They lie and tell you what you want to hear and then find a way to get you off of the phone and do not live up to what they have told the customer! Again, AT&T you suck!

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    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    Billing Dispute being ignored: I cancelled with AT&T and paid my final payment at least that was according to the person I made my payment to advice. Now, I have a bill and sent in a dispute letter to get an explanation of the charges that are pending. 30 days letter, I received a letter from Bay Area Credit Service LLC for full payment or threat of my credit being tarnished.

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    Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2012

    I went into AT&T store in Juneau, AK. I wanted to upgrade to an iPhone4S. Last time I actually upgrade my phone was in '09, this was 12/14/11. They were out, so I saw the Galaxy S2 and I asked all kinds of question. Seeing the upgrade price, I said okay, sounds like a good option. I went to check out and I was informed that I have to pay full price. I asked why. They said I don't qualify until February for the upgrade. A trainee is helping me by the way. Then as he is ringing me up, another agent say, “Did you know the tablet is included?” “Oh really,” I said, “cool”. But I have to pay the data plan on it and I can cancel any time after the first month.

    Lies! They all failed to inform me directly that this tablet thus wipes out my upgrade option for my phone. Never was this explained to me. Sure on the receipt that prints out after I signed is it in fine print, but never once was this explained. Now, the Samsung screen quits on me, only after two months. I decide a good time to switch to iPhone vs. Android. I go in only to find out I can't because someone in the Juneau store, waived and did a manager over-ride which removed my upgrade option. I would have never got or accepted the tablet had I known this.

    I spoke to three representatives who said, “Sorry but you accept, the exceptional pricing on the tablet, if you didn't accept it, your upgrade would still be in place.” Now, I have no phone and put up with absolute rudeness and still have to spend money. Mind you, I have since been with AT&T since ‘08, a payment of bill not included phone purchases, over 8,000 dollars. I have a family plan and three lines in total. This practice in their store was and is deceptive and how are they not accountable for not informing me of all the strings with this? Help, someone please file a lawsuit.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2012

    My bill is terribly messed up. About a year and a half ago, a number my dial-up Internet Service Provider gave me as toll free suddenly started registering as a toll call with no warnings. I went through a total runaround between AT&T and the other 2 parties (Consumer Telecom and Peak Communications) named on my bill that apparently do their billing. At one juncture, someone, and I don't know from what office where, as I made so many calls, put me on hold for a long time and when she came back she said, “We're so sorry, those charges will be removed.” And they were.

    A month later when new charges came up, and again, I went through the runaround between AT&T and their billing companies. At one point, someone at Consumer Telecom said they would take it under their wing and get it resolved, even though it was not their job, which they did, and those charges were removed. I then changed my internet access numbers to bypass the offending number, according to what my ISP had given me as toll free numbers to use. I even called a local AT&T rep to find out.

    Well next month there were still some charges outstanding from the last month's use of that number gone bad. I again made the calls and after a long while, got someone who could speak and understand English, and was able to do something. He apparently filled out some kind of complaint form, putting the charges from the bad number into a dispute status. I don't know what I was supposed to do after that. He didn't tell me, but I assumed they were handling it. So I continued to pay my bill minus the bogus charges for quite some months until I got a notice that my long distance was cut off.

    So I tried to get through the AT&T system and finally got someone who I couldn't understand and was no help at all as my situation required her supervisor. I became very discouraged at that point. Then in the next few months I started receiving 2 phone bills for my same number. I didn't understand what it was about but thought that maybe they had straightened it all out, as the new billing didn't have any of the bogus charges. Next thing I knew, my entire phone service was cut off on Feb 5th. I admit that my January payment was a little late but I was very confused about the billing.

    It was a charge of $80+ which did pay well before their cut-off date. The letter stated that if I paid the $80, my phone would be turned back on. Well no phone service has been turned back on in 5 weeks. I tried to get through to AT&T about it and can't seem to find anyone to help me. The bill now has gone into collections. Can you do something? The number that caused this whole problem is **. At one point I called a local AT&T rep to find out if it really is now a toll number and they said no. I would so appreciate some guidance and assistance. You can reach me by email as phone is now impossible. I have all my billing statements since the time of this disturbance to prove what I'm saying.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed March 19, 2012

    For the past 6 months, I have been getting notices that I was going over my data usage plan, being charged an extra $10 each month plus having my service slowed down. So last month, I called into AT&T to get my data usage increased to 3GB instead of the 2GB I had. After getting this increased, I got an email from AT&T telling me I have used 65% of my usage, just like when I had the 2GB. I know I haven't overused 3GB yet. Also, I think it is so unfair that AT&T can throttle a person's service. I mean if I'm using up GB, why slow my data usage down to make me use even more? That's totally **. Like having a person dying of thirst then tell him, "well I see you need some water, go run 5 miles and I'll give you some water. **. Also, I'm on disability. I can't keep affording this and what has happened to my extra GB of usage? Where did it go? If AT&T keeps this up, I'm going to switch to Straight Talk.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 18, 2012

    AT&T and Samsung Infuse: you can both take this to the bank. I will never ever pay for any produce or services from either AT&T or Samsung. I renewed my contract with AT&T and switched from a Palm to the Samsung. I was happy with the Samsung until it stopped charging. After taking it to the AT&T service center, I was told there was something wrong with the phone and it was replaced. This past week it started doing the same thing! I again took it to AT&T and told them it was doing the same thing. After checking it out, AT&T had the balls to tell me there was a small piece of corrosion where the phone plug was and it was not covered under the warranty. They added that if I wanted to use my insurance, it would be $135 and they would mail me a phone. You both can take your phones and service and stick them where the sun does not shine (that is if you can figure that out).

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 18, 2012

    AT&T changed my Yahoo email format to the new AT&T email. I had Classic and without my consent, changed it to the new. They tried to help me troubleshoot back to the Classic. I asked them for tech support and they would not help me. I ended up paying over a $100 to Microsoft to fix the problem. Now, I have to click a button to indefinitely go back to the classic. Instead, it pushes me to the new AT&T email format. They hung up, how rude.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 18, 2012

    We have a family plan with AT&T's mobile phone division. Yesterday, all of a sudden, when we went to access our voicemail, we were asked for a password. We never had to put in a password before. At first, we thought it was a glitch in the system. However, when we went to one of the local stores, they told us that they had changed their voicemail service overnight. What I am complaining about is that we had never even been notified of this change at all! Also, another family member who also has AT&T has not had to go through this in their area. Now that strikes me as extremely odd. What made it even worse was that no one we spoke to knew what to do and it took several calls to customer service for them to explain to us what to do. After this latest debacle from a company that has given us nothing but crappy service, we are taking our money elsewhere.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed March 16, 2012

    I've been an AT&T customer for 7 years. About 3 years ago, my wife and I bought iPhones with an "unlimited" data plan. They now have redefined the word "unlimited" to mean 3 GB of data and will slow my speed down thereafter. They have violated my contract with them and I plan to either switch carriers if they refuse to remove this restriction.

    How many consumers would be happy with a utility company that sold them unlimited power usage only to later say that after 3 days of power usage they will start rolling blackouts, or a water company that sells unlimited water and then turns the water pressure down to drips after a few days, or a cable company that sells unlimited channels and then only allows a few to be watched after reaching a never before discussed limit? No consumer will be happy with unlimited garbage.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 16, 2012

    AT&T Wireless will not honor my military clause. My husband is an active duty military and we just relocated to Gulfport, MS. We had been satisfied AT&T customers since 2005 until we moved here and our service was non-existent at our residence and spotty at best in town. We went to a local AT&T store assuming they could fix the problem. They looked at coverage maps and confirmed we had no coverage in our residential area. They told us that in a couple of months, a tower should be going up and in the meantime, we should try a booster for the price of $200. So we did and the booster was not compatible with our internet service.

    We returned the booster and canceled our service. The manager at the store told my husband the contract would be terminated under the military clause and she warned that we may still receive a bill for the fees but to just contact them and it should be resolved. So two weeks went by and our phones are still activated. We called to see what's going on and they told us they won't terminate service without a copy of the orders. We faxed a copy and heard nothing then. We contacted them and they told us the clause does not apply because they now say we have coverage!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 15, 2012

    I cannot access my account to see the charges. I have a fixed amount of $48.00 a month; it is $68.00 this month. Several months ago, it was $68.00, but I know I had accepted several collect calls. That is not true this month. I have called AT&T several times for not providing me with a paper bill. I have never been able to get in online. I have called and requested a written bill. It will come for about 2 months and then it stops; the online -email shows me I owe a dollar figure. I have not questioned it if the amount is what I agreed to pay because it is a hassle every time you call. For 2 days, I have tried to get a copy of my bill. Today on the chat line, they want security code numbers that appear on the bill that I cannot see as I have not had a paper copy in a year. The code has three numbers. I have no idea what they are. I want to see why my bill has jumped $20.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPrice

    Reviewed March 14, 2012

    I recently signed up for AT&T landline home phone service. I never received a confirmation from them regarding the plan I signed up for and they never confirmed what my phone number is. Thankfully I wrote the anticipated phone number down when I signed up and then called myself from my cell phone when my installation was completed to confirm it was correct.

    Today I got a "Welcome to AT&T" pamphlet with my rate info. It's significantly higher than I had thought. I certainly wouldn't have signed up for a plan at this rate as I can get the same plan with another company for less. The pamphlet also listed a one-time charge of $49.30, but for what, they never said. Is this an installation charge? I know the plan I signed up for didn't have an installation charge. I certainly would not have agreed to pay almost $50 for installation when no one was required to come to my house to install anything. Is this just a random 'just because we feel like it' charge? I have no idea.

    So, to find out what my actual plan rate is and why I had this one-time charge on my account, I called the 800 number given in the pamphlet. The number doesn't work... never even rings. I tried it several times. So I thought I'd utilize the online chat feature to get info. That didn't work either. A blank chat screen popped up but nothing ever loaded beyond that. When I first visited the website, I got a pop-up asking if I wanted to complete a survey about my visit. I agreed to participate. Of course, that didn't work either.

    Further searching online for some sort of help led me to the "Contact Us" link, which doesn't offer any way to contact AT&T but merely takes me through a step-by-step multiple choice chart which ultimately leads me to online information which doesn't resolve my problem or give me any other choices for contacting AT&T. The Site Map gives me a "Cancel Service" link but all that says is, I must call the 800 number. The same on in the pamphlet that doesn't work.

    All-in-all, I've had AT&T for 14 days and I feel completely scammed without any way to get help. I may contact someone at the state government level for legal help. What a shame! I'll never use AT&T again and certainly won't recommend them to anyone.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2012

    I am sick and tired of the daily postal mail about AT&T offers. If they quit all the repetitive mail, our rates could be a lot better.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 13, 2012

    I have 3 phones on a family plan. One of my phones has an echo in it. It was there from the beginning, but slit. It has gotten very bad about 7 weeks ago. I went to the phone store and over about 4 weeks, they did master reset, network reset, changed phone and SIM card. I called tech support and another 2 weeks past. I can’t use the phone and I want to cancel service without early termination fees. Please help.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 13, 2012

    My mother has cell service with AT&T Wireless. She has been in ICU (Intensive Care Unit), and she has been getting collection calls. I made a payment, but there was a minor balance left. They have called relentlessly, knowing she was in intensive care, and that we were at the hospital. All they cared about was getting a payment plan. I asked for 2 weeks to get her finances in order, but the calls continued, and they are getting ruder and ruder.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2012

    AT&T has charged me for internet for almost 2 years now. And I don’t have that service in my home. I have canceled it 3 times already, but they keep charging it.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 11, 2012

    I bought an AT&T "GoPhone" in June 2011. The phone failed; its "touch screen" does not respond. I brought it to the AT&T Device Support Center at 8225 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126 on 3-11-2012 at 3 pm. After waiting a half hour for customer service, I was told by a Ms. ** that the phone had some evidence of green corrosion in a cable socket and was therefore not covered under warranty. She stated that I must have dropped the phone in water. I, however, never dropped the phone into any water, and simply took care of the phone. This phone had a 12-month warranty and should have been repaired under warranty. I'm disappointed and I suspect that AT&T is ripping others off as they just ripped me off in this fashion. Please take action against them for this kind of dishonesty.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 11, 2012

    “I got called dumb by a customer and yet he thinks I'm gonna help him with his phone? I wonder how long it will take for him to figure out that I turned the 3G coverage off. #SMH.” I copied this off an associate of AT&T's Facebook wall. I have the complete thread, but seriously, is this how AT&T allows their associates to treat customers? This is unacceptable and she should be fired! I don't care how mad you are at a customer, you don't mess with his or her service in retaliation!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 11, 2012

    On 12/5/11, I called and spoke with Chris from AT&T, to cancel my DSL. He was very helpful and said he put in the order to cancel my DSL. I also told him that they have been charging me $1 per month for the last year for long distance, but it was supposed to be free, as it is the regular rate service, not a special package. He apologized for that, and cancelled it as well. I was never refunded the year of overcharge. In January of 2012, I received a bill for DSL service again, after I had cancelled it. I called and kept getting "the Billing Dept. is closed, and I can't help you". I called one day from work, and now it is February 2012, and yet I was again charged for DSL. I spoke with a very rude woman who said that I had never cancelled my DSL service. I said I did, and that I spoke with Chris, and gave her the confirmation number. She very snidely said, "if you had actually cancelled, you would have had a letter in the beginning of your confirmation number".

    I told her that is not my fault, and it is Chris's fault, as he gave me the number with no letter at the beginning, and I am not responsible for AT& T's mistakes! She said, she wasn’t not going to credit me at all. She then transferred me to someone else. This other person said she was sorry about the mistake in cancellation, and she took care of cancelling it as of this date, not 12/5/11. She then said, “You used the internet so I am not going to credit you for the past 1 and a half months!” I told her that I have not used, it as I have AT&T wireless 4G on my phone, but I had not unplugged my modem, as it is in a corner, and is hard to reach.

    I then asked to speak to a supervisor, and she said, "that is your right but I am still not crediting you! Have a nice day!” I asked her when she would transfer me to a supervisor, and she said she wasn't going to, and someone would call me in 3-5 business days! She then hung up! As of today, I still have not heard from anyone (she didn't bother to get a contact number from me) and I am continuing to be billed with late charges! I don’t even use my * home phone, it is only connected for my burglar alarm!

    I forgot to mention that when I signed up for DSL, it was supposed to be $14.00 per month for 12 months, but they charged me the full $19.95 for the past year! What can be done about this, as they are going to screw up my credit rating, while I wait for one of these useless morons to call me and fix this problem?

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 11, 2012

    AT&T is my phone provider. After I moved to California to my new location, I have been getting terrible signals on my phone, therefore losing very important calls. I have been calling and seeking assistance from AT&T but nobody is helping me out. They in fact are asking me to buy Aircell to boost my signals. Is it my fault that I am not getting any signal? Why should I pay for Aircell when I am already paying for the good service?

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed March 11, 2012

    I received a letter in August, 2011 stating AT&T U-Verse TV with an HD ready DVR included, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-Verse Voice 250 is just $89 per month for 12 months. I called 877-320-9583, and spoke with Michelle, who told me about the U-300 TV, U-Verse High Speed 12.0 internet and 250 Voice. I had no idea what this meant. I indicated the letter stated $89 per month, and asked to speak to a supervisor, since she could not give me that package at that price. I spoke with Neal **, and verified he was a supervisor, who told me he would "make it work" for $108, fees and taxes included, for one year. I took his word!

    The next month, I was billed for $149. When I called, I was told it can take up to a month for the change to take place. The following month, I was billed $139. I called again and paid the fee. I have called every single month to get this corrected, to no avail. I am at my wits’ end. Installation was done on 9/3/11. The phone had static every 10-20 seconds, and the high speed started to decline. It wasn't until a tech came out to access the problem, that it was discovered that the HD was never installed, and because the first tech never unplugged the router from our computer, the phone static problem continued. Once the router was unplugged from the computer, we started having better phone service.

    On 2/27/12, I spoke with Jennifer at U-Verse Retention Service, and was given a $100 credit and your email address. I feel I have been taken advantage of by a huge company, and as a little person, have little rights fighting “big brother". Please look into this matter, and give me what was promised at the price promised in the first place.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    I cancelled my account with AT&T last July 2011. I have a refund and I have called two times to customer service. After quite a while and going in circles, they say they have already sent it. I told them I have not received it. They said they will deliver once again, that maybe my address was wrong (not wrong for all the offerings I still get). I am trying to reach them by email but there is nothing in the web for me to keep from contacting them. I wonder how much money does AT&T keep from former customers when they can't sign in or file a complaint to request their money. No use contacting a service rep. If you get one, they will keep saying they will mail the refund to which never gets delivered. It's a small amount but I feel like I am being fooled and I wonder how many ex-customers are on this same page.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    AT&T changed my plan from a $30 unlimited data plan without my approval and I told them I would not pay more than the $30 unlimited data. I spoke to Beverly ** and her supervisor Lagin ** in the management specialty support deal. They made accusations that I am tethering but this is an old windows mobile phone not an Android. I asked them to give me proof that I was tethering but they could not produce it. The also refused to give me credit for the overcharges that they put on my account. I have read many posts online that they are doing this to anyone that has unlimited data to get them off so they can overcharge them. But yet for $45 you can get unlimited everything on AT&T through the Go Phone, Straight Talk.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    This awful experience with AT&T started the month of February, 2012; this was due to my decision to leave my previous, but now current provider, Verizon wireless. Many would ask the question, why would someone leave a graded (A) company like Verizon and join a company they know little about (personally). However like so many, I wanted the iPhone 4s, and the price of $215 sounded good (with 2yr agreement). The first 48hrs of service was decent, but the 72nd hr was the moment of truth. First, it was dropped calls then no service at all where I stay, AT&T reps were of no help telling me to drive ten miles to a retail store and replacing the SIM card.

    Wanting my phone to work, I did everything I was told, to no avail. Within the proper time frame, I cancelled AT&T service by use of a number port. A number port is when the provider of your choosing gets on the phone with your current provider and change services. After my services with Verizon had been restored I drove to an AT&T store in Lenox Mall located in Atlanta, GA and returned the iPhone. The rep at the store in Lenox Mall was a ** male, his co-worker was an ** female, and the manager was an ** male. I had been told three days ago that I wouldn't be charged a restocking fee of $35; this was not seen in the reps notes (unprofessional).

    March 2012, I received a bill for over $435, claiming that I had not returned the iPhone. I have spoken with numerous claims to be managers and they tell me that there is no record of the return, I suspect foul play. I am now being told that I must provide proof of receipt to get the bill reduced, I told them my credit union shows the purchase being credited back to my account, they are telling me that they cannot accept this (preposterous). I was told that a manager would contact me personally to alleviate the situation, no one called, and I had to call them.

    Once again I suggested that a three way phone call be conducted with my credit union to prove the returned item, either that or fax. AT&T has accepted none of my request and would like me to drive 25 miles to the Lenox store to investigate (which is their job). This company seems to want only disturb fair decisions made by customers, and use them as financial pawns.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    This letter is written in the most humble manner I know how, therefore, please accept it as such. My name is Debra ** and my address is ** Channelview, TX, 77530. I am writing this official letter of complaint in regards to a situation that occurred on March 6, 2012. First of all, allow me to state that I had been a faithful customer of AT&T for 5+ years and my account number was **, password **. I strongly believe that AT&T is one of the finest companies in the United States of America. The only reason I aborted being a customer was that there was an increase in payment that was beyond my control.

    In regards to the complaint, AT&T debited my account for $1,387 for a past bill along with unreturned merchandise which I returned and have the UPS receipt as documentation. I received no notification of this upcoming automatic debit which came directly from my account as I was told over two months ago that this account was closed and I didn't have to worry about my account being debited. Upon my knowledge of this transaction, I called AT&T Services at 9:00 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, and spoke with a young man about the monies being debited from my account and how I could not afford this. He specifically offered me to reverse the payment and refund the monies back into my account. He spoke with such authority and knowledge of policy. I was ecstatic! I called the landlord and asked him to remove the lock so that my children, who had been outside after school, could not get in because I promised that my rent payment would be paid as soon as I got off work, based on the conversation with one of your employees.

    Your employee even told me that the reverse payment would show up in my account in about 30 minutes and he went on to further state that it they are told that it normally takes 24 hours but mine should be there shortly. I began calling my bank all day to check to see if this refund had been returned to my account. It never came and I was humiliated! However, I still trusted the word of your employee as I hopelessly waited thinking that maybe my refund was just experiencing the normal time frame. I called again at 4:15 pm to confirm my refund payment and this is where I connected with a representative of your company named Ida, who told me that a refund payment was not due to me and will not be placed in my account. Might I add that she was very professional as well as compassionate to my situation.

    I then asked to speak to manager and was referred to a Ms. **, who too exhibited such compassion as she was too totally professional as I pleaded my case and asked for some kind of help as this situation caused a hardship beyond belief, eg, overdraft charges, unable to buy food, etc. Ms. ** stated to me that the first representative that I spoke to in regards to my account should have been aware of the policy of AT&T and that he knew that the company does not do reverses or refunds once they've been debited from an account. I was then truly humiliated! I felt that this was told to me in order for someone to feel powerful or to possibly get a laugh.

    Your representative did not write in his written documentation the correct words spoken in our conversation as I was told by AT&T reps that I spoke with said they did not read the same information in his notes. It was stated that all representatives must write the problem and conclusion of the conversation of each call received and he, however, did not. If he made a mistake, then I should have been notified immediately as my phone number was on file! Ignorance to the law is no excuse. I totally do not accept the fact in regards to this entire situation and hereby request that AT&T make special arrangements for my situation because of your employee. Your employee stated to me, "Your refund credit should be in your account in approximately 30 minutes."

    Your employee did not give correct information, as he may not have been properly trained on policy and procedure. He also did not promptly inform me once a mistake has been made. The response that I received by the representatives of AT&T was, "I'm sorry." I feel that I am due an apology by your employee as well as an apology by AT&T in order. Mistakes by representatives could possibly end up costing AT&T millions of dollars. If all calls are recorded by your company as stated, then the conversation which took place on March 6, 2012, between myself and one of your representation between approximately 9:03 am until 9:20 am as well as the recording on my personal phone may serve as documentation of my complaint if documentation is requested.

    In conclusion, I am totally disappointed with AT&T and I hereby request that I be connected with someone who has the authority to properly address my situation. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I may be contacted via the following methods: phone ** or **; e-mail: **@hotmail.com or you may send written communication to the aforementioned address.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    I had Time Warner for my phone, cable and internet. I wanted to save money, so AT&T said if I switch the three, it would be $90 a month when I was paying $145 with Time Warner. When I get my discounted notice (I never got a bill), it’s $200. So I called and the man said that the rep gave me a phone line that if I stay in 323 and call 310 area code, that's considered long distance and that made my bill so high. I need your help to resolve this problem because I was wrongly advised. I am being taken advantage of because if I cancel, then the cable company wants to charge me fees when AT&T lied to me. The service was to start on 1-12-2012 and it was running until about 1-22-2012.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    Since I acquired my account with AT&T, I have experienced several drop calls. When I complain about the service to the billing department, they all seem to tell me different things. The last time I complained about the service, I told them I was not going to pay my bill until they fixed my dropped calls. The billing specialist I spoke with told me someone would return my call in 3 days, and since my service was scheduled for disconnection, he would make sure the service was not interrupted due to my dispute. I never received a call from AT&T. Two days before my company had a large expo; our phones were disconnected without any warning. This disruption caused my firm to lose over $2,000 in donations.

    When I tried to reach someone at AT&T to get our phone reconnected immediately, the record line kept hanging up on me. When it finally put me on hold to speak to a representative, I was left on hold for over an hour. I finally had to drive to the nearest AT&T service center I could find, which was 15 minutes away, and ask them for help. When I arrived at the service center, I handed the customer service rep my cell phone and explained to him that I had been on hold with AT&T for over an hour. He was able to get a rep from AT&T on the line, but the rep told me I had to pay the full amount to get the service put back on. I tried to explain to the rep that I was told my phones would not be disconnected until the dispute over my bill and my service was handled. The rep told me that she was not aware of any dispute regarding my bill and I had to call back and speak with someone from the billing department.

    On Feb 27, 2012, I contacted AT&T again and explained to the rep that I was not paying another phone bill until my service was repaired and my bill was investigated. The rep, Maria, told me she understood, and I asked to speak with a supervisor. She forwarded my call to a Jeremy in small business accounts. I asked Jeremy if he was a supervisor, and he said no. He said I couldn't speak to a supervisor, because a supervisor couldn't help me, but he could. I explained to him the problems I was having with my service, and he said I should add more lines. He kept trying to sell me additional services that would not only increase my bill, but also put me into an extended contract with AT&T that I didn't want. I finally told him to go to hell and please let me speak to a supervisor. He said what I needed was to speak to someone in the repair department and he would transfer me.

    I was on hold for over 10 minutes, and a repair person never got on the line, so I hung up. I then contacted Steve **, a contact person in repair for AT&T that had come out and repaired my phones before. I left him a message and explained that my service wasn't working properly. As of today, March 9th, I have not heard from Steve. On Feb. 28th, 2012, I contacted AT&T again, and this time I spoke with Sandy. I explained to Sandy what the problem was with my service, and that I was not going to pay another phone bill until my phones were repaired. She said she understood, and she said the other rep I spoke with should have provided me with a tracking number. She provided me with a tracking number, and told me someone would contact me within 3 business days. I never heard from anyone at AT&T about my complaint, but I did began to get harassed by the billing department regarding my bill.

    On March 8th 2012, I received a message from Floyd at AT&T, regarding the tracking number. I left Floyd a message on March 9th, 2012, then I noticed I had a bill from AT&T on my desk, and it was a disconnect notice that was scheduled for March 10th 2012. I contacted the number listed on the bill, and got Ted in customer service. I explained my situation to Ted, and he said he was very sorry for all the problems I was having. He said he could see some notes on my account, but none to the extent of what I was telling him that happened. He said he was in customer service, and he really couldn't do anything, but he said the rep I spoke with back in Jan. 2012, should have put my bill in dispute, and that would have stopped the interruption. He also said I should have been allowed to speak to a supervisor, and he would make sure he got one on the line for me. He put me on hold but I didn't get to speak to a supervisor. He said he would add a dispute on my phone, even though his department was not allowed. He suggested I requested to speak to a supervisor in billing, and he said that the other reps I spoke to should have not told me I was not allowed to speak to a supervisor.

    While I was on the phone with Ted, Floyd called. I asked Ted if I should speak to Floyd, and he said yes, so I hung up with Ted, and then explained my situation to Floyd. Floyd said he would investigate my service and get back to me. I explained to Floyd that my service was schedule for interruption tomorrow, and if it was interrupted again, I would just close my business, because I'm too tired fighting with them. I spend more time fighting with AT&T, than I do running my business, and that is not acceptable. Floyd said he would put my bill in dispute and make sure I was not disconnected.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    We were forced to switch to AT&T when Alltel was bought out by them. From the first day, their service was absolutely terrible, dropped calls, no Internet connectivity, dead zones in our whole area. Everyone we talked to in rural areas had the same opinion and were switching carriers. We constantly were calling AT&T about these issues, and every time we did, they admitted that rural Montana areas were a problem with coverage. They did not know when or if the coverage would get better. We stayed with them for eight months hoping the service would get better (it never did, in fact it got worse) and decided we had no choice but to switch.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    I called AT&T in December 2011. I told them I needed to freeze a phone line, so that it's not billed its full amount. The agent did some research and found he could do that. Then in January, I got a huge bill! I called them and spoke to a manager. They now claimed the agent was wrong and that they tried to call me to let me know and I was disconnected on the call.

    First, I never had this call with them. Second, if they claimed to have my number, why didn't they call back. No response from them. He said if I paid X amount of my bill, the account can be closed and all relationships with AT&T done. I paid immediately using my CC. Again, in February, I got a bill. Now, I called; and they told me there was a cancellation fee. I reminded them that the last manager said all the bills were cleared, and I was done with AT&T. He never mentioned any other pending bills. To this, the answer is sorry and that I have to pay.

    Twice, I had problems with AT&T. The first time, the misinformed agent put me on a plan that didn't exist. The second time, the manager said my account would be cleared and closed, and again, it didn't. AT&T is so frustrating. They never tell you the actual facts. Both times, both agents didn't know what they were talking about!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed March 6, 2012

    At the time of filing this complaint, I have called at least four times to discuss the issue of the termination fee associated with customers who have bundled their phone service and internet service with AT&T. The account holder, who will also be filing his complaint, along with one with the Better Business Bureau; and if available, with the Federal Communications Commission, has joined me by proxy since he does not have internet capabilities to utilize this service even though he is paying for it. Each phone call has lasted well over one hour, has resulted in me speaking to at least seven different people who all give me different stories and still, AT&T continues to send Mr. ** bills in excess of $200 which incorporates a termination fee that was never disclosed to us at the time that we requested internet service.

    Mr. ** has had service with AT&T for over to 20 years. I have had cellular service with AT&T for at least 10 years, if not more. As a result of what we have been put through, we will both be canceling all of our services with AT&T because of this situation. Mr. ** received conflicting promotions from AT&T regarding the bundling costs for package deals. When we ordered the service in December 2011, at no time was it ever disclosed to us that we would be subjected to a early termination fee of $150 if we did not stay with AT&&T for 12 months. Not only did it take over two weeks to get the service installed, requiring me to have to go to stores with WiFi service or friends' homes just to access the internet, but when the technician came out on January 7, 2012 to install it, it took him over 2+ hours just to get it up and running.

    Since that time and because this is a broadband with a finite number of fiber optics with an unknown number of subscribers utilizing this same broadband, I have experienced freeze-ups and/or no connectivity to the internet. Since I do everything online and my inability to maintain connectivity has led to total frustration of any alleged contract with AT&T and has resulted in total dissatisfaction with AT&T's internet service. Because this is essentially a breach of contract in so far as I was not getting what AT&T led me to believe would be more than sufficient to meet my needs. I am going to school online, do all banking online and it is essential that I have no disruption in connectivity. And, as for Mr. ** who is paying this bill, he has clearly not gotten the benefit of the bargain for which AT&T continues to bill him.

    I have made at least five attempts to reach someone of authority that can deal with this matter and the constant, inconsistent statements (not to mention being transferred to AT&T departments all over the country) that I have undergone is unconscionable, reprehensible and just shows how bad AT&T treats its paying customers. Mr. ** and I may be small fish in the sea of AT&T but fish have been known to swim in schools and I am more than confident that there is a plethora of dissatisfied customers within this area who will be more than willing to band together for a class action.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 6, 2012

    I never got requested bundle! I purchased AT&T a couple of years ago, but I was purchasing a bundled package. I have never paid one bill. The bills for home phone, internet and DirecTV are separate. I called on 3/05/2012 to cancel some services due to my hospital bills and lost of income. I was informed about a bundled package only if I had great credit and if I’m a first time buyer. Initially, I purchased a bundled package only to find out I never had one. I was on the phone for over an hour trying to get clarification or some relief, but no. I am just another one of your million customers. Obviously you, AT&T, don’t need my services. I have financial issues and wanted to maintain services with AT&T. Times are difficult and I just can’t afford AT&T at that rate. Please allow me to get bundled service for 6 months (what I should've been paying for) until I can get straighten out.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed March 5, 2012

    Fraud does not appear to be investigated by AT&T. My name is Nick, age 22. At Christmas time 2011, I did some shopping in local department stores. At or about this time, my identity was compromised. In December, I received a bill from AT&T Wireless at my home, where I live with my mom and dad in Oldsmar, FL. This bill is for service contract and four phones. I called AT&T right away and told them I did not buy any phones nor do I have service with them. We turned the phones off that day. They transferred me to AT&T fraud dept. The gentlemen instructed me to contact three agencies and make a police report with local law enforcement. I did all they asked and faxed the information to them. Once, twice, thrice with phone calls and new instructions in between each fax. After asking a lot of questions to Remmy ** in AT&T fraud dept, I find out two phones were bought at a Wal-Mart, two more phones bought at a Best Buy store. All bought in Tennessee. I live in Florida. I do not own a car and I worked that day. Oh by the way, I ride my bike to work! I did fax this information to AT&T fraud dept three different times. The bill went from $378.50 to $573.70 to $2116.20. Who's fraudulent now?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 5, 2012

    On December 21st when I was in Karachi, Pakistan on vacation, I received an SMS from AT&T saying that my international data usage was very high and I should call them regarding my iPhone (#**). I called the AT&T number given in the SMS and was told that I should turn off the data roaming feature on my handset to avoid international roaming charges. I did exactly as the customer service representative asked me to do to turn off my international data roaming service. After that my email or other data services were disabled.

    On December 27th, I received another SMS saying that my international data roaming services has been suspended because of high usage, which I found surprising because the roaming service was already turned off on my iPhone. Upon my arrival back in New York from vacation in Pakistan, on or around January 17th, I was surprised to find out that my bill included a $536 charge for international roaming. I called the AT&T customer service to complain and was told that the charges were because I did not turn off the 'fetching feature' in my iPhone. I told the AT&T rep that I was not asked to turn the fetching feature off when I had spoken to them from Pakistan and I wanted to dispute this charge. The customer rep told me that I should pay all the charges excluding data roaming and latter will be reversed. So I paid $101.76 and continued to use my phone.

    Late in January, my phone service was suspended and upon calling the company I was told that it was because the $536 amount was now overdue. When I told the rep that it was in dispute and I was told not to pay them because they will be reversed, he said that the previous rep did not register a complaint and thus, charges remained. After spending almost an hour with the customer service rep I was told that a formal complaint has been lodged and the charges will be reversed.

    In mid February (around Feb 19), my phone was again disconnected and when I called AT&T, I was told that my complaint against the roaming charges was rejected and unless I paid the full amount, the phone services will remain suspended. I complained to the rep that I have spent almost 3-4 hours with various AT&T reps and have been told that these charges will be reversed and on that basis I paid all my dues excluding the disputed amount. At that time, the rep told me that AT&T can take off $200 from the disputed amount but rest I will have to pay. I told the rep that I will think about this because not only did I not use data service while in Pakistan, I was told that they will be fully reversed. In the meantime my service remained suspended.

    On February 22nd, I called AT&T back and asked them to take off $300 from the disputed amount and I will pay the rest and settle the whole issue once and for all. After spending another hour with the rep, I was told that the company had agreed with my request and I can settle the disputed amount with a payment of $236 and the phone will be turned back on. I made the payment immediately and with in half hour my phone was reconnected.

    Three days later, on February 25th, my phone was suspended again and I had to call AT&T and spend another hour explaining that the dispute was settled on February 22nd and based on that my phone was turned back on. The customer service rep told me that the company had rejected my settlement and I will have to pay the disputed amount in full. I vehemently protested that the company cannot turn back on the settlement but to no avail. I asked the rep to let me talk to his supervisor. After waiting for almost 15 minutes, I was told that the supervisor is not available at that time but will call me in 30 minutes on my other cell phone. The phone never came and the service remains suspended.

    I did everything the company asked me to do to turn off the data service and despite that I was charged, which makes these charges fraudulent. Also, upon advice of the AT&T reps, I continued to pay all charges over and above the disputed amount because I was assured twice that they will be reversed, which means that the rep misrepresented to me. I settled with AT&T and my service was turned back on, yet AT&T went back on the settlement. Now the company is calling my wire line phone repeatedly to harass me into paying the full amount, while the iPhone service remains suspended.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceStaffReliability

    Reviewed March 5, 2012

    My son broke his Samsung Infuse. He went to the AT&T Store to show them, and to get a new phone (we have insurance). The rep gave him a card with Asurion's contact info. We called and she said it would be a $199.00, non-refundable deductible. What?! Well, it is a very expensive phone we're replacing. So, I agreed, they sent an AT&T "refurb" to me. The headphone jack did not work so we called, they told us to ship it back. I told them that I did not want a refurb, I had insurance and I wanted a new phone. Well, they had no way of knowing when a new phone would come in. I'll wait. Put me on the wait list. We can't do that. I am furious. I was tricked, bait and switch.

    At no time, while the AT&T rep sold me the phone and insurance did they mention one time that they were selling me third party insurance. At no time did they tell me that the insurance was for a refurb phone. I was asked if I wanted insurance. "What does it cover?" If you drop it, it falls in water, if it's stolen. "Okay. I better get it," I have talked with these talking heads; they just keep repeating the prompts that are on their screens. I have contacted AT&T regarding this outrageous bait and switch they pulled. I want to cancel my 2 year contract. Well, can't do that without a hefty fee. How bout we refund your money you paid for the insurance? No not yet!

    I have $199.00 out there floating that they claim is non-deductible. That was 7 days ago. AT&T says they thought I canceled the insurance. The defective phone has been sent back. My money is out there. Who knows if I will get another phone? I told the AT&T's floor manager over the phone that I was seeking counsel and am planning on suing them for their practice. Asurion has been in several class action suits due to their practices. Yet AT&T continues to do business with them. Why? I am seeking counsel. I hope to get another class action suit started against this company. If not, I will seek action in the small claims court. Please, let's fight this company. We can do it together.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 4, 2012

    My name is James ** and I will never do business with you again. I will tell anyone and everyone about the poor service I have received from this company. I will post my story in as many forums and online in as many places as I can to make sure no one else has to deal with the headaches that this company seems to enjoy giving. I will show this company how to stick to their word by setting an example and sticking to every word I have written above. Why do I feel this way you may ask? In short, I have had a horrible previous experience with your company many years ago and I said I would never deal with your business again. After about eight years, we (wife and I) had heard that AT&T had made great changes and are striving to be the best in customer service. Needless to say, we went back with fingers crossed.

    Of course, it didn't take long to see your company had worked harder at promising better customer service than actually making the changes necessary to provide better service. My wife and I had internet service from your company. We ended up moving and had to send in the internet router that your company provided us. Your company sent me directions on how to send in the equipment, so we followed directions as your company provided in the email. My wife first took the equipment to the closest UPS store to send back as stated in your email. The UPS worker stated that they did not send those routers back given the number on the router. I guess it didn't match up. Shamefully, I thought maybe my wife misunderstood the gentleman at UPS. I then decided to take it back myself and see what the problem was. The same gentleman was working and repeated what he told my wife.

    We called your company the same day the UPS worker denied our second attempt to send in the equipment. The person we spoke to (after waiting on hold a ridiculous amount of time) stated that we would have to take it to the USPS. A few days later, I did as your company told me to. I went to USPS to drop off your equipment and rid myself of this now growing headache. After waiting in the USPS line for nearly 45 minutes, the USPS worker said that they can't send it back without a mailing label. But according to AT&T's rep, we just need to bring it in, I told her. She said that she would have to charge me to send it back. Dreading the call back to your company and the almost certain ridiculous wait time, I called anyways. Right on queue, the wait time was long. This was becoming some kind of torture. What more does your company want of me? I was starting to feel like I was putting more effort into returning your companies equipment than your companies efforts to get it back.

    This time, we thought we had found an answer though. We spoke to a guy who said he was sorry for the inconvenience and almost made me feel bad for feeling so much hatred towards your company. He assured me he would take care of the problem by sending out the label we needed and ending this horrible story. Now it's 3/3/12. It feels like a month and a half since I last spoke to your company's rep who guaranteed to fix the problem and what has become of everything? Nothing! Did we ever receive this magical label? No! But one thing has changed, your company has stolen $150 out of my bank account. Your company has put my family in a financial hardship by making our account negative and making me search for funds for gas just to get to work! We are so upset your company has stole from us!

    I called my bank and explained the entire story to them. The best part was when my bank's rep stated that she had the exact same thing happen to her! She put in the dispute and guaranteed a return of all my funds! I wish she could train your company on true customer service. I am including all the contact information for my wife and I. I will still be waiting for that label I was promised and I will send your crappy equipment back as soon as I get it. Please look out for online reviews of your company as well as this email. I will make it very easy to find. No thank you.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 4, 2012

    I tried to renew the time on our Go Phone. We never received a message saying it was time to renew. The phone went dead, saying there is no network. On Mar. 3, 2012, I called the number listed online for the Go Phone, and talked to an agent. I gave my credit card info, and was told the phone would be turned back on. It's still not turned on today. I've tried calling again, and get the computer voice runaround. I was then told that number has been disconnected. It tells me to call the number I called in the first place. I'm out the money AT&T is charging to my card, and no usable phone. Is AT&T so hard up for cash, that they must steal it from customers?

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed March 4, 2012

    I have been a customer with AT&T since 07/17/2010. My wireless account number is **. My bill of $241.30 is due to be paid on 03/07/2012. I went and paid my bill in full on Friday, 03/02/2012, at a local AT&T authorized dealer right after work. I am still not able to receive call or place an outgoing call. None of the AT&T sales representatives and their operators were able to assist with reactivation. I have a total of three lines: One for myself, one for my daughter and one belongs to my wife. None of the above lines have been reactivated. Please advise. Thank you in advance.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 3, 2012

    I cancelled service with AT&T in November 2011. I requested the numbers be ported to my new carrier and they only allowed two to port over for reasons they would not disclose. In the ensuing month, I was sent a final bill for $139, which was an early termination fee (they misinformed me of the 2-year plan date for the equipment upgrade on one phone, resulting in my incurring an early termination fee - early by 2 weeks). I, begrudging, paid. Then I started getting bills for $370, with no explanation of what it was for. They turned it in for collection as well. To this day, I have made 6 calls to AT&T, in some cases, lasting over an hour. AT&T has given me 6 different stories, the latest being that they wouldn't allow me to cancel because I had a past due balance of $370 (and I don't, I have the bills). So they kept me open and incurring new charges beyond the date I terminated (and they acknowledge that fact).

    Now it is in collection, as I said, and my calls to AT&T are nothing short of silly. One agent was confused and started making all sorts of stories up: I bounced a check (which can't happen the way I pay, much less that it is just plain not true), the balance was from an earlier account (I was with them for nearly a decade. What are they talking about there?). Ultimately, that agent hung up to avoid having to continue. Another came closer and admitted they made a mistake and did not cancel billing when I requested. Thus, even though my phones were gone, they kept charging. I sense that one was on to something. He said, "We will look into it and contact you". Of course, nothing.

    In the end, I am now in collection, suffering damage because AT&T can't figure out their computer system. I said to them, "hey, if I had a balance due from service prior to Nov. 16th for my account, I will happily pay". And they sent a bill, I paid. Now this. It would be so nice to speak to a supervisor with a brain, but those requests have been met on three occasions with "oops, we disconnected you by mistake". Yeah, right. It is like dealing with my 14-year old. I am so tired of this.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 2, 2012

    I have a problem with a new AT&T cellphone. I bought at Wal-Mart in West Branch. I went to the AT&T store in West Branch for help. I was denied help and told to go to Wal-Mart’s. The person’s name was John and he was arrogant and unwilling to help with the trouble. I have been with AT&T for a long time and was always happy with the service until now. This was on Friday, 03/02/12. We have 3 cellphones on our account. Thanks.

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    Contract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 2, 2012

    Bait and switch on contract terms - I have 5-line Family Plan with 5 unlimited data plans for the past 3 years. The original contract states unlimited 3G data. No mention of limits or caps or throttling. The have already threatened my daughter, who is not the primary contract holder, accused her of tethering when she does not know how and she has iPhone which won't let you without paying for tethering plan. They accused her of shutting down their network in the Seven Springs, PA area when she only used 8GB of data. Their tactics and actions are criminal. They continue to push data usage and smartphones. Then they blame us, their customers who pay crazy fees for the data in the first place, and instead of fixing their network with the money, they line executive pockets with cash. It's time that AT&T's customers unite.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 2, 2012

    It is my wish for this missive to reach an AT&T employee who is genuinely concerned with providing high-quality customer service. However, upon receipt of my bill, it was absolutely mind-boggling to learn that my payment, in the amount of $58.93, for last month’s bill, was somehow posted as a $1.00CR. Indeed, there could be an awful lot to convey in regards to the utter incompetence, AT&T manages to maintain at the expense of its customers. Additionally, it is dreadful having to telephone AT&T, due to the lack of professionalism in customer service.

    However, for clarification, last month, my bill was $58.93, which was paid in full with a money order. Attached is a copy of last month's bill, along with the money order receipt #** and the receipt from the store where the money order was purchased. Also enclosed is the current bill, which is reflective of AT&T receiving and posting a payment to my account on February 9th. Consequently, the payment posted was not for the total amount of the money order; $58.93. Instead, the amount posted was for a $1.00CR. Obviously, there is an error. Or perhaps an AT&T employee has ascertained a means to purloin customers’ payments.

    Nevertheless, upon receiving this month bill in the amount of $140.00, I am extremely upset. If AT&T is unwilling to resolve this matter within a timely manner, then my services will be cancelled; land line and wireless internet. Because who in their right-mind would want to continue to do business with any corporation that maintains less than high-quality service for customers?

    At this point, it is necessary to inject a bit of perspective into the situation in order to lend credibility to a previous statement. If an AT&T employee has managed to purloin laptops from the corporation, then who is to say an employee hasn't exploited the means to purloin a customer’s payment? A $58.93 money order does not reduce itself to a $1.00CR. Thus, it is my request for AT&T to address the billing error, adjusted my account to reflect accordingly, and provide me with an updated response. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed March 1, 2012

    Our service with AT&T was connected on January 9, 2012. The service was down the entire first week and we called every day to complain. They finally fixed the problem on January 16, 2012. When we finally got our bill they didn't have any of our promotion codes that were to reduce the price of our bill. Our package through AT&T is supposed to be $59.99. That comes with DirecTV service. Now, it's March 1st, 2012 and they still have not fixed our billing issues. We now have a bill for February for over $80. They still don't have any of our promotion codes, and yet when we called in January they said they had fixed all our billing issues. Now, when we called this last time they won’t do anything that they have promised.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2012

    I Cannot Even Make Call: I am facing this issue since more than a year. Initially, I thought my device had a problem which was iPhone 3G. Then I bought iPhone 4, but the issue is the same. I talked to Apple also about it thinking it may be device problem, and I also spoke with AT&T about it. After many trials, I am nowhere and issue is the same, even after buying Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket which runs on LTE network. AT&T debugged my phone 2 times and the surrounding network also, but they always say that we don't see any network problem or complaint in this area. Initially, the problem was call drop when using iPhone. Currently, the problem is not even getting connected. When I try to make calls, it doesn’t even ring, and on screen, the display is like trying to connect the call. I need a refund of all the problems I have faced.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2012

    I keep getting the runaround every time that I try to resolve any issue with my bill. Every customer support person transfers me somewhere else and my problem never gets resolved. I have been fighting with their customer support for over a month now and every time that I call I have to spend three plus hours on the phone trying to resolve my issue. I have been mistakenly billed multiple times over a service that was supposed to be shut off and am in the process of paying off a ridiculous bill that accrued because of AT&T's shoddy management.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    On 10-17-11 I found 3 extra phone numbers on my bill. I knew nothing about them so I went to AT&T to shut them all off. (Total of 4 #'s). I have been receiving a monthly bill for around $150/month for services rendered which have never been rendered. When I first cancelled all services in October my total bill owed was zero balance. My latest bill, as of today is $1,142.22, and has 5 wireless numbers, not including my billing telephone number. I never authorized any of these numbers to my account, and yet AT&T has refused to correct this saying they need a fraud report from the police. The police looked into it and agree that when I requested to shut off all services in October they should have all been shut off and I should not be billed for them, but it is not a police matter.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    The order was cancelled and never used. We have been calling each month that we get the AT&T internet services bill for $24.95 per month. We get the same answers: someone will look into it and call you back (right). Yes, it does show that it was cancelled and you do not have the service, it is a billing error. They will correct it. Well now we are at a bill for a total of $179.11. We do not have the service and can't get anyone there to make this right. We’re totally out of ideas, help!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    When I upgraded my phone they sold me an insurance plan I pay per month. They told me that it would cover everything from damages to lost of phone. They sold it to me like it was the best thing ever. Then I come to find out that there is a $200 deductible! What a rip off! If I knew that, I would’ve went to Best Buy and got their warranty. Even Sprint and T-Mobile warranty covers the phone without an insurance plan. AT&T’s insurance plan is a total rip off and their customer services people sell these plans without informing people of the deductible. I’d rather not buy the insurance and be more careful.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    Well, if you’re located in Carolina, the reason why your AT&T cell phone coverage is horrible is because there's this company called CNS (Communication Network Solutions) that handles the maintaining and upgrades on AT&T cell sites in the Carolina markets.

    This company loves to bring on 1099 trunk slammers who work for peanuts and managers that run these sites that have no previous field experience. A matter of fact, the main manager, just a year ago, was selling truck parts which makes you wonder how he can manage this big market when he doesn’t even know what he's looking at on site. So these trunk slammers have no care in the world to take pride in their work to insure quality work which means quality service for the cell phone customers. They only care about walking away for the day with a bag full of peanuts.

    So all you AT&T customers stuck in a contract, I'm sorry but that’s what’s happening on the other side of the phone.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    First, I purchased a bundle, one year for the internet, TV, and two years for the cell phone. I was promised by the sales person that when one contract ran out that all would remain the same amount so long as I kept them. My bill went from $119 initially (for a year) to $130.06 in November to $161.35 in December, then $159 till February to $170.

    Further, I was offered a bonus for bundling and was promised $100 was coming in the mail. I went back to the store, inquired to a sales person, left my name etc. 1 year and 5 months later, still no check. Further, I believe they are posting their bill, receiving late to incur and collect late payments. They have also offered a $10 bonus for going paperless, although I didn't take them up on this. I have spoken to other AT&T customers and was told by all that it took forever and they had to inquire many times to get their promised money. How many people are still owed promised money today because they didn't keep following through? Just off the phone with AT&T customer service wouldn't even speak to me because I couldn't remember some password and childhood hero that I was forced to pick on the spot upon my purchase at the store. Help!, I can't even close my account, their website is not accepting of my old computer, ironic eh? Yes, give me an attorney. I'm mad!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    I had cell phone service at my home and shop and about 3 weeks ago. I stopped getting a signal there.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2012

    Several days ago AT&T sent me a letter stating that my 2G phone may soon not be able to make/receive calls as they are updating their network and apparently will be progressively eliminating 2G coverage. They sent an "action required" letter and requested I bring in my phone and they would exchange it free for any of four phone selections at no cost and need to start a new service agreement. As I have and pay for a second line for my wife, on 2/25/12 I proceeded to the AT&T store (Winter St., Waltham, MA) to exchange them. We both have "basic" 2G phones. I was soon told that they would exchange my phone but that my wife's 2G phone could not be exchanged unless I did an "upgrade" for it (at cost) and sign a 2-year agreement.

    There’s nothing they could do and they suggested I call customer service. Customer service proceeded to tell me the same thing after checking with a "supervisor". In other words, my second line would become semi-useless unless I paid to upgrade and sign a 2-year contract for it. For background, I have been an AT&T customer for many years (including Cingular before it became AT&T) with as many as 4 phone numbers until a few years ago. And for the past few years, I have a primary account with a second line (2 numbers). My contract ran out many years ago and since then I have continued on same contract terms (about $55/month) for 550 shared minutes. The point I tried to impress on AT&T was the following.

    We barely have used the wireless phones and each month we consistently have used less than about 60 minutes (14 minutes last month), and, therefore, they have been making terrific money off of me while I have barely used any service or bandwidth! Additionally, I pay online as soon as a bill notification appears--instant payments every month! So, they not only take my money for minimal use but they get it instantly at each bill origination date. In return, they refuse to change my second "basic" phone from 2G to 3G so as to be able to communicate soon. So, unless I upgrade that second line will be virtually useless. So much for their "no cost, no service agreement."

    I walked out, refusing to change my 2G to a 3G at no cost. I had already spoken to Verizon, known for better service and better connections, a few days ago. As a result, I will terminate my AT&T account as soon as I get a Verizon account with same phone numbers in coming week. This event is at the very least "illogical", not well studied by AT&T, and somewhat "unethical". I will never do business with AT&T again or any carrier that uses them and will propagate my experience to others. There is no easy way to again complain to AT&T. They are like "trained robots” with a memorized reply.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2012

    I have a 2-year contract with AT&T. I bought a house in a different location, which has low to no signal for AT&T. Their tech service even said that area has no service, and the best they can do for me is offset my monthly charges by $30 a month for the next three months while taking their advice and try to get someone else to take over my contract. I pay my bill religiously and have three phones with this company. I just want them to do the right thing and let a good customer get the service they can not provide at this time. There are other services in that area that can provide me coverage I need for my family. But I cannot afford to pay the early termination fees and purchase new service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2012

    I ordered a phone online. Little did I know that the description said slider; I received the touchscreen one. I called to complain and cancel and just get a family plans with sliders. All great. The woman said she would send out new phones and return label for the other. I wouldn't be responsible for that line. Well, I received my new phones, but no label.

    Two days later, my phone would not even come on (slider). I took it to the AT&T center, and they said the battery port was dysfunctional. So I had to upgrade and pay for another phone. Great. I paid for a new phone, then a week later, I contacted AT&T back. I have a $144 bill from a basic talk, unlimited message phone (one that was cancelled and being returned). I told her "Hey, I requested a return label and said to mail it so I could send the phone back."

    About week later, the phone that was cancelled supposedly had bill still. So I chatted online with several incompetent people, and they said they would send a return label and after that they would remove the $40 activation fee. I still owe $100 for a phone used once to call AT&T and got new lines. Really?

    I wake up this morning, and my phones are suspended. I quickly got online to discuss this matter, and until that is paid, I will be suspended! It's not even for my new phones! It's for the old one! For a bill that was supposed to be cancelled and credited. I'm beyond ticked off with my service!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2012

    I am a long time AT&T customer with many cell phones. I have been on a contract that allows me to tether my cell phone to my laptop for a fixed fee. I decided to upgrade my cell phone in December of 2011. To make sure I stayed with my contract during the change, I called AT&T first. I was assured that the contract would follow my new cell phone. I upgraded from a Tilt 2 to a Samsung Focus Flash. Tethering did not work. The contract did not continue. AT&T, after a couple calls, was good and through a supervisor, I was returned to my previous contract. Tethering did not happen. A local rep then put me on a no-tether contract.

    Following many weeks of AT&T technical support, we both (myself and AT&T) learned that the Samsung Focus Flash does not tether. AT&T immediately sent me overnight, with an apology, a new different phone that tethers. I received the phone today and called AT&T back to let them know all was done and to return the contract. I was told that there is no way I am going to get the previous contract and I was not allowed to talk to a supervisor. I was simply cut off and told regardless of what other divisions of AT&T told me, I was not getting the service that all we all were working to get started again. Frustrating.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012

    On behalf of my 97-year old mother whom we were relocating into a retirement apartment in Ada, Oklahoma in August 2011, I requested phone service from AT&T. I did not have my mother's social security number with me when I was on the phone with the customer service representative. My mistake. I gave them my social security number, however, told them the phone would be in her name and she would be responsible for the bill. Unfortunately, she did not even get to move into her apartment due to a fall that fractured her femur in 3 places. She remains in Ada in a nursing home and probably will never leave there.

    I called one day after the phone service was turned on and cancelled the service due to her condition and asked that AT&T send the installation charges to her address: **. The next month, a bill was received that included the installation charges and one month's service. I immediately called and spoke with a billing representative and she indicated that they would be sending out another bill with just the installation charges. It is important to note that when I spoke with the customer "sales" representative, I signed no contract and no information was given to me that I would be responsible for a month's service. In essence, there was one day of service at that address.

    We have received no communication from AT&T until this past weekend when I received a phone message from a collection agency. I contacted the agency this morning and spoke to an extremely rude man. I explained the situation again to no avail. He finally gave me the fax number for the AT&T dispute resolution office. I sent it this morning. What a sincere disappointment the AT&T customer service has been. As I have indicated numerous times, I will be happy to pay the installation charges on behalf of my mother, but I am completely amazed that a company can expect to be paid for a service not received.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012

    Iphone 3G drops calls all the time. I'm asking some kind of reimbursement.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012

    In November 16, 2011, I purchased an iPhone for my son as a Xmas present. The phone was at no charge, but I added it to my already activated wireless service. I was told I would pay $60 for my phone line, an additional $9.99 for the extra line, $6.99 for each phone for insurance, $25 for each phone for data usage, and $30 for unlimited mobile-to-mobile text.

    When receiving my first bill in December 2011, I was charged $307.10 for wireless service. So I called, and for whatever reason, no one could explain my son's phone line was put under a senior plan. (Mind you, he was 11 years old.) So supposedly, they were going to credit my account and everything was going to be corrected.

    Since December 2011, every bill I receive, needless to say, has not been corrected. Now, I'm being charged $199.50 each month starting in January 2012 for texting. I have repeatedly called each month to get it corrected, and each time, I'm reassured that it has been and I should not have any additional problem. I have spoken to supervisors, and I got nowhere. They acted like they are doing me a favor by issuing credits when if they would correct the problem, I wouldn't have to stay on the phone for 2.5 hours each month since December 2011. Is there anybody out there who can fix this?

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012

    They're slowing down my unlimited data plan: I have had an unlimited data plan since 2007 with AT&T, and now, whenever I use my iPhone on 3G, nothing works except making phone calls. If I am paying for unlimited data, then I should be receiving unlimited data. I am grandfathered-in under this plan and intend to receive what I pay for.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012

    This is a two part problem and I have no idea how to fix this. Sometime last year (maybe back in April or May?), I found that AT&T had a faster internet service in my area for cheaper than they have been charging me. I called and upgraded at this point to their faster service. I had set up a way to pay my bill online and after they had my account up and running, also set up autopay to pay them what they said I owed.

    Fast forward to Feb 2012, I pulled my credit report and noticed that EOS CCA is reporting this AT&T account for $79 since October 2011. I never received a phone call, any letters or any bills from either AT&T or EOS CCA that would state that I ever owed $79 at all. I would have expected that at least the collection agency would have notified me prior to or shortly after poisoning my credit report. I'm referring to even the basic letter saying that I would have 30 days to dispute this account, prior to them reporting on all 3 of my credit reporting agencies. However, I called and spoke to an AT&T rep in the billing department. We have a verbal agreement (and I repeated it several times) stating that if I would pay the old bill, she would call the collection agency and have them delete it from my credit reports. Having little choice in the matter, I paid it; and she put me on hold to call them. According to her, it was to be deleted.

    2 weeks later, I call the CA and they inform me that they no longer own the account, but are updating the account to show as a Paid Collection. I don't think this should be the case because I never had a chance to dispute the collection in the first place. I only dealt with the original creditor when paying to have this billing issue taken care of. When calling AT&T back, they basically changed their tune to say that they wouldn't be able to do anything about what is reported to my credit reports, even though they wrongfully sent it to collections without contacting me to pay the bill in the first place.

    I was in the middle of a federal background investigation where this account was brought to my attention. In my interview, it made it appear as though I lied about the account when I never even knew that I had owed AT&T anything. The results of my security clearance are still pending. I have been unable to apply for credit lately due to concerns about how that collection agency is impacting my score.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2012

    After reporting an iPhone as stolen, I discovered from the AT&T service center that the thief can take that same stolen phone into any service center for activation, and AT&T will not check to see if it's stolen, before reissuing it. They site "privacy issues". For whom? The thief? How much effort does it take, to see if there are any reports on the phone's serial number? It's in the phone, and the service center has to have that, in order to activate it. The unofficial answer was, "they know they can sell you another phone, so why not feed the cash cow?"

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2012

    I moved out of my house, did the order so that they cut the service and move it to my new address. This order was made on January 12. On January 18, my service was suppose to be ready, they did not do it. They left my service for January 25 and they did not do it. On February 2, I canceled the order because the order never came. I didn't have internet and home phone, AT&T is charging me $ 220 and I have to pay for it. I talked to the service of the cellular and they are charging $140 in addition to say that the $220 does not include cellular bill. Nobody was able to help me, I spent over 8 hours to fix this, and at the end, I have to pay for it anyway. Can anyone help me to clear this matter please? Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012

    On 2/18/12, I called CS in order to have the errors on my February bill corrected. CS agent, Mark, answered my call. He was angry and rude before I even had an opportunity to explain what was erroneous about my bill. After yelling at me and talking over me for several minutes, I was finally able to insist that he change my bill to reflect the true amount owed. Even after he had corrected the bill, he continued his verbally assault. Finally, I asked to speak to a supervisor. Mark told me that there was no supervisor working today. He then put me on hold.

    The next voice on the line was Chuck **. He said that he was a supervisor. He asked how he could help me. I told him about the verbal assault but he did not want to hear about the assault. He kept asking if my billing questions had been addressed. I said that they were, however, I wanted his assurance that Mark would be held accountable for his actions. I suggested that Mark be restrained. He said that he could not tell me how the situation would be handled but that my conversation with him (Chuck) constituted filing a complaint. I did not feel confident in that statement and asked how I could file a written complaint. He gave me a web address that provided no help. I found this website by doing my own research. Additionally, Chuck seemed to be of the state of mind that as long as Mark satisfied my request of correcting the billing errors, it was perfectly okay for him to verbally assault me. Well, it is not. I am asking that both of these AT&T employees be restrained so that no one else will ever be verbally assaulted by these to individuals. I also ask to be informed of the action that is taken by AT&T.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012

    I was on vacation in Jamaica and was billed over $200 for a call. AT&T said I answered and talked 73 minutes. I did not make this call. They refuse to refund my money. I have been passed around from person to person and they are very rude and will not credit my account. I don't know where to turn. Nobody will help me. When I ask them where the call came from, they said it was a blocked number! This is insane. Can anyone help me?!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012

    For the last few months, I have played phone tag with customer service. They have been over billing me and telling me it is a "computer glitch." Seriously?

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2012

    I’ve had 4 phones in 3 months and presently have a defective phone verified by the manufacturer (RIM). AT&T is refusing to replace the phone unless I go to a warranty device center. I did all the troubleshooting steps and in my contract, they are supposed to replace. So, why am I being forced to go to a warranty center?!

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2012

    For 4 years, I have been using an unlimited data plan with the 3 iPhones, I have had over this time. Recently, AT&T began throttling my data speed, without informing me or anything. It occurs every month, and lasts for weeks at a time. Unlimited data means unlimited data, not unlimited data at super slow speeds. I am also filing a complaint with the FCC.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2012

    The only problem I have is, I have been a loyal AT&T Wireless customer for almost 11 years now. I've lived through when it was AT&T, then Cingular and now back to AT&T. I have dealt with the drop calls (which is understandable) and have had so many phones I could open my own shop! I have Never Ever missed a payment nor been late on one. My biggest problem is about a month ago I called and spoke with a lady about my phone crapping out and needing a replacement. She told me I was available for an "Early iPhone upgrade. " Not knowing what this was, I was told an upgrade for the iPhone only. I asked if it was the same as an original upgrade and she respond "yes. " Somewhat excited, I left work headed straight to an AT&T Wireless store and soon found out that instead of paying $500 for my phone, I saved a whopping $48.

    I called back into the main line understanding the mistake but wanted to make sure I knew what was going on. The next rep that received my call explained everything to me and I asked if we could do something for me since he knew what had happened. Nothing could be done under his power, so I asked if I could speak with someone that could, 20 minutes later I hung up. A little frustrated and not asking for hand outs, I could pay the $450 but why would I? Hopefully you can see my point of view without the "customer is always right" perspective. It's just nice to feel your contribution isn't overlooked into the massive sea of customers.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2012

    AT&T is still billing me for DSL internet service that I signed up for, but can't even get, because I live too far away from the DSLAM box. I sent the modem and everything back, and called many times, and they said they fixed my bill. I am still getting bills from them. It is bad enough that I can't get DSL service from them, let alone getting charged for it, and not being able to use it.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012

    I went to the AT&T store located off of David McCleod Blvd. in Florence, SC on the evening of February 14th. I had won a Bluetooth headset from a raffle where I had made a contribution to the American Cancer Society. There were 4 employees in the store at 8 pm and they did not know about this product or go out of their way to help me. In fact I was told by one of the employees to come back tomorrow; they could not help me because the manager had to handle this. I do not live in Florence. I live 25 miles away and did not want to make a trip back, so they called the manager and I waited about 20 minutes while they basically ignored me and sat there playing with their cell phones. My husband who was sitting in our vehicle outside could see them doing this through the window.

    When I asked the girl what was going on she told me not to give her any attitude. Another employee said basically for me to not say anything as they did not have to wait on me. I do not understand this kind of treatment for any customer and I will never go back in that store again. The manager finally came in and the girl gave me the item and I left. Is this the proper way to run a business? I think not. This sets a terrible impression of the store for any customer that comes in there. If these are the kind of employees they hire, I wish them luck!

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012

    When I sign up with AT&T, I wasn't told that my first bill would be 2 months and that isn't fair to the customers. I'm on a fixed income as well as a lot of other people, now when you get your bill it is more than your mortgage. A lot of people are leaving Comcast for AT&T which I did but not for this kind of problem. When I wasn't told from the beginning, it is not at all fair; $406.58 is due March 6. The salesperson needs to explain is to the customers first and not when they get the bill.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012

    I signed up with AT&T on 12/21/2011. We operate a business and communication is key! When switching to AT&T, I was very clear on our needs. We have 3 phone lines in our office, one is a fax line. I told the sales person that our main line was **, and we needed it to rollover to our second line ** if the main line was busy. I told him we also needed a fax line. It's pretty simple stuff.

    I find out a month into AT&T that customers can't get through to our business because the phone is always busy. It turns out, we never got the "rollover" I specifically requested, hence the original quote on price went up.

    Second problem is when we ordered 3 cell phones. I was told the phones would be $49.99 each. When I received my bill, the phones were $219.99 each. To avoid disconnections, collections, I called the sales staff at AT&T way in advance to fix the situation. Well, I just received a call that AT&T will send us to collections for not paying the entire invoice. By the way, I was told by the sales staff (Chad) to deduct the overcharge on the invoice and they would take care of the rest.

    Well, I just received an automated call from AT&T saying if I did not pay the bill, we would go to collections. It's no way to talk to a human, so here I am. Switching to AT&T was the worst decision I've made.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012

    I have called and called on different occasions about my services, and about the customer service from AT&T. They have been ugly to me, lied to me, even their supervisors. When I asked for their boss, or a corporate person and number to contact about my complaints, they refused to give me the information. I emailed, and received no response. I have also complained about the coverage, and they were supposed to contact me in 3 to 5 days, and they still have not contacted me about that either. That was on Jan 3, 2012.

    If I don't pay my bill, they cut my service off. This is a multimillion dollar company, and their employees have not given me very good customer service, and when they say that they record your conversation for quality assurance, that is a joke. If they recorded my conversations, then the CEO of AT&T should be billed for my service, and time that I have spent in trying to get assistance. Or better yet, how would they like for me to contact the news about my complaints?

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2012

    Here we go again! They keep turning off my internet only to get $30 from me each time! What is the point of making an arrangement?! I need to speak to a manager today because I am really about to term my service and go with another provider!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2012

    I spoke with several people in December 2011 and was told that my promotion of $48.00 was going to expire February 13, 2012. I was told to sign another contract and call back in January and the $48.00 promotion would be added back to my account and my bill would continue to be $120.00 like January's bill. I signed the contract under the assumption that my bill wouldn't exceed $125.00. I explained to the representative that I couldn't afford more than $125.00 because I am in the process of purchasing a house. The representative assured me that my bill would stay around $125.00 monthly. I called in January trying to get my bill at the $125.00 that I was told I could pay. Each time I called, I was told to call back.

    Finally I called Friday, February 10 and was told to call back today, Monday, February 13, 2012, the day that the promotion expired. I spoke with Allen and he told me that he saw where I had been calling and was told to call back, however he said it was nothing he could do and referred me to this website. My bill this month is $176.00 once again, I can't afford this large amount for service.

    I am a widowed mother of two small children. I would like to keep the service that I have with my bill $120.00 monthly including my February's bill that I was promised. It's not my fault that I was quoted this price. If your look at my account last month you will see that my bill was $120.00 the price that was quoted. I think that I deserve better than this being a very loyal customer. I have been late on my bill. I referred several people to AT&T for Uverse service. I have my cellular service with AT&T and Blue Cross Blue of Louisiana is my employer and lots of employees have AT&T service. I pray that you could give me what was promised to me. If not, I will have to refer this matter to the Better Business Bureau.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2012

    I went in to an AT&T store to purchase an iPhone and was told I no long had unlimited data, which I originally had on two phones. My billing statement stated I had unlimited data on two phones on a family plan. They couldn't tell me the reason why it was a removed because I did not authorized it to be removed. The supervisor, Joseph **, wouldn't allow me to speak to anyone else and said, "it doesn't matter whether it an computer error or not", they will not changed it.

    I was told by Amory ** that their policy was to speak to a supervisor. If not satisfied, I could request to speak with his supervisor. However, the first supervisor would not allow me to speak to his supervisor. I would like to file a formal complaint.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2012

    I was locked out of my email due to a technical problem at AT&T. I have spent in excess of 4 hours on the phone trying to resolve the issue. Problems include being transferred to multiple people, being cut off, inability to re-access the individual who was investigating the issue after being cut off and the refusal of anyone to obtain assistance from a manager. I am currently still locked out of my email which has essentially cut me off from my business!

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    Online & App

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2012

    AT&T lost or deleted my banking / payment data and their website asks to select payment method and the choices are "new this or new that" when I have been paying the same way for years. Now they want to re-collect the information because they screwed up?

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2012

    I called to activate a new phone and the person assisting me activated the wrong number on the new phone rendering two lines of my 4-line family account useless. I was then told that I needed to go to the store or have them mail new SIM cards to me that would take 3-5 business days. I asked about overnight delivery to which I was denied. I asked to speak to a manager and this is where my frustration begun. I could tell that the manager already seemed bothered to be speaking with me and was very demeaning.

    I can understand not being able to help me in a particular way but as a customer, I would expect some respect and sympathy to which I received none even though this service outage would cost me time and money. It was a disgusting display from a company I am paying for a service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    AT&T sent me an email on January 31, 2012 announcing that unlimited data smartphone customers such as myself will experience "reduced speeds". They stated that they will only restore my unlimited data speed at the start of each billing cycle. This is causing a huge issue for me! I am angry because I have four iPhones on my plan and one regular phone, and only one of my iPhone's has a "Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan", and this is the one that is giving me no data service between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm EST everyday! Due to my work location, I am unable to use WiFi during this time of the day. I am also angry because I have been an AT&T Wireless Customer for well over four years and my speed was decent until February 1, 2012. In addition, my wireless phone bill averages a minimum of $245 per month so I feel that I am paying my dues to use the data services as needed. I am absolutely disappointed with AT&T!

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    They said I can get a $25 monthly plan. Well I had 2 minutes left on it so I asked someone at the AT&T store if I could just add another $25 card and start the next month. They said it would be fine. When I did it, they said it will stay in my account until then and renew automatically, but if I go over the 2 minutes I get charged 10 cents and would have to start the account over. It's just a cheap, sorry way to scam you out of money.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    I pay for 3G service but since AT&T put out 4G service, their 3G service has slowed down tremendously. I did a speed test using speedtest.net for mobile.WI-FI; I get full 3mps, but when I use AT&T 3G, I got 0.54mps download and 0.13mps upload.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    I'm at wit's end with this current situation. Let's start at the beginning. I have a cell phone. I have no need for a home phone and all I wanted was a simple internet connection at my house. I signed up with AT&T and they screwed it up right off the bat. In hind sight, I should have pulled the plug right then and there. The first attempt at fixing our customer relationship was that I was to get my Internet for $9.95 a month for a year starting February 2011. I set my account up with bill pay through my bank sending out $40 a month. I went months with internet and no problems. Then I received notice that I owed money on my account? I called to see why and was told that my "Payments have not been received since February 2011 and the reason for this was because they changed their address around that time and I'm sending my payments to the old address." Funny because the address didn't change until April! I was also told that there was no way that they would have given me internet for $9.95.

    At this point, I contacted AT&T and began trying to find out what had happened. They then told me that my service would be $40 a month as of December. (One year of Internet for $9.95 should end at the end of January 2012.) It has been two months for this solution to come about and AT&T is now saying that they are receiving the money. I'm sending it to the new address using the same bill pay and account number that I started with. If AT&T is now receiving it and my bank statements reflect the same, I demand that the issue is already resolved. They will put my balance at a credit of $360 as of February 2012, as I have paid them $40 a month every month for a $9.95 per month service. If they insist on charging me standard rates then our agreement of $9.95 a month is expired as of now (one year later). I will continue paying for service after this credit is applied.

    As of today, being the end of January, my credit is $360. Their third party billing situation and the supposed money going to someone else is not my issue, it is AT&T's! AT&T sent money somewhere it was not supposed to go, not me! I sent this money to them and they then took it upon themselves to send it elsewhere. If they were not receiving it then how did you (AT&T) then issue checks to someone else without my knowledge? I was told that I had sent it to the wrong address but I did not change the billing address from California to Illinois. I don't run your company, you do. We are not talking about a delinquent customer here, I have overpaid them every month and what they have done with it is wrong and definitely not my fault.

    Please make this right with me. I am getting tired of being treated like I am at fault. The banking problems are a prime example of the downfall of business in America. What happened to money transactions from client to customer, it is not my responsibility to figure out why their system is failing. I will expect a statement immediately that shows a $360 credit as of the end of January as this is the amount they have received from me and then gave to someone else. I am extremely angry that their personnel would even consider that I am to take this up with the fourth party that they have involved with no consent from me. It is their responsibility to refund my account and after this has been done, then it is their responsibility to get the money back from the fourth party. Please contact me immediately and let me know if this issue will now be resolved.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012

    I had two salesmen come to my door and sell me AT&T UVerse. When they were here, they asked me what channels we watched and if we had movie channels, what kind of internet service we had and what the cost was for each. I answered his questions and told him I wanted the best internet they had to offer. He said he signed me up for what he thought was the closest to what we had. The total cost for everything was suppose to be $179 plus tax. After he left, I noticed that he had signed me up for the most expensive TV package U-450 and the middle speed internet even though I told him I wanted the best internet they had. My guess is they received some kind of bonus for U-450. So I called the company that day and had it changed to U-300 and the higher priced internet and the two phone lines we originally signed up for this made the price $184 plus tax. At no time was I told that the offer I made was a promotional offer.

    So we set it to be installed. We were having a TV put in my husband's workshop and a TV and a phone put in the barn. I asked the sales man, the woman on the phone and the installation person before he arrived if I needed to run the wire to the barn or the shed. They all said they would have someone come and look before the job. Well that didn't happen. The man comes to install the work and he was here 13 hours. I live in a two-bedroom trailer. I swear he stood and stared at the walls for at least five hours of the time he was here. I had to crawl under the house twice because he couldn't figure out the wires. When all was done that day, he hooked up three TVs in the house, he ran the wire above ground to the workshop for the TV, the two phone lines were turned on but the wires for the phone and TV still had to be run out to the barn.

    Needless to say, we had to set an appointment for them to come back. We dug the ditches, buried the wires and called. They came and hooked it up. When I received my first bill, I was charged a $65 fee because they came out to hook up the second TV and the phone. They did finally take this $65 off. But my regular monthly bill was $219 plus Tax. Every time I call to get this fixed, they set up some kind of a promotion that runs out in either three or six months and then I have to call and complain again. This is ridiculous. They need to just fix my bill the way the contract said it should be. This is a $35 difference. I am very unhappy with the way they are treating this situation. The biggest problem is I had HughesNet satellite internet and my daughter had satellite TV in the barn. Now, these satellites have been taken down. I would have to pay $400 to get the HughesNet satellite installed again. I am very unhappy with the situation they have put me in.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2012

    I ordered the U200 TV package online with AT&T which stated that the service is available at my address and in my area. I received an email from the Online Support Department stating that they needed more information from me. I called and spoke w/ Jessica in the Online Support Dept. who stated that the Uverse TV is available at my address and I needed to speak someone in the Billing Dept.

    I was transferred to Christie who said my address was entered into their system wrong and she would correct it. After correcting my address, she stated that Uverse TV is not available at my address. I told her my next door neighbor in Apt. 10 has their bundle package and that we share the same porch. Also, my neighbor across the grass in Apt. 12 has Uverse TV with no problems. She was rude so I requested to be transferred to her supervisor.

    Mrs. ** came on the line and I explained the same situation to her. She stated that maybe the distance between the box outside and my apartment is too long. I told her about apartments 10 and 12 having their service and she stated that the service is not available to everyone in my area.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2012

    I have a long-standing account with AT&T and purchased 3 iPhones 3g and have 1 1/2 year left on a contract with them that has been nothing but numerous customer calls regarding dropped calls, text messages failing (and I try to resend, resend, and resend even to iPhones that are on my account), and inability to connect to the internet.

    I, my daughter, and her husband consistently have the same problems, and we keep getting "jerked" around with AT&T saying that after 30 days, they are no longer responsible for any issues with the iPhone. We have to contact Apple. Even the AT&T personnel in the store said that there are so many people having the very same problems.

    When speaking to Apple regarding dropped calls, undeliverable text messages, and inability to connect to the internet, they said they are not responsible for coverage by AT&T. It's a vicious cycle of unresponsive and unresolved issues, that AT&T nor it seems Apple backs up their advertisements. AT&T stated rethink possible. I was told by Tresa that "rethink possible" does not in any way mean that because you are having service issues, it does not mean that they will take back any Apple iPhone and that those issues are now under Apple; that is their contract with Apple. We would have to pay for another smartphone that AT&T has, an android smartphone that they cover in their warranty department.

    It's additional cost to us, because we are bound by a two-year contract and that we evidently have to have in 20 months of that contract before an update/upgrade can happen while we go without "the most blanket coverage in the U.S." I have serious medical conditions and rely on my phone tremendously. In the last month, it was life-threatening.

    And I keep getting the runaround between Apple and AT&T. I've asked AT&T to just nullify the contracts and give back the non-working iPhones and we go elsewhere. That can't happen due to contract bindings. I have a severed vocal cord and have to rely on texting a lot, because most people have such a hard time understanding me. We have done the requested new SIM cards, updates through iTunes, and technical troubleshooting. I even have to pay $9.99/month for a $20 phone that was paid for 5 years ago, because the line is on this account even though the phone is not in use. To disconnect this old phone, I would have to pay $175 if disconnected before October 2012.

    Payment is expected in a timely manner or reconnection fees are applied. On the consumer side, it's false advertisement of "a network of possibilities that blanket the country, so you don't have to wait on wireless so you can enjoy your life." Then there are promises of managers that can "override and exchange phones" that were supposed to call back in less than 24 hours did not happen. Guess the service was down.

    AT&T, to me, means all trash talking, because they definitely do not hold true to their mission statement and/or vision of "rethink possibility." All we want is dependable service, without all the transfers who do nothing to resolve problems but tell you there will be additional charges.

    I'm not asking for a resolution motivated by greed, just one that is morally and easily handled and made good by the company who advertises as such. It's very sad that corporations treat their customers/employees as expendable and locked into these binding contracts that keep you a slave to their unrealistic demands of jerking you around and all the while they are greedily spending your hard-earned money, keeping you upset and trying and trying to get a good signal with no dropped calls, no internet for 2 and 3 days, and undeliverable text, even to someone who is on your account.

    They say they just don't know why but "your phones just aren't talking to one another." What a revelation. Must have paid a rocket scientist to come up with that one! And Apple store nearest to us is 3 - 4 hours away. I have enough medical conditions, and I don't need this too. Even when the calls dropped while on the phone with AT&T and Apple, they didn't even bother to call back.

    A = all
    T = trash &
    T = talking

    Thanks for nothing.

    Very dissatisfied customer

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2012

    My Pantech P8000 started shutting itself off, locking up in a screen, dropping calls and not holding a charge for more than 4 hours even if you did not use the phone. I called and was on the phone with 6 reps and 3 and 1/2 hours and they decided that it was the battery, which they sent me a new one. Same problems. I was on the phone again tonight for 2 1/2 hours, 6 reps and a text to call them back. I still do not have a phone that works or a new one on the way out of the 12 reps I have talked to, including a supervisor. They do not want to give me another phone. Insurance say's we only fix if damaged or lost. Warranty says even though the phone is less than one year old I have to pay $49.99 for another phone. I am waiting for Glenda, the manager, to call back. I am looking for a new service for 4 phones a month. AT&T customer service is absolutely ridiculous. I am paying good money and have for 6 years, and now I cannot get a working phone that is still under warranty. What's wrong with this picture? I cannot find a direct complaint line to AT&T and even though you complain and ask for a complaint address or number, reps will not give it to you.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2012

    There is absolutely no service in south Riverside County, CA from 11:00 am (PST) current time and (4:02pm PST) and lost day of business related conference calls, amounting to an unknown loss of income.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    The Wireless service in Scottsdale, AZ is terrible! For years, I have struggled with no service, weak service and dropped calls. Phoenix Metro is the 4th largest population county in the US. To not provide adequate service in a major metropolitan area is not acceptable. This is good reason to never renew my AT&T agreement and to switch to Verizon where my associates report excellent wireless service.

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    Installation & SetupContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    I have been trying unsuccessfully for the past 4 months to make payment arrangements for my account that I am able to afford. AT&T insists that any payment arrangement consist of payment of the full monthly balance plus an additional amount to have the back balance paid over four payments. When I tried to explain that I am unemployed and requested that the arrangements temporarily spread out until I begin receiving my disability, they repeated and usually rudely refused. Each month I called AT&T I was given an amount to "restore" my services at which point they claimed they would make arrangements with me. This amount kept increasing each month until it eventually became too high for me to pay and I over drafted my checking account.

    Exactly 29 days after each payment AT&T would "suspend" my services again, I paid them amounts of $400, $150, $200, $250, and $300 and not once was AT&T willing to make a payment arrangement that I based on my ability and willingness in good faith to pay. When I finally could no longer pay the monthly increases my services were terminated and AT&T began demanding that I disconnect equipment installed by their technicians and spend my time and gas by taking it to a shipping company of their choice, despite the fact that not once have they tried to work with me. They are still billing me monthly and are now demanding that I either pay $1,200 plus or my account will be sent to collections. I have tried on numerous occasions to meet AT&T's increasing demands only to have them make no effort at all to accommodate me in any way shape or form and now I am being by them as well.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    I purchased an iPhone in April 2011. It worked fairly well until Dec 2011. Now I can't even get calls at my home or office. After researching the issue, AT&T informed me I am in a "low-moderate" service area. I questioned why my service would change suddenly. Their answer was "someone must have built or constructed something that is now between me & their tower".

    I explained I can't use a phone that doesn't allow me to receive calls at home. The phone continually shows "no service". I asked what they could do to help me and I was told nothing. Q: How about a booster? A: It might work but will cost $200. Q: AT&T should help pay for this. I purchased based on service and you can't deliver. A: No. There is nothing they can do. Q: Okay, then I need to switch providers. A: Fine. Q: You need to waive the penalty for early termination. A: No. Q: Who can I talk to that can make this decision? A: No one. This is our policy.

    I am dissatisfied and angry about the way I was treated. I have wasted countless hours and lost business as a result of this problem. AT&T's arrogance is appalling! Are they truly untouchable?

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    We decided to get my daughter internet (DSL) and a landline phone at her location. Since I've been with AT&T about 10 years, we went to them. They said they would install a phone jack for free. That was a lie. They said that the landline would be only $20 a month and that's a lie. They add all kinds of charges on and won't send me a bill so I can see them. I can't access the account online either. They said that the internet would be $19.99 a month the first year and then it will go to $43 a month. Well, it's been $43 all along. They charged me well over $100 for phone jack installation that was supposed to be free.

    My daughter just made a payment on my account for $230 to them! Because they shut off just the internet today. Then they told her she would owe another $120 in 19 days from now. You call their customer service and you stay on hold until you give up and hang up. If you are lucky to get a live person, they are extremely rude and don't resolve the problem. I just filed an online complaint with the FCC. After sitting on the computer for a couple of hours, I couldn't believe the number of complaints that AT&T has received. I'm checking the "do not want an attorney to contact me" below, however, I believe there needs to be a class action lawsuit for fraud against this company and if that is started, then I do want an attorney to contact me.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2012

    I bought a Pantech phone through AT&T about a year ago. I also paid for insurance for the phone because it was an expensive phone up until about a month ago when I cancelled it. Night before last 1/30/12, my phone stopped working for no apparent reason.

    I took it in to AT&T store in my area on 1/31/12 and explained to the manager what had happened. He immediately took off the back of the phone where the battery is while I was still talking to him as if he knew what he would find. There was this piece of paper about one centimeter sticking out of the pack of my phone and there was a tiny speck, maybe a millimeter on the piece of paper. The manager interrupted me and announced, "Yep, there's water damage just as I suspected, it's not covered on your warranty". I was upset that first of all the manager was so rude and abrupt with me without even listening to my complaint. He dismissed me immediately without hesitation so that no matter what my complaint was he had an excuse not to help me.

    I am positive that my phone has never been exposed to water damage. The only way that little dot of water mark could have gotten there is if I was talking on the phone in the rain. I think a phone that costs $250 should be a good enough quality that I can use it in all reasonable weather conditions. I have never had a cell phone that I could not use in the rain. Aside from that, I don't believe that what caused my phone to die was due to the water mark on the back of the phone. It was obvious that no water had saturated my phone or that it was even a full drop of water. And the water mark had to have been at a much earlier date because I haven't been outside in the rain in months.

    I tried to explain to the manager that it absolutely could not be due to water damage and I wanted him to explore other possible explanations for why my phone all of a sudden stopped working. He kept talking over me and said, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." He then told me that I would have to pay the full price of the phone, $250 and in addition, I would have to pay for a new phone.

    I am really upset that I would be treated this way and I am highly suspicious as to why AT&T phones can be so easily destroyed. I brought my mother in to back me up because I felt I was being bullied by this manager and together we were able to talk him into replacing the phone with a cheaper model than the one I had originally purchased through them for $60. That is a huge difference in price and I am assuming that the quality of this new phone is far less than adequate for my needs. I read through some of the complaints about AT&T and I wish I had seen them before signing up with AT&T. I really don't think that AT&T cares at all about their customers.

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    Customer ServicePriceReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2012

    The company provided (after numerous hours, and often full days on the phone with them) three warranty replacement phones, that concurrently where defective. Upon calling about the last phone, the warranty department offered a different make and model for replacement. Wanting to fully research my options, I asked if I could make my decision later. I was told "yes, Mr.**. Feel free to do whatever makes you comfortable". Upon deciding to accept the said offer, I was informed that the offer is not available, thus, making them want to charge me early termination fees for their lack of agreed services.

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    Contract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2012

    I, and many subscribers of AT&T wireless cellular phone company received a notification of our paid data usage to be "slowed down", after reaching a "undisclosed" 5% of heaviest data usage. I believe the company is tying to fraudulently get consumers, who are on the unlimited plan to commit to a metered plan, by implementing the following terms; "you may also consider switching to a tiered data plan, if the speed is more important to you than having an unlimited data plan".

    Customers on tiered plan can pay for more data if they need it, and will not see reduce speeds". Initially, subscribers were described the data services as being "unlimited", and with "3G speed". If the company is compromising their side of the contract, they are at fault of providing coined "legally termed" services. They are discriminating high data users, on an undisclosed fluctuating poll. I believe this is a violation of the contract, and false advertising.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2012

    On 1-27-2012, my wife and I went to an AT&T store in Manchester, Tennessee. We live in a dead zone (no cable or satellite internet). Verizon broadband is slow. AT&T has a tower 2 1/2 miles from us. We were told that the 4G phones would work and the internet on them would pick up. We went to that store and went over all phones and service plans.

    We had received a letter several times about bundling service. The manager (young lady) signed us up; we got 2 iPhones and was to come back Monday, 1-30-2012, to pick up a third phone for my wife. I was charged $204.88 for 2 phones, 2 covers, and 1 car charger. We were told if the phones did not work as supposed, we would get a full refund.

    All weekend, I tried to get internet to pick up on phones. I even called tech support. On Monday, 1-30-2012, my wife and I took the phones back. The same lady said there was a restocking fee on items. We though maybe $25.00 or $30.00 total. But we were charged $179.95 for restocking fees. I told the lady that was a ripoff and that we were told a full refund. She said I signed a contract and that it stated so much on each item. We told her that she did not show or tell us about it.

    I am in my 60s, and this branch of AT&T store is ripping people off. I have an AT&T paper that states 30-day wireless equipment return policy; it states there may be a restocking fee if items are not in original boxes, etc. We had all boxes, paperwork, etc., except the car charger plastic cover, which was at our house.
    We have been customers of AT&T for 30+ years. If AT&T allows branch offices to treat people this way, then I feel that the Federal Government should step in.

    (I paid $204.88, and 2 days and 10 hours later, I was charged $179.95 for a restocking fee, which was not disclosed.)

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2012

    I'm paying for service and not getting what I pay for. New contract, new phone but it doesn't work. All the time spent in the store with no results. Today alone, 3.5 hours.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2012

    On January 30, 2012, between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00am, I was unable to make any calls from my wireless phone. I got a "emergency calls only" display. I could not access 411, 611, or the operator. One day I was stopped in my car on Pacific Coast Highway between Carbon Canyon and Sunset Boulevard in Malibu California.

    There was a traffic accident which tied up the southbound traffic. When I checked my phone at 1:45 pm, I was able to make calls. I regularly drive that roadway and have not previously had problems. My account is always paid on time. However, your network was a total failure. I would also like to complain that the person who answered 611 took over 10 minutes to provide me with the name and address on where to make a complaint. She offered no other options and I found this form through an internet blog unrelated to AT&T. She asked a lot of unnecessary questions and I had to tell her several times that I was not answering questions, but was looking for the answer to a question.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2012

    I cancelled my service after 10 years and was told that I could restore it in 59 days. I just received my final bill a week ago saying it was past due. They informed me that because my bill was past due, that they would need to do a credit check before they would restore service. I was willing to pay the past due, which I had just received, but she was insistent on a credit check. I wanted to get the early contract charges removed from the final bill. Of course now the 59 days is running out!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCoverageStaffReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2012

    I went to an AT&T store to purchase my son an iPhone for X'mas. While I was there I was talked into getting U-verse, a huge mistake!

    Installation date was 12-12-11. The first tech showed up, saw the job and decided it was too much for him and left. The next day, another tech showed up, did the install and after 3 hours left.

    Later that night, we had a family night and all sat down to watch TV only to discover the TV is now broken. I looked behind the TV and there is broken plastic from the back of the TV laying on the TV stand and there is a box that was originally inside the TV that is now hanging out of the TV with broken wires and the u-verse cable is attached to the box hanging out of my TV. In addition, the DVR's in the bedrooms didn't work properly. I called AT&T immediately, and the nightmare began.

    After several phone calls and being transferred from one department to another, AT&T ran my DVR boxes through a series of tests only to determine they were defective. 2 weeks have passed now and on 12-28-11, 15 days after the install, the new DVR finally arrived in the mail for me to install in the bedrooms so we can at least watch TV in there.

    After 2 to 3 calls a week all averaging 1 to 2 hours being switched back and forth through departments, and lots of complaints, I still had a broken TV in the living room.

    AT&T decided to send out someone to look at my TV. He arrived 1-13-12, 31 days after the install. It turns out, he was only the manager for the tech that was at my house. Of course, he is there to cover his behind and his tech. He proceeded to take many pictures with his cell phone of my TV and then sat there turning it off and on 20 or 30 times. I asked him what he was doing and he said, "I'm trying to get that white line it is making with my cell phone." I knew right then I was in for a long drawn out fight with AT&T.

    Just as I suspected, 2 days later, I learn that the manager who was at my house decided it was not AT&T's fault and my claim was denied. Are you kidding me?

    I had a perfectly fine working TV. I never had 1 problem with it, and the very same day AT&T was here doing an install, all of a sudden, I now have a broken TV with broken plastic and stuff hanging out of the back of the TV and they want to convince me they didn't do it? Then they send me a bill in the mail for $240 saying I have to pay for a month in advance for service I'm not getting. Huh?

    Today is 1-20-12. It has been 38 days since AT&T was in my home, 38 days with no TV in the living room, 38 days of calls and complaints that are getting me nowhere, 38 days of grief, 38 days of being forced to watch TV in our bedrooms, 38 days of no more family nights watching movies together.

    I even went directly to the corporate headquarters. They gave me a case number and said someone would call me with in 48 hours. That was 12 days ago. No one has yet to contact me from there either. I made 5 phone calls in the last 12 days to corporate offices and still nothing. I just keep getting the same message, from the same lady. "He got your message. He will call you.". When? Next month? Next year?

    I haven't had service since you were in my home yet you are expecting me to pay for this service? Really? I want my TV in the living room fixed. Put it back to where it was before you walked in my front door. Anyone who knows a good lawyer, send him my way, please.

    By the way, I have been an AT&T customer since 1999. That is 13 years of loyalty from me and this is how they want to treat me?

    Here is the latest update. On Thursday, 1-19-2012, I received a phone call from an AT&T manager. He told me AT&T is going to fix my TV and to please get an estimate of damages and costs to repair. Finally, some results, or so I thought.

    On Saturday, 1-21-2012, I paid $45 to a TV repair tech to come out to my home and evaluate the TV. He, in fact, stated that the damage was caused by AT&T. When they screwed in their cable to the back of the TV, it shattered the plastic and when the box fell out, it caused a short in the TV. He told me it would take a few days to write up the actual estimate because he had to call Toshiba and get part numbers.

    On Tuesday, 1-24-2012, the AT&T manager called me back asking if I got the estimates yet. I told him that I was waiting for it because the TV guy was waiting for a call back from Toshiba. He said to me, "not a problem. If I get it in time. fine and if I don't not to worry because AT&T will come up with a figure" and he will call me back later in the day with a settlement and that I could decide what to do at that point. He never called back.

    On Wednesday, 1-25-2012, I called the manager back first thing in the morning and I was told it was his day off. I thought, "Oh great! More delays." So I waited for the next day.

    On Thursday, 1-26-2012, I called the manager again first thing in the morning and he informed me that he talked to Mr. Markee at corporate and he is not going to honor the claim. I immediately called corporate myself. Mr Markee was on the phone but I was told he would call me right back.

    On Thursday, 1-26-2012, I was contacted by Mr. Markee. He claimed to be the president of AT&T. But when I googled "who is the president of AT&T" a completely different name came up.

    Randall L. Stephenson, is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of AT&T Inc. and has served in this capacity since June 2007.

    John T. Stankey, is President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Business Solutions

    John Stankey, President and CEO, AT&T Business Solutions, is responsible for AT&T's sales, marketing and customer service operations for retail business, government and wholesale customers of AT&T worldwide.

    Interesting, nowhere listed in any of my searches did the name Mr. Markee come up. In addition, Mr. Markee left me a voice mail stating his name and position. I saved the voice mail.

    Mr.Markee stated to me that he is standing behind the manager's decision, and that his notes in the system say that I told someone at AT&T my TV was working just fine. I laughed at him. Those are obviously false notes put in the system by an AT&T employee trying to cover their rear ends. Never did those words come out of my mouth to any AT&T employee

    He also said to me that he didn't care that I was a long term customer and if I wanted to I could have U-verse removed from my home and go somewhere else.

    He was a complete donkey, he was rude, short and when I said I will take this to the media, he said he didn't care if I went to the media. He will have his say too, and he will make sure everyone knows I made a false claim based on the notes in his system. But the notes in his system are false and made up by AT&T employees. When I said that he is forcing me to seek legal counsel, he said his lawyers will be much bigger than mine and he is not worried.

    What kind of president of any company talks to their customers like that? Really? My only regret at this point was that I didn't record his conversation to me.

    It is now Friday, 1-27-2012. My TV is still broken. It's been 46 days now since we have been able to sit in the living room and watch TV. Do you have any clue what it is like to have to sit in your bedroom for 45 days just to watch TV? I'm still forced to pay AT&T for service I'm not getting. I'm out $45 to a TV repair tech who clearly stated it was in fact AT&T's fault, and I'm extremely upset over this.

    All I wanted was for my TV to be fixed and working just like it was before AT&T walked into my house.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2012

    Last year, around May 2010, AT&T tried to transfer the internet service for my son from one apartment to another about a mile away. After taking two months and still unable to successfully connect the service, we cancelled and was told to mail back the modem. AT&T e-mailed me the UPS mailing label that was addressed to Texas. We sent the modem back and thought everything was fine.

    In July, I received a past due bill for the amount of the modem. I contacted them and was told it would be taken care of, but they could not find the tracking label. Luckily, I had retained it on my e-mail. I was told I had to call UPS and find out what happened. The package had been delivered which I then had to call and explain to AT&T who then and only then verified the information. The lady I spoke to said she would credit the account and send me a final bill.

    In August, when I had still not received the zero balance bill, I called back. This time, I was told it had not been credited and I owed them the money. I explained once again that they have the merchandise and to please contact the people in Texas for a confirmation and get it taken care of this time. I was told it would be. Well, believe it or not, in November, I received a letter from a collection agency called AFNI stating we owed AT&T the same sum of money.

    I tried to call them and explain what was going on, but I was placed on hold twice for over 45 minutes. I called AT&T, and the lady in the collection area told me to pay the bill and they could not do anything else. I finally talked to some in customer service. She got the correct information and credited the bill on November 15. To this day, I have not received the zero balance bill.

    We applied for a loan the other day and was told that they had dinged our credit. I called them and told them to take care of this. I was hung up on and transferred to people who were so rude and unhelpful. And I still do not have a resolve. I did nothing wrong in this situation, and we are being hurt by this negative reporting on my credit for something they did.

    It is appalling to me that this kind of service is tolerated. I have tried to communicate with the consumer affairs department and the office of the president, but every time I asked for the address or phone number, I kept getting back to the same old customer service people who screwed this up to begin with. I want it fixed. I do not think that is to much to ask. I have spent many hours on this and have had many sleepless nights, not to mention the stress that has been endured and the aggravation. I have never been late on anything. Please check my credit in over 40 years. I just want it to be cleared.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2012

    A tech was supposed to come by my house on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm and fix a connectivity problem with my wireless service. The guy called at 2pm saying he could be earlier and I replied that I couldn't make it until 3.45pm. He went to the house at that time and filed a report saying he couldn't access and left way before 4.00pm. I have called AT&T and they can't arrange for another tech to come today (Saturday). I was in the phone with AT&T for over 1 hour. I am very frustrated, disappointed and angry.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2012

    My family has an AT&T Wireless contract, which began on 12/24/2010. Since the contract my wife’s phone had constant dropped calls, humming on the line, and unknown outages. The phone would shut down after a text message was sent. There have been a slew of other problems. AT&T was not willing to replace it after we had an initial repair. They said we had to deal with Samsung, the manufacturer of the phone. After at least 10 phone calls, I was able to get the phone replaced on 12/20/2011. The warranty expired on the phone on 12/24/2011. Since we received the refurbished phone, my wife's phone is having more problems and AT&T is saying that we need to either upgrade or get a GO phone until our contract expires. We want out of this lousy contract without being penalized.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2012

    In October of 2011, I signed up for a phone and internet promotion with AT&T U-Verse for internet Max and Voice unlimited. This was to be Voice for $44.43 and internet for $14.95 for a 12 month promotion. I have been billed at the non-promotion rate through December. Calls have finally netted a credit to the $14.95 internet amount on my January bill but there is no credit to correct the overcharges from October through December. Calls to AT&T have proved frustrating with no resolution. I have been told they cannot go back but will properly bill going forward.

    This is clearly an effort to get a higher rate upfront, shades of bait and switch. I see from this site that others have had the same issue. This appears to be acceptable and planned behavior on the part of AT&T. To add insult to injury, I find my internet speed fluctuates and does not provide the speed I expected from U-Verse.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2012

    AT&T U-verse sales representative came to my door in May 2008 and offered me TV and Internet package at $114 with tax. After AT&T installed the Internet I realized they did not give me everything I asked for which was written down. The price was suppose to fix and not raise after twelve months. I told AT&T to take back their stuff. They tried to tell me what I wanted to hear and then only add 1 of 5 items. Finally, they agreed except after 6 months my bill would increase $30-$70 each time. They told me I would have to call every six months.

    Last year, around Feb or March, I activated an 8th cell phone line being told I would get $45 off my bill. Every time they lowered my bill, they would increase in two months. The manager from AT&T wireless said, they made a mistake because I was already an existing customer. The manager Tom called AT&T U-verse and talked to their manager after I called numerous times and was told they were going to lower my bill down to $130 with HBO $115/3months which never happened. The U-verse manager agreed to lower to $130 12months because I was already getting discounts. They could not take $45 off the total bill. They said this around April or May 2011. My bill started just below $140 and has ballooned to almost $200.

    AT&T U-verse wouldn't lower my bill even though AT&T wireless store has called them three more times. I am a disabled veteran and have had new injuries that require multiple surgeries just on my rt arm/shoulder/elbow. AT&T wireless told me my cell-phone drop calls all the time because of the manufacture of the iPhone. I have bought 3 iPhone 1s, four iPhone 3G, three iPhone 3GS, three iPhone 4s, 1 iPhone 4s, 5 Motorala razors, 1 mot oral sliver, two black bury curves, 15 Nokia phones, two Nokia 9500, Nokia 8280, 2 black jacks, 1 4g Google phone. We pay AT&T $400-$580/month. My wife and I drop so many calls that I actually got a prepaid alltel cell phone which is more reliable. The TV/Internet never worked as well as they said.

    I video taped the TV freezing, not recording all the TV shows, and rebooting the TV. I ended getting time Warner today. AT&T U-verse agent said, "No offense but this is your fault." He claimed I had only been a customer since the end of 2010 and my bill was always at least $136 or higher. I told him I could take a picture of a bill from 2008, what day they installed it the first time, and that the bill was $114 in 2008. They always offer you a lower bill to keep you and then don't do it or raise it within two months. How did my bill go up every single month in the last 9 months when it was suppose to be $130 with tax if I had HBO.

    If you look at my cell phone bill, you will see that I am calling back or the other person is calling me back 30-40%. AT&T tried to replace remote controls one time to fix the TV problems. The last year I called them at least twenty times and the agent said I didn't call enough because I took a break in September after the store agents couldn't get them to honor their promise. One store employee said he wasn't suppose to recommend it but suggested I call and cancel the service and then call AT&T UI-verse back and put it in my wife's name to get $400, a lower price, and more promotions when I renewed my contracts. Since I can't get 8 people to make all eight phones last 2 years I have been stuck.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    On December 06, 2011, I ordered AT&T's U-Verse internet service. During that conversation, the amount of $19.95 for the service is confirmed several times. When I received my bill, this amount was not reflected, and I called customer service. They informed me that the representative had made a mistake in providing that rate to me, without an additional qualifying service.

    I told them that their internal mistakes weren't my fault, and that I wanted what they quoted me at the time service was ordered. Of course they wouldn't budge, even after I told them I had recorded the conversation, and threatened to contact my state attorney general's office, citing "bait-n-switch" tactics. I listened to the old recording, and documented the indexes, where pertinent statements are made by the AT&T rep, regarding service costs. I also recorded the last call I made to AT&T.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    We called to order AT&T phone and internet service for our new home (only because TWC is not available on our new street). The representative, Alex, promised internet at $14.95 per month. First bill we were billed $38. My husband called to inquire after the first bill and was told that they bill higher for the first couple of months but that we will see the discount after the 3rd billing cycle. When we received our 2nd bill of $38 for internet, I called and was told today (Jan. 26, 2012) that although the $14.95 price was "put in," it was not "applied" due to a billing error. Hazel has assured me that she will credit my account the $23.05 difference times two to my next bill. She also advised me that she would send it for review since it was a billing error. I'm wondering why if the price is "put in" it's "not applied" on my bill. I also had to call to ask for my reward for switching to AT&T. They do not send them automatically.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    Just to let you all know, everyone who is complaining about the throttling of services listen up. AT&T only does this to 3G handsets. AT&T doesn't (yet) throttle 4G handsets.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    I purchased an LG Thrill phone in which it was $1.00 with a contract of 2 years with the company plus a security deposit in which it was $150.00. When I purchase the phone at best buy I brought it home and noticed that the cord didn’t charge and the phone was going off and on by itself with no one touching it. Some of the features didn’t work and the cord didn’t work at all. I took the phone back to Best Buy and they told me that the cord was working and everything else in which nothing was working.

    Then they told me to call AT&T to resolve the issue. I’ve called numerous times to complain and paid two months bill for nothing because I was sold a phone that didn’t work and I purchased it November 26, 2011. I dealt in good faith with AT&T and they dealt in bad faith with me. And now they say that I have to pay $365.00 because I didn’t comply with the contract when they didn’t comply because they given me a phone that didn’t work at all. They wanted to give me another one after charging me the fees in which I wasn’t going to do because they should sell a new product in good condition and not default on their behalf. I never want their service and I will not pay for something that wasn’t working and the company didn’t want to work with me.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    I possibly did not pay a landline bill. I will be checking for a lost check when I return home. I dutifully followed AT&T’s instructions to call a collection agency. Odd. I always paid directly to AT&T and never received notice invoice that was overdue. A noisy call center employee answered in barely intelligible English. I gave a credit card number and was assured within 48 hours (What? Carrier pigeon? Pony express?) I would have to call them back, not AT&T, to get a "restoral number".

    You can guess that never happened.

    They had misplaced" my file. They had not begun the credit card process and hey had a restoral number for me. Yes. In separate calls within an hour I got all three answers! I then called AT&T, thinking I was "home free" with the "restoral number.” I spoke to four people in almost two hours time, each one promising to "fill in" the next customer service rep. They did not. I was told I need that code on top of my phone bill that was at my billing address hundreds of miles away.

    They never heard of the collection company. They needed my husband's "permission" to talk about any of this. Paying? They needed to know the credit card I used and the exact amount I agreed to pay. Each had a different "entry" test. And, no, I was in a hurry and was not sure which card I used nor the exact amount other than $170 plus. Rep number 3 took pity and was ready to authorize restoral but then handed me off to number 4 who thought I was perpetrating some kind of fraud by (what?) giving my credit card to their collection agency and now wanting them to act on the restoral number I was given by agency. Nope. Could give him everything but exact dollar amount paid to them, so no go.

    I called back the collection agency. They admitted they lied about the restoral number and had not handled the matter at all. I got from them the exact dollar amount and the last four digits of the card used. Called my credit card company and, yes, they had lodged a demand for that amount and added $4 more that I was never told about. Four days later. No service. No restoral number but my card charged. Yes, I can cancel this card and discussed refusing to allow the charge(s) to go through by doing so. That would leave two dependents living abroad high and dry and without a credit card for weeks so that was out.

    No other service but AT&T. Sure, some laws were broken and I lost hours of my life with all these calls and am no closer to restoration than I was before. Guess, since I am leaving for home tonight, I might as well wait a few more days before beginning all over again. I’m calling Pakistani collection phone center, getting another phony restoral code number and connecting with four more AT&T reps who have no idea how restoral works and apologize (please stop this inane practice!) as they explain they have no idea how the company they employ does business, and accuse me of making this all up just to amuse myself. And, US government, this is how it works when you allow a company to have a monopoly and there are simply no agencies in place to take complaints and enforce consumer protection laws.

    I will probably just have the phone and internet taken out and rely on my iPhone for emergencies--the only reason anyone has an expensive landline. Oh. Wait. My wireless service is AT&T. No attorney. Did not realize I wasted time writing this for a site trolling for clients.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    I have AT&T Wireless services since 2009 without any problems and I like AT&T services a lot, but problems start when my cell was not working properly and they send replacement used cell phone at my work without backdoor and used phone, which I never received. Someone has that phone that is stealing and using my cell phone’s few time. I also complained to my work about it. AT&T charged (almost $516.50, $56, $56 and $250) to me for the full price of a new phone which I never received. AT&T blocked my cell phone since November to present and forced me to pay $516 (for used phone and without backdoor), plus they charged me for a cell phone I required strongly which I never able to use. They treated me as a liar Indian and they cannot open phone until I paid them full. This very fraud activity and harassment from AT&T.

    AT&T cancelled my contract not from my side. So why they are charging me an early termination ? I have no knowledge that I update account with AT&T until November 2012. I just changed my cell phone which is not working properly without an increase in contract. My contract has finished on the end of 2011 not the end of 2012. I just requested to fix my cell which is not working properly. Do they send used phone?

    I was requesting them since October 2011 that I want to close my AT&T account with full credit without any penalty. They are threating me that I have to pay penalty to close (early termination), plus they can mess up my credit report. How and why they charged for a new phone for replacement phone which is refurbished/used and has no back door and no battery?

    I have big complaint to my work place. There is a lot of time and lot of stuffs missing from my desk. Last six months, my original cell phone (Motorola 4G) was missing/stolen and $300 cash was missing plus a lot of stuff are missing. That person put back my cell phone but not my $300. It is hurting me lot when no one understand me plus I am getting double financial damages from AT&T.

    They closed my account since November 13, 2011. Still, they keep charging me until present and the collection department continues calling to collect the bill. Please help me out and stop all nonsense. This is big harassment and fraud management. This is not fair at all. I need full credit and close this account with zero balance and without any penalty. If you have any question, please contact me via above address.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    I have locked in a business contract, since the summer of 2007. This three-year contract has been automatically renewed, and I've been a victim, and locked in this three-year contract for six years now. Evidently, if a customer does not call within days of a contract auto-renewing, then they become locked in for, yet, another three years. My family endured a tragic loss on Sept 18th, 2011, with the wrongful death of the father of my three children.

    Larry **, the floor supervisor/manager, gave instructions via Rex, the AT&T rep, that the RDS was not granted, yet, Mr. ** would not speak with me personally on the phone, and had Rex be the mediator. Rex's direct number is **. He was professional, as opposed to his floor supervisor. I am exhausted with AT&T deciding that customers have to remember their anniversary date and expiration dates of contracts, and then have to call in to cancel. God forbid if there's a tragedy during that time span, then AT&T supervisors demand that I act, not as a mourning human being, but as a robot, and continue to conduct business, and call your company within the allotted time parameter.

    I need some relief from the bullying tactics of AT&T and Larry **, as I'm more than disappointed with your personnel who collect their paychecks, however, won't speak with a long-term customer personally, and has their subordinates do so as the messenger. Please contact me at your earliest convenience for any clarification. In the meantime, Google Clarksville, TN Toy Run deaths, and you'll have your evidence from my household, to see Jim **, who is the father of my three kids, perished on September 18, 2011, so you can find the legitimacy and ludicrous conduct on your company's part, during my time of anguish.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    I switched from AT&T to Time Warner. I got a final bill with a credit owed to me. The next month I received a bill for $135.00. I called and I was told this was a penalty charge for changing over when I was on a promotion. I have called several times on several different days. I was told I would be contacted by a supervisor within 24 to 48 hours about my dispute of the bill. I still have not received a call. I was never told if I cancelled service that I would be charged a penalty. I had changed a service in the past months and when I got my billed it was much higher than what I was quoted.

    I called and requested to be put back to what I was originally on. I was never told anything about this by anyone. I would not have changed at the time I did if I had known. I have requested to talk to someone in the cooperate office. Still no call. I want to talk to someone about this charge that has been sent to me. This is not fair that customers have to go through this. I would like this resolved as soon as possible. Please someone give me a call.

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    Online & AppStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    I have an unlimited plan for my iPhone and used to have one for my data card until they told me I could no longer have unlimited data for my data card. Because of my job (self-employed), I am rarely in a situation where I can access Wi-Fi and save on my data usage. I run my business with my iPhone and data restrictions have crippled me in the past few days since I am now in the top 5% of data users. Do I run for Sprint? Can I sue? I don't believe in suing, and I want to sue. I have a hard time loading a web page, downloading an app, loading an email, and I can't even stream a simple video. Help! My phone is my computer when it comes to my business.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2012

    I called in regard to my previous bill, which was higher than normal, due to a line on my account, which got overage charges for data. I called to ask why weren't we notified that someone had overage charges, before they were added to my account, and if there is a way for me to get notified in advance, since AT&T has limited data, or if we can opt out of getting overages in the future. The customer service rep was extremely rude and disrespectful, accusing me of not actively checking my account, and telling me it was my problem, and I should have gone to AT&T.com, and looked at my data usage. The rep was yelling at me about AT&T not being responsible for the overage, and that it's not in the contract to notify me.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2012

    I was charged double for a monthly charge of internet service when I signed up for $40 business internet. They said they prorate the first month that was not in writing and charge $100 for a router. I have no info on this at the original sign up. I said this to the original rep, and she transferred me to Holly. Holly then transferred me to a machine telling me to go to att.com for any more questions instead of handling any type of customer service. Not a satisfied customer!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2012

    AT&T driver ran over a back blower that is the property of Allen's Landscaping. We have tried to go through AT&T self-insured claims adjusters, but they have quit responding to our emails. Original claim was filed around December 6, 2011; and today is January 23, 2012. I do intend to seek further recourse against AT&T and will be notifying the South Carolina Insurance Commission. I have a witness and pictures after the fact, and I have sent these to AT&T. I keep being told that "I will contact my office manager and let you know." by an adjuster.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2012

    I have an unlimited data plan (which AT&T no longer offers) and each month when I near 1.5 gigs of data use I get a text that warns we I am nearing 2 gigs. I am warned each month that if I go over 2 gigs my service will be slowed down. I have called to complain and was told I am in the top 5% if data users and I am clogging the network. I am told I should be using Wi-Fi and not their network even though I have unlimited data. AT&T sells new plans for the same amount of money I am paying that is for 3 gig. They are not harassing their 3 gig customers when they are nearing their limit; they simply charge them over overages. I want the harassing to stop and feel they should not be slowing down my service.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2012

    AT & T continues to bill me incorrectly. I was quoted (and they have in the notes) $14.99/month for the first 12 months of my internet service. This was in October 2011. I have yet to receive a correct bill. I have consistently been billed $39.90 per month for internet, every month. I called on 12/20/11 to complain about an internet charge of $74.61 on my 12/13/11 bill. The agent told me they had been billing me incorrectly and that he would correct it to be $14.99/month and credit my account for $45.64. Neither happened on my most recent bill on 1/13/12 and I am still being charged the incorrect amount of 39.99/month. My sister and 3 friends have had the same issue. I believe that this is a scam and am reporting it for this reason.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2012

    I have been a customer with AT&T for a little over a year. I have had a variety of issues come up with AT&T and the most recent occurrence have taken things over the time. I really don't know where to begin. I called AT&T about the 1st week in December to cancel a portion of my U-Verse Service. I requested to cancel the (Cable portion of my U-Verse service) because I decided to use a different carrier. I received the appropriate paperwork via email and by mail, took the equipment to a UPS store to send back. This left me with the internet and phone service for U-Verse.

    I called AT&T back at the end of December to advise that I wanted to eliminate all of the U-Verse service. I told the representative that I wanted to keep my same phone number and transfer the line to their local service. I never received any paperwork in the mail or via email to take it to the UPS store, like I initially did. I decided to just go into a local UPS store in my community and return the equipment because I feared AT&T sending me some outrageous bill stating that I owed them money.

    On January 17, 2012, I attempted to return the equipment and I was informed that my equipment could not be returned because they needed the account number and ban number I got on the phone with AT&T after holding for several minutes before a representative answered the phone. The agent came on the line and asked me for my phone number and apparently the home number given could not pull up my information. The representative placed me on hold and before I knew it, I was transferred back into an automated line and had to make my own selections. At no point did the representative alert/advise what she was doing. I ended up in the sales department and I spoke to someone by the name of Shelly or Shellyann, she transferred me to the U-Verse Retention Department. I spoke to a male representative by the name of Marcus.

    Marcus seemed to be very empathetic and was pretty thorough in attempting to research things for me. Marcus was able to provide the account number to me so that I could return the U-Verse equipment. By this time, I had been on the phone with AT&T for over an hour literally. Now, the next issue that I had was somehow AT&T disconnected my home line and the order was never put through to transfer my number to a regular residential line. Mr. Marcus was very apologetic, however, this has not helped me.

    He stated that he would submit my info to a department to have it investigated and have my account credited for the charges to by bill for a phone service that I have not had in a month. I informed Marcus that I was not happy with the resolution. For one, I work from home using the residential line. I have not been able to work, due to this matter. I requested to speak with a Supervisor. I was placed on hold and Marcus came back to the phone to tell me that the supervisor was on the line with another customer. He told me that a Supervisor would give me a call back. This conversation took place on January 17th, 2012.

    I have yet to hear from anyone regarding my home phone service and have not been able to work from home. I am appalled at how I have been treated. I definitely feel like I should be compensated in some way for the way I have been treated as a customer not to mention the fact that I am still without a home phone.

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    Customer ServiceReliability

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2012

    AT&T is refusing to stand by their warranty and replace a defective phone. They have given me the runaround for the past month. I have to call them every few days on the status and each call takes an average of 3 hours. I was placed on hold for 2 hours once and then transferred from one department to the other, each one denying responsibility. It has by far the lousiest service in history.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2012

    AT&T is the worst customer service of any company on the planet earth! I have been with AT&T since 1988. I have dropped approximately 3-4 calls a day and since the end of July 2011. My complaining doesn't help. They just continue to lie to me making excuses. I have changed the wireless phone 5 times in 6 weeks not fixing the issue. I have contacted and made reports & written personal letters to the management all the way up to CEO Ralph de la Vega with no response. I want help or out of the contract so I can go get a better service with Verizon. Tech support tells me they can't help resolve the problem. If anyone can get a message to Mr. de la Vega, please tell him I want him to call me.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2012

    I'm filing this complaint re: ATT. The company has been asking me to pay for the account that I already paid last July 2011. I spoke with their representative multiple times and I was told that everything is clear, but as to date, January 20, 2012, I again received a letter from them asking me to pay the bill and if not, I will be reported to the credit bureau.

    I have wasted so much time in dealing with them, they kept me waiting and bounced my call back and forth to whoever is responsible. I even faxed them the copy of my bank statement showing the ATT payment deductions. This situation is stressing me so much. Please help me. I don't know where to complain. It seems like ATT is not taking this matter into consideration. Please help me. Thank you very much. I hope to hear from you.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012

    I ordered u-verse. They installed service then he told us we could only use 4 TV, we have 8. Then found out if we recorded a show that took up one of the TV really 2 TVs. When I ordered I was not told that. I feel I was mislead. We had service 2 weeks, then canceled. I am now getting billed 336.33. I feel I don't owe anything. Would you check on this please? They have turned this over to collection department. I do not want to mess up my credit. Like I said, I was mislead. I Don't want to make waves over this. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012

    Where do I begin? I signed up with AT&T in November 2010 at a set rate. Every few months, the bill went up 5-10 dollars. When it got out of hand, I called and kept trying to get it lowered. I spoke to reps from India with heavy accents who I could not understand. Funny thing is they all had names like Cindy, Scott, Rose (names not normal in India). It's amazing how they all read off scripts. I know this because when I asked a question, they took a minute and gave an answer that made no sense and every phone call had the same script.

    Anyway, I finally cancelled at the beginning of Dec 2011. I had paid my bill already so I received an updated bill saying I had $19.30 credit in the middle of Dec. I waited until Jan 9 to call for my refund and was told they would process it and send it out within 2 weeks. Ten days later, I receive another notice lowering my refund amount by $1.00 for an early termination fee. It irked me because I had no contract and I thought if they charge everyone $1.00, they are making millions on that. They rescinded the $1.00 fee and I asked how much longer till my refund.

    Anyway, this is where my hell began. I got switched 4 times and the last was supposed to be a supervisor named Terry. He told me my billing was in the Investigative Department and they felt that I was not owed the full amount of the money. I asked how much they owed me and he could not say or do anything about it as they were investigating. (I could not believe they are investigating $19 stinking dollars). I asked him if this meant they will be billing me for more as all my transactions seemed to up the billings. He could not say. I even asked if he would take a bet with me that instead of a refund I would get a bill. He laughed because he knows but doesn't want to say.

    AT&T sucks in their customer service and billing departments. They know nothing, see nothing, hear nothing and are just plain evil. Do not get sucked into this company as you will be living in a black hole. Just read some of the other complaints and know they are all telling the truth. For a big Corp. they are the worst. Good luck to all the others.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2012

    AT&T's 3G Wireless service is still very poor in the Cincinnati, Ohio area including Anderson Township. I have a brand new iPhone and I am constantly getting dropped calls, very poor voice quality where you hear crackling and interference in the line, text and picture messages that never come through, poor reception and missed calls. I have made numerous calls to tech support and customer service and the problems are still happening. Their network is awful. Please let AT&T Wireless know that these problems are going on and have them fixed. These problems are very frequent in Downtown Cincinnati and in the Anderson Township area.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2012

    AT&T’s failure to provide adequate cell phone service is my issue. It started about a month ago, mid December 2011. I am unable to send/receive texts and phone calls. Service works intermittently since mid December. This reception issue has grown worse to the point it takes repeated attempts at pressing send and or dial in order to successfully send or receive a text or phone call. The service blinks off and on constantly 24/7, and it's pretty much a crapshoot as to whether I can time it just right to send while the reception is blinking on. I have lived in the same spot for over 2 years and I had adequate service with AT&T prior to mid December 2011. When I travel about a mile from home, I have no problems. AT&T has confirmed to me that it is the cell tower and they do not know when the tower will be repaired or if it will be.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2012

    I requested for $19.95/month internet service from AT&T a year ago. Two months later, I had to move and disconnect my service. I was threatened with a large termination fee and told I was under one year contract. I was never informed about any contract. I decided to move my service to avoid these charges. After a year later and paying off the 12 month installment for the equipments, I requested to end my service.

    After extended debate over the phone, they terminated the service and was sent a refund for $44.52. Now a month later, I received another final bill for $120! This is supposedly for ending the contract early. I have been disputing these charges for days now. I do not have a verbal or written contract with them. I just don't know what to do at this point. I am afraid they are going to send it for collections and ruin my credit. Any suggestion please?

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2012

    We have cell phones and a broadband card for our laptop at home, and we're on the map as a solid 3G area. The service sucks! The broadband card has had slower and slower speeds since we got it. Any "upgrades" from AT&T have not worked even as well as the one we have, plus our cell service has deteriorated severely over the last 18 months. Repeated calls to remedy the situation do no good whatsoever. We think they are further reducing our service so they can get rid of one of the last unlimited contracts they had and because of our complaints. We get dropped calls and missed calls constantly and the broadband times out just like dial-up on occasion.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2012

    On Friday, January 13, 2012, I went into the store to pay bill. I waited 35 minutes while two other customers were serviced prior to me. On Monday, January 16, 2012, I went into the store to upgrade phone because it was not working properly. One customer ahead of me waited about 30 minutes when a female customer came in to pay bill. She was waited on within 5 minutes while the person ahead of me was still being serviced. One hour passed and the person ahead of me was still being serviced. I was angry and to avoid a conflict with the service person, I left. The person servicing the customer could not do more than one thing at a time. Does it take an hour to service a customer getting a new phone. One hour servicing a customer while others are waiting seems a long time to me. I am totally dissatisfied with the AT&T service I did not receive at the Seymour store. If this is the normal customer service at the Seymour store then I will take my business elsewhere.

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