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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon sells phones and phone plans across the United States. With stores and cell towers in every state, Verizon’s widespread reach allows customers to call, text or use data almost anywhere. Verizon customers can buy products from Apple, Samsung, Google and other phone manufacturers. The company also offers discounts for military members and first responders.

Pros
  • 5G available in some areas
  • Discounts on multiple lines
  • Mix & match unlimited plans
  • Parental control app
Cons
  • Prices are higher for fewer lines
  • 5G not available in all areas

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

    When upgrading my phones (2 lines) with Verizon Wireless I was told I would get $350 promotion off of each phone when ordering the phones with trade ins. They forgot to set up trade in, then would not credit me the $350 per line like originally told. I have screen shots of the conversation with the discount mentioned and they would not honor it. I was told false information to buy the phones and to basically get stuck with them. Not happy with Verizon and this big bill that I was not expecting.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

    I have a business account with over 15 lines. Just bought the dual screen v60. They only sell half of it at the store then you have to get approved online for the second screen. After getting approved was told 3-6 weeks for arrival of other screen yet only have 10 days to return if you don’t like the phone. 3 weeks and still waiting on other half of the screen but can’t decide if I like it and turn it back in with only half the phone. Crock of garbage service.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

    My husband and I were surprisingly pleased with our service at the Verizon sales store in Asheville. We were disappointed that we couldn't get a lower price for the iPhone we needed to purchase since we've had an account with Verizon for many years. Matt ** questioned why we wanted a very high end phone for our uses. After talking with him, we opted for a lower priced phone, at his recommendation. I thought it was very nice of him to guide us to a lower price that meets all our needs. He was also very patient setting up the phone for two senior citizens.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

    Can't get hold of a human. Calling, digital assistant, whatever, it is difficult or impossible to speak to an actual human. I called multiple times before finally finding the option to speak to a representative and was put on hold. It said 5 minute wait time, waited 35 and gave up. With the digital assistant you have to use certain options to speak to an agent even if the problem you have is different. They are taking advantage of Covid-19 to give terrible quality customer service and even have their stores closed/locked unless you have an appointment but making an appointment is also difficult to do. Verizon's customer service is the worst I have had to deal with and I will be switching service providers after this.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

    I wanted to switch back to Verizon to get better service after trying T-Mobile, which was awesome, except for being out in more remote areas where friends had Verizon and it worked better so I switched over just in case. I wish I had not or done AT&T. The sales guy said the port would take 10 minutes and to go to T-Mobile to go get it situated. Very happy I forgot my pin because the guy got frustrated saying, "Why do they keep telling people this, they know better and keep doing this?" (To get the sale, because it is a bit of a hassle).

    I then go back, tell him that and he acts surprised. He had also said that what I was getting for the price as it was comparable to T-Mobile's price included the hotspot. It doesn't, I just found out. Now trying to figure this out with customer help was impossible. They transferred me 4 times, each an hour-long wait or call back for it, and ended up at some random sales person's phone who apologized and felt bad, thanks to whoever you were!

    I call back again today and wait for 30 minutes, the lady everything and that I want to talk to a manager. She then just tells the manager that I want to buy a hotspot and I used to work there. She didn't pay attention at all. Then the manager tries to sell me the hotspot. It's like no one was listening. The top was being in Seattle the day I switched I had a lot of friends go "Oh no, don't do that." The data all over just lags no matter what, they all recommended AT&T. I was honestly excited to get back to Verizon, but this has to be the worst service out of anything recently. Go check out AT&T or T-Mobile if you aren't in the mountains too much. They will treat you better. ;)

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    Let me preface this by saying I typically only leave reviews for things that were over the top incredible, but this experience was so horrendous I can't not say something. Verizon technical support is absolutely horrible. It took a WEEK to get my mom a new phone once hers malfunctioned and became unusable even though the phone was only about a month old. Then, after being told it would be free because it wasn't user error (I have screenshots to prove this), they still made her pay a $200 insurance claim just to get a replacement of lesser value. And then once the phone was delivered it took 48 hours and about seven different customer service reps (after about ten disconnected robot calls because they REFUSE to connect you to a human) to get the thing activated.

    It was a nightmare to deal with. And what's more troubling is the fact that once I got in touch with the final rep I spoke to (bless you Erica, you were wonderful), it took about three seconds to get the phone up and running. Which means that everyone else I spoke to was either lying about what was going on to give me some ridiculous runaround or they were all incompetent. What should have been free and should have taken less than an hour to accomplish took $200 and a full week to do. God forbid I ever have to contact Verizon customer service ever again. I'd rather drink bleach.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    My bill fluctuates, wanted to ask why? It varies about $20 a month. A Covid "gift?" then back to normal? A discount because the "free" (not as we know) phone I got was paid off? But then it goes back up? Senior citizen discount? Yay, but didn't last? Cannot EVER get into my online account to inquire. You cannot "chat" with the typing person they just tell you to log in. Uh, I can't log in. Says various things too many unsuccessful attempts. Nope. Last attempt was last time the bill went up and down months ago. Besides, it's saved in "Last Pass" so it's not my memory. A call to the 800 # is so tedious. Anyway, expect to be able to pay online like clockwork and you can pay your bill if not on auto without signing in but don't expect to be able to reach anybody to ask why your bill fluctuates (there are always different answers) about $20+ a month.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    My wife and I have been Verizon customers for over 20 years. Typically have had really great service without too much hassle. Our son was DEPLOYED to Korea and they have absolutely NO plans nor do they bend AT ALL on international calling for our military. To say we are pissed would be an understatement. He had to purchase a new SIM card in Korea or he would be charged for EVERY text and phone call. Totally understandable when you plan an international trip, ok, you pay for the international service. But come on!! Wanting to charge him $30+ a month PLUS $1+ for every MB used and more fees for texts—including INCOMING which he can’t control. Really Verizon??!! Way to support our military. T-Mobile and Sprint support it and do not charge deployed military. We will ALL be changing Providers.

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    Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    I have a business account with Verizon Wireless. You'd think they'd have someone available to answer phones on the weekend. Pure and simple greed is the reason we have to put up with robots on the phone and a maze of options that simply waste your valuable time and then hang up on you. Most every time I check my bill I find bogus charges. Verizon overcharges and messes up the bill way too often to be a coincidence. I got a robo call this am (Saturday) to call Verizon regarding my past due bill but when I call them back all I get is the run around by their auto answering service that can't help on the weekend. So why ask me to call if I can't get anyone to help.

    I phoned about my bill on Friday and they promised to call me back in about an hour once I had some info they wanted. But no one ever called me back. I'm being charged for a tablet that I called and cancelled at least 2 months ago and when I told them to check their recording of my call they wouldn't do it and instead I keep having to repeat myself. If they say they are recording calls for improvement of customer service then they should be able to actually retrieve my past calls and save me the frustration of dealing with all their nonsense, pushing buttons on their stupid phone system that does me no good. Verizon is absolutely terrible at customer service and billing. I strongly recommend trying another phone service.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    Be aware of Verizon misleading ad. Saw an ad about 400 Mb for 59.99 /month with free installation, eager to sign up, schedule installation date about a month later (before my current contract with Optimum expired), and carefully save the chat log with sale rep. Then no one came, call Verizon (every time spend more than 1 hour waiting to talk to human), only find out It is a self installation, but there is no kit nor instruction ever sent to my hours. I get charged for the whole month of June (starting the date I signed). After hours of long waiting and frustration, Verizon solution: still charge me the whole of June and send their tech for installation, but charge for the installation because now it is a repair, not a new installation.

    Their staffs (both chat and phone) were like machine, showed no concern nor listen to my story, even I showed them the original chat log. I did not use a bit data, but still get charged for the whole month, now I have to pay for installation which can go up to $200. Getting enough, I cancel the whole thing, and accept to pay a month of service, but they told me that I have to wait for them to send the final bill. Now more than a month later, just receive a bill from Verizon with 139.9. Called customer service (after wait for more than 1 hour to talk to A HUMAN), to find out that I cancel just 1 day into new bill cycles, now it is two month bill plus $20 late fee. Final the customer service (her name is Lin) listened to my story, and looked at my record, agree to waive a late fee and 1 month of July. I still have to pay $59.99 for a the month of June. I pay immediately over phone with surcharge of $3.00.

    I learned my lesson, 1) Verizon Ad is misleading. 2) when you first come to Its site, the human sale rep eager actively come to you, once you become customer, Verizon let machine handle you, make it so hard for you to have your problem solved. 3) most of their human customer (except Lin) are heartless. Never ever come use Verizon again, I will keep telling people about my story, to tell them stay away from Verizon. It is just a giant Machine. For the record, Still have all the chat log and record phone to back my story.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    I would give it 0 stars if I could. I usually only write positive reviews but Verizon deserves a review. I cancelled with them before Christmas and still they billed me. I thought it was just one last bill so I paid it not realizing it was activating service again. So then MONTHS later I get a collection notice that I still owe but never received other bills. And after trying to call for two weeks and either getting hung up on or long wait times I finally decided to waste my time on hold for two and a half hours yesterday only to be told I have to pay for a service I NEVER used and they won’t even think of crediting me! What a sad, sad, sad company! The worst is that I was a loyal customer for 20 years! They will not ever get my business again!

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    Customer ServiceRates

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

    I have a simple question about keeping my Verizon.net email. Neither FiOS nor verizon wireless can answer the question at the base level of support. So after 45 minutes on the phone with basic support I asked to be escalated. I was put on hold for over two and a half hours until all four of my wireless home telephone's batteries died. I was texted by verizon wireless about my experience while I was still on hold. I gave them a very low rating. They texted me back asking if they could call me to discuss my rating and I told them yes. That has been over 18 hours ago and I've received no call.

    I am now unable to get through to anyone talk about this. When I called the online number yesterday they gave me the option to be called back and gave me a very strict timeframe of 22 to 44 minutes. They returned my call in that time frame. They did not give me that option for the escalated call or the call today. Their inconsistency and lowering quality customer service is becoming legendary.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    If you opt to take out Total Equipment Coverage for your new phone be sure to drop once phone is paid for as in their no interest 24 month period. Verizon continues to charge, in my case, $11.00 per month for what they call a FEATURE, which has ZERO REPLACEMENT VALUE TO CUSTOMER.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    Have had for 2 months, unable to access my account, except the 'pay bill' option. Did not receive veterans discount, even after being on phone for extended period of time, with promise that it was fixed. Might as well stop paying, and take my chances in court, if they decide to go that route.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    I've been a Verizon Wireless customer 13.5 years, never missed 1 payment. When COVID-19 came into existence, I became concerned of my recourse in the event I was a few days late in my payments. I phoned Verizon & expressed my concern. It was suggested I apply for COVID-19 hardship program just as a protection/safety net against late fees. By The Grace Of God, I was able to make my full payments on time. My bill due 7/15/20 (2 days grace) arrived on "My Verizon Online" approx. 6/26 in the amount of $75.93. July 16th, prior to going to pay my bill, I checked my bill again & found the amount of $97.+.

    I immediately phone Verizon. First representative was quite abrupt. I called right back & spoke to supervisor, Sheila. I explained my dilemma. Shelia said I could opt out of the COVID-19 program which I gladly consented to as I didn't need it after all. I was placed on hold. Shelia returned & said she opted me OUT of the program & my total balance was $75.93 just as when I first received my bill. I took my journey to pay the bill in cash. I received my receipt. Bill paid 7/16/20. My bills average $82-$85 per month sometimes lower when I catch verizon padding my bill. 7/26/20, My Verizon bill was $108.84.

    Once again, I immediately called Verizon asking for a supervisor. Agent tried to assist. I explained this bill amount is a mistake as I pay every month in full. I was told I was still opted in COVID -19 program and I have to make installment payments for 6 months. There wasn't any installments as I paid my bills on time. I requested she review my billing history. After viewing, she expressed she didn't understand why my bill is $108.84 but I have to pay to prevent service disruption. She also said I WASN'T opted out program. I was also told I couldn't get opted out as their vendor is not within Verizon & can't be reached. Verizon is taking advantage during this Covid~19 by charging false fees & price gauging when bill is paid in full. I have no extra money for Verizon. I've always paid in full. Verizon should be investigated.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    My son’s phone quit. He went to the Verizon store in Chico Ca. He had a warranty plan that should of replaced the phone for free. Because of a small chip in the corner they refused and sold him a $1200 new phone on a payment plan without telling him the terms. I asked the store manager for a copy of the phone conversation that they recorded during the sale that I had to approve over the phone. They declined. I promise anyone that uses Verizon you will get screwed if not now soon. I was with Verizon for probably 10 years. Last month they canceled my plan and gave me a new one that doubled my monthly cost. They have no record who did it when I’m sure the salesman did it and they wouldn’t confirm that.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTransparency

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    On July 30, I reported to Tracfone that my Tracfone Smartphone missing or lost. I found it almost immediately and called Tracfone to have it reinstated. I was told it would take 3 days to reinstall it. 3 days later, I spent 3 hours on the phone with Tracfone and eventually was told Verizon wasn't answering their phone and they still had my phone on a blacklist. Today, at 22 hours later, my Tracfone Smartphone is still not available for use. What is going on at Verizon with not answering their phone or updating service. It has now been 5 days that I have been without my phone. What horrible service. TracFone, please change your carrier to one that is more reliable.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    My account was overtaken by my ex-fiance. He’s in jail for abusing me and trying to kill me. He has my Verizon access to MY phone that I pay for. They wouldn’t let me have access to my own account until I went to a Verizon store. I got talked into buying a new phone. Great! The salesman linked the accounts so now my a user has full access to both phones and I still can’t get in. Went to a corporate store over an hour and a half away. Told them what happened. They didn’t have time for me. Rescheduled me for Wednesday at 1. Meanwhile, I’m paying for 2 phones that my abuser has access to. I still do not have access! $700.00 later! Customer service hung up on me 5 times! No one can help me. Asked for a manager. He hung up on me!!! Charge the abusive guy for my phone since he’s the only one with access!! NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE!! Money hungry **.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    I have had Verizon for 19 yrs, I used to have great service at my house and surrounding area, but as of late one bar, no service in spots. I called Verizon, they said they’d cut all my money owed on the phones and I return phones. Owing nothing if I wanted to change service. That was after numerous calls about coverage getting worse, they had no answer except I could leave. I pay $400 plus a month 6 phones and two watches. They became horrible customer service to cell service!!!

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

    Please stay away from this service if you are new customer. My experience started with buying a phone and a Verizon Service Plan. Within 3 days I have returned the phone without ever using it. I was assured that I will be charged no activation fee and plan fees if the service was terminated within 3 days at the time of purchasing the services. Not so. I was credited for the return of the phone but the vendor never closed my Verizon Wireless account. Upon receiving a $128 bill from Verizon I was told by the same vendor, that the services from Verizon is a separate thing and I have to call them to cancel it. This is where the nightmares began. The excuse is Covid 19 reduce service capabilities?

    I didn't say due Covid 19 I have a reduced ability to pay and I will pay Verizon less of what you are asking for a particular service. It took me days and many hours of listening to elevator music on the phone, calling unprofessional, poorly trained intake people, who never provided agent ID numbers, but their first name, like they were hired this very day with absolutely no clue what they are doing. I took the step and went to their local stores, which are no more than funds collecting, and phone sales locations. To say that this was a poor service combined with a dreadful experience will be understatement. There is an agenda with this entity, to steal consumers funds any way they can.

    This includes ever changing terms and conditions, (bait and switch tactics), treats, call transfers, chats not working, that if you do not pay on time, you dear consumer, will be assessed late fees with interest. Or worse passed to a collection agency with a potential to ruin your good credit. Once again, I will advice anyone with mere thought to go and do anything with Verizon Wireless to think twice.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

    I have been with Verizon over 20 yrs when it was US Cellular, then **, then Verizon. Verizon is the worst, overcharged, overrated company I have ever dealt with. They have more hidden charges than any other company out there. If you carefully follow your bill and charges like me & call them out on it when they overcharge, they try to scam their way out of refunding you your money. It is a waiting game.

    You talk with one person, they tell you one thing, when you don't receive your refund, you call back to to check status to speak with another rep that has no clue what's going on. If you call again, you wait for 45 minutes to over an hour hoping to get someone on the line that knows wth they're doing. Their customer service representatives suck and need to be reeducated on how to do their job and know exactly what they are talking about. Do not waste your money or time. As soon as I get my refund I am switching to Cricket. I will never again be a customer of Verizon nor will I recommend their services for future.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 31, 2020

    Based on the information/deal I was offered, I bought 2 iPhones. I was told I would receive a 400.00 credit for each phone within 60 days. Never happened. When I called to ask about the plan, I was told (after holding for over an hour) “Sorry, we can’t honor that Deal because we can’t find it.” I told the rep Did not purchased deal From a store, but thru corporate. She said... sorry.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2020

    Took my business, all 81 phones and 60 data devices to AT&T, Verizon customer service is the worst, I wouldn't use the service even if it was free. They make it impossible to cancel the bad service but will up your package in a heartbeat. I wish I could give a rating of less than one.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    I was with Verizon for over 16 years. Aside from them being the most expensive carrier around they also sneak extra charges onto your bill. I had at least 5 issues over the years where they billed me for services I never signed up for and it’s has always taken multiple calls and managers to resolve. Their coverage was great for the first 5 yrs or so, however, for the last 10 yrs I’ve had horribly spotty service in and around downtown Salt Lake City. Both phones on my plan were only reliable when connected to WiFi. I fought with Verizon several times over this issue and was always dismissed even though there have been multiple others in the area stating the same issue. There are even social media groups devoted to the poor coverage in Salt Lake City, and Verizon’s lack of concern.

    I finally got tired of paying premium prices for mediocre service, and switched carriers. After the switch Verizon stayed they would mail me the final bill. Almost immediately I started receiving phone calls from a number I did not know and they never left a message. I finally answered and it was Verizon financial services wanting me to pay my bill (the bill that I still have not received). Coverage sucks, customer service sucks, retention sucks.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    I've been a Verizon customer for years, mainly because of my laziness to make the switch, and because Verizon appears to have the best cell coverage. As for customer service, Verizon is by far the worst company I have ever had to deal with. They are consistently difficult to reach, and seem to go out of their way to maintain that distinction. Getting a Verizon customer rep on the phone is like winning the lottery. Do yourself a favor - go with a different company!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    The app is not for the technically challenged. Called CS and went through 45+ minutes of waiting & listening to music after which NO help was given. Went to their store 3 times after which an appt. was made for 3 days out.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    For the past 4 months my Verizon service has been beyond poor. I went to the Verizon store and they told me it was my iPhone 6 and it was too old and I needed to purchase a newer phone. So I DID purchase the NEWEST iPhone and what do you know... The service is still the same as before. I live in a complex with many seniors who either need to call me for help or 911. No one has service!!! This is a travesty. Can they possibly blame the Corona19 Virus for this as well???Someone needs to be held responsible. It's 2020... Bring back Nextel!!!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsTechPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    Went to the Wetmore store in Tucson to look at upgrading to a new phone. Was Told by "Blanca" I qualified for a new phone 11 max and it would cost me an additional $31 a month and I would get $350 credit for the old phone but would need to trade the old phone in within 2 weeks. I kept the old phone to make sure I downloaded all the apps then Took the old phone back within the time limit. When I asked for the credit, was told there was a mistake, I did NOT qualify for an upgrade unless I went to an unlimited plan ($80 more a month) and would get nothing for my old phone (the lady looked at it carefully and took the case off when she gave me the $350 quote).

    The manager "Alexander" said they were so sorry for the mistake suggesting I had made it! When questioned, the associated remembers telling me $350 for the return and $31 more a month and admitted it was her mistake which they would not honor. They really pushed hard for me to keep the new phone, NO credit for the old one and the unlimited plan which would cost $80+ more a month! I gave them back the new phone....25 years with Verizon and I am looking for another phone provider. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!

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    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    I switched to Verizon years ago. I got a Moto2Force. I got the insurance but when I try getting a battery replacement they say I am not covered unless the phone is lost, stolen or broken. All day on phone today and no resolution. They say I can buy a new phone or they can send me a Cleaner phone. Problem is everyone transfers me to someone else or I get disconnected. Just getting the run-around. $27 a month I couldn't just bought a new phone. The protection plan useless to me and I can get no help. What a rip-off.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    I went into the Verizon owned store. Switched my lines and the story was I would get a prepaid card I could use anywhere for 150.00. I was helped by an employee. Filled out all paperwork there and after several phone calls (about 20) I've been told I didn't get the right phone for the rebate. Although I went and was helped by an employee of Verizon not a franchise store. What a joke! I will never ever do business with them again. A financial lesson that taught me a lot. Don't do business with these crooks! Just buy your phone outright and go with someone else. Bait and switch!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    I moved to Verizon from AT&T because I was offered 2 $150 rebates ("e-gift cards") for using 2 of my existing cell phones on our new Verizon lines. First, though I was told that I would receive pre-paid debit cards that could be used anywhere, the one rebate I've received is only usable at Verizon. Second, although I've literally made a dozen phone calls and waited hours online, I have still never received the second rebate. I thought the issue was solved a month or so ago when I spoke to a rep and got an additional email pertaining to a rebate. But I now see that email was simply a duplicate of the first, with the same tracking number.

    Just this morning I got an email from Verizon saying that they're "having trouble processing my rebate" because "The line associated with this rebate requires an eligible device transaction". Both phones due rebates are Apple iPhone Xs, so if one was eligible there can be no reason that the second isn't. Again, this issue is nearly 2.5 months old.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2020

    Verizon is not customer friendly. Canceled my account in less than 14 days. Paid for restocking fees and they sent a bill to collections charging me for again for what I already paid at the store. They are just awful. I’ll never do business with them again.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2020

    This started over 45 days ago. It was a line transfer that was only good for 30 days. Of course, I ran out of time, so now I have another 30 days for the second line transfer request. I have called, emailed, texted, and even tried to achieve it manually 8 times through their Transfer a Line system and just gives errors. I was close once...I got to the very last step after finally talking to a human, which was to click the link in my email and then it went to a white screen. The person I am talking to is Kristi so she called up to TECH and apparently it's my browser (Safari). Oh, well, why didn't you say something? Almost every person on the planet has a Mac, so makes sense it's not compatible. I tried every other browser, even DuckDuckGo, and still not working.

    It's CoronaVirus season tho, so Kristi is working from home. I am currently in a text conversation with her, and she has the days off of Sunday and Monday, so I have learned not to ask for help on those days, and as of yesterday, I still haven't heard from her. Is she walking her dog? Getting her nails done? Perhaps at the wine bar, sitting outside with her dog? I am still here. Waiting for help with this "super simple" task, girl! Is our relationship over since there isn't anyone else you can call for help because they're all out at the dog park too? You would think that a client of over 20 YEARS would matter to them? HAHAHAHA think again. Time to switch and never go back.

    This is everything I hate about these companies. HORRIBLE SERVICE every time there is an issue, whether it's billing or service, no one has a clue there. Constant run around, credits promised that don't come, even after months of calling, it just gets worse and worse. NOTHING is simple and no one answers the phone. It takes forever to get a live person and then up the chain to "supervisors" who still can't get problems resolved. I am done. Bye Verizon!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 23, 2020

    Three days and 9 Hours on phone with Verizon phone support. Very poor. Right hand does not know what left hand is doing. We have 7 people on my account with me. I am going to take my business elsewhere. Very very sad service.

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    Customer ServiceTechOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed July 21, 2020

    I've always walked into the local Verizon store and gotten good help, but with the Pandemic, I tried to get help on the phone. Many of my calls, especially but not exclusively from unfamiliar numbers, are going directly to Voicemail. I've tried every solution I could find in chat rooms, but nothing helps. I called Verizon's local store that I've done business with for 30 years. It took 25 minutes to reach a human who after he heard the issue, said he'd have to transfer me and hung up. When I called back, their phone system recognized my number and sent me a text to get get help from an automated program, then cut me off. You cannot get help on their website, app, or by phone. This is terrible service. They should be going overboard to help provide remote customer service during the Pandemic like so many other businesses are doing. I'm ready to change providers.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 21, 2020

    So long Verizon... I've been a Verizon customer for 20 yrs. My phone recently just died after 3 years. As we all know, replacement phones can be expensive especially when your phone dies out of the blue. I was hoping that my 20 yrs. of loyalty would offer some type of value to Verizon and they would be willing to provide at least a partial discount on a new phone. However, I was sadly disappointed.

    Apparently, Verizon only cares about adding new customers or additional lines (and their associated cost) to existing customers as evidenced by the extreme discounts they offer those customers. You would think if they could offer a 50%-100% discount on new phones to new customers they could afford to offer at lest a 20% discount to a long standing customer, but you would be wrong. I guess I'll switch to T-Mobile to take advantage of their new customer discounts. I mean, let's be honest... Verizon's customer service, plans, and coverage aren't any better than the other 3 major providers (T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, etc.).

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    I purchased a new line for my son and told the sales rep I had a phone to trade in and he said no worries. We went ahead with the purchase and I was supposed to receive a box to return the phone. Then the guy told me that I could make my account unlimited for only $10.00 more per month and I'd also get free Disney (which I don't care about) and free Apple music for a certain amount of time (again I don't care). So I get my bill and it is completely wrong because the guy put the new phone on a payment plan and then he also charged my account for $55.00 for EACH phone line ADDITIONAL! My bill has gone up astronomically! I've called customer service and omg you cannot get anything handled because everyone works from home!! They are obviously GOUGING EVERYONE!! Anyone out there having the same issues? LET'S START A LAWSUIT! These people are liars and scammers!! I will not STOP until this gets fixed!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    This is the worst experience we have had. The phone does not work the service is not good and the price is too high. They sold us two Motorolla Edge pluses and neither of them work properly. We have called about the service multiple times and nothing has happened. The cellular sales in Ravenna Ohio has been less than helpful and will not get back to us about our issues. I get emails daily saying we want 100% satisfaction and then they do not even try to help or give us a different phone to see if the device is the issue or the service. Whichever one we need to know because we now pay more for phones that do not work.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    Difficult to get a hold of live representative. The call-center options provided NEVER addresses your issue but they insist that you can take care of most of your problems on their website. I was promised a $200 gift card when to transfer a new line over to Verizon and for one reason or another they never gave it to me. I pursued them for over 6 months and then I gave up. I was never able to speak to a live person and all was through email.

    My first few months of bills were outrageously high and they kept telling me that I was overcharged and they will credit me and then they would turn around and take the credit away. I never did get the $160 of overcharges returned to me. Their customer service reps are mostly in foreign countries. Even though Verizon is saving money in that area they are not passing on the savings to the consumers. Their fees are outrageous. Once I pay off this round of phones I will no longer be doing business with Verizon. If I was looking for crappy customer service I would have chosen another company to begin with. Shame on you Verizon. I hope every one of your customers quits you.

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    Customer ServiceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 19, 2020

    Very poor customer service. Salesman and customer service both lie to get them to upgrade plans and phones. It takes a hour to get through on the phone and then people are rude and unprofessional. Same with the chat line. I've been told by five employees either through chat or on the phone and they don't have a clue.

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    Billing

    Reviewed July 17, 2020

    IF I COULD GIVE THEM NO STARS THAT WOULD BE TOO MUCH!!! I have been on hold with Verizon Wireless for over 2 HOURS listening to their stupid music over and over and over again!!! The recording said that it would be 10-15 minutes...I have been trying for over a week to get my account set up for paperless billing and autopay - the bill is due tomorrow and I STILL can not get anywhere with them!!!!

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 17, 2020

    We installed Verizon phone service in our office recently. The Verizon sales staff don't know or tell you everything. The first one failed to tell me there is a 2 year contract. The 2nd one told me the phone would work off Wifi (not true) and could work through your computer (not true). The installer had to drag a line from another room into the office through the ceiling and put a connection in the wall for the phone to work. The 2nd salesman also failed to mention the $200 installation charge. When I called back about the unmentioned charges, I was switched to a blunt manager who basically told me, "Too bad."

    After speaking with the 2nd salesman, we changed which service we wanted so I had to reschedule the installation. The technician showed up anyway on the initial date. Then Verizon said they had no record of the rescheduling and scheduled a different time. I received multiple confirmation texts listing both times. I had to call to find out what time they were actually coming. After installation, I tried to log into the website to look up the guides and couldn’t log in. I have to call AGAIN and am told I have to sign in as a residence the first time (?). Then I go to set up my voicemail and I need a PIN. I have to call back to find out what the PIN # is. I try the pin, it doesn't work. Another call to Verizon. They have an hour hold time and will call me back. My overall sense is that the company is so big, no one knows completely how things work, what's going on, or what charges are involved. Honestly, THE most frustrating experience I have ever had with a vendor.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 17, 2020

    You have a one percent chance of getting through to a live person, and when you do... good luck having your problem resolved. They take your money, and offer minimal support. I ordered a prepaid phone online, and within 3 days it became a nightmare. UPS lost the package, and said to call Verizon to change shipping address. You can't call or do anything with verizon until you "activate" your phone. If you don't have your phone, you can't "activate". Nearly impossible to get any help, and of all things Verizon uses Twitter as a customer support center.... because it's free for them. The respond times on Twitter take 15-30 minutes. You can easily spend 3 hours dealing with your verizon phone troubles. Time not well spent. They waste your time, and take your money. Do NOT sign up for Verizon, no matter how much you hear they have great service. The prepaid phones are overpriced. They're too big to fail, and don't care about their customers.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 15, 2020

    I'm in my mid-50s, which means that I've had interactions and made business transactions with more companies than you can imagine over the course of my lifetime. So what I'm about to say is, at least from my perspective, a truly remarkable milestone. I have never, in all of my life, dealt with a more incompetent, dishonest, money-grubbing, lack-of-customer-service company in my entire life. Impossible to get ahold of? Check. Made me wait on hold for over an hour? Check. Gave me three different stories about what was going wrong with service? Check. I could go on all day long. This company will bleed you dry of your money then make it impossible for you to cancel. Their latest excuse for terrible service is limited staffing due to COVID. How limited? Down to one person?

    I would gladly sacrifice a little poorer reception to not receive piss-poor customer service. In truth, they don't have customer service. They have one big complaint line that I'm sure thousands of people use each day. And for good reason. Do yourself a colossal favor and run, run, as far away as you can from the hapless, greedy, and ridiculous excuse for a business that ever graced the halls of capitalism.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2020

    Verizon turned into a terrible company to do business with. They no longer care about customers. I've been a Verizon customer for nearly 21 years and now will be leaving this malign company. Their customer service is horrible, indifferent, and contemptuous of customers.

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    Customer ServiceTechPrice

    Reviewed July 14, 2020

    We have been Verizon customers for over 23 years. There is a dead area where our daughter lives and she is a first responder and relies on her wireless cell phone to be reached in emergencies. I have called numerous times to get a "booster" at no charge, only to have to hang up because I was on hold and transferred to the wrong customer service area. The last phone call I was on for over 1 hr and 20 min only to be told that someone would call me back when they received the approval. I did in fact get a phone call back only to be put on "hold" again because they are awaiting approval. I have now asked to speak to a supervisor and am currently on "HOLD"!!!! Is this what Verizon has come to. Frustrate the consumer enough that they just either give up or are so utterly disgusted that they change their providers.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 13, 2020

    We have used Verizon for about 15 years, and have had no problem with our cell service. It's been excellent coverage everywhere. However, in late 2019 we had went over our GB on our data, so we went in our local office to see about switching to unlimited data, and what the cost would be. The salesman said we could switch, and our bill would probably even go down. Well....it never went down. Before the switch we were paying about $250/mo (for 7 devices) in December and by June 2019 our bill had jumped to $348 with no additional services or add-ons. No reason why. Every month it goes up a little more, and a little more.

    The local office has been shut down because of the virus, but the one in the nearby town of Lawton was open. We visited it this past weekend (7-11-20) to see if they could explain why our bill was going up. We had masks on as we entered the store, and the manager met us at the door. We told him we were customers and needed to talk to someone about our account. There was a handful of people in the large room at the time - mostly Verizon employees. He told us only ONE of us could stay in the building to visit with an employee and the other had to go to the car. We said no, we both need to be present.

    Our account is a business account under my husband's name, so nothing could be done unless he was present. However, he isn't "technical" and doesn't have any of the passwords, or handles the account like I do, so I needed to be present to answer those questions. They refused to talk to both of us. Like I said - very few people were in the building at that time, so it shouldn't have been that big of an issue.

    We told them that we would just go down the street and sign up with US Cellular if they refused to talk to us. The manager actually said that was fine. We weren't loud or rude, but if you won't talk to us to get to the bottom of the problem, we will go elsewhere. We left, and went to US Cellular, and got another account and it is less than 1/2 the cost of Verizon for the same number of devices we had on Verizon. So, it's their loss. We can't believe they let a good paying customer of 15 years just walk away. Virus or no virus, they did nothing to even try, or even act as if they cared. Bad customer service.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed July 13, 2020

    Verizon customer service in my opinion simply can not be any worse. 5 hours on the phone to set up 2 Verizon iPhones (already had SIM cards) auto-pay, and military discount. And we are not finished. We live in the Rockies, and Verizon is the only reliable service. But woe to anyone who has to contact them, either online, chat, or phone. You’re in for a long and often fruitless effort.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 13, 2020

    I'm late on this review but it is long overdue. Are you or someone you love thinking about switching to Verizon??? Do yourself a favor and DON’T DO IT. I thought Sprint ripped you off but my God I never thought the day would come where I would say Verizon does the same if not worse. They are scammers and they false advertise to get you to switch over to them with all these empty promises that seems too good to be true and low and behold they ARE too good to be true.

    It was May 2 when my family and I decided to finally switch over to Verizon. Our Sprint bill was way higher than what Verizon had to offer and our calls always dropped. So after plenty of thinking and calculating everything. It wasn’t really worth staying with them especially when Verizon had the good old BOGO on the iPhones plus a $250 master card for every number you switch over from another phone company. I mean who would turn down a offer that great. And on top of that you get a free echo, unlimited apple music, 6 months subscription to Disney+TV & Apple TV, Unlimited talk, text, data,& hotspot. And a lower bill for each line you add. The more lines the cheaper the bill. I mean this offer felt like it was from heaven itself.

    We spoke with an agent online that day to confirm all the deals that Verizon had and the agent even took the time to walk us through step by step transferring our phone lines and making sure everything was done correctly. We were all so excited and we had a wonderful plan since the first bill is always the highest we can use the $250 master card to put toward the first bill once we get it. Talk about the best day ever! I didn’t even care that I had to put down $1,000 for all the lines because in the end it was completely worth it (at least that’s what I thought). So our phones got shipped in everything “seemed” as though it was perfect. Until that is my mom started to inquire about the free echo and the master-cards that was promised to us. My mom talk to multiple agents for Verizon and all seemed to give her different answers and just the complete run around.

    After finally getting a good agent for the issue they explained that once the phones was purchased we are suppose to go on a website and make some kind of rebate claim for the echo (which was never explained when we opened up the account with Verizon). Okay. No biggie. They walked us through how to do the rebate claim for the free echo gift and a few days later it somehow got denied. So again we had to talk to more agents and a very helpful agent was able to assist us saying that we had to change the date that our phones actually got activated not the day we purchased in order for it to get approved. Fortunately after all that it worked and we received our echo within 2 weeks thanks to that agent.

    So then we still was confused about how the master card worked. Was it something that just takes longer to come? If so it’s understandable but again nothing was told to us on how that works and when we will receive it so we decided to inquire about that more as well and of course again we began to get the run around. But this time it was no happy ending. Agents searched and searched and looked and confirmed and promise we will get what was due to us (especially since that was one of the main reasons we switched over) and every single time we hit a dead end. Day after day talking to different agents and nothing. It was very stressful and frustrating. Finally to have to go through all of that just for Verizon to say we weren’t offering the master card at your time of purchase sent me through the roof. Especially since we have transcripts on top of transcripts with Agents telling us that it was offered at the time of purchase.

    Then on top of that they tried to brush it off by deducting $75 bucks off of our first bill. Come on, you don’t have to be a math expert to know that this was complete robbery and disrespectful. We switched over three lines from Sprint which would’ve equalled up to a total of $750 in master cards. And you mean to tell me the BEST Verizon could do was deduct $75 off of our first bill after lying to us? Then on top of that when we asked for the corporate office information they declined and refused to give it to us. What type of business is Verizon really running here? I am seriously in awe over everything we been through within just the first month of switching to this company. I see why even Paul Marcarelli (from the “can you hear me now” commercial ) left you all and went to Sprint. I thought he lost his mind before but now I see you all just have a very shady business you are running. It’s completely unfair to people (customers).

    Please people. I know this survey is lengthy but PLEASE SAVE YOUR TIME AND YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AND TAKE IT ELSEWHERE. HELL EVEN TAKE IT TO T-MOBILE/Sprint or maybe even AT&T if you have to but NEVER EVER EVER TRUST VERIZON ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE OFFERING DEALS THAT SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, because believe me, THEY ARE!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 11, 2020

    I have spent 2 days trying to get my problem solved. My first bill (prepay) was due and they didn't set up my prepay or tell me I needed to do that. I couldn't get through because my secret question was not set up by me and I couldn't get in any way I tried. I spent all day trying to get help and even got the local store that put me through the corporate questions. Your phone numbers need to be clear and concise. No wonder people are mad when they get through. The customer service people ALL talk like they are reading a script. Saying in a surprised voice "Oh, I'm sorry you're having that problem." "You fell off your chair". Just say let me help you with that. Quit repeating what we say. At&T is 100 percent better at customer service. You guys don't even make the cut. There is no reason for holds that go over an hour. Hire more people. People need jobs. You're making money. How about expanding customer service. Why not help people use your phone.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 10, 2020

    I have been lied to twice and overcharged. Military Discounts removed. After five different calls and now two more hours and counting still no help. There has to be a more honest company to get service with.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 10, 2020

    I received a letter from Asurion on Verizon's behalf. The letter is dated July 1, 2020 offering Covid financial relief but you need to sign up by June 30. I received the letter on or about July 7, 2020. When I called Verizon they told me there was nothing they could do for me.. I demanded a supervisor who could do nothing for me. She said she would have another supervisor call me but the program deadline was passed so I could not sign up for it. I have had Verizon for almost 18 years.. I will look at other options now. I do have photos of this letter to back up my claims.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2020

    Verizon is such a scam. 13 years with T-Mobile I never had network problems and I’ve lived in multiple cities and states. I went to Verizon for the phone deal for new customers. Since the beginning I’ve had network issues. In less than 2 years I've had 3 of the same phone. The first phone had a static sound in the background, would completely freeze when I tried turning it on and off. It wouldn't unfreeze till about 2 or 3 hours. The second phone was worst. It froze for days and wouldn't power on. I told the rep I need a phone overnight since I work online and they wanted to charge me $15. This is a phone issue under warranty. No damage done by me. Apps and safari crash. My service disconnects randomly. I have to reset my network several times a day cause the data is slow and freezes a lot. I get no service in many areas around my county, especially areas that I’m mostly in. Calls drop. I switched to PlayMore. Mobile hotspot doesn’t work sometimes. It will not connect to another device. When I changed my number everything with my account went to trash. All the reps know how to do is unregister my account in which I have to start everything over. Even that didn't help. I was given an option to try Call Filter free for 30 days. I got it for 2 weeks and I was charged. I tried Verizon Cloud. It took 6 hours and only backed up 40 pics and short videos. I think that is what "broke" the second phone. I’m constantly calling in because of some nonsense. I was given a $25 inconvenience credit one time. I should be refunded every penny with what I’ve had to deal with this crap service. I’m stuck with this service until my phone is paid off. If I pay it off early I won’t get the $300 off first time customer deal. This is like contracts all over again. They pay us with rewards to keep us. It’s certainly not because of coverage. The last tech I spoke to told me to go back to my last service. I thought they were supposed to help. I wasn’t rude, aggressive, or yelling. Anyway I’m taking his advice once my phone is paid off.
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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 8, 2020

    I have been with Verizon before they were Verizon. We had been traveling, so I was using a lot of data. Two days before the end of my billing cycle I was almost out of data and got an email from Verizon saying I could get unlimited data for $5 more a month. I called and spoke to a rep. He told me that my data would not slow and that I was grandfathered in. Sounded good until.... data slowed to nothing.

    Called after 2 weeks with the slow data and the techs tried to help trying things (supposedly), nothing worked. They got me to a different tech, who pretty much told me since I had been with Verizon that long and they had given me unlimited data, they were slowing my data. They could speed it up for $40 a month. I called back spoke to a supervisor, who lied at 1st and finally admitted the tech was correct, but he didn’t really care. They are pitiful. Can’t believe I have stayed with them all these years. Don’t go to Verizon. They will lie and hold your data for ransom.

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    Customer ServicePriceBilling

    Reviewed July 6, 2020

    My friend had a payment issue with Verizon a number of years ago. After a number of calls to Verizon customer service a charge of $60.53 was cancelled by Verizon. At that time I was assured the issue was resolved and we would not be billed again. Now this bill collection agency is trying to get us to pay a nonexistent charge. They're just trying to intimidate unsuspecting consumers for their own benefit.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 6, 2020

    No humans available, recorded message is just plain useless. Called or tried to call about a company, Charter Communications, that is doing harassing phone calls 18 hours a day. Received no assistance don't use the reserve your place in line we will call you back. It's bogus. Customer service for Verizon has actually gotten worse, if that is possible.

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    Sales & MarketingStaffFollow-ThroughHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 6, 2020

    I have been with this company since August 21 2020. Please beware I have been lied to by this company and mislead on Numerous occasions. When I first got my service the rep told me these tables are free. Made sure to put them in my bag at the very end like it forgot to give them to me. I take that responsibility. I should have paid more attention but know that they been telling me in a year I could turn the date plan off but today was told, "No you still own another year." They have made Promises promises for Promotion promotion that they never follow through there???? Not honest. Please beware. Don’t sign anything or agree to it????

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 6, 2020

    We brought five lines to Verizon when the offer was $500 trade in credit per trade in and $150 credit per line transferred. ATT was working okay but we had a few reception issues and this offer was enough to encourage us to switch. Our phones had to be ordered because they were not in stock. No problems. The phones arrive 10 days later and in that time the offer expired. We were told, after initiating a sale during the previous offer cycle, that the offer was no longer valid and that we could only accept the new buy one get one offer. The Verizon retailer informed us they are unable to fix billing issues and we must call customer service.

    My wife, who is an emergency room nurse since you’re pretending to care about first responders so much, has been on the phone with them for an hour, gone through two representatives and a supervisor, and has been told tough luck on all three occasions. She even gave up on asking to honor their sale that we clearly qualified for and just asked to have the activation fee waived. “The best we can offer is $100”. It’s a real shame that you feel like this even qualifies as customer service. This has been a 3 week ordeal and it has been nothing but a headache to bring you business. In the end we’re left with the corporate equivalent of a middle finger. I don’t imagine we’ll be Verizon customers for very long.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 6, 2020

    Was offered the $250 credit card promotional offer for bringing my own device. Specifically asked about whether this applied to pre-paid calling plans. Was told it did and signed up for service with auto pay each month. Well, 6 months later got an email saying they were having trouble processing the promotional rebate offer. 8 months later was told that only applies to post-paid plans. "Customer Service" chat agent supervisor said he couldn't pull up the chat record of when the offer was made because that was "Sales". My advice - 1) don't use Verizon, 2) if you must use Verizon copy your chat messages, and 3) be prepared to file a complaint with your state's Attorney General's office. That's what I've done.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed July 4, 2020

    Never able be able get hold on customer service live, their digital assistance is not working and very annoying, I need someone solve my problems not keep taking me to text a machine. I transferred because I got $250 transfer credit per line, I am locked for 6 month, will definitely transfer away after 6 month, the internet is slow in my area, compare to TMobile or AT&T, well Sprint is worse.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 4, 2020

    I have been with Verizon prepay for 3 years. Ordered a new phone today. Money was taken out of our account and we received receipt. One hour later we receive email saying we need to contact fraud department. Sum it up, no phone and they won't be returning our money for 4 to 7 business days. Done with Verizon!

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    Verizon Wireless is by far the most frustrating service I have ever had to deal with. They could not pay me to be their customer as my company is willing to pay my cell phone bill if I use Verizon but even then I left them even though my bill was FREE. I ordered a phone on day 1 and was promised overnight shipping. I needed the phone for a business trip in 3 days. When it didn't arrive the next day I called and it was still processing. Customer service then guaranteed it would be one day shipping for the next day. When it didn't arrive the next day I called them up and said I needed it by tomorrow. Repeat this one more time the phone still isn't there.

    I called them up a third time, they apologized and said the only way I could get it is if I cancelled the current phone order and picked it up in person. We decided to do that and I drove 45 minutes to the nearest open verizon store only to be told I could not pick up a phone since the system saw I recently cancelled an order so nothing could be done for 24-48 hours.

    Frustrated and angry I left. I was frustrated enough to cancel my service. In 15 minutes I had the exact phone and my number on T-mobile. I thought I was done with the terribleness of Verizon. Nonetheless a week later my previously cancelled phone showed up from Verizon. I called them up saying I had their phone and they proceeded to threaten me saying if I didn't go to the store (during a pandemic when the store is closed!) they were going to send me to collections for possession of their property. I am not their customer, I left their service specifically because they told me to cancel this specific order and they began threatening me. Avoid Verizon wireless at all cost. I should also mention that T-mobile gave me the phone for $150 when verizon was charging me over $900 for the same phone.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    So I've been a customer with Verizon since about 2012. Without failing every single time I try to get ahold of customer service I'm met with ridiculous obstacles to be able to speak to a live human being. They have so many prompts it makes it impossible. So I try calling a store close to myself. Same story. Press four to speak to a representative. So I press four, well, no rep, still even after calling the store! It asks the number you're calling about and then just starts spouting off your plan and when it's due. THAT IS NOT WHY I AM CALLING. So I press a different number and then the recording states "Sorry you're having difficulty, goodbye." EXCUSE ME. WHAT? Currently looking into other phone companies so I can be done with this madness.

    Currently they're blaming it on COVID-19. However, this is an on going issue and I am FED UP. If you never want to speak to someone and are fine with handling everything online (with limited options by the way) then I guess you should be fine with verizon. Who knows, maybe they treat their prepaid customers differently because they don't have a contract. Either way. Do what this information what you will. Bye, Verizon.

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    TechPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    We went to the store and they refused to perform the service we needed done, this was after the initial appointment was made confirming the service. We have been Verizon customers for over 20+ years and I am appalled at how we were treated. Verizon will no longer be our provider of choice and every social media contact I have, including every review made known, will be aware of the way your company treats long-term, loyal customers.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    I've been a Verizon customer for nearly 20 years. Have a company account with over 10 activated phone lines. Pay thousands of $$$$ dollars a month for wireless service. Last Friday evening, I went to the Verizon's website and wanted to create an entirely new "personal" account, as well as purchase a phone and unlimited coverage plan. It's only me and only need a single line. The on-line advertisement offered discounts that I "supposedly" wouldn't be able to obtain if I went to an actual brick and mortar store. So, I began my ordering process at around 8:30 in the evening. Due to the many problems I was experiencing, the infamous "Live Chat" assistant popped up and volunteered to help me. She had indicated that the Verizon system was experiencing some internal "glitches" and proceeded to process my order herself.

    At 1:00 AM, we finally had things locked and loaded and order was complete. I was provided both the order # and location code #, and was told I'd receive the phone within 2 days. 2 days went by and no phone! I contacted Verizon to follow up and they had indicated the transaction did not go through, and therefore was not processed. Being understanding, and recognizing that things can happen in digital cyberspace, I resubmitted the order, once again providing credit information and filling out all necessary documentation, and once again received documentation that I'd receive the phone within 2 days. Guess what? Correct! No phone!

    Contacted Verizon AGAIN (now 4 days into it) and spoke with customer service, who was able to pull up the "account" from the order and location code they provided me days earlier. Another "glitch" in the system they said. After being transferred, switched over to, and disconnected multiple times, I once again, had to provide all the information required to create an account, and once again, was told everything is good to go and expect to see the phone within 2 days. Well, here we are again (now 6 days later) and nothing! Patience is running out, I called a friend of mine who works for Verizon corporate and explained my troubles. Immediately they got involved and assured me that someone would contact me early the very next morning, which they did at 8:06 AM. Big smile, I was asked to provide all information once again! Keep in mind, they pulled up my info from their computer and confirmed my original order.

    By this time, I was speaking to the 28th Verizon representative who claimed to be able to help me, and wasting hours a day to simply make a purchase. I had to throw out a disclaimer to this individual to assure them I was not personally upset with them, but that they are now experiencing my frustrations and taking the blunt end of the stick for their company's incompetent services. They once again, assured me that this would be rectified and I'd be compensated with a reduction in activation fees and a new phone case. Recognizing that we've been fiddle farting around with this process for 6.5 days, hours of wasted time, and delaying social interaction with family members who traveled out of town for the holidays, I felt it was extremely fair to ask for the phone to be provided at no charge. "We can't do that Sir, no one in the company can make that happen."

    I asked that I be transferred to someone of executive status that can make a decision instead of simply taking an order, only to be told the same thing. Explained to them that AT&T was giving away that same very phone all day everyday, and to make this right, and take care of a long-term customer, to simply make the exception. Asked the question as to how many people does Verizon screw over and run their clients through the ringer as they've done me? I too own a business, and once in a blue moon a customer might experience services that does not meet our promised expectations, only to do the right thing AND make sure they continue staying a customer!!! It's not rocket science to know that I'd rather spend a couple dollars to maintain and help my customer, only to invoice hundreds, if not thousands of dollars throughout the contract. Guess Verizon feels differently?

    Therefore, my experience is now being shared on all social media platforms, chat rooms, and verbal communications. I contacted AT&T a few moments ago, and they too had indicated that this isn't the first story and nightmare they've been told. They offered me the exact same phone for FREE, a reduced service plan because I'm willing to cancel all Verizon services, and extend the same services to all friends and family members that mention this shocking and unbelievable experience! I used to brag about Verizon and how happy I was. But let's face it, it's undoubtedly clear, it's truly about the money and not the quality, commitment, and customer satisfaction that Verizon cares about. We're just a number! I encourage any reader of this post to contact AT&T and tell them of my experience from June 26th thru July 3rd and receive the discounts they so willing offer.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparency

    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    Been with Verizon for 15+ years and never complained even though I pay $350+ a month for 5 lines and devices. I asked them to add insurance in Sep, which they did and then deleted 2 weeks later with no explanation, cost me $750 when my wife's phone failed. Spent 3 hours on the phone and got nothing. Wouldn't help even when it was clearly their mistake. Moving my accounts!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePriceMaintenanceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    I am giving this review because I have been with Verizon for over years now. They do not support their long time customers, but only new. I had asked to be helped with activation fees because the verizon store I went to said if I give a call the the company they will waive fees for being a long time customer. I talked to the lady...she would not help with anyone and said, "Oh well your bill is twice the amount this month because you got a new phone." I got a new phone because my touch screen stopped working and the store convinced me that would be a better deal for me than paying the insurance deductible. I was lied to over and over. I don't even want this phone or service anymore. This is crazy. My bill went from $230.00 to $450.00. When I called Verizon I was pretty much told O WELL. Don't get this service. Get something cheaper and more affordable. I regret ever signing up with company 10yrs ago.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    Our service has been steadily on the decline for over a year. Dropped calls, missed calls, and they throttle our internet constantly. Even after purchasing their best phone plan, I’ve tried reaching out to them, but you have the option to chat online or get a call back now. After 20 minutes I gave up their ridiculous chat option since no one ever came online. So I opted for call back. 2 hours later I get a text saying they tried calling and left a message. No call, no message. They lied or are so pathetic that they can’t call their own customers without a dropped call. Several requests over several days and still no call back. This company is truly awful. We’re switching to ATT. I’ve had enough of Verizon’s BS.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    I have had Verizon for years 3 lines and recently went to upgrade my phone. Picked the one I *thought* I wanted, but since you can't go inside the stores, had to do a curbside pick-up. Got home, tried it out and HATED the new phone. Instead of returning it, I thought I would gift it to my Godson as part of his birthday gift, as he loves it. Opened up the chat app to see if this was possible and waited over an hour and a half to get an automated response. They proceeded to tell me they can not unlock the phone for me to gift, due to their fear of fraud, for 60 days. Okay, fine. Ill pay it off in full so it's fully owned by me, and then they will unlock it...right? Nope. They proceeded to tell me I can't fully pay it off for another 3 week and I will still have to wait the 60 days!

    This is the most asinine policy ever. If i own it, it's mine and if I want to put another carrier on the phone, it's my phone and I should be able to! Needless to say I'm returning it, heading to the Apple store and getting an unlocked phone there. Apple also has better incentives, better financing and better customer service with no wait times and people who work with you to help. If I could get out of my contact with Verizon, I would! Never, ever sign through Verizon! Go elsewhere!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffBillingTimelinessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    WORST EXPERIENCE EVER…TALK ABOUT DROPPING THE BALL!! Went online Friday, June 26th around 140p. Got really excited to get a new phone since I haven’t upgraded with Verizon in over 3 years. Honestly, because my bill is way too high for what it’s worth. Plus, Verizon is just not great with customer service. S0 LET ME TELL YOU that is an understatement.

    Ordered the phone online, worst experience ever since the page kept refreshing and losing all the information that I had entered. Got to the checkout and couldn’t even click on the box to accept terms and conditions. So, I had to open another web browser to log in only to find that everything I had saved on the order was missing. Even more annoying once I completed the order, I checked the app on my phone and it still showed I added a phone in my cart that wasn’t completed. SO, the website and the app DO NOT link up and takes about a day or two. SUPER confusing.

    I decided to do in store pick up for my order. BIG BIG mistake. I chose this option so I could get it the SAME DAY or at least by Saturday. So, they send you an email saying “do not just run to the store right away!” OHHH how I regret that. Checked my email & app almost every hour seeing when the phone “will be ready” which by the way, makes no sense!! How hard is it to bring a box out to the front of the store?? NEVER did I EVER get a notification that the email stated “when its ready!”. So, on Monday around 11am, I called to see what the ** was going on, and the agent on the phone named Jennifer, said when an order has been passed the three-day mark, it automatically switches to delivery. So, I confirmed my address with her and expected the phone on Wednesday. All good. THEN on Tuesday Morning I checked my app again to see the new status of my order, only to see the order has been CANCELLED. Are we having fun yet??

    Called AGAIN!! And the lady said, "I will have to transfer you to sales to REORDER the phone." At this point I’m very frustrated. I then speak to someone who seems to know that they are talking about. She said that orders switching to “delivery” is NOT A THING. Literally the girl said “she made that up.” So she reorders my phone, ensures that I will get this phone OVERNIGHTED. DID I SAY OVERNIGHTED? By 8pm on Wednesday. But the catch was I have to be home ALL DAY to sign for it. So, I stressed ALL day checking the UPS tracking order to make sure I was home. Even LEFT WORK for about an hour to be home to catch the UPS guy. Got off work, checked my phone only to see that the order will not arrive until THURSDAY!! YAY! SO that means I have wait around yet another day to see when this stupid phone will show up JUST to sign a piece of paper.

    I call UPS to see why they are delivering my shipment a day late. UPS tells me that it’s because VERIZON didn’t send my order until 5PM!!!! Meaning there is no way it would make overnight!!! Then I call Verizon very upset, (obviously) and to ice this awesome cake I got HUNG UP on!!!! Called AGAIN!!! And still no help whatsoever. Worst experience I have had and WILL have. If you are even thinking about using Verizon, just DON’T. GOING TO POST THIS EVERYWHERE.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 1, 2020

    Tried to chat to solve technical problem, through MyVerizon. Was told that I would need to call the 1-800 customer service number. They have the most obnoxious music on hold on the planet. I held for nearly an hour. Finally was told that I would have to use the chat service on MyVerizon...at that point, I just threw the phone away.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffResolutionFollow-Through

    Reviewed July 1, 2020

    I purchased an iPhone 7 S Plus online, through their prepaid service and the process was smooth. I was able to review different phone number options and select a specific phone number. As promised, the phone arrived within 2 business days. I was able to transfer all my data and info from my previous iPhone to my new iPhone. I had a difficult time activating my phone and called customer service for a total of 15 times. The robot/pre-recorded voice was not helpful and said, "Goodbye" and disconnected the call when the robot did not understand my response.

    I was finally able to get through to a live person who basically shrugged their shoulders and said to call a different number for prepaid services, as she could not help with prepaid services. I called that phone number and it did not work. I called back and waited on hold, for the representative to transfer me to someone else, and that person said they could not help me, and they would transfer me, the call got disconnected, again.

    I finally spoke with someone on the phone who was unapologetic and said the phone number that I selected was given to someone else. I told him I already went to get dog tags for my dogs with this phone number and he did not care. He offered me a different phone number with a different area code, and I said that would not work for me. He finally found one phone number with my area code, but stated he needed to charge me another activation fee and another monthly plan. I explained to him that I already had paid an activation fee and purchased another monthly plan, and I should not have to pay for these services again. He went on to state that there was no way around it. I requested for my call to be escalated to a supervisor, but he said all the supervisors were in a meeting and to call back tomorrow. I went on Verizon's website and filed a complaint with their executive office.

    I received an email confirm from the executive office and they did contact me within one business day. The representative followed up on my complaint was not fully aware of the details (even though I documented it in the complaint email) so I had to explain myself again. He did research and called me back and presented me with options that would inconvenience me. I decided to return the phone, and they are going to send me a pre-paid package to send the phone back. This experience has been a nightmare. The only reason why I was going to leave AT&T was because of the deals Verizon has on phones. I will be staying with AT&T. BEWARE and STAY AWAY from Verizon is my advice to you.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed July 1, 2020

    Had to take my handicapped nephew in to change his phone number from a 307 area code to a 406 area code number. Was dreading how long it would take and the hassle. To my delight, the rep came out to our car so I did not have to unload his wheelchair and accomplished this task in just a few minutes! Thanks!!!!

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    Billing

    Reviewed June 30, 2020

    ROLL-OVER DATA: Verizon does roll over unused but has an expiration date if it is not used by the next billing cycle. ADDITIONAL 2GB OF DATA: Verizon will give you an additional of 2GB of data every month for a whole year. However if it is not used each month they will take it away. These are your data, so if you choose not to use it, they should not take them away, especially in this pandemic time.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceBilling

    Reviewed June 30, 2020

    Verizon will never get another dime. When I signed up I was told there will be no charge if I cancel within 14 days. I canceled within 11 and am now being charged $12 per line fee. When I called to inquire I was told that the contract signed says I will be charged. Liars! Thieves. Also, the jet pack termination fee was $135 and now is $140? They just add on $$ at will. They rob us. Disgusting. The bill in the past always changed as well. I’m with Cricket now and they are awesome!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 28, 2020

    Verizon we will be changing companies. Multiple representatives and supervisors lied and also took advantage of a senior our father and scammed him. With charging all kinds of fees and adding things to his account and never disclosed to him. Taking advantage of a senior is a big no no! They also had a promotion where if someone bought a phone we received a phone. So two people on our account bought two new phones so under their promotion we were supposed to receive two phones. They never came and told us we would not be getting them after they told us we qualified and we never received phones. 18 years with them.

    Everyone make sure to check all your bills each month because they add fees that shouldn’t be in there. I think there maybe a lawsuit on this. I’m definitely going to do my research. Do not trust this company they do not disclose hidden fees. This isn’t the first time I have had this problem with them. Bye bye Verizon. I will gladly share my experience with everyone.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 28, 2020

    Suspend my service when I am 2 weeks late in the middle of a pandemic! Heartless. AT&T here I come. I will not be recommending Verizon. I see your commercials and I cringe! After years of loyalty, this is how you treat me!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 27, 2020

    I have had 3 of the big 4 carriers. By far, Verizon has been the worst. I will admit that across the country their overall coverage is the best but their business practices are extremely shady and anti-customer. Things I have learned. Be careful when you sign up that they apply your promotions and credits correctly. I have gone through 9 months of them charging me over $700 per month when my bill should have been 350. Beware of the fine print. Verizon has put in their fine print that they apply promotional credits and your trade in value over the 24 month period. Essentially, they have found a way to lock you into that 24 month period even though they say you are free to go at any time.

    What that means is that upon signing up they don’t tell you that if you want to pay off your phone early they will take from you your entire promotion (I.e - buy one get one) AND the value of Your trade-in. Essentially they have found a way to steal money from you. All of this apparently is written in the very fine print of the many pages they give you upon sign up that none of ever read and sales staff certainly don’t tell you about. So, shame on me for not insisting on reading it. But please be aware Verizon is shady. Their customer service is horrible.

    I have even had Reps apologize for their business practices. No amount of supposed strong cellular service is worth being attached to a company like this. It is so bad that I am strongly considering taking the loss on my devices to get away. So, buyer beware. Know what you are getting into before signing up with them. Also check your bill frequently. I recently found out that they have been billing me for “add-now” I never signed up for. They said they automatically enroll in these programs and it’s up to you to opt out. Very shady.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 26, 2020

    I started a new job and am remotely working from home. The wireless router, brand new, kept kicking me out while I was in the middle of working. I tried twice to fet in touch bv with Verizon, and bv when someone finally called me back, she was rude and condescending, and her answer about what was wrong made no sense to me whatsoever. She basically told me it had to be something in my house causing the problem because there was nothing wrong on their end. Horrible service, horrible people. She had the personality of a thumbtack.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed June 26, 2020

    We have been customers of Verizon for over 17 years. In March, I bought my son a new phone on a promotional plan. We would have to mail in our old phone to get a $300 credit. Since then, I have had to call 3 additional times because of additional charges that were placed on my account. I was on hold for over an hour and half. In April, after spending a FEW hours on getting our account straightened out, the man I was speaking to fixed the account and sent us a new label to mail our phone out. I mailed our iPhone 8 for a $300 credit.

    Today I called wondering where our credit was as it's now the end of June. After being on the phone with them for over two hours, they are now telling me that we don't qualify for the credit, but yet they never mailed my iPhone 8 back to me. They told me they could give me $75 toward the phone (Which as you know I had already mailed in which they were in possession of). SOUND CRAZY? Maybe I would have kept the phone for that! They do not care about their customers and the manager I spoke with said he can't stand behind what the other Verizon Wireless representative said when I mailed it in back in April. BUYER BEWARE. DO NOT GO WITH VERIZON.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed June 26, 2020

    I wouldn’t recommend Verizon to anyone!!!! The coverage is great but if you ever have to upgrade or make a change to your account it’s an absolute nightmare! You have to continually contact them to make the account right and they will tell you one thing then do something else and charge YOU for the change. As soon as my device is paid off after 15 years I’m changing because it is actually getting worse.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 26, 2020

    I called Verizon Wireless to let them know that I sent my payment in late due to my sister passing away. They said that they noted the account and I wouldn't have service interruption. I wake up 3 days after that promise to my phone turned off. I have been a customer for 25 years and this is how I am treated! They lied to me.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaffBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed June 25, 2020

    I signed my business up for 15 tablets with data in December 2019. The plan is $10 per tablet per month and $50 to purchase each tablet. Every month I received a bill that was astronomically higher than what I signed up for. The account manager that signed me up no longer works for Verizon. I have contacted the 800 number several times and they tell me to go back to the store to get it resolved. I went to the store and they told me they can't help me because the manager no longer works there. They gave me the info for the new manager who I have tried to contact several times by phone and email. No response. So now I try calling the 800 number again and finally speak to someone who tells me the account has been closed and sent to a collection agency.

    I am not behind, the account is current. I have paid a lot of money for this service and have not been able to use the tablets. This has been the worst business that we have dealt with in the 40 years we have been in business and I will be sure to tell every single person I know, every business I deal with, every customer I deal with not to patron Verizon.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 25, 2020

    I ported in 6 lines. I got two new phones and asked them to give me time to evaluate the newer phones before I choose to get phones for the other 4 lines ported in. We decided we liked the new phones and wanted to get the other 4 phones. They said that it had to have been done when we signed up. I said What!? You told us that within 14 days we could request those 4 phones. They said sorry. Each time I call I wait for over an hour. When I left boost mobile, their customer service may have been from the Philippines, but at least they answer. Each time I call Verizon I get a different story. Terrible company.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 25, 2020

    I thought spending more on cell service would get me better service speeds. Sure, the fine print states that not all areas receive optimum speeds, but I’m less than 10 miles from a major city, and no.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed June 25, 2020

    I’ve been trying since February 2020 to have charges removed for a returned device after an upgrade. They keep stringing us along month after month to “wait until the next billing cycle”. It’s currently the end of June 2020. How long must we wait. I’ve been a customer for nearly 20 years.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 24, 2020

    I've been experiencing horrible service for months. When you call they change to 5 different departments & never resolve the issues. They claim the towers are fine but I constantly get dropped calls & can't access the internet. When they follow up they send you a text to connect to a link, however if my issue is internet how do you expect me to contact you back? This has been a very difficult period - in times like COVID 19 I expect my phone to work!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed June 23, 2020

    Verizon Wireless has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. After multiple calls and hours of waiting to get a PIN number that is now required to switch over, they put a lock on my Apple Watch imei # so I am not able to use my Apple Watch. I just spoke to someone who had no clue how to help me so she said I’m going to transfer you. It’s now over an hour and I’m still waiting. A week of trying to transfer over and not one person has a clue of how to get the PIN number or unlock something for you. But they know how to take your money every month. Very unprofessional!! This week, I probably spent over 10 hours just waiting to speak to someone without solving my issue. Rating is 1 out of 10 for Verizon Wireless.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 23, 2020

    I have Smart Family and I've called them the last 4 months due to it not working like it should and they arent going to fix and they arent going to discount the payment so I just gave them money for nothing, I really dont think they care about their customers, if it wasn't for us they wouldn't have a job.... I'm very unhappy with my service. I have talk to over 5 people about this-- I'm looking to go with another company after 10 years with them.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed June 23, 2020

    I started with Verizon almost 4 years ago because of the sales rep said the One Talk works both like a desk phone and wireless phone. Don't buy into anything anybody tells you at Verizon. They're all liars. Almost 4 years now paying for a service and not getting it to work for more than 20-30 days. Sometimes on the phone with Verizon tech Support for 4 hours then it stops working the next day. They say, "Well you have a 3 year old phone. Buy a new phone," and when asked will you guarantee that it will work with the new phone they then say, "Well as a business account you have a 30 day return on your account." So what happens if at 33 days it stops working, "Well you have a new 2 year contract on your new phone." 2 words for anyone who is thinking about Verizon ONE TALK STAY AWAY. STAY AWAY. STAY AWAY. If anyone wishes to get in touch with me you can call Security Devices Inc. Sterling Heights Mi. In closing 2 words STAY AWAY.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffRates

    Reviewed June 20, 2020

    I’ve never experienced this bad with a supposedly reputable known business. Prepaid online everything fine until the prepaid department gets involved. This was after being without service I already PAID for. Each step no matter the type of communication they blamed me. I have proof it was their mistake. Then when I correct them they make something else up!!!! One of the most time consuming and stressful purchase I can remember ever, in life. There is something serious going on with Verizon and you can’t speak with a supervisor. Most of the time you can’t get ahold of anyone.

    You don’t get normal customer service. You are at their mercy while they refuse refund or what you paid for at contract price. If they offer a “credit” you won’t get it. They find a way to delete it and your account. So prepaid is exactly as it sounds- you pay before service/product so everyone should be happy. I don’t know how to SUM up the fact they played mind games until I had to give up because they refuse to give product/service I paid for! They won’t even get a supervisor when you ask over and over.

    They wanted me to start the process over just to get a refund. This is after not getting full service for what the contract states. Then Verizon refused refund or credit or service! It was literally their mistake. So the starting over I’m paying higher price not what was offered. No refund or full service. You never get the price that’s online and it’s Verizon issue and lack of service/product. The amount of time, days, hours spent is irreplaceable and I feel they stole from me but there isn’t anyone in the company that will help. Even the recording for prepaid literally stated “we’re sorry you are having trouble, goodbye” then it disconnects from any help.

    To make it clear I have to pay service first to have an account. You have to have it activated to get customer service but remember you had to pay first. So while I got nothing they block from getting help/service then spend countless days and hours in what they called troubleshoot which was just another tactic to not give service. Literally you get very little service for more than what was agreed in contract.

    Verizon is in breach of contract. They refused refund. Made excuses while they worked out their company changes also. (Format or website changes cause glitches and inability of use.) Basically you work for free while they charge you for hardly any service. OMG this company will not stay in business long doing this to people. It wasn’t the product/price offer. It’s the REFUSAL of VERIZON to give the product for the price advertised...$

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 19, 2020

    So on Sunday June 14th I ordered a new phone as I was eligible for an upgrade, after doing so it said it would arrive on Wednesday the 17th, the 17th came and for some reason FedEx said that Verizon had cancelled my order so they are sending it back. I immediately called Verizon and they said that it wasn't cancelled that someone at my address refused the delivery, which is simply not true as I was home all day Wednesday and no FedEx truck arrived and in the FedEx tracking it never even got to a vehicle to be delivered, after chatting with Verizon support for FOUR hours that day I even went into the store and they did nothing about it. Continuously telling me that they cannot do anything until the package arrived at the warehouse. So I said, "You know what fine. I'll wait."

    Jump to the day of it arriving back at the warehouse now Friday the 19th, I contact support to inform them the package has arrived and I need the pending order removed from my account in order to order THE SAME EXACT PHONE AGAIN, they said they can't do anything until it's processed, that's the part that I don't understand I am order the exact same phone because I still want it yet they are making a big deal out of it because I don't even know why, and especially considering I never even saw the device touched the device. The device never left my local FedEx warehouse to be delivered. Yet they still as I am writing this review have not removed the order from my account so that I can ORDER THE SAME PHONE.

    In all this has been the Worst experience I've ever gone through with customer support, and that's not even counting the time I called them and they tried to make me add a line to my account so I could have the phone that day. Can you believe that? They actually wanted me to spend another 70$ a month to activate another line for specifically one month just so they could make another sale on my account. Do no switch to Verizon and for some reason you already have get out as fast as possible.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed June 18, 2020

    My Wife recently passed away. Carried my acct#, both our phones, and both photo ID’s to local Verizon local Verizon store, for the purpose of cancelling her phone only. After waiting 1/2 hour to speak with a rep., was told they can’t do that and I would need to call cust. svc. Called cust. svc (they have no business calling it that). I was told that even though she was looking at my acct., I could not make any changes w/o a PIN#. This acct. was done many years ago, and I didn’t even know I had a PIN, much less remember it. Offered SS #, driver lic.#, etc, and they can do nothing. I will not pay my next bill, and change providers. When we had horses, I used to shovel this sort of thing from the stalls.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2020

    Said I could upgrade phone to Phone 11 for less than I was paying. Waive all fees and pay less. After they cleared our old phones and boxed them up they said that will be $334. Never said nothing about money until they closed everything up. Refuse to give any money back.Today I get text my monthly payment went from $226 to $308. Called Better Buisness Bureau and they said they have gotten all kinds of complaints. When I get the money paying phones off and going to ATT. Been with Verizon for over 20 years and last couple years have overbllled me charged me for extras. Can’t get no discounts or anything. Verizon greed. Great dissappoint. They need to give out a jar of vaseline for every phone they sell. Sorry a@& company. Don’t buy from them!

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    Reviewed June 17, 2020

    I was asked to switch over to a business account so I did. Then I paid off my old account and my phone in advance. I asked about getting a hotspot (which can be put on your phone) so they sold me a jetpack that I didn't want. I turned it back in. They took it back but didn't tell me that there was a $175 disconnect fee. Then all kinds of fees, including pro-rating (which shouldn't have happened) crept up to the tune of $256. I called and disputed the fees over and over and over...they have me on record. Recently they sold my debt to a collector and told me they didn't have any control over it any more. Verizon and their Go Wireless Stores are terrible. Don't let them tell you that the "Go Wireless" Stores aren't connected. They work together to take advantage of you.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2020

    After getting phones (6) for the Family 10 months ago, I have to call every month to have overcharges removed. My bill is always higher than what I was told in the store. Now after 10 months, Verizon is no longer willing to correct their mistake.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2020

    Verizon used to be the best in customer service. No longer so! I should have switched to Xfinity because with them the lousy customer service is cheaper! You call 611 - you used to be able to talk to a human being who usually resolved your technical issues in no time. Now, you call 611 and unless you want to start texting your technical issues, you will have to stay on the for 30 - 60 minutes - and often they will just hang up on you during this time and you have to start over.

    How they expect working people to have the time to accommodate their schedule is beyond me. If you have a high call volume - hire more people! Your charges and fees provide enough money to pay your management and execs and salespeople. Put some money aside for customer service! Completely unacceptable that I am without working service and unable to speak to a tech to resolve my issue - yet - I am already paying for it! It's been over 2 hours on hold and I still haven't been able to reach a customer service rep! As soon as my contract ends, I can't wait to switch!

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    Reviewed June 16, 2020

    On April 30th I made the disastrous decision to switch mobile carriers from AT&T to Verizon. I have always had a family plan with myself, my son and my Dad and his wife on my plan. This allowed my dad and his wife (as well as my son) to have cell service at a reduced rate which was helpful to them as my Dad and wife are on a fixed income and my son is a teacher. My dad found out that Verizon offered a military discount and since he is a WWII veteran he asked that we set up the new plan in his name to be eligible for the discount. Since I take care of paying the bill, I asked Verizon to put my address as the billing address. “No problem," they said. Everything seemed to be going well. Verizon shipped me the phones and upon receipt I ported over mine and my son’s numbers to Verizon. I was waiting to port over my dad’s until the weekend when I could drive to his house to help him switch his phones (he is 94 and unable to do this himself).

    On Friday May 8th, my son informed me that his brand-new phone was not working properly. After talking with technical support, he was told to bring his phone to a Verizon store that was open near his home. So, he geared up with mask and gloves and drove the 30 minutes to the nearest store only to be turned away and told that they were not doing any swaps at the present time.

    I called Verizon and was told that they could ship a new phone out but that since it was a new account, I would have to pay $600 in advance. “No problem," I said. "You’ll credit my card when you receive the bad phone back correct?” “Oh no," Verizon said, "But we will apply it to your bill”. Not happy about having to front Verizon $600 but feeling that I had no other choice I went ahead with the order. After taking my credit card and charging it the $600 I asked the representative if it was possible to ship the phone to my son’s house instead of my address. “No problem” she said. 5 minutes later I was informed that my account had been flagged for fraud and that she had to get the fraud department on the line. “Fraud?!!” I asked. “It must have to do with the different shipping problem. It should only take a minute to clear up” she said.

    The fraud department came on the line and asked me if I was (my dad’s name) and I said, “No," the account is in (my dad’s name) and they immediately said “well I cannot talk to you since you are not on the account”. “Wait, I set the account up and was told my name would be added as a manager”, I said. “Well you aren’t, and I cannot talk to you any further”. With that she immediately hung up on me and within 2 minutes she had disconnected both phones! That is right, during a global pandemic they left my son (with 2 small children under the age of 5) and me (with a 97-year-old mother who lives with me) without phone service.

    I borrowed my mother’s caretaker’s phone and immediately called the Verizon fraud department again. They would only talk to my father. “Let me get him on the phone, I can conference him in” I said. “No, we can’t have you conference call him. He has to be there in person” they said. “Well can you call him?” I asked. “No, they replied we are not allowed to do that.” They also advised me that I needed to upload to them a copy of my father’s driver’s license, utility bill and SS card as proof of identity. Since I did not have a copy of his SS card I uploaded a copy of his SSN 1099 he received from the SS administration thinking that would be good enough since it had his name, address and SSN on it.

    So, without phone service the following morning I got into my car and drove the 2 hours down to San Diego (I live in Orange, CA) and called Verizon with my dad sitting next to me. We spoke to a lovely woman who apologized for the problem. She asked my Dad a few questions and turned the phones back on. She assured me that the issue was resolved, and we were good to go. She transferred me to customer service to add me as an account manager. We were told that I could not be added until the account was 7 days old but that on the 7th day I would automatically be added. I proceeded to port over my dad and his wife’s phone and set up their new phones for him. I drove the 2 hours back to Orange thinking everything was OK.

    On late Sunday afternoon (the next day) Verizon once again turned all the phones off. Yes, again during a global pandemic they turned off our phones and left my son, myself and my 94-year father (who has diabetes, high blood pressure and a heart condition) without any form of communication. I called on Monday and spoke to another lovely woman who apologized for the trouble. She said the agent on Saturday and neglected to notate that she had reviewed the documents I uploaded. She turned all the phones back on and at that point was able to add me as an account manager (it was now past the 7-day issue).

    About 1hr 20 minutes later I received an email advising me that my phone service had been disconnected! Not suspended (as it had been previously) but disconnected completely. I immediately called Verizon (once again using the borrowed phone) and was told that they were refusing to give me service at this time. At this point I was done with Verizon anyway so I asked them to port the phone numbers back to AT&T. “Oh, no” they replied, “we won’t be able to do that since your account is frozen for fraud”. “There has been no fraud” I replied. “Well the account is frozen so there is nothing we can do”. “There must be something” I said. “Well”, she replied “your dad needs to go to a corporate Verizon store with all of his documents to prove his identity.” “Wait” I said. “You want me to take my 94-year-old father with a heart condition, high blood pressure and diabetes and break his quarantine and bring him to a Verizon store? Can’t we just have him facetime, zoom or skype with you so you can see him?” “No”, she replied. "He has to go to a Verizon store, and it has to be a corporate one”. “OK” I replied. “I guess I can bundle him up and bring him to the store and have them talk to him through the car window, so he is not exposed. Can you tell me where a corporate store is near him?” “No” she replied, “You will have to look that up yourself”. Dumbfounded at this I hung up and searched for the nearest Verizon store near him.

    I called them and asked them if they were a corporate store. “No” I was told. “There isn’t a corporate store in the state of CA open right now”. I hung up and once again called Verizon fraud. I apprised them of the situation and was told unless I could bring my dad to a corporate store there was nothing they could do, and they would not release my numbers. Completely at a loss as to what to do I pressed them as to why they flagged the account as fraud in the 1st place. I finally was able to get from her it was because I had a different billing address than service address. “That’s absolutely absurd” I replied. “A lot of people have a different billing address.” “Well that’s the reason and I cannot assist you any further” I was told.

    So, after having phone numbers for over 15 years (tied to work and just about everything in our lives) we had to all get new phone numbers just because Verizon decided having a different billing address was a fraudulent action. Verizon, during a global pandemic, showed absolutely no compassion or understanding for the world in which we are not living and steadfastly refused to compromise in the least to help rectify a situation that they had created in the first place.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2020

    Verizon is only customer service friendly when you are a prospective customer. I am seeking a new carrier! To anyone reading this and considering Verizon please know that the only thing you can expect is consistent billing and charges! If you do become a customer know that you will always have a hard time speaking to a live person and when you do they will lack a basic understanding or comprehension. Always record your calls because depending on the Verizon representative the information is inconsistent! Zero was not an option is the star rating selection!

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    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    On Thursday I called to find about about getting a new iPhone, if they were any deals for customer loyalty (none). I spent 40 minutes on the phone. The rep told me the phone I wanted was only at a certain location. I asked if I could order it and pick it up. "No. You'll need to go to the store just wear a mask." I went to the store the next day and was told I had to first order the phone online or with a customer service rep. Drove home, called Verizon customer service and ordered a phone. Was told the phone I wanted was not available.

    So I ordered a different phone. But first I asked if they would transfer my data in store. "Yes!" Was charged a $40 upgrade fee (no customer appreciation whatsoever) and told to wait for a text to pick up the phone, and if a text didn't come to call the store directly. No text. I called the store but get redirected to a telemarketer who tells me she needs to cancel my order and start over. I say No thanks. I find an email (not a text) that tells me I have to call a different Verizon number to give them a confirmation code. I painfully do this. I get an email telling me my order is complete. I drive back to the store to pick up the phone. They tell me I must first download the Verizon app and agree to terms I already agreed to. Hand me the phone. Tell me they will not help me transfer my data. So I have to call another Verizon number to have someone walk me through the transfer ONE HOUR. THREE DAY NIGHTMARE>

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    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    They wouldn't replace one of their phones whose charger port quit working. I had to buy a new one and lost all my data. After our contract expired, I was still paying for that phone. They refused to take less than $50 per month to pay it off. Then, after I paid off the phone, they said we owed on an incomplete contract of WiFi that we didn't even know we had. They are unreasonable money grubbers without mercy or understanding. All they care about is getting more money.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    In January 2020 I changed my phone plan to Verizon from AT&T. At that time, I was given a jetpack and was charged a monthly fee for it. This was in Tampa Fl. I specifically asked if I could cancel this jetpack fee if it didn't work for me and was told that I could. I did not need the jetpack in Florida since I have excellent and unlimited data plan for internet. But I thought I'd try it at my second home in North Carolina, where we are on satellite. Once we arrived in NC in May 2020, I tried to use the jetpack and it would not work because of bad Verizon service. Additionally, my phone hotspot did not work, and really the phone service was bad as well.

    I called verizon to cancel the jetpack, figuring I had to live with the rest of it. One supervisor said I could cancel, but unfortunately we were disconnected (bad phone service) before he wrote this in the notes. After another 4 calls I reached another supervisor who said that the device worked in Tampa where I got it, so I could not cancel it, or if I did I'd have to pay $175 upfront. I asked to speak to his supervisor, who was supposed to call back, but did not. I pay verizon $270 a month for phones and service. You'd think they'd want to make me happy by taking the charge for the Jetpack off my bill. Additionally, the supervisor was very rude. When my two years are over with Verizon, I will go back to At and T and never sign up for verizon again. Bad service.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I was a Verizon Customer. Somehow a duplicate account was created on my name and the balance on that account was accumulated to $328. I did reach out to Verizon Fraud services after receiving a collection notice on the due amount from duplicate account. They verified it thoroughly and confirmed it as a duplicate account since my legitimate account and the duplicate account created on the same day and around the same time. So it's purely a mistake and nothing of the sort of Identity theft. Fraud services confirmed that Financial services can clear the balance on the duplicate account and asked me to reach out to them at 1866-266-1445.

    I Have tried to reach out financial services multiple times on the above said number and every time a person talks to me, they will simply redirect me to either collections department or Fraud services again without even referring the notes from Fraud team. It's been 2 weeks now, I am trying to reach out them to clear the balance on the duplicate account, but no luck. Every other day I am spending like 1-2 hrs to talk to them. Need some help from authorized verizon representative who can help in fixing this issue.

    Thanks much,

    Jay

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    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    When transferring my data to my new phone, the salesman accidentally deleted all photos from my iCloud. Every last one. Also, my son was told his phone would work but they couldn’t get it to work but still charged me $117 for his account to be activated, to be taken off my bill in two months. He still had to go elsewhere to get service. There is no live person to talk to - ever. And it’s a two-minute turnabout chat. So give yourself lots of data backup before going, plan to buy a phone from them, and don’t plan on ever talking to a live person. Perfect for young people who aren’t used to old-fashioned customer service.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    I signed up for their $40 a month unlimited text, phone and data. Nowhere in the internet ad did they say that a Verizon customers would come first. They promised unlimited data with no slow down of service. Nowhere did they say Verizon customers would come first for data either. They specifically said it a would not slow down. I asked to port my number and they said they don’t port numbers. I bought a phone as required and had to give up a phone number I had for years. I paid the required two months of service and they refused to give me my $100 virtual reward card and said I didn’t port my number. I said I wanted to port it but was told no and they said I won't get it.

    Then they told me my slow service was because Verizon customers come first which was never written or told to me when I took the service which the ad said would never be slowed down. On top of all this my cell phone data was on and so was the hot spot but it kept saying on my iPad that I didn’t have any internet connection although the data was turned on the phone. They said they would fix it there if they could but I might have to reset the phone what they did still left me without internet from the hotspot. Then I was told to reset the phone which I did following their instructions. At that point, I lost all service. They told me it would be 2 days or longer before they could get me any service.

    Originally when I first started service with them they claimed iPhones (and I bought the iPhone from them) could not get voicemail from them and told me I had to go to Apple apps and pay some company for voicemail. I spent over 2 hours trying to get voicemail from the apps (which didn’t work). They had also promised on their website voicemail. I kept going back and chatting with various agents (this took hours) and finally one of them who said she actually studies the manuals tried to help me and then sent me on to the “engineers.” I waited 2 days and then the engineers said through email they had fixed it. I tried it and it didn’t work. I then waited another 2 days after chatting with them and then after this horrible slow service, I finally had voicemail.

    Now I don’t have any service and I have not ever heard of a cell phone company that can’t restore service right away. Also they kept telling me they were sending me emails tonight but I went to to my email to verify service while on chat several times and there weren’t any emails from them. Either their computers don’t work or they weren’t really sending any emails to me at all. I told them I was going to file complaints over not giving me my $100 virtual reward card etc. and they shut down chat leaving me without any phone service at all.

    When checking for their emails which never appeared while on chat with them I watched 2 emails show up but nothing from them so everyone emails me but them. I will file complaints and change companies. Absolutely the worst and most horrible service ever. Never did they tell me that I had to keep my phone number or I would lose my reward and I wanted to keep it. Go someplace other than them.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    I ported over 7 lines to Verizon, I was with my previous provider for over 20 years. We wanted to switch so we could get a better price. It was a disaster to say the least. I was not able to get into the store because they were closed due to Covid. On the phone we were able to give a free month. The initial conversation we had with the salesman had him giving me a price. He also promised that we would get rebates/GC immediately.

    The price he charged me was not correct on some of the devices. We purchased 2 iPhone 11’s. We were told the installment plan would only charge us 12.50 a month per Phone. Looking at the bill it is charging us 39 a month per phone. I was also told that our bill would be a certain amount and when I received the bill it was 100 more than I was told. I attempted to contact the sales guy, and initially he was responsive. After I started asking the hard questions, he stopped getting back with after multiple attempts to contact him (at least 5 attempts). There could have been a reason for the charges on the bill, but without communication, I had no way of knowing.

    I would actually give 0 stars if it was not for an operator who spent over 1.5 hours on the phone with me. She was able to answer most of the questions, but there were still a few that only he could answer according to our conversations. I was very clear with him from the beginning that I wanted to know exactly what my bill would be and that I did not want any surprises. This whole process has been a surprise. I will be going back to my original carrier. I am still attempting to get in contact with the sales guy, with no response. Terrible experience.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    Verizon is notorious for its outright theft when it comes to a person's bill. The service is good but not worth the amount of money one pays. I had for Verizon for two years and spent a ridiculous amount of money in paying for the bills. I fell behind and received a text from Verizon they would be cancelling my service-that part I understand. Two and three months later I paid off the bill and have never used Verizon since. That was almost a year ago. Out of the blue I get a negative mark on my credit stating I owe two months for months in which Verizon correctly shows I did not use the service.

    I brought this to the attention of the BBB but Verizon is adamant I owe nearly $300 for service on my paid off phone. They send letters nonstop but I will not pay for service Verizon said they would cancel and for which I completely paid off. I didn't have a contract with them and my balance with this company is $0 but they have put a fraudulent claim with the bureaus that I owe almost $300 for cancelled services I never received. Do not use Verizon! I am with Xfinity which works just as well and is far cheaper. I hope Verizon goes under.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    I understand that Verizon is and has expanded their customer service to Online chat. Sometimes that's OK but for the most part I like to have a personal customer service experience. Especially when it comes to technical support for a device. Today I called customer service for technical support. The woman that answered heard me out, and transferred me to technical support. I waited for over an hour nobody checked in with me, and after over an hour or an automated recording came on and said I had the wrong number and that this number has been disconnected.

    This is not the only poor experience I've had with them recently. This was the straw that broke the camel's back. I used to say that Verizon was expensive but their good customer service made it worth it. I cannot say that anymore, and once I pay my phone off I will not be staying with verizon. This experience with Verizon happens all too often to justify paying their high prices.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    After using their services decided to moved to AT&T’s. They don’t want to unlock my account even though it’s paid. They are the worse customer service. They transferred to different department and still can't do anything. Work telephone company.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    I’ve been with Verizon for over 20 years now and just switched to unlimited data and the service is terrible. My monthly gb plan I was on had better service. Verizon’s unlimited is a joke. It’s always slow. I’m very disappointed and the next time I look to upgrade I’ll check with a different provider.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffBillingFollow-Through

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    I signed up for Verizon Fios. Service was great - but ending my contract due to a move was not. It's been a nightmare to close out the account with Verizon - the staff were mostly incompetent and did not know their job. They misinformed me about how to close the account. I spent hours upon hours trying to get to someone knowledgeable. They said they'd have a manager call me. They never followed through. I had the final bill paid. They showed I paid the final bill. But then they also showed that I still owed the final amount. They sent an automated phone call to me every morning at 8am to remind me to pay the final bill - even though I had a print out of the final bill having been paid.

    The last time I had Verizon and had to close the account (also due to a military move - they did not provide service to where I was moving to) - they gave me account closing problems as well - trying to charge me service charges for canceling - even though they had a military waiver policy. The long of the short - I will never do business with them again - as I don't need these unnecessary hassles when trying to close an account with them. It's almost like they want to keep billing you and collecting money without providing any service and then you have to fight them to stop the billing. It's inappropriate.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    It’s a shame that a company like Verizon charges their customers a $40 upgrade fee when buying a new phone! For what?? I believe on supporting local business but paying $40 more for no reason, I understand if I was doing their financing program but paying upfront??

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    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    Verizon Wireless is too expensive for the crappy cell service they provide. Often times in the stores their employees are less knowledgeable than the customer (sad)! Wireless service across the board is getting worse and worse. A lot of people want to put down those pay as you go locked in rate businesses but I'm starting to hear from people who have had them a long time tell me it's not so bad. Who knows, I just believe that the more you pay the better the service should be. I'm not an expert on how this works but I know to pay more for less doesn't add up!!!!

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    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    A unscrupulous company to deal with. Customer service is less than zero and the data portion is absolutely useless. It they’ve wanna charge you for service that is beyond sub standard. When you call the tech dept they come up with, "It must be your equipment," and stick with that instead of investigating the problem. It always the equipment even when it’s less than a year old and they sold it to you. They don’t care about consumer retention. You’re just a number on their billing system. I would never ever recommend this service to anyone that wants to retain their sanity. This has been the worse experience I’ve ever had with cell phone service.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    5 hours on the phone with Verizon and Asurion. Back and forth back and forth. Final round verizon wireless won. The rep and her management was dedicated to integrity and honesty. Good service at end. Bravo to rep and her boss. She was a brand new rep and ultimately the best. Verizon wireless you got a keeper.??? God bless both. Asurion you're bad business. Been paying you for 15 plus years. Suck it???? Evaluate your priorities because your customers are not one of them.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    As a customer with Verizon who has family on our account, we need Auto Pay. My Auto Pay discount and benefits were revoked due to an issue with their system. They claim that we gave them the wrong banking account, which was a big fat lie. All Verizon wants from their customers is their money instead of pleasing them. I am fed up with them. I would love for a lawyer to contact me so that I can get this issue fixed with them and prove to them that I am not a liar.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2020

    If you're going to buy a new iPhone, do yourself a HUGE favor and buy it on Apple.com. I unfortunately bought my +$1,000 iphone through Verizon. They sent a phone with a broken screen. I tried to return it to the Verizon corporate store (not the Verizon retailer but actual corporate store). They said, "No, if you buy on Verizon.com you must return it online." Even though they are the same company with the same inventory. He gave me a customer number to call. After being switched from one person to another and over 2 hours later they told me to send in the iphone and they will charge me a $50 restocking fee (for a broken phone they sent me!).

    After demanding to speak to a manager, I was put on hold for another 25 minutes and was transferred back to customer service rep who had no power to do anything but apologize. They sent me a return slip to mail my iphone back and guess what... I got charged $50 restocking fee for a broken phone they sent me. Went to chat to an agent online through Verizon... He said don't worry, it will be removed by the time it charges my credit card. Guess what.... It didn't and I paid $50 restocking fee. Now I'm currently on hold trying to get this removed so I figured I would write this negative review while waiting. Buy your phone elsewhere.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2020

    This company is the most incompetent company imaginable. 2 weeks after my initial order which was labeled complete, took my money and everything. I later receive an email a week after I am supposed to have already received the product which I paid for. I received an order cancelled e-mail. After spending an entire weekend on the phone and in store, the only answer I received was that it was due to my I.D. being expired. However it is valid for many months to come. Yet no one can tell me how that is possible, only told to contact my bank in regards of getting my funds back.

    And even though they cannot explain why my valid id is registering as expired, that they can not offer me any services. Save your time and go elsewhere, the entire experience I only had one person help with me with any know how or knowledge, but once he passed me on to the next step, it was back to square 1. I implore any one and everyone to go to any other provider. If this was this big of a hassle and waste of time I could only imagine If I was a customer.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2020

    I first learned about Verizon's front line and teacher's discount as I was doing my research to look for a new phone plan. While as physicians, we have been working tirelessly on the front lines each day to do our part in this pandemic and it has been an honor to have a skill set to be able to contribute first-hand, even though we have been pushing over 80-hour work weeks and breaking all residency/fellowship work hour restrictions at practically minimum wage (when taken into account the number of hours in correlation to salary). Although not expected, it has been very touching to see our community come together and recognize our daily efforts.

    As a result, I was very appreciative when I learned about Verizon's front line special to commemorate those who have been working non-stop for our society; however, as I was looking to verify myself between teachers, nurses, firefighters, paramedic/EMT, law enforcement, and military, I quickly realized there was no section for physicians. While there is no obligation to offer physicians a discount to commemorate the fact that they are sacrificing their lives every day to treat patients, it is very misleading to offer a "front line" discount without including physicians.

    It is extremely unprofessional, inaccurate, and a marketing ploy to state that Verizon's mission is to "give more to those who give the most" while excluding physicians. Although I have heard that Verizon has exemplary customer service in addition to phone service quality, I will definitely be boycotting a company that does not stand for ALL healthcare workers. Furthermore, I will urge our community to follow lead unless Verizon can demonstrate they can stand by us the same way we stand by and take care of Verizon families. Thank you.

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    Honesty & Transparency

    Reviewed May 22, 2020

    Verizon has provided terrible wireless service, lied about fees and about our plan staying the same. It’s tragic that so many good companies are going out of business while these vultures keep overcharging for lousy service. They are the worst!

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    Reviewed May 21, 2020

    Liars, cheaters, cons, scammers, poor customer service, absolutely NO common sense, repeat themselves, have no idea what they are!! doing!!!! I have to call them at least 3-4 times a week because I have unlimited data mobile hotspot & they slow it down so I cant use it. So then I call it gets fixed for a day or 2 & back to same ole same ole. Just sick and tired of being sick and tired ya know... Good luck if you stay or choose Verizon!!!!

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    Reviewed May 20, 2020

    We had decided to stop services with Verizon Wireless due to high cost of services. In February of 2020 we contacted the Financial Department as we were told to do to pay off our devices and stop services with them. I had stated we wanted to stop services with them, pay off all devices and was told the total for my request was $853, of which I paid. I was told this was the grand total for all devices and they were "sorry they were losing me as a customer" etc. I received a bill for $42 dollars the following month and disregarded it as they had done this before with a different account and I was told $853 was the total and that was the end of it. The next month I get another bill and then another.

    I finally called to find out what was going on as the bill was then $137. When I got someone on the phone they then said there was a $120 early termination fee for the iPad and the initial $42 was the service line fee for the iPad! I explained when I had contacted them in February to pay off all devices and end services that the COMPLETE total was $853 including the iPad. I informed them their employee had assured me everything was included in that total. They then told me too I had to now pay the $120 early termination fee AND the $137 even though they were at fault since they told me everything was paid off with the initial payoff.

    Most businesses will usually rectify their mistakes when their employees are at fault, but not Verizon Wireless. I had even told them I would pay the $120 fee and the initial $42, but they just kept saying I had to pay the $257. THEY were in the wrong and should have made things right, but all they care about is their money not their customers or previous customers. Never have I encountered a businesses refusal to admit their error as well as refusal to rectify their mistake. It appears Verizon Wireless only cares about their customers' money and not customer satisfaction.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2020

    Ordered a new phone, I was not allowed to pick it up at a local store, I.e. purchase online and have it dropped at my local store. I paid for next day air by 1030AM PST. I am self employed and staying home waiting for a new business phone costs me money. After day 2 No phone, and Verizon could care less, all they want to do is refund, or credit to my bill the shipping. UPS is garbage. Even worse than Verizon. Long time customer too with 3 phones. Verizon should have offered me a replacement and or made calls on my behalf to locate a suitable phone so as to mitigate my losing wages waiting around for a phone. Also Verizon should let the customer pick how they want it shipped since in many areas shippers are better and worse.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2020

    I’d like to say that I have a lot of life experience- growing up in the third poorest country in the world. And quite honestly, maintaining an account with Verizon is exponentially harder than trying to stay alive. I had AT&T.. They screwed me over several times so I thought, ‘I’ll show them, Imma switch to Verizon. Teach them to appreciate me a lil more.’ Little did I know, I simply just played myself.

    Right off the bat, I found my self being charged double, even triple the amount I was initially told. The lack of honesty and transparency with the customers is staggering. I call their customer service more than I call my own mother. There is something fundamentally wrong with that. I should have seen this coming when I walked in to the store and asked for a simple plan with their cheapest iPhone. Communication is communication. I don’t need to match my student loans' payment just so I can receive 2 texts a day and a call once a month from my mother. I guess I wasn’t clear... This lady brought out the latest iPhone and offered the most expensive plan. Their intentions are clear- extract as much money as they can from the people that believe them when they say ‘we are here for you.’

    I spent the following months constantly on the phone with CS asking them to explain the unexpected charges that would show up on each bill. Despite the fact that I’m on hold 90% of the time and CS usually doesn’t know how to help, I became close with them. Sometimes, I’ll call just to check in and say hi. It’s not their fault Verizon has a wack business plan. Anyways, you would [rightfully] assume that this is all due to the pandemic that sent the world into shock. But you know what happens when you assume. Haha. Love that one.

    I called a rep inquiring about their proposed plan with this pandemic. The rep told me not to worry about it until the end of May. I thought, ‘perfect. I’ve lost my jobs but now I can rest assured that Verizon is here for me.’ Sort of like a dysfunctional parent. Once again, I was wrong. Verizon is more like that functional parent who only contacts their kid when they want something.

    About a month ago, I kept receiving phone calls from an unknown number during times where I would normally be asleep (5am-6am). Eventually, my phone labeled it as spam. So I never picked up. I don’t like spam. I barely even like meat. But, one day I did because the call was later in the morning- like around 7. It was Verizon. Classic. The lady on the other line asked me if I could pay the bill. And I said, ‘I talked with a Rep and they said, I’m ok until the end of May.’ She just kept asking me when I could pay. And I kept reminding her that the world is ending as we know it and I’m struggling trying to keep my life going- which is incredibly hard to do without food or money to get that food. I am not sure what happened. She hung up.

    The next day my line was cut. Fantastic right? Nope. But I realized, I’ve spent most of my life in a third world country. I’ve returned from spending 8 months in Belize helping girls recovering from sex trafficking. A cell phone plan isn’t necessary for survival. More specifically, a cell phone plan provided by a company who is willing to lie, cheat, and steal from their customers is absolutely not necessary. Unfortunately though, we do live in a world where people like this exist.

    I would recommend sticking to watching the Verizon commercials- you would save a lot of money this way. Also remember, it’s almost never the reps or the customer service people’s fault. They are just following protocols and guidelines. The people that can implement actual change are conveniently unreachable. I hope this helped. Have a wonderful day. I’ve included a photo that encompasses Verizon’s idea on how they believe they will improve.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2020

    This is not acceptable for a company to fool people like this. So, you put your agents outside (Oscar: **) to tell whatever they want to the customer to accept the offer, once you have them, you do the exact opposite at the other end. Your agent Oscar said; I will have 1 month free trial, and I will be able to cancel anytime during that period at no cost to me. He also said; I will have the possibility to watch many movies for free on the internet plan that I choose. So, once the technician finished to install everything, I called him, he said, he was busy. And he never answered, or texted me again. Do things like that has a name...

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    Reviewed May 18, 2020

    Verizon Rewards program - Since March 2020 Verizon change its rewards program and in April 2020 I claimed $5 Visa Reward Card and in May 2020 I claimed $5 Visa Reward Card. In May 2020 when I try to redeem these Visa Cards after following the Process. On 1st Attempt it says insufficient Funds and in 2nd Attempt it says your request is being processed. This is happening from last 3 weeks and since then I am calling Verizon to check what is going on. Every Day They transfer me from 1 Department to another within Verizon and to Prepaid Digital Solutions. Verizon Says Problem is with Prepaid Digital Solution (866-230-3809) and Prepaid Says Issue is with Verizon. Worst Experience with Verizon, As there doesn't know who can solve this issue. It's just make the customer frustrated and stop calling them again and they can eat your money.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2020

    I recently moved to north central Florida, I had a Motorola phone when I first arrived. It was slow but worked, I checked Verizon coverage map and it showed good coverage for the area so I thought well maybe my phone needed to be replaced. Went to the Verizon store and looked at a few phones, they recommended I get one of the new iPhones. I went home and checked online reviews about the iPhones and settled on the XS Max iPhone. I was doing a lot of running from Virginia to Florida getting my new home setup. I then noticed that the iPhone had really poor reception in rural areas, I called Verizon about it and they said they didn't see anything wrong on their end. I was up in Virginia and stopped at another Verizon store to see if they could help, they said they checked it and did a reset and updated the phone.

    It seemed to be a little better until I got back to Florida. There is only one time of the day when I actually have 2 bars on my phone and that's early 4 to 5:30 in the morning. My Motorola at least worked albeit slow but I could text and it wouldn't drop calls. I have been talking to Verizon Tech Support Tier 2 for 2 months now and they haven't done anything except make it harder for me to talk to them.

    I talked to one specialist who said that the Motorola Android phones have a better antenna setup than the iPhones and work better in rural areas. SO I was lied to by their sales people and now the only thing they want me to do is either trade in my $1100 iPhone which trade-in now is worth only $350 (2-1/2 months old) to get another Motorola or I buy a $500 booster. It is clear to me that Verizon has changed from customers first to them ripping off the customers. Also found out that they moved equipment from a cell tower to another tower further west so the coverage in my area has went down hill a lot. But they don't care about us anymore so i'll be looking for another carrier now.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2020

    I purchased a Verizon Jetpack for home internet use in October 2018. When I began losing access due to reduced speed in March of 2019, they provided me with a work around that provided service at a reasonable price. However, the tables have turned. Now they are not only not offering this work around, they have accused me of manipulating their billing system and have charged me hundreds in overage charges. Verizon Customer Service gave me no notice of this change and is now firmly refusing to assist, other than providing me a discount on the invalid charges on my account. Verizon is price gouging rural customers -- don't consider this as a viable option.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    I traded in a perfect phone with no cracks or issues. A month later I was charged back 50% of the trade in with Verizon claiming the phone was cracked and screen not working. That little charge to them will have me changing companies soon.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    In March 2020 my husband & I visited our local Verizon store in order to switch him over to Verizon & for both of us to get new phones. I wanted the S10 & he wanted the S10 Plus. They did not have the S10 Plus in stock but said that the new S20 & S20 Ultra were Buy One Get One so we decided to get two S20 Ultras. Fast forward to May 2020 & I checked our account... We were only receiving a partial credit for my S20 Ultra & the monthly charges for all 3 lines were $10 extra (each).

    I chatted with a very nice gentleman who explained that our monthly charges were $10 extra per line because we were autopaying with a credit card instead of debit or from a bank account; this was never mentioned when I set up that payment. He also explained that we were only receiving a partial credit because the phones weren't truly BOGO because the maximum credit we could receive was $750 (the phones are $1400 each); this was also never mentioned when we were purchasing the phones. I understand that legally they can do this because it's all buried in the fine print somewhere, but I feel that it's basically legal theft.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    If you have to wait a couple of months to get gift cards or credits from VERIZON, don't trust them. I was promised $650 in gift cards and after 3 months, they said that I don't qualify for them because I have a discount through my company. I asked the representatives multiple times if I can still get the gift cards with the discount and each time, they said yes. When I call "Customer Service" they said that there's nothing they can do.... Now I'm stuck in a contract and I didn't get my gift cards. Thank you VERIZON for tricking your customers again!

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    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    Way too expensive than other carriers. I often found extra charges on my bill arbitrarily and once I call support were taken off. But it seem they do this to customers who do not notice in order to generate profit. Lastly, when I cancelled the service, my online portal was locked immediately and it was made very hard to pay my last bill.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    I opened a new Verizon account with 4 new cell phones and selected the payment plan for all 4 phones. I also set up an online account at this time. One of the phones would not activate so I spent 4 hours on the phone to get it working. During this process, somehow the rep moved this phone off my account and placed it onto a sub account that did not show up on my account. This event also kicked the phone off the payment plan without my knowledge. This new sub account that I was unaware of now had a $950 balance for a phone that I thought was included in my regular bill and was supposed to be on the payment plan. This erroneous bill for $950 was due 4/26. I found out about it when Verizon sent it to collections as being in default, 3 days after the due date! I did not even know this sub account or bill existed.

    Verizon admitted it was a mistake and promised to fix it within 7-10 business days by recalling it from collections and putting it back on the payment plan. Now it has been 2 weeks, not fixed, my credit score went down 113 points for a bill that was both an admitted Verizon error and was only 3 days late, if it was even owed in the first place (which it wasn't!). I have never regretted a decision more than my decision to switch to Verizon. Over 12 hours on the phone with at least 15 different people, none of whom have any power to help.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    I don’t really have problem with the service portion of my phone but Verizon tends to have many hidden charges. Especially now in this pandemic with everybody having problem with their bills, they charge you even more if you have problem. This is not a company that values their customers.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    Verizon seems to me is actively packing our phone bills with unauthorized add ons. For the last 3 months I have had to call them because they stuff my bill with a add on Safe Wi Fi for $3.99. I call them. 1st month they apologize, take it off and refund the $3.99 + tax only to find out they do it again the 2nd & 3rd month. They said "we forgot"... You forgot? No I'm not buying that. You refunded me each month when I call you out on it but you boldly and I believe purposely add it back. In my opinion I believe it's theft by deception and a class action suit needs to be started. A investigation needs to be done on Verizon Wireless.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    I almost left Verizon because I ordered a new phone, and it took over a week and speaking with 4 different people, 3 who failed to do their job and gave me false information, to get a new phone. The last person I spoke to, Rynda, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the outcome and got a new phone. This went to putting a reminder in their own phone and sending me texts throughout the day to get this done ASAP. Definitely a very frustrating time, but well worth it in the end. So expect 1/4 Verizon employees to be great.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I bought a phone from Verizon who promised employee discounts to our company if we switched to them. I had dealt with Verizon many years previously and didn't like them because of all their hidden costs and talking around in circles when I tried to find out why my bill was so high. But I figured I'd give them another try since they were offering special discounts. I originally wanted a prepaid deal and told them I did not want to be on a contract. They assured me they didn't offer contracts anymore and I wouldn't be on one, but had to purchase a phone which was nearly $700. And that after I paid for that I could switch to prepaid. I could not purchase the phone outright. They wrote up the paperwork and it took me 2 years to pay for that phone. I had asked them what the absolute highest cost would be each month after taxes, surcharges etc.

    They figured it up and gave me a final monthly cost. I was told $83 at the outside but would actually be a little closer to $40. They went into the back and brought the phone out with a case on it telling me they found a phone cover they would give me. I later found out I was paying $40 for that phone case. Anyway, my phone bill was between $200 and $300 per month for the next 2 years. I only went over my data the first month I had the phone because they didn't set the data warning for me. When I complained they told me I'd be better off paying $5 more per month and switching my data from 3 to 5. And then they charged me for changing my data during the middle of a billing cycle.

    My daughter in law set it for me after that and I always stayed below it not wanting to pay another high bill. The bill just kept going up anyway and each time I called to find out why they would talk around in circles so I never understood what they were charging me for. They would often make changes to my phone service and when I'd call about it they would change it back to what I had started out with and then charge me again for changing it on the wrong day. I finally got sick of it and asked them what day I could talk to them without expecting to be charged for it. I tried to end my service but was told I couldn't end it without paying an early termination fee which amounted to $300. I told them I wasn't on a contract. They assured me it wasn't a contract yet I'd have to pay the fee. I stayed with them until the 2 years were up and I'd made the last payment on my phone.

    I never did find out what the employee discounts were because none were offered to me after I'd signed the papers and when I asked, they said there is a weeks window of time that I had to sign up for the discounts after getting my phone. I believe Verizon employees are trained to be deceitful. Verizon has unethical practices and I will never be swayed to ever have service with them again. Oh yes, and I have been billed after ending service with them. They told me in the beginning that they calculate a month ahead what my bill will be and charge ahead for that. Needless to say, I will not pay those bills. A final note here...I thought Verizon would have service in outlying areas (I often had to go outside of Spokane on back roads for work) I lost service often and wished I'd stayed with my sons family plan on Boost Mobile.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I inquired about nurses discount - we have 2 nurses on the plan. Went through nurse validation and was automatically signed up for so-called "discount" AND it increased my bill $20! I had already had an employee discount and WHAT COMPANY automatically switches you to a higher bill when acting like they're doing you a favor!! I had no opportunity to review what it would do to my bill or confirm its indeed what I wanted. WOW lousy "thanks" form Verizon during Covid. SO BEWARE OF SO CALLED OFFERS from Verizon.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I gave my phone to my exhusband. Verizon was fine with that & changed all the information. When he did pay his bill, they turned it over to a collect agency (of course none of this stuff ever came to my address - so I had no knowledge of it). I only found out when my credit score dropped. I called Verizon 13 times & spend hours on the phone only to get NOWHERE! They never admit their mistakes.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I joined Verizon Wireless in TACOMA, WA in 2001, after my first and short cell phone experience with AT&T's service coverage and customer service left me disappointed. I was a happy customer for a long time, even when we moved to Southern California and eventually opened 4 lines on my plan. Now things began to change when I had NO service at my new work location on Coronado Island, but other cellular carriers did...yet I stayed loyal for 4 more years. *Sales problem - was when I wanted to simply change phones, and everyone was talking about the Verizon 5g plans.

    I should have researched the 5g coverage myself or asked more questions. I did however discuss my new home location with the Verizon representative which she is familiar with. She failed to mention that even though I am changing to the new 5g plan (and leaving a plan that I was happy with, minus the coverage at work), but my new home does not have 5g service coverage. This would have been very important to me at the time. My new home is a "smart home" and I also wanted to have the fastest cell phone speeds. Driving all over San Diego, I never once saw the 5g icon on my Samsung Note 10+5g! *Customer service problem - started after I decided to leave Verizon and go back to AT&T. I transfered 4 lines to AT&T, and ended 1 line that was on a tablet. So I had to call Verizon to "buy out my plan" to close my account. I did that in Jan 2020.

    In Feb I received a bill for an account that was closed! I called Verizon in February and the representative said that I didn't owe anything and she would take care of it. In April I received another bill, on a closed account, so I called Verizon again. The representative said about the same thing, that I didn't owe anything and she would take care of it. Well, 4 April I received a collection notice from "afni" for $203.

    I called Verizon again, and now my account is managed by a different "department" and I get forwarded to "afni." So now the Verizon/afni representative tells me that I owe an early cancelation fee (that should've been done when I closed my account), plus service from Jan-Feb (when Verizon did not end/close the service to the tablet) that cost me $68. It took me having to call Verizon 3 times with NO correction, and then a 4 call to have the collection company stick it to me! What a hassle it was closing my account after 18 years. Now we currently have AT&T 5g and we are happy!

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    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    Paid my phone bill on Friday, my phone is still off, it’s Tuesday. Every time I try to call I’m placed on hold for hr and a half to two hrs. Hang up, call back, problem still exist and I’m currently on hold still trying to get my service restored. Worst experience ever. Would not recommend these people to anyone. Worst service on earth. I'm going back to Sprint or Verizon.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    We finally switched to a much cheaper plan with better service. I called Verizon to close my account the day I switched and they REFUSED to close my account that day and said I must keep it for another two weeks even though I had NO contract!! A few weeks later I get a bill for the two weeks they refused to close my account!

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    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    The representative from the store signed me up for a Verizon contract unknowingly when I went to get a prepaid card. Ok, I know, it's my fault and I have the responsibility to know what was going on with my information. But the biggest problem is when I talk to customer service and ask for help for a disconnect. On March 25-26th 2020 I think, not sure of the exact date. I called back and forth more than 5 times trying to get someone to help me disconnect my line/contract since it was against my knowledge. In the process a representative vividly admitted that nobody WANTS TO DO DISCONNECTS, I thought he would be the one to finally help me but he too did not. A line with 0 minutes, 0 data 0 text, and more than $200 in just to disconnect and cancel the contract.

    TO MY SHOCK MY LINE IS STILL ACTIVE A MONTH LATER today 5/1/2020 AND ANOTHER BILL STARING AT ME that needs to be paid an extra $104 to have it disconnected again which I thought they did. Since again NOBODY WANTS TO DO DISCONNECTS. At this point, I'm now looking to take action on Verizon since I have all the evidence I need and I can't be paying for something I never use. I had respect for Verizon and even considered joining them even tho I'm with TMobile. No more. T-Mobile is way better. I'd rather have a sub-par connection than awful customer service.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2020

    Verizon gives warranties but then tries to charge you for new phone. After fours years of paying 12 a month. Sums up to around 500 dollars or more, then want to charge you for a new phone. A refurbished phone, not new. Be very careful, verizon is not the best deal today. There is way too many carriers out there to deal with their greediness. Go somewhere else. They really don't have the market anymore. I will go somewhere else. It's cheaper anyways. Screw loyalty.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2020

    Ok, I just spent the $1700 I was going to use to catch up my Verizon bill, on going and buying two iphone 8 plus with cases and Straight Talk. First off Verizon my unlimited data plan does get throttled back even though you thought that it's the reason I should pay more monthly to avoid straight talk from doing it! Second when we call and ask for our line to be suspended because, I lost my job and can no longer afford your scamming rates, please hold the contract until I can get back on my feet. Now it's been 2 months and our monthly $260 phone bill that is outrageous for 3 phones and a watch in the first place, has now gotten to the $1000 mark, so you didn't shut the account down while I've been working to catch up.

    Ok now today 4/30/20, I'm learning that you put my account in collections, and that it takes 2 people to get to that info. Now somehow to catch up I must pay the collection agency over $2400? In 2 months? After I asked if I could suspend my account and catch it up later. I was told yes in the beginning and that I would have no problem, well just so you know my money is worth more to me than your phone scam, and good luck ever seeing a penny of that $2400 because you will have to pry it out of my hands after I'm "you know what". This is what Verizon will do to their customers, so be aware! I now have my phone needs covered elsewhere.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    Just received an email how they care about customers due COVID19 pandemic. Right after that been disconnected due nonpayment, yes tried to make a promise pay but still didn't received stimulus check and have no job for more than a month. Call their financial department to figure out what to do to get my service back. Representative push me to make a half balance payment because his computer didn't allow to reduce bill or offer any other option. Ok. Right after that I received bill explanation where I found that this morning with Verizon cost me extra $47, where they charge me $7 ridicules fee for financial assistance via phone, $20 returned payment fee (I provided correct bank account information, don't know why that happens and bank actually too), another $20 reconnection service fee. $47 That's how they participate in pandemic disaster, thank you Verizon. You are the best! Keep going!

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    The manager David, at the Delmont PA - Verizon Wireless store, is awesome. I had an issue and he went above and beyond to resolve my problem. I did not have to make more than 1 phone call. He called me back, and followed up with me through resolution. I have never had a service provided be so responsive before. I will recommend Verizon Wireless to anyone that is looking for great customer service!

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    Reviewed April 28, 2020

    Verizon customer service reps will lie to you then charge you full price. Can't get help to correct their lies. They won't answer the phone. You stay on hold for an hour to get an inexperienced person that reads you junk. Never will use them again if we can get them to correct their errors.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    It's well known that their waiting time to be connected to a Rep is forever. (Did someone ever called Verizon and didn't hear that "due to high volume of calls we are experiencing longer waiting time than usual". Hey you can't afford more reps to assists your customers?) Then they transferring you from one department to another till you got disconnected or you lose patience to be on hold for hours. It's horrible to hold and hold and then you're being disconnected not once not twice. You actually have a choice to hold till your battery dies. That's besides that the people working for them don't really trying to help you.

    It looks like they hate working over there. The online service on the website is nothing better. You have to wait so long till someone shows up and then from one message to another is waiting again and again waiting. Bottom line if you compare their waiting time and their resolve rate to other companies it's awful to say the least. It's also known that they're the most expensive carrier from all and still they can't afford to hire a few extra reps to assist their customers.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2020

    I’ve been a Verizon wireless customer for about a yr now & I totally regret it especially after switching to their post pay plan. I have start unlimited plan & pay an average of $80/month including my $10 discount with auto pay. So expensive for what you get! In time of “congestion” the data slows down but it’s more frequent than you would think of. It is interesting how they added another 15GB to my hotspot data at no charge when I can’t even use it because there is something wrong with their hotspot service. I was only able to use it once to literally watch ONE movie and it never worked ever after.

    I tried contacting them but never able to help & even blame my TV & I know is not it because I connect my TV to use other hotspots with no problem. Even if I’m not able to use the hotspot when I checked how much hotspot GB I had left to my surprise I only had about 3GB left and I have no idea how this was even possible when I always had it off. I was going to switch plan to “do more unlimited” and it was going to be a huge mistake. I rather switch mobile company that would not be as expensive for such slow/basic service plan just like the one Verizon has for its customers.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2020

    I am extremely dissatisfied with Verizon Wireless and the way my account has been handled over the last several months. At the end of September 2019, I spoke with a Verizon representative about getting new phones for my sons. I was advised that there was a promotion available where I could get new IPhone 7’s at no charge, and with NO NEW LINES OF SERVICE. I was very specific to inquire about the terms of “free phones” as it seemed too good to be true! I was advised there was no service commitment, like bill credits over 24 months or new line of service required.

    When I went to activate the new phones I was advised I needed new lines of service. I was frustrated and explained the information I was given previously. I would expect Verizon to be able to pull the call and verify the information I was provided and the questions I asked, because I was in no way trying to skate the system. However, whether true or not, they were “unable” to retrieve that specific phone call. I know you have logs and records of every call that comes in.

    I proceeded to agree to new lines of service, and asked for the older two lines of my sons to be disconnected. I was advised I could not do that. Through multiple calls and attempts to speak to supervisors (unsuccessfully!) the representative said he spoke to a supervisor and they could “compromise” with me. They would give me one phone for free and I would have to pay for the other one. Although I was not happy about the “resolution” I accepted it at the time.

    Fast forward to March 2020… I have had several challenges with one of the devices. I am currently waiting for my third replacement phone in the last month from Asurion, because I pay $45/mo for Total Mobile Protection on all my lines of service. Throughout this process over the last month, I have been given additional misinformation from Verizon. Most recently I was advised that I could go to my local corporate Verizon store in Medford, Or. where they are Apple Certified Repair Technicians, and have the defective device repaired. Apparently the most recent challenge is a defective Apple Model A1660 IPhone 7. I made an appointment online for the corporate store WHILE I WAS TALKING TO YOUR VERIZON REP and hoped this would be the last attempt to resolve this ongoing challenge.

    When I went there yesterday the rep was very unwilling and unable to help me. He insisted they are not certified repair technicians, he had no techs onsite due to Covid-19, and all he could do was sell me a new phone. Everything that he said sounded like COMMISSION, COMMISSION, COMMISSION to my ears. He had absolutely no inkling to help me except if he could sell me a new phone. He was rude, had no compassion for my situation, and snotty because I was not there to buy a new phone. Like I was wasting his time!

    He sarcastically said “Glad I could help you” and that just infuriated me! Graciously, his associate apologized when I turned around and started yelling at him asking “How exactly did you help me?” It was a very heated and confrontational conversation, of which is very out of character for me. I am just on my last nerve with Verizon. I called Verizon as I was leaving the corporate store, only to hold for 45 minutes before I finally hung up. Today I called Verizon again, after an extended hold time the representative HUNG UP ON ME when I asked to speak with a supervisor and explained my challenge. I am having to file a formal dispute with Verizon Wireless.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed April 26, 2020

    I was notified by Verizon that my flip phone was outdated as of January 1, 2020 so on Dec 26, 2019 my husband and I went to the Verizon Store in Zephyrhills, FL. I explained to the salesman Abe about the situation and he informed us that a sale was going on where if we purchased a V40 phone we would get 1 free. I was skeptical and asked him several times and he assured me it was a great deal. My husband had a V10 and so we went with the deal. In January our bill was high but I figured there would be adjustments.

    When the Corona Virus hit I started going through all our bills to streamline where possible. That's when I noticed on our Verizon bill that we not only had been charged for both phones but had been entered into a 2 year agreement that if we terminate Verizon it will cost up to $1050.00 for the termination. In addition my son, who is on our plan, owed $300.00 on his phone and that was supposed to be paid off also by Verizon. I had to put down $515.21. That's how my son's phone was paid off. After looking at the receipt Verizon financed $1960.00. So what happened to the free phone?

    I called customer service and was told in order to get that deal we had to add a new line to our plan. At no time was that mentioned to us. When I called customer service I was put on a 3 way with the store manager. He said that Abe is one of his best salesmen and that he would look into it. I waited 1 week called the store direct and was told a ticket had been made and Tennessee would be calling. I have been waiting 17 days and still no word. It looks like because of my trusting the salesman and not looking at the paperwork we will have to pay Verizon and are stuck with them for 2 years. BEWARE - read everything before you sign because people today not only disrespect people but this is how they treat their veterans...

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 24, 2020

    OMG, this is the most frustrating experience ever. My wireless payment came in a day late, which made them shut off all my Arlo Go cameras which are in a remote location. When they received the payments, the cameras could not come back online without me rebooting them. Still one of them stayed offline. I spend 3 hours on the phone with customer support.

    When nothing worked and my Arlo camera continued to say that it required a paid subscription, despite payment, the support person advised me to call Arlo support. Needless to say that did nothing, I reset the entire camera without a problem with the Arlo support team, added it back to my account and still got "This camera requires and active subscription"...

    Again I call Verizon, go through the same steps with the support person to restart, remove and reinsert the sim....and then she puts me through to NEXT LEVEL support...where I have now been waiting on the phone for the past 100 minutes, with bad ** music and no indication on how long I might have to continue to wait. YOU SUCK VERIZON SUPPORT. Don't give me elevator music, help me fix my problem that you created.... If no stars was an option that is what you would be getting.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffBillingRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 24, 2020

    Coverage is amazing, phones are great. Sales people extremely kind. The issue I have is INTEGRITY. Verizon will quote you a price, lie to you about fees that will show up on your bill later, then act like the $400 per month you have paid them for the past 7 years, has no value. Their customers do not matter. I'm not complaining about prices or coverage, I'm complaining about deceptive business practices with lack of resolution. We called about a $120.00 fee that was in our bill. Yes, just $120. Not a big deal. They refused to remove it, but had insisted it would be waived, if my wife bought a tablet and a new I phone. She did, they didn't. I hear Sprint has a great program called CLEAN SLATE. I will pay them a visit tomorrow.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 24, 2020

    I have been a Verizon customer for over 30 years. Most if not all of that time has been on auto pay. This month, my credit card expires, but was still usable until the end of the month. They sent me notification that I was in "arrears". I contacted them on April 16 and the agent apologized and said she fixed it and credited me back a 'late fee" for their mistake. A week later, exact same thing. I call two separate agents in financial services, and they were as rude as an agent can be. One placed me on mega hold and the other hung up. Then they have the nerve to charge me late fees again, and two separate "assistance fees". If this is how they treat a 30 year customer, time to move on to another service.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 21, 2020

    My phone bill was never consistent and every time I called it was a different story. Final straw was when a Verizon agent yelled at me over the phone. I decided to swap to T-Mobile. From the start Verizon lied to me about their policy about upgrading and my credit for trading in my old phone (recommendation: never trust Verizon with trade-ins). They intentionally spread it over 24 months and if you break your service with them, you forfeit the remainder of the credit. This is their cheap way of making you stay with their company.

    I was told that once I had T-Mobile transferred my number over that I would be done with Verizon and wouldn't have to worry about any more fees/bills from them. This was a lie because I was never told that Verizon's policy is that you are financially responsible for the remainder of the billing cycle. If I had known this I would have waiting until the end of the billing cycle. I stopped by a Verizon store and called Customer Service and two times was told I would see a pro-rated bill and actually get a refund check, but neither happened.

    Finally got word that Verizon's policy is for me to be financially reliable for this bill that I was never told of, therefore I am not responsible for. I will dispute this ridiculous policy and ignorant company who are showing their true colors. All they see are dollar signs when they interact with you, nothing more so don't fall for their charm and deceit because I did for nearly 3 years I was with them. T-Mobile may not have the best coverage, but so far they are proving to be way better than Verizon. Not perfect, but they are trying to make it right ... Don't expect Verizon to do anything right for you as the customer.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceMaintenance

    Reviewed April 18, 2020

    Do not but any Kyocera Cadence phones for Verizon. If you decide to move to another provider, the phone will not work. Verizon has a network lock on it and refuses to give the unlock pin. The quote from the Kyocera Mobile company that made the phones for Verizon is: "Verizon has the unlock code and they must give it to you". I have worked with Verizon corporate and the FCC to get the code, but Verizon keeps denying having a code. I now have a phone that I paid good money for that will not work.

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    Jodi increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsStaff
    After a positive interaction with Verizon Wireless, Jodi increased their star rating on April 16, 2020.

    Updated review: April 16, 2020

    This is in response to the review I wrote yesterday. I called Verizon back today and Karrie answered the phone with a very pleasant "thank you for calling Verizon, how may I help you". I explained the issue with the phone that I had ordered (long story). Karrie apologized for the mess/mix up and immediately starting working on correcting the issue. She was so pleasant the entire time and never once complained about having to fix this issue. Karrie worked for over an hour getting the situation corrected. Not only did she fix the issue (which the gentleman I spoke with yesterday said could not be fixed), she is sending out a new phone (overnight). This was a huge mess and it took just over an hour of her continually working on the issue. I am very grateful to her for taking the time and for getting a new phone out to me. THANK YOU KARRIE!

    Original Review: April 14, 2020

    I ordered a new iPhone 11 online using their chat. I verified my address TWICE. Somehow the person helping me pulled an address from FOUR years ago, which I could not see until an order verification email had been sent. I called Verizon immediately upon reading the email and noticing the wrong address, was put on hold for 25 minutes and then another person came on welcoming me to Verizon and asked how she could help. I had been put back into the call pool!!!! So I had to explain the situation AGAIN. Then I was informed that they could not cancel the order because it had already been processed. WHAT?!!!! So the lady put a new address label request and proceeded to tell me that my address was coming up invalid, but not to worry because it "should" go through and the phone "should" come to my current address (the one I gave the person in the first place).

    I kept tracking the phone, and it kept going to the WRONG address. I get a text from FedEx stating they have an invalid address, so I call FedEx. They CANNOT change the address once it has been processed and will have to RETURN the phone to Verizon. I call Verizon and tell them they need to overnight a phone to me. His response was, "mam you will have to go online and REORDER a new phone." Are you kidding me?!!!! AND the $752.49 will NOT be refunded until Verizon had the phone back in their possession. So, not only do I NOT have a new phone, Verizon still has my money!! Worst customer service I have ever received.

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    Billing

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    Easy hook up. Total Wireless had a plan that fit my needs and saved me 50% in comparison to other carriers. Complaints seem to be Payments. I never use auto pay. Buy a service pin. Takes a few minutes.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    Cellular data works most of the time. Dead zones in my kids’ middle and high school parking lot and sometimes when I’m jogging in the mountains. International plan options when traveling overseas has a decent menu to select from.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I have been with Verizon for a number of years. Pleased with the serve. However I find that they are getting to be too expensive for me. I am now on a fixed income. Whenever I communicate with a representative they have been very exceptional.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I’ve been with Verizon for many years. Up until lately I was very pleased with Verizon. Recently I upgraded my phone and it was a horrific nightmare! Promises made were not honored, trade in phone shipped to Verizon on their return label was lost even though tracking shows it was delivered etc. I spent countless hours on the phone getting it straightened out. I would recommend Verizon based on past years experience with them but the last experience in upgrading my phone tempted me to change providers. I’m giving them a second chance.

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    Customer ServicePriceEase of UseRates

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I feel that the price of new phones is ridiculously high. I keep my old phone because I don't know how anyone can afford over $1000 for a new phone. Their plans are decent but not intuitive. For example, if I exceed my data minutes they switch me to a higher plan and keep me there even though the next month I don't need it.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I get excellent coverage here where others with other companies are not so fortunate. Prices are competitive and the selection of phones is excellent. I have had Verizon for 7 years now and recommend them to everyone and see no chance at all that I will ever change.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    First of all most of the tech people don't know any more than I do. I can't understand what is being said. The problem is rarely solved. The rates for what you actually get is too much and the unlimited is awful. All of the companies are about the same except for the price. Verizon is the highest.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    Well, before I had my phone paid off I was paying $100 a month - and that was with a corporate discount- just for myself. I don't have high data plans, and I just feel that that is too much for one person to pay. Now that my phone is paid off I'm paying a little over 70 a month. I shouldn't be punished for only having one line on a plan, I should be exponentially saving.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    Verizon claims to have the best coverage nationwide, but where I live it's a dead zone. If it wasn't for Century Link, I'd have no coverage. Plus, $100 a month for granted unlimited data on only one phone? Too much.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    I had been a Verizon customer over 10 years. Fort Pierce Florida store awful...2 young men very lazy and rude. One red hair. One dark gelled hair. No other customer in store. First told me they don't sell verizon phone batteries. Then I wanted to buy new phone....They were so lazy. Told me they couldn't find my account....which I have know password for years....They were too busy talking to each other...Annoyed I asked for business card and departed. The rude boy gave me an old card to a different verizon location with previous employee name....Jerky little man...Good luck..Lazy creeps.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    Every time we've called Verizon for cell phone services, the representatives have always been exceptionally helpful, understanding & engaging and make every attempt to solve our problem, with our two cell phones. They will stay on-line with you until they have resolved your problem, no matter how complicated the issue is.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    Just terrible reception at both of our homes. Lose calls (or they cant hear me) several times a week. We have added extenders (little help), tried WiFi (another problem)... just extremely disappointing..When I call, they tell me to get better WIFI coverage.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    The service is always great in all the locations that I use it. They also sent extra gigs to use at no charge during the Coronavirus outbreak - which I think makes them look like they care about their customers.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    I have been with Verizon for over 5 years, I have never had anything but excellent service from them. If ever I have any issues with my phone, which is rare, they are there to help and always resolve my problem. I have a fantastic signal, almost never have service and I live in a rural area. I will stay loyal to Verizon for as long as I have a cell phone.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    Good reliable service, but customer service half the time can’t answer questions you have. Contracts always suck but they’re worse with Verizon. Don’t get me wrong. I’d take Verizon over anyone, but they do have their downfalls.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    Verizon always works with you no matter what situation you're in..A lot of providers dont do that..Customer service stays on the phone until you're satisfied..When you have a late charge they waive..They appreciate the loyalty of their customers.♥️

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    Best service available to my knowledge (no dropped calls and coverage nearly everywhere). But do not like the high costs of service (higher than all other carriers) and the high new phone activation charges every time I switch phones (with returning customers there should be no activation costs).

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedBillingFollow-Through

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    We have been customers of Verizon for well over six years, we have 7 or 8 lines, which we usually pay late, big bills, but we always pay. Last month for 10 minutes of disconnection time, we were charged $20 reconnection fee per line; 10 minutes after the lines were disconnected they received a payment and a promise to pay, which is what we always do, every month. They were 'gracious' enough to grant us a $60 credit - My question to them was simple, was a person, a human, actually physically required to disactive 7 lines and then had to physically go back somewhere in the world of lines to reconnect them? Is this why they have the right to charge $20 per line? Not per account, but per line in the account. Wow! Talk about being wicked.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    The only problem with Verizon is their cost. Point blank, they are too high! However, they manage great service with no call drops, even when traveling to other states. Can’t speak on how it is out of the US. Also with that cost, they offer outstanding customer service, something I can appreciate and for that I will not leave Verizon!

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    Price

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    I love the service but the cost is too much in comparison to other plans and services. Especially the unlimited plan. I had to select it because that plan fits my family however I would like to see the cost go down.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRates

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    Never had a problem. Customer service are always on point. I feel that the price is fair. I had a problem once and someone forgot to add my insurance. They gave me another phone. Good customer service.

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    PriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    Verizon is expensive. Authorized dealers ultimately serve no purpose when you need service or equipment fixes and this isn't disclosed upfront. They look like Verizon stores but you find out the hard way they aren’t. And during this pandemic, can’t say I’ve noticed any help from them. Did get my bill reminder and I’m sure the extra data they’re giving will come back to bite us.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    My "store" is actually very helpful and nice. IF I have any issues I just stop in and they take care of me expediently. I've never had a problem with my service. Always reliable. I believe we've been with Verizon for 20 years??

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    I have been with Verizon since 2005. When I go into the store, communicate by phone, or online, Verizon is usually on top of their game with pretty much everything. They answer questions to my satisfaction. They explain things and break it down to my understanding. They are very helpful when working with the bills/ if you have a discrepancy. My overall experience with Verizon has been great. I can pick up and talk almost anywhere. In some areas most phone will not work, but Verizon is AWESOME! FROM troubleshooting to discounts, Verizon gives you their very best.

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    Horrible mismanagement on bills as I had to move from one town to another due to physical disability; dispute over landlines versus cell phone billing; and shutting off services due to communication failure although I had proof of payment - thinking very seriously of moving to Comcast from Verizon.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    I would say their customer service is average at best. It all seems to be electronic, if you need to speak to an actual person it is almost impossible to get through. Sometimes you need to speak to a person and it should be easier.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenance

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    Their service has been awful for 2 years - dropped calls, can't get service in areas where we always could, voice mails no longer download and their customer service keeps telling us its going to be fixed for 2 years. I'd say that's BAD business and AWFUL service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Verizon is a good company. They need to bring UK products across the country and make them available to the US market. This will help create a demand for products and suppliers that can benefit from the larger customer base.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRates

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    I have been with Verizon for over 25 years. Initially, they were the best! But over the last several years, their price has increased, and customer service has decreased. Still have some of the best national coverage, but AT&T has improved.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Verizon has my carrier since it was GTE. I have the best coverage of all the ones I have tried. I have used their service all over the the USA and they never failed, a little weak in the Northeast. Their 611 service is the best.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceRates

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    The Verizon plans do not require a contract. Verizon offers family/multi-user discount. Their prices are very reasonable especially with discounts and special offers. My previous cell phone providers were Virgin and T-Mobile. Great reception. Great data package. This plan is better in terms of price, quality, service!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Price is expensive. I pay for phone service, unlimited wifi, and then a monthly $24.99 data service fee. The fees are what add up. I also felt like AT&T had slightly better service coverage. For example, at certain homes or in the subway, Verizon would not have any service but AT&T would.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Kind of expensive. But still almost perfect. Customer service all of a sudden has become hard to get to. Has always been reliable. Rarely drops calls. Definitely would recommend Verizon to friends and family.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    I have had Verizon as my provider for the past 15 plus years. Up until recently I would have said stellar. I recently upgraded both phones on our plan because the online deal was unbeatable. I had to fight to get the trade in value advertised on the website. I copied the chat on three separate conversations before upgrading to make sure that I understand what I read online and all three reps confirmed what I was read and understood. When I didn't see the trade credit on my bill they stated that it said up to that dollar amount when in fact it did not. I had three conversation copied and pasted and they then told me that I could not rely on chat even though it was the sales dept I was chatting with.

    The final rep finally got those credits for us after days of fighting and 45 min wait times to speak with a rep. In the end they came thru but I should not have had to waste days with hours on hold to get it fixed. I am again satisfied but in the future the company really should cater to the customer especially when they are long time customers who have conversations to prove her argument. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRates

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Prices are high but network is reliable. Will investigate competing services when phone is paid off looking for more price competitive service. Also I have an unlocked Samsung phone that I bought from Samsung and Verizon seems to want to "punish" me for not buying from them even though they could not provide the same phone. They have told me that they wouldn't provide international service, etc. Took added effort to sign up for short term international coverage.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    Verizon has always taken good care of my family's cell phone needs, the only thing I don’t like is not being able to make early payments on the phone. If you want to pay an extra 50 dollars a month on your phone to pay it off early you should be able to.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I am very happy with the service, no drop calls, etc. but it's a little expensive in comparison to other carriers. However, their service is not as good here in Hawaii. Hoping that they can lower their monthly fees.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I have never had an issue with Verizon. They have always been efficient and pleasant. I have both phone And internet and I would never consider changing to another provider. If anyone thinks differently, I would respectfully decline.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsOnline & App

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    Verizon told me that I would pay $20 a month for unlimited data. It's actually $20 each for three devices (phone, tablet and computer with internet), which is $60 a month, not $20! I have to have unlimited data in order to use the internet because the internet that I'm paying additional monthly fees for is only 15 gigs, which I use up in two or three days, and often the signal is so weak that I can barely get my email. I'm stuck with Verizon because all the other options are worse. And customer service at Verizon is a joke. I can't even reach them, not by phone and not by internet. On the rare occasions when I get to chat online with customer service, it does not go well.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I switched to Verizon with the phone promotion when I had to change my phone. I had Cricket with much less monthly cost and with much more data. I expected a better internet connection and the speed when I switched. But, in fact, my experience has been very disappointing. I had no internet at many locations and extremely slow connection.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I live in a wooded area and do not have a problem with dropped calls. If I have a problem I can chat with a person and get results. Now with the way things are with the problems today it is good to know if I have my phone I can get help if needed.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    Customer service has been good for the most part. There's always room for improvement. Having the proper tools to educate your staff so they can pass it along to your customers. Great coverage no matter where I'm traveling. Could look at a higher discount (plan) for Seniors, lower prices on the phones.

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