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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.

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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 ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025

    I have been a Verizon customer for 15 years.. 15 years. My phone bill is double what my friends and family is. My service went from amazing to terrible in the last 2-3 years. I get no service and drop calls constantly. I go into SOS at home and in places where there is Wifi… recently I cancelled a bunch of stuff on my plan that was hidden from me and dropped by bill by $70 a month… I never saw the decrease it went back instantly and I’m paying the same amount I was without the protection plans now. On top of that I wasn’t getting the internet I was paying for for almost 3 years. I had my WiFi router brought to my home address and shortly after it was installed someone in Verizon out my parents address on my file (I know it wasn’t me because I had to set up the WiFi on my own and set up my account).

    My TV wouldn’t work half the time, my computer was slow and would have long lag times until my IT guy went in and said I had the worst upload speeds he had ever seen. I filed and investigation with Verizon and they confirmed I was receiving internet that was not covered in my area… I wanted to retro back and I have never heard anything since. I am just waiting to have enough money to pay my phone off then I’m dropping Verizon. I’ll take my $360 a month somewhere else. Verizon is NOT the same as it was 15 years ago if even 5 years ago…. Don’t use this service.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffBillingTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025

    Mailed in payment via check. Noticed for weeks it didn't post to my acct. Inquired. No check was "received" and is overdue for 1st time ever. Verizon told me my bank has it pending. Not true. Bank says it's on Verizon end. I had to chat 10 diff times, 5 hrs once on chat, was promised multiple updates that never happened. They set up investigation, nothing. Checked with bank again, nothing posted to my acct. Verizon set up a payment promise automatically when investigation was still ongoing (2 weeks). No resolution, no updates, closed my ticket/case without notification of what they did or did not find. My time, effort was not important. Said no past due charges would be added-- it WAS.

    Not to mention, numerous times I've had no service/ only 1 bar 98% of time/frozen video chats/dropped calls/can't reach sites/messages of "you're not connected to internet". Said towers had issue near me-- never fixed. Had a problem of connection with phone 2 mths after signing up, had me mail my phone in while they sent me another REFURBISHED one, tried to say it was physical damage when they got it (even tho agent at store SAW it wasn't damaged before I sealed and Fed-exed the box.) Was gonna charge me $300 for damage until I said the phone was prior used, as old contacts were in the phone when I got it, from previous owner!!

    Crappy company, even crappier service, lackluster customer service. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR EFFORT WITH THIS S**T COMPANY!! GO TO AT&T!! You will regret signing a Verizon contact! They do not care about you, your time, nor keep their word at all....No resolution ever resulted in ANY problems I ever had w/ them. If I could give less than 1 star, I would. 1 star is being generous! I absolutely hate Verizon and their mundane service. 100% regret I didn't go with AT&T.

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    Customer ServicePriceBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

    I've had several cell phone companies in the last 25 years. I believe they are the worst. There are people are rude and obnoxious. They billed me for my son's services and my son has nothing to do with me. They wouldn't do anything when I asked them to remove the charges off of my account. They're the worst I've ever had.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

    Was promised a $100 gift card to my account after my area experienced an outage for over 24 hours which disrupted my work from home. Was never given the $100 credit and when I called was on the phone for over 1 hour and spoke to 4 people just for them to say they couldn’t find this in my chat logs and denied me my $100 credit. Been with you guys for 4 years and the service has been trash! Going to optimum asap ✌🏼

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

    On October 30, 2025, I was approved for a new cell phone as a new customer. The first phone arrived damaged, never able to be activated. Because the phone was not activated, my account was locked for fraud. I spent over 2 hours with customer service and they sent a new phone. When that phone arrived on November 11, 2025, it was not linked to my account, no way to activate the phone. I went into the Verizon store in Tucson, AZ November 12, 2025, employee was rude and unhelpful. On November 14, 2025, I tried a different store in Tucson, spent over 4 hours to resolve. They were unable to activate the phone and had to 'sell' me a new phone. The service on a Samsung S24 was then started on November 14, 2025 at approximately 1:30 PM. There was absolutely no service on the account prior to that date and time.

    On December 4, 2025, not even three weeks into my brand new account, my service was suspended for non payment as it shows over 30 days. The phone registered and still showing as of December 4, 2025 was an S25 that had already been returned, never activated. The agent had to change it back to the S24 however I am still being billed from October/November and even after the agent attempted to credit some of the days, the account remained suspended for non payment, and this was after another 90 minutes on the phone.

    Hours upon hours of my time should be worth something considering that everything I have shared is both accurate and verifiable. No one should have to go through this. My bill should not have been past due and my service should not have been suspended. Additionally, the promotions which WERE included on the account originally, such as a $200 gift card, were removed when the S24 was set up on December 4th. So on top of being billed prematurely I am not receiving what I originally agreed to. In response I received an email promising to address my concerns from executive services, but the refused to reply after the initial email. Not one!

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingFollow-Through

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

    This company is a rip-off!!! After my phone is paid off, I am out for good. They make promises they NEVER keep such as a $20.00 customer loyalty monthly credit on my bill each month! BS! They get you on the phone with foreigners who don't speak good English and you can't understand a word they are saying, they tell you one thing yet NEVER follow through on what they say they will do. POOR, HORRIFIC, CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEIR BILLING IS A NIGHTMARE! DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. Their service isn't all that great either. DONE!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    Terrible service. Absolutely terrible chat function. I have been passed around to representatives via chat for the past five hours. Then they just stopped responding. I paid money for a phone and it has not been delivered and they refuse to transfer the order to a store.

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    Customer ServiceTech

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    They are not clear that if you switch carriers then you will not receive the remaining credits from your previous phone trade-in. It should be illegal to not provide the full trade-in credit on devices that will be obsolete in a couple years. Very deceitful contracts and practices.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    I worked with Joanne at the Verizon Seybold office and she was phenomenal- I set up a new phone and she patient and got everything transferred quickly and efficiently. Very professional and service oriented. THANKYOU Joanne!! J

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    If it were possible to give zero stars, I would. Verizon is absolutely horrible. My recent circumstance involved losing my husband (who handled the account) and everything Verizon did and continues to do is inexcusable. They requested documentation that they claimed wasn't received. I drove to a company store with the paperwork and the 'handsy' rep spent another hour not knowing what to do. The billing was an absolute nightmare, they overbilled and then claimed a credit "would be on the next month's invoice." In the meantime, I found another carrier and my only line was disconnected.

    To confirm, the website would not let me access because the number was disconnected and I didn't have the account number. Now, they are billing for another month's service and I just spent almost an hour on the phone with the billing department. When I tried to explain the problem, the rep Valerie said that she only handled landlines and internet service. She said that I would have to speak to someone who handled mobile phones and also mentioned that billing would only apply to services rendered and the line was disconnected three weeks ago and the billing was for an entire month? After waiting again, the agent said that she could not help me and that I would have to go back to the 'handsy' company store. My experience has been absolutely horrible. No wonder the reputation for Verizon is in the toilet, where it belongs!

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    Someone used my information to open an account and purchase a phone that I'm being billed for. And despite the police report and fraud claim filed they are still saying there's nothing they can do. Absolutely horrible handling of this situation.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    After being with AT&T for may years I was fed lies about how if I transferred I would get better service as well and a better device and cheaper bill. Keep in mind this is my work phone. How I make a living off this service and device. Contacting them 6 times on the mobile chat and being promised a free upgrade size we have done troubleshooting every time and they have seen it obviously the device! I kept being promised a free upgrade and this is after 2/3 hours on the chat. Being told I am getting free upgrade for my troubles and not doing what I was told I kept getting transferred over and over again until I get frustrated and end the chat.

    Do not make the same mistake I did and leave whatever company you're with cause they have absolutely no resolution skills and customer service. I am very disappointed and will never do business with this company and will let anyone I know not to waste their time and money with these people and company. Stay away from Verizon at all cost.

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    Sales & MarketingBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

    I was with my other carrier for over 10 yrs. Never one problem, I thought I would give Verizon a chance, that was a big mistake!!! My bill keeps going up, promotions they don’t keep promises, they are scam artist! Please save yourself and family the trouble! Go anywhere but Verizon! Honest truth!!!!

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

    I wish I could give zero stars but it’s no option for that. I was Verizon Wireless customer for nearly three years, but the WiFi didn’t work everywhere so in August 2025, I decided to switch to another provider, I called and asked what I needed to do to transfer my service, the customer service was nice, helped transfer but did not transfer the watch that was connected to the phone, I received a $120.00 bill in the mail and I thought was for the phone, I paid only $20.00 because I remember making last payment, I tried to reach Verizon but I couldn’t login to the account and tried to reach customer service, the operator said that I am no longer a customer and I need to call my new provider, called new provider. They said call Verizon.

    Last week, I finally was able to talk to someone but he left me on waiting for transfer to someone for help, the call fell and I still receiving a bill with $7.00 late fees charge for something that I am no longer using since I transfer to a new service that I pay only $10.00 a month for phone service! I will never recommend this provider to no one, terrible service, expensive and does not care about the customer. Just money that should not been charging someone that is no longer a customer!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

    I went into the Verizon store today and the sales rep Isa, or Isabelle was very helpful. She answered all my questions, and guided through ask the products and plans. Help me decide in what phone and plan to get. Also she took the time to help me transfer my data and info to the other phone. Her customer service skills was very professional and she was very patient with me, so to the lack of cellphone knowledge I have thank you Isa.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

    First of all, they’re very welcoming and helpful and one young man forgot his name was the best and a young woman Mrs. ** made us feel at home and helped us with a good deal so I recommend it. They help a lot and they were really patient and helpful and overall friendly and nice they. You can tell they teach their clients well.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

    Terrible people service. Once we canceled our service and tried getting the payoff for our phones talked to 4 different people. Trying to get this information was just a runaround. Once you cancel 0 help. You can’t login to your account after you transfer your service.

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    TechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffRates

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

    I changed carriers and Verizon closed my account and I could no longer use the app. Then mailed to me a late notice and I paid it in full. Then I received a letter from a collection agency a week later. They have developed a poor business operation that used to be customer oriented. I advise that if you can find service provider other than verizon, do so. Their prices have sky rocket and they don't care about you. You're just a number to them.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

    Verizon customer service is horrible. They do not know what they are doing and then lied to my face. I cannot change my account currently but I do not recommend. They think if they call you by your first name enough you are friends. I find they are rude overpriced and when they found out I had a problem Verizon wanted me to send a text about the problem. Oh, so you want to make it my problem instead of picking up the phone. Totally unprofessional. I will change ASAP.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

    I dont have service outside of home and my customer service rep is constantly disconnecting. The service is SO unreliable, you can almost always expect to NOT have service when you leave home. Doesn't matter where you go, you will NEVER have service and the representatives do absolutely nothing about it. 0/5 stars. Need to switch providers.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    Verizon wireless scammed me out of over $200. I placed an order 2 weeks ago then they told me the order didn't go through after I paid with two different cards. Still haven't received my money back. Every time I call Verizon they transfer me and then they all hang up on me. They told me my order went through and it would be sent out on the 4th. Still haven't received my phones. Called back. They did a ticket on the order to have the order pushed out and delivered so then it never came. I called back again. Now they can't find my account. I think I'm going to be contacting the lawyer. I have never had to verify my identity to order a phone or send in anything else. Now they're saying I need to verify my identity and send in two forms of ID.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    The speed test in the photo was captured in front of 13620 Saticoy St., Panorama City, CA, in a pure "5G Ultra Wideband" zone, according to Verizon's website. The plan is Visible+ Pro, so no throttling. I get 1 to 2 bars along my entire 5 mile drive home, all in Ultra Wideband, according to their map (there is 1 spot near a Spectrum store with 3 bars). The phone is an unlocked Samsung S25 Ultra. This is fraud.

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    Customer ServicePriceBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    Let me tell how much my dislike has festered and grown for this company. That I literally went around looking to see where I could leave a review! They've been OVERCHARGING ME FOR THE simplest things that I never asked for NOR noticed on my bill, like HOTSPOT. Then proceeded to bill me for another 6 months after saying it was removed and only credited me for the 3 months because I didn't catch it in time. WHAT THE**!? I changed my phone number and Noticed I was still being charged for the OLD number in addition found OTHER NUMBERS ON MY ACCT I cannot confirm till this DAY!!!! I just ** hate this company, they all are pretty bad but the gas lighting is insane! Mind you I've been with them for over 3 years now, they just are making me so upset I have to go back to tmobile at this point idc!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceRatesFollow-Through

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    I have been a Verizon customer for over 11 years. I pay for insurance on the phones so that if something goes wrong I can get the phone replaced. What a joke! Thousands of dollars spent on phones, insurance and service only to be told that your issue doesn’t qualify for an insurance claim. They want you to reset your phone to factory settings which loses all your information and you have to set your phone up again like it’s new and the factory reset didn’t even solve the problem. On top of that, they won’t replace the phone, they want me to pay a repair shop to fix what should be under warranty. I’m overpaying high prices for services they don’t follow through on. Their solution, pay for the repair or upgrade your phone and be chained to us for another two years. What a bunch of BS. Don’t buy their insurance. Won’t do you any good.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    Verizon doesn’t care about their customers. I had two phones on our accounts, can’t recall receipt incoming cost for five months, they don’t care, they don’t call you back. They charge you $400 a month and we scratch back respected district managers, market managers, corporate callbacks. Nobody calls her back. I think everybody should take their number to Verizon and go to a different carrier. I want somebody to repost this forward. It forward forward it. Verizon sucks.!!!! Would love to give her zero but they won’t let me give him a zero cause they won't at least a one score so they get a one but they are actually -10.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

    I spent over 1/2 hour scheduling my supposedly “free” internet installation only to find out it was not going to be free. The representative, after getting all of my information, all of a sudden realized his “mistake” about the free aspect. Therefore, it did not happen. I cancelled because of total misrepresentation!

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    Customer ServiceBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

    Never again! Crooks! They signed up me for one plan but the bill for 3 times more than I signed for. International services are horrible. Customer service is below 0. I can't say 1 good word about Verizon. Unfortunately, I can't switch my mobile account now. But I will change my home services.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsBillingRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

    Was told on day one I had a price lock. Lies. I was told if I trade my phone I get an 1100 dollar credit on my Galaxy s25 ultra and a galaxy watch 7 for free. I then was told if I started a brand new line of service I could get my daughter a iPhone 26 pro max 1 tb phone and Apple Watch for free. I was told I would be credited every month for the devices. Every month I am given a bill that goes from 253 up to 330 what next month is it gonna be 450. I'm sick of having to call in and argue my bill every month. Verizon you are liars and scam artists. You take advantage of your customers and lie on facts.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

    Spent multiple hours over multiple days with customer service just to be told to call Asurion to have the device replaced. Infuriating! Completely wasted my time. Absolutely terrible company. Spend your money elsewhere.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

    I rather give them no stars, the worst cell phone company I have ever used. I’m set up for automatic payments, they cancel a payment and don’t let me know, double my bill for their screw up, try to refund to a card that was erased, worst customer service and their supervisor is just as bad. No one knows how to do their job right and makes us suffer!! I’m done with Verizon, I know there is a better cell phone company out there and I will find it!!

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    PriceBillingTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

    Please be aware that Verizon bills ahead of time, often on a mid-month cycle, and does not proactively inform customers about this. Even if you stop service, return equipment, and switch to another carrier, you may still be charged for the next month. This lack of transparency, combined with incorrect account information and severe customer support delays, creates a harmful and unfair experience

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

    Verizon lies to you on the phone, tell you a certain price, never sticks to their word, always going up and lie and when you ask for the supervisor they say they will call you back but never do and you can't understand half the people and it's like you're talking to a foreign country. Don't like verizon.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

    Trash. I'll have 5 bars of 5g and my YouTube videos are lagging and constantly buffering...are you kidding me...I have the latest phone, I know 1000000% it has nothing to do with that. This company is by far the worst. Them and Spectrum, right in the same boat....made of trash.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

    If I could give them a 0 Star I would. Do not sign up with Verizon. They start out all good and promising the moon until they get you in their clutches. I had my business phones with them for years. I left for poor customer service and unauthorized over charges to my bill. Well I was stupid enough to come back to them for the same thing to happen only this time they will NOT let you speak to an agent no matter what unless you pay the over charges. I am furious as a business owner to have to waste all this time speaking with customer service that promise the problem has been corrected only to have my service paused. This will never happen again. They lost our service once and for all.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2025

    Verizon customer service is the worst! I had them for 30 years (residential) and 10 years (business) and I have completely got rid of them for residential and wish I could for the business. They have horrible customer service! Always foreign reps that can not do their job or that you can’t understand! And let’s not forget about the 5 minutes of talking to a computer that can’t figure out what you need and still transfers you to a foreign reps that has the communication skills of a baboon! Never been so frustrated in my life!

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

    Verizon sucks you in with their great offers. I was offered a new phone that cost 999.00. Got to keep my old phone and a buyout of what I owed on that phone. By the time I left the store I had to pay $204.00. That included a payment for a charger and screen cover which I could have gotten at Walmart for less. Also was charged 39.99 for ready to go package and $89.00 sales tax. On my next bill due I had a credit of 27.00 and no payment due so I did not make a payment. Then this month I get charged 159.00 for Device payment credit and last month's bill that I thought I didn't have to pay. Plus all their other hidden fees. So really ended up paying 350.00 extra for free phone.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

    I’ve had Verizon for many years now. At one point they were top of the line in customer service and cell coverage performance. This is now a distant memory. Prices are ridiculous, service is equal to or less than their competitors, and I have been waiting for over an hour to chat with an agent (mind you this is after spending an hour yesterday trying to get through with no luck) and nothing.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    My Honest Experience With Verizon Wireless After 11+ Years: Extremely Disappointed. I’ve been a loyal Verizon Wireless customer for over eleven years, and the last three have been nothing short of exhausting. I feel compelled to share my experience so others know what they may be walking into. In less than a year, I’ve had six replacements for my Samsung Z Flip 4. Each phone has had the same issue: the screen suddenly goes black with no damage and no warning. In my personal experience, the replacement devices I received have not felt like brand-new phones, and I now strongly suspect they were refurbished—despite the price I paid being the same as a new device. By now, I’ve paid nearly triple what the phone is worth.

    What frustrates me most is that my phone and watch are fully paid off and still under the factory warranty, yet Verizon told me I had reached my “limit” for replacements. I was then directed to Asurion and told I’d have to pay a $99 fee. Why should I have to pay anything when the phone is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, and the repeated issues clearly point to a defect I reported after my second replacement?

    One of Verizon’s executives, Kimberly, reached out—but instead of resolving the warranty issue, I was told again that I had to pay the $99 through Asurion. To me, that goes directly against what a factory warranty is supposed to cover. At this point, I feel Verizon is not honoring their own agreements, and I am now seeking legal counsel.

    My personal advice: be cautious. In my experience, these large corporations can overcharge, provide questionable “replacement” devices, and fail to follow through on warranties. After over a decade with Verizon, I’m now looking at other service providers immediately after consulting with legal counsel. This has been incredibly disappointing, and I hope Verizon’s executives finally pay attention to how long-time customers are being treated.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    Have been a Verizon customer for 19 years. Now leaving. Have spent over 5 hours with customer service reps with unsatisfactory results. They not only overcharge, they shuttle you from rep to rep where you have to reiterate your situation over and over. In the end they make promises and fail to deliver. I am so disappointed that a long term customer is treated with such obvious disdain.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    The absolute worst customer service in the industry. They are very quick to charge you for anything they want to. They don't help and they lie to you repeatedly, they lied to me saying they would come fix my 5g home internet.. Never happened. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. I have spent 30 + hours on customer service and gotten. Zero help.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    Do not get Verizon whatsoever. Good service isn't the issue. The issue is when you're trying to leave Verizon because it's so expensive so you need a transfer pin to do so. Good luck trying to get someone to help you get that info. So here I am. Zero service. No way to call out. Do not get Verizon if you ever plan to leave.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    On November 13 we decided to look into your service, interested in switching over to Verizon from Cricket Wireless. The first thing we did was to check on your Verizon website if we could port our numbers over. The prompt on your website told us they could not be ported. Being able to port our numbers in was important to us, so I googled to see if we could port cricket numbers to verizon and it said yes. But before we made the commitment since your website said we could not, we reached out to your customer service via chat. We explained the full situation to the customer service rep. We let him know your verizon website was stating they could not be ported, and we wanted to verify that was accurate because we only wanted to switch companies if we could keep our numbers.

    We gave the customer service rep the phone numbers that we wanted to port and he assured us our numbers would be ok to port in, and that we could sign up for service and be given a temporary number. Once we activated our phones it would be an easy process to port our numbers. We again brought up our concern to verify the accuracy of the information we were being told by the representative and he assured us it would be no problem and proceeded to help us finish up the process of ordering phones and service through verizon company. While we were waiting we went ahead and purchased all the accessories we needed: Phone cases, screen protectors, charging cords for our cars, and headphone adapters.

    On 11/18/25 the phones were delivered around 3:30 pm where I proceeded to activate all the lines and put cases on them and screen protectors. Once I did that, I went to the verizon website to port over our old numbers from Cricket wireless to our new services on Verizon. I kept being told while trying to do this, that the numbers were not eligible. At that point we reached out to customer service chat through the verizon website, this was at about 4:45pm. The representative said they would help us through the process and asked for the temporary number transfer pin. We gave them the number, and they told us our phone numbers were still on hold through cricket and we needed to contact cricket.

    We contacted cricket while we were talking to the verizon rep through chat. Cricket told us our numbers were not on hold, and we had done the process correctly, and all the representative through verizon needed was the transfer pin, the account number for cricket, and the phone numbers we wanted to port. We let the verizon representative know this, and they stood firmly on the fact that our numbers were on hold, and that the problem was due to something cricket was either doing or not doing and that we needed to call cricket back. We informed them our phones were due to be shut off at midnight due to the end of the bill cycle and we were concerned because we didn't want to lose the opportunity to transfer the numbers. They assured us that it would be ok, our phones can get disconnected and they should still be able to transfer our numbers after that.

    This was about 5:45pm at this point. We had to head out the door at that moment, so we contacted the Verizon rep through the chat option on the website, on our phone. I was on hold for a while (maybe 20 min) and when the rep came to chat, I explained the whole situation again. I explained about the contact with the representative on 11/13 about our concerns prior to signing up for service. I explained the encounter with the prior representative we were talking to for the hour prior (11/18 from about 4:45-5:45pm) that we had to disconnect from. They got the phone numbers we wanted to port, the transfer pin, and the cricket account number. They again told us that our numbers were on hold through cricket, and this was a problem that cricket was causing and we needed to contact cricket again and relay the information the verizon rep was telling us was wrong and that cricket needed to release our numbers.

    While we were on hold with the agent we again called cricket, who said the same thing to us. That we had all the right information we needed to port our numbers and there is nothing more to do on their end. And that no company even tried to port out our numbers. They said it would show in the system if Verizon tried. We told the verizon rep this information where they insisted it was a cricket issue and to further push the issue with cricket. We pushed it where cricket stood firm that there is nothing more to do on their end, and we need to contact verizon to make sure the information they are inputting is correct. We let verizon know this, where they said that they were going to transfer us to a department that could better help us.

    Again we had to explain the entire situation again, and give all the pertinent information they needed. They once again attempted to port our numbers where they informed us that it wont port because our numbers are disconnected. We let them know our phones were not disconnected and that we were currently using our phones through cricket. They once again told us we needed to contact cricket wireless, where again we went through the same process and were told the same thing from cricket. That it was not a problem within their system, and we were doing the process right. At some point during the connection with the verizon rep we got disconnected again!

    At this point it was about 7:50pm. We then contacted customer service again through chat (calling at this point was not available). Where my wait was about 20 minutes long again. Since we finished up what we were doing at 8, we decided to make the 25 minute drive to the nearest verizon store to see if the representative in the store could be of more help.

    I finally got a hold of the chat representative about the time we arrived at the Verizon store. But the representative in the store was busy with another customer, so I continued to chat with the person through the chat as we were waiting to be helped. Again I had to give all the pertinent information. Where again we were being told the same thing as all the other representatives. That our phone numbers were on hold and needed to be released.

    About 20-30 min the in store representative was able to help us (I was still on the chat). We explained the situation and he looked concerned. He asked for our numbers, and inputted the information. He said, "I'm sorry to inform you, but your numbers are not eligible to be transferred." That for some odd reason, there are certain spots throughout the area that because they are not run off verizon towers are not able to be ported over. We said but your representative assured us we would have no problem with porting them. He apologized for the rep that gave the incorrect information and said unfortunately I see this occasionally and they cannot be ported.

    We left the store, and explained to the representative on chat, what the in store representative said to us. They said not to worry, they would transfer us to the back end help. They got all the information and told us the process would be quite a long process. That we should not close the window but we can carry on with whatever and only need to respond if he asks a question. He also insisted I ignored the automatic generated messages. I said ok. The automatic messages were about lack of activity, so I responded. He reminded me not to reply to them and he was still working on the issue and would let me know when he had questions.

    Again automatic messages popped up, I replied and he heavily pushed me not to respond to them and he will get back to me when he has more information. I explained I'm very nervous to ignore them as I have already been dealing with this all night and have already been disconnected, but I said I would do my best to ignore them. About 10 minutes later, my chat was disconnected due to inactivity as I had said to the rep I was worried about happening. This was about 10:30pm.

    When I was disconnected I immediately contacted customer service through chat, I was very upset by this point. I again explained the situation and said the other rep told me not to reply and was disconnected. Thr proceeded to say they were going to help, then soon after chatting with me my replies stopped going through for about 5 minutes for some unknown reason. After about 5 minutes they started going through again, and I waited on the chat from about 10:50-11:10 hoping the representative would finally reply. They never did.

    I am so extremely upset by this whole thing. We wasted our whole evening dealing with this, being continuously given the wrong information by the verizon representatives and what seems like almost knowingly, or at least not looking into the issue properly. We would have never switched had I known our numbers wouldn't transfer over. And we definitely wouldn't have spent 6 hours and gas money on this issue had we been given proper information. Our monthly bill has increased by switching to your company (by nearly $50/month), we are now having to deal with changing our numbers on everything and to everyone we know, and had our day ruined by this issue.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

    Verizon has to be the worst cellular service, at least I hope there is no one out there that worse. While vacationing in London, England I called to be sure that my carrier knew I was overseas. I had absolutely no WiFi service and they charged me. Trying to get someone on the phone is ridiculous. I could have contacted King Charles for high tea easier then getting a Verizon Wireless customer service rep on the phone. I continue to get bills for service that I never received. Changed my Carrier. I guess I'll just pay the bill and chalk it up as a Verizon get out of my life fund.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025

    In 2022 a Verizon agent promised us new phones in exchange for our old phones. The price after the upfront cost of $305 was $0. They reneged on this deal, proceeded to charge us monthly for new phones, said over and over in calls that we were right and they were wrong and they’d fix it, and just kept charging us. We finally got fed up and canceled service 1/23, but their “final bill” charged us for service for another month, charged a fee for “adjusted trade in value” (that’s a $98 fee for a credit they never gave us), and charged us in full for the phones we’d already paid into over $350 in monthly bills and $305 up front and were promised to be $0.

    We tried to work with them, calling monthly, but they ignored us for 6 months and then sent the total to collections. We tried to change the bill total of $1400 (a completely fabricated number) and they "adjusted the balance" to $770. Now they have reported to credit bureaus that we were “delinquent” in paying a bill we never should have had. They say we "settled" for less than the original amount (which was wrong at face value and should have $0 regardless). We tried disputing with the credit bureaus but Verizon refuses to engage or amend their story. We have no power to leverage them to even continue talking to us and need support. Tried BBB and some local business reporters but so far we have no hope. We just get our credit dumped on by a company whose reputation is trash, even though we caved and paid half of their greedy fabricated charges—ironically to SAVE our credit! Dump this company or don’t fall for their claims. They are awful.

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    Customer ServiceFollow-Through

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025

    Poor customer service. Made a promise that they could not keep and did not want honor it. I was told that they could a upgrade, pay off device and I could keep old phone and still get $1000 trade towards a new device and they would waive upgrade fee but after it is was all said and done they canceled order and no I get nothing.

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    Customer ServiceStaffBillingResolutionHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

    I was a client for five years without any issues with Verizon Wireless. As soon as I upgraded to the offer they gave me I’ve had nothing but nightmares; incorrect Billing. Customer service lying. Telling you one thing and doing another. No one to help with your problem. Escalating to supervisors is no help. They give you lip service. They resolve it one month. The next month it’s double whatever the problem had been. Beware. Beware. Beware. Read the reviews. Believe me. Don’t take any of their special offers thinking that they’re going to stand by it.

    When I got my watch upgraded, they accidentally sent me two watches and billed me. I sent the Watch back. They continued to bill me for two watches. I asked them if they received the watch. They said they did. They will take care of it. They didn’t take care of giving me a credit and eliminating the second watch. Now the bill has escalated and they still haven’t resolved the issue. They led me to believe they were resolving their mistake by reducing the payment so I wouldn’t need to get a credit. The next month everything goes back to the same crap that I’ve been dealing with all along. Incorrect billing and not eliminating the error.

    They’re the most crooked company that hold you hostage. They’re awful. Horrible. Let me tell you. They lie. They cheat. They make mistakes and never correct them. My recommendation get everything in writing because anything they have to say is not the truth. Good luck with trying to get them to send you something in writing. You’ll find every month you have to call to correct everything and then they screw it up the next month. They try to wear you down to just give up. My recommendation DO NOT TAKE ANY SPECIALS.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

    Melany was so welcoming, and very polite from the moment I entered the door, she was very informative, and she has a very good personality, I left the office feeling pleased, and well served, hopefully I will always get this type of service.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

    I live in Shakopee Mn, I recently had the pleasure of meeting the kindest employee I believe Verizon Wireless employs. His name is Yusuf and I don’t know much more about him than that, but he was very polite and eager to help me while I was very impatient and he assured me everything would be taken care of and all will be well. That’s exactly what happened my problem was taken care of and I was on my way with a smile. I don’t feel people get enough recognition for their skills and time they spend with customers. I have to say Verizon you have an amazing employee who should be moved into management or higher. Thank you, Jason **

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

    I would give a rating of zero if it was an option. On 11/22, I placed an order for a new phone to be picked up at the Galesburg Knox Square store. Did not receive any notification that the phone was ready. Tried to call store multiple times - no answer. Talked to chat agent who requested a status update be emailed to me via the store. No update received. The order status stated "we are processing your order" for 4 days. On Thanksgiving a.m. I received an email stating they had cancelled the order because I did not pick up the phone.

    Today, I went online to re-order the phone but found that they had not cancelled the order to trade in my current phone which was a part of that original order, so I was not able to continue with my online order as it wouldn't give the discounted price of having traded in the current phone. Spent over an hour with a chat agent to make the change and finally be able to get the order placed! Total incompetence at the store. Just wasted a ton of my time.

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    Customer ServiceTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

    Verizon last updates were so horrible that I think of changing careers ASAP. My phone is barely usable now, spending lot of time to go from one task to another. Please fire your IT developer and do something that user needs.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025

    I think this is false advertising 100%, based on their title lines. Even details are not clear and after 3 phone calls to talk to CS, the result varies....ISSUE: They are promoting switch by bringing a line from another carrier and the title reads. "New line NO extra cost. Just bring your OWN phone." However it Actually DOES COST ~140.00. WTF???

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025

    Marduk was amazing, he knew what he was doing, he was easy to talk to for about 3 hours (while all our phones synced) and he made all of us laugh. We ended up inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. He should be the next manager of Verizon.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageOnline & AppMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025

    Horrible customer service. I was trying to fix my phone bill and I was explaining to the guy that I’ve been calling couples times and nobody has answered. I even left a voicemail. Nobody call me back and he just hanged up on me out of nowhere then I called back and it saying it’s closed when in their app. it’s open From 8 to 7.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025

    I canceled my Verizon account about six months ago. After I canceled they still sent me bills. I called them to tell them my account should be closed and I shouldn't be getting any bills. They said it was definitely closed. Three months later. I have a collection letter from a third-party company saying I owe them money. Verizon has shady business practices. Do not do business with them. I now have to contact all three credit bureaus to dispute this.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffBillingCommunication

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025

    Has this happened to anyone else. I received notification of a refund from Verizon. I received a card that could only be used at a few places. On the next bill I was charged for the amount of the refund. I called customer service and was told the issue was taken care of. Next month the bill still was charging me for the refund. Called again and was told it was taken care of and my balance was going to reflect 0 on my next bill. Guess what. It was still there. Went to Verizon store. Person there said that all that they had to do was credit my account. Called customer service and asked to speak to supervisor. A very rude supervisor got on the line and told me my refund was invalid. No reason given. I was never notified that the refund was invalid. This supervisor said too bad but I would have to repay the amount of the refund. No other option. I will never ever do business with Verizon again. T Mobile is the best. No problems for over 25 years.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025

    Verizon is the worst phone and internet company out there. I have been trying to get my refund from them for 3 months. All they are doing is telling 1 lie after another to stop from giving me my refund. This is ridiculous. I will NEVER use this service the way they conduct business.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025

    My brother-in-law passed away. We turned in his phone immediately. We brought death certificate, and told them his estate was in probate. We found out he was owed $45. They sent a Visa card for a person who had died. We called, went to Verizon stores and never received help in having a check written to the estate of our deceased relative. How hard they make it to get a refund. We finally gave up.

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    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsBillingRates

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2025

    Don't waste your time, you are paying for the free phone they claim in the offer period. Not worth the price, I currently pay 60.00 a month unlimited with hot spot included. After the 35.00 monthly payment for service my end bill was 90.00 without a hotspot that would be extra. Paying for the phone which should be free, LoL.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2025

    I visited the Verizon Wireless store in Collegeville, PA, and was served by Pat. I switched to Verizon from another carrier and got a new cellphone in the process. Pat was terrific and took care of everything seamlessly. After 45 minutes, I walked out with a new phone loaded with all my data. The coverage has been excellent for the week I've had it.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2025

    Suddenly my account stopped allowing me to log in when it's time to redeem the xbox. I haven't changed anything to my account and now my account is locked. Customer service is no help and claiming they can't unlock my account. It's ridiculous because I never changed anything to my account. It's shameful.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2025

    Every time over the past 15 years I’ve gone to Verizon to get a new phone they totally screw up my billing. And then to get it corrected takes an act of God. I spent over 2 hrs last night on chat with Verizon to correct two separate, unique charges for services that never worked. It was my 10th contact this month. One related to a perk for TV shows that worked for about 5 days then quit working and couldn’t be reactivated. The other was a one month free trial of Verizon Internet that, after 10 days of trying, never connected and never found a 5G tower in my rural area. I spent my 11th contact this morning at 5:00 am and FINALLY received my credits after a short, 10 minute chat. Do they try to wear a customer down on purpose? If there was another carrier that worked consistently in my area I would convert in a heartbeat. Simply disgusting customer service.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2025

    I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with them. Their internet buffers constantly. They sneak a price increase in your bill. I can't wait till I pay my phone off with them. And I'm moving to T-Mobile. I got nowhere in fixing the price or their internet buffering.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2025

    19 year customer and have not since iPhone 13 needed to visit a Verizon store or deal with customer service. Wow what a negative turn this organization has embraced from industry leading and decent customer service to an evolution in the opposite negative direction based on my recent interaction on phone, online and in store with Verizon. Received a different message at each stop on the same issue-Verizon is a complete disappointment. This is not the VZ folks on the ground fault, it's management.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2025

    Horrible experience. I purchased a trade-in deal for 3 phones, and after a month of delivery delays, I spent almost 4 hours between chat agents and phone support with zero resolution. One agent canceled my order and promised a new next-day delivery. I got the cancellation email, but then the next agents all gave me different stories—one said the order wasn’t canceled, another tried to sell me a 4th line and a “free iPhone” instead of fixing my problem. I kept getting transferred over and over with no help. When I finally called, I waited 35 minutes only to be hung up on. Now I have no idea what happened to my order, my refund, or my trade-in… just a complete waste of time and terrible customer service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2025

    I am writing a quick customer service review in reference to a staff member at the Verizon store at 14031 Hubble Drive Jacksonville, Fl. 32218. Her name is **. I brought my mother in to switch to Verizon from another network company. My mother is relatively blind and is confused with all new technology. Mindy was extremely patient, kind, knowledgeable, and professional. She explained everything in simple terms that my mother understood, and anything that was not understood at first, Mindy took the time to explain again, even a different way if that was required. She showed excellent customer service towards my mother, and even joked around with her on different issues, allowing my mother to feel comfortable with her. She stayed the entire lengthy process, and assisted my mother (and my aunt who came along as well), in obtaining the required transfer information from the previous carrier.

    She remained focused with this transaction until the end, and made sure myself, my mother, and my aunt were all clear and comfortable with all that took place, as well as the end result. Finally she explained the different charges/changes that we could expect over the next month/billing cycle that would occur. Mindy was exceptional, and she is a great asset to Verizon. Scott

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025

    Fabian in Phenix City Al stores was the absolute best! He had me, my daughter and son switched over within 5 minutes! A great representative and we all have 3 great new phones! Thanks Fabian. I’m bringing the rest of my family to Verizon as well.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffResolution

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025

    I haven't cried this hard since I was dealing with the WA state Healthcare system 10 years ago. I had to call 4 times over a 2 1/2 hour time span to resolve my issue. All I needed help with was to make a claim for a replacement phone, and each time I was put on hold for over 20 to 30 minutes just and the minute the person to help me answered the line hung up. Then the 3rd time I called, the worker transferred me to the beginning of the call queues instead of transferring me to the claims department. And because he transferred it I had to hang up again 'cause the customers service number was they number it kept trying to help me with instead of my own. I finally got a employee by the 4th call and 2 1/2 hrs later that helped me through the whole process and didn't have to transfer me once. Why was it that hard! Worst customer service I've ever had in my life.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025

    Customer service has failed me on every account. I was approved for 10k and me and my husband purchased 2 watches, the internet box and 2 iPads. The new iPhone 17 pro max phones were on back order. I ordered 2 and they both got cancelled. Customer service told us at the store it was a fraud issue. I proved it was me through my SS, driver's license, bank account, electric bill, and verified my phone number, email and passcode. Not sure what else I got give them other than my DNA. But they refused to tell me what the problem was.

    I told them the customer service people are ** and canceled my order several times. The store manager, general manager and corporate manager all was there to proof it. After they all tried to fix the situation, and then telling me I can’t buy 2 phones but I bought 2 watches and 2 iPads. I returned it all. You lost business and I will NEVER recommend Verizon again. I learned the laid off the whole store and they are the nicest and most knowledgeable guys. I feel bad for them. I’m extremely disappointed and thinking about consulting a lawyer against Verizon.

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    Customer ServicePriceBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025

    After over 20 yrs with Verizon we opted to RUN out of this company that has turned into a fraudulent garbage pail! Playing games EVERY SINGLE MONTH with our bill fluctuating, spending hours EVERY MONTH having to straighten out their third world customer service who runs their clients in perpetual circles on purpose. Overcharging to the hilt for horrible reception and service on a consistent basis. Dropped calls constantly, their extenders don't even work WHILE charging you through the nose. We should have left this poor semblance of a cellular company over a decade ago. We now have a cellular company that appreciates our business and treats us as such, with respect and actually celebrates their customers. Best part is we are paying less than half we were being ripped off for by Verizon and getting 300x better reception without calls constantly dropping.

    Do yourself a favor and pay off your phones and make the jump to a better company. You will be way ahead! Pretty sure this company is on its way to total bankruptcy anyway. With the way they continuously abuse their customers, it's no small wonder why there is a mass exodus of customers signing on to much better networks with better service, value and treatment! We couldn't be happier since we left! FCC YOU BETTER PAY ATTENTION BEFORE YOU GET SUED ALONG WITH VERIZON FOR CONSISTENTLY NOT HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE!!

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2025

    Their service is pretty good, but I’ve also had the worst experience ever with them in terms of VERY POOR customer support, lies and incompetence! Their rates ALWAYS fluctuate, they lie to you, promising one thing, but do something else. Seems like they’re all trained to do that! You waste your precious time on the phone with them for hours, thinking that you’re talking to someone reasonable, they promise that they’ll take care of something, but most of them don’t! One recently told me he’ll call me back on a Saturday after speaking with someone in a higher position, but he never called. Prior to this, I was offered a free phone and free line (promotion), only to recently notice that I’m being charged for it!! How does that happen??!! When the lady told me it was all free, I asked her a few times what the catch was. She said there was none, and that I only needed to pay the initial $60 tax, which I did immediately.

    This company customer support is horrible! Most of them don’t know their job. I was with T-Mobile for many years and their customer support was way better! I only changed to Verizon because that’s what was offered in the new area I moved to. I’m seriously looking to change providers asap! My experience with Verizon sucks, seriously, and they obviously don’t care!

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025

    I switched my husband's phone from Verizon to AT&T. We were immediately locked out of the Verizon log in, saying the account didn't exist. They refused to send us a final itemized bill. We have been attempting to get a final itemized bill for 2 months with no success. We tried again today and was told our account was sent to collections. How are we sent to collections when they have continued to refuse to provide us with an itemized final bill. Also in switching to AT&T it's half the cost for the same service. I will never use Verizon again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025

    I want to start off that I have had Verizon in the past and they have always been good and even now up until recently have always had a good experience. First off, we opened a new line and purchased a galaxy phone with a promotion in June 2025. My husband has always been an iPhone guy, but wanted to try this phone and after seven or eight days, he decided he wanted to go back to the iPhone. As normal, we submit the request to switch out the phone and pay the $50 restocking fee and received the iPhone and returned the Samsung Galaxy phone with no issues.

    Now, when we open that line and purchased the galaxy, we added insurance on the phone. Apparently, when we swapped out the phones, somehow the insurance was lost and the Apple phone no longer had insurance and of course we did not realize this until his phone was damaged a couple months later (I realize and take accountability for not verifying that the insurance was transferred to the new iPhone in the swap, unfortunately we made an incorrect assumption). So when my husband had some time when he got off work, he went into the Verizon store and the Verizon Associate confirmed that we indeed did have insurance on the galaxy and somehow there was no insurance currently on the iPhone that we received. He said that we lock and it was an open enrollment and he went ahead and added insurance on the current Apple phone, but keep in mind the phone is already damaged.

    So he tells us to wait until our Bill cycles and go ahead and file a claim with the insurance company and we do this and of course the insurance company (Assurion) denies the claim because there's been no usage on the phone since we've had insurance. So I started calling to speak with Verizon since this was an error on their end for not having the insurance remain on the line regardless of what phone we have. I have been calling since 1023 to try to get this fixed and Verizon will not take accountability for their mistake on it. It has been told that the insurance does follow the phone number and not the phone so they are not sure why it was removed or how.

    I spoke with an associate by the name of Renn on 10/23 with a promise to call me back by 10/26 with a solution or at least some type of info after they try to escalate through Assurion. I never received a call so I call on 10/28 and speak to a guy by the name of Joe who actually opens up a case for me and lets me know that it has been escalated and they will call me within 24 hours and you know it. I never receive a call. So I call Callback on 10/29 and speak to a girl by the name of Christina and I gave her the case number and she escalate the claim and expedite the claim. She also promises that somebody will call me back within 24 to 48 hours and this never happens.

    I did receive a text almost like a generic text from the case from a person by the name of Irvin that let me know that this will be looked into in my case will be resolved by 12/29/2025. I respond to the text and ask why it's going to take two months to resolve this and if somebody could please call me and nobody calls me. So I wait a few days and I call the beginning of November And speak to an associate and ask to escalate the call to a supervisor. I speak to a supervisor by the name of Sam and tell him my issue and he wants to fix it and sends me to a Asurion saying that they'll help. I speak to the insurance company and the associate also escalate it, and I speak to a girl by the name of Charlie and she realizes what's going on and is unable to help me or file a claim and sends me back to Verizon and tells me to ask for an in-house claim.

    I attempt to do this and end up speaking to an associate who hangs up on me by the name of Rex. And I Callback and have it escalated and speak to a supervisor by the name of Amit. He is also trying to escalate it to another department, but it's late in the evening and he cannot get a hold of them so he gives me a phone number to call the next day and do a follow up.

    I go to call 800 number he gave me and realize it's Assurion. Now at this point, I know that the insurance company is not going to help me nor should they and it is not their issue. It is Verizon's issue and I'm asking for Verizon to take responsibility and accountability for what happened and I'm very upset at this point that nobody will seem to call me back or help me. They have tried to come up with solutions that are not feasible, opening up another line which is gonna charge me more money trying to use a different line on my account that has a free upgrade to replace his damaged phone, which also is not acceptable because it removes the upgrade from that line.

    So on 11/11/2025, I call again and escalate and speak to a manager by the name of Cleo. She comes up with a great solution by buying out my device sending a brand new device and then putting a promotion on it so that we're still paying the five dollars a month for the phone and then disconnecting the old line so that it is a wash and I would be paying the same amount as I currently am and I thought great, I finally have somebody who's gonna help me and is listening. So she goes ahead and sends me the same phone through the mail, and once again promises to call me back 11/18/2025 at noon.

    So I am waiting for her call and of course she never calls after several promises and tells me that she added me on her calendar. So of course I call Verizon and spent the majority of my afternoon for hours Trying to get this figured out. And I'm back at Square one and I end up having to return the phone because they weren't gonna be able to help me and they were going to add the line on with a new phone with no promotion and I still have the old line with the damaged phone on it that I'm paying for and services on that line as well that we are not using because the phone is damaged. So I'm sitting here this morning, with a line I'm paying for with a damaged phone that cannot be used because Verizon did not transfer insurance from one device to the other. And now a new line with a new phone that has no promotions on it.

    I sent the phone back last night and I will be calling today to get a refund on that line and any activation fees refunded but at this point I am so upset and so frustrated that nobody's able to fix this or help me or take some accountability and literally do what they say and call me back and do what is right and do a device payout and send a new phone. I have been so frustrated and upset, I wanted to cry. As soon as we are able to, I will be leaving Verizon. I don't ever want to experience this again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025

    We switched to Spectrum from Verizon. We contacted Verizon to switch. Switched on 10/08/25 and we get a big bill from 10/9/25 to 11/9/25. They said we have to pay it because we didn't cancelled till 11/8. Something wrong there. I will never use Verizon again

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2025

    I recently switched my service from Verizon to AT&T. We switched because my bill would be $100 cheaper each month. They gave us free upgraded phones and they said they would pay our Verizon account off for us as long as we got them the bill. As soon as I switched services, however I could no longer get into my Verizon account to see the bill. I thought it was user error on my part. I kept trying different passwords and then I finally get an email from Verizon saying they have taken the full amount that I owe them for the phones and the last month of service and they have taken it out of my account without approval. I turned auto pay off before I switched services. They should not have had any access to my bank account.

    I called Verizon several times. The first two people I spoke with told me that they would handle this for me and everything would be OK. The last person I talked to told me that I did not terminate auto pay, and therefore they could not give me a refund basically. I did turn auto pay off, but she says that there is another way that you turn off auto pay where you have to terminate it instead of turning it off. I can say with all honesty on the Verizon app the Verizon website there is no option around the auto pay button to terminate. You can either turn it on or you can turn it off. I turned it off. They should not have had access to my bank account after I turned off auto pay and switched services.

    So now I have -$1700 in my account right before Thanksgiving. That is my next two weeks' pay or more. All I needed was the last bill from Verizon so AT&T could pay it for me. The lady basically told me at Verizon that there was no one else I could talk to. There was no way to fix this and I was basically just out of luck because of some magic auto pay terminate button that does not exist. I feel like I was lied to by the people who talk to me the day before. I truly feel like this is a Verizon tactic to punish people who switch services.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2025

    Bait and switch is best way to describe what I was told in store vs actual bill. Luckily I kept receipts and have proof. Calling into Verizon is awful with long wait, reps who cannot communicate or deliver on service. 26 years and very unhappy with customer service and looking at alternatives.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2025

    I have a family plan, but since January this year, my son was deployed and he disconnected his phone. Now he is back and he reactivated his phone. Before he left for 2024, our monthly bills was approximately $ 280 a month. Now, that he is back, I got a bill for approximately $320. I called Verizon customer service, spend over 2 hours taking and after all the time the representative agreed that my bill should be the same as last year and that he will fixed. When I got my email this week, that the charge is complete, I couldn't believe what I'm seeing. I was billed for $320. Verizon people are incompetent, they can do math and are cheaters. I can't wait to my service plan is over with them, never will use them again. And this is not a first time I have been disappointed with Verizon in the last couple of years. This is my latest experience, and this time I lost my patience. Customers, be aware.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2025

    I am a veteran law enforcement officer of 34 years. My account was suspected of fraud. My service was disconnected and account totally gone. Customer service was not helpful. This created undue stress.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2025

    Verizon told me I had to have 2 of their “free iPhones” LOL!! Rates went up service was ok but went from $70 to $120 for 2 phones no reason. Contract was up so both phones fragged would call 911 and other numbers randomly I shut it off then they flooded my emails and text on other phone with upgrade w/free phones w/3 year contract rates will go up but (phones are free) lol I went to consumer cellular for $50 for 3 phones.

    Verizon purposely didn’t remove my billing info nor did they remove my watch I own that was shared line with canceled lines and continued to bill me for $103 for no service. Record every conversation as they said they would refund me then didn’t and just continued to bill me. I had to pay $30 for my bank to stop auto pay that Verizon refused to do. Verizon is run by Scammers all the legit reviews reflect just that. The positive reviews are from people tolerating corruption & price hikes. Anyone who canceled had nothing positive to say total extortion and fraud billing us long after switching to better company.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2025

    I have been with Verizon since 98’. I’m am sick of hassles and outsourcing to the Philippines. When I got my last phone at local Verizon in Capitola ca. the sales guy tried to get me to add extras to my service and told me that his boss was going to give him $50 bucks if he got me to add insurance to home electronics and he was going to give me half. Really? I just had rep that was outsourced in the Philippines try to get me to upgrade to my plan and told me that my bill wasn’t going to change but her new total was $30 higher than my current bill. Then she tried to convince me that my current bill is 30 bucks higher than what it really is. I told her I’m looking at my bill and it’s been the same for three years and I hung up! Verizon must be going under and Verizon is giving brownie points for their hassles. They're doing it at a ridiculous rate! Shame!

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2025

    Verizon is probably losing customers because its customer service is abysmal I order an extender from My Verizon store representative and never received it. I have personally called Verizon customer service and have been connected to reps in the Philippines. After 3 long telephone call, each rep assured me that I would receive the extender. Each time I called there was no record of my order. The customer service department is a joke. Clearly no customer service representative had an intention of helping me as indicated by zero results. After three months of waiting for the extender to be shipped to me, I still have not received it. Verizon will continue to lose customers and be required to lay off employees until they seriously focus on taking care of their customers. AT&T here I come.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    We had Sprint for 10 years and zero spam calls, we recently switched to Verizon and I now get 15 a day!!! FRUSTRATING then I realize that Verizon will sell you an extra package that keeps spam calls away. Well now we know why I’m getting spam calls 'cause they sell your number to everybody so you’ll purchase their extra plan!! As soon as our contract expires back to Sprint!

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    Had an issue with removing a phone, tablet and watch on my account. I was told in December of 2024 I can not remove these until December 27, 2025 due to me signing a 2-year contract. This was told to me by 2 different customer service representative. One in December 2024 and mid-October 2025. I was also told on the call in 2025 that I could put these lines on hold and was going to call me back, did not receive a phone call. Called back beginning of November and was told that it is not a 2-year contract but a 3-year contract but due to my circumstances I will not be charged these. Would be free of charge on my next bill. Now my next bill is in and I am being charged for discontinued service so I call again and was told by Leslie that I would receive a credit to my account.

    It just needs to be approved by a supervisor and I asked if this could be denied and was told no because of the phone records they have and that I was told incorrect information. That it was Verizon’s fault and I will be credited. I call today for an update and was told it was denied because I am the account holder and I signed for this (totally agree, however this person on the bill took the number instead of switching because Verizon is too expensive) so now he is not paying. But if I did not pay my bill Verizon would not allow me to continue service. Then was told Verizon could meet me half way of a credit but I need to go to file a police report. Not a single person in customer service does not know what anyone is doing. I have been a loyal customer for 15 years and never had an issue, never paid my bill late. Always on time. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO THIS CARRIER.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    Got rid of Verizon due to bad service. I still get a lot of junk mail and emails trying to get me to come back. Stop wasting money on ads and improve the service and/or make the service cheaper. Receive at least one email a day which is annoying and does not make me want to deal with terrible service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    For Jose at the Wading River store. He was very competent, stayed with it for over 2 hours and was able to get 2 phones working. Great job. He also was able to pair the new iPhone 16 in my Lincoln Corsair.

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    Contract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    If I could give it less than a 1 I would. Absolutely the worst. I have had Verizon for a long time. Over a decade. The way they have continued to increase cost and have less than qualified service is ridiculous. I even had the highest internet service and especially the last 3-5 months my internet went out multiple times for more than 24 hours. And it goes out multiple times a day affecting my work and business. I finally canceled today, and they are still charging me for 9 days for the remaining part of the month. I will be filing a complaint and refuting this. Absolutely no integrity and the worst service.

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    Verizon is one of the major Communication companies in the world, and they are not very good at any aspect of it. I have had Verizon since they emerged in the rebranding and dissemination of Bell Telephone. I have had many services with Verizon for personal lines and business accounts with dozens of lines and services, and all along that way, they were not a good service provider. My most recent terrible experience is since moving to Pa and having a line land that has not worked properly for over three years, with dozens of service calls and NO problems ever being resolved, but yet I pay 100 a month to company that will fix nor reimburse me for services not supplied. I have elevated this to BBB, FCC and the FTC and they are all passive as Verizon is the we-say-so company. Meanwhile, they take billions of tax dollars to lay fiber optic across this state and yet 20 years later there still is no fiber network to fix land communications.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    Two hours and still waiting for customer service to even answer my phone call. Straight Talk never took this long to answer phone calls and I was flip to Verizon without knowing I was and now can't get my phone working because no one is answering the phone.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    I truly hate coming here to write nothing but positive comments about any business. But those looking to question other regular people's experience with Verizon should know what to expect. I am an 85yr old Great grandpa. Primarily, since cell phones became a thing I've been with Att or Tmo. I've never paid late, never cut off, always paid my bills. Likewise, I've lived in the same home 30 years and been a mayor of my town 8 yrs with an FBI clearance for federal intelligence briefings as needed. Starting n Oct of 25 I had began being bombarded by targeted Verizon ads I guess so where I dropped some cookie crumbs or some fingerprints? But I began to pay attention and did some shopping one night.

    They had some great promotional deals on the new iphones that got my attention. I currently had no commitment to my service at the time (Tmo) so I put an order together, submitted a number porting request and went to bed that night. Next day I had a " thank you" and welcome email with the message saying they would update me as my order progresses and ships. Then..days pass with nothing else. Finally, after 5 days I see a new email saying " We cancelled your order". Well that's rude AF. So I started digging through spam, voice mails, texts..anywhere they could have contacted me.

    Ultimately, I found 2-3 important emails in spam that I knew must have been the reason for the cancellation email. This included one email asking for some ID verification...no prob there just these somehow got snagged by spam and I never saw them..so I called into a call center that was boldly posted for any questions to explain my dilemma. ***Here's where things REALLY begin to derail. So it's a foreign based call center and in their broken english I'm told "your order was cancelled nothing more we can do"! I'm sorry, I'm telling you exactly why I never responded (not my fault or by disregard) and I'm trying to correct the issue now..this is your position? You are basically telling me to FO and hang up. I loudly said, "Send me to a manager if you can't help me resolve this"....

    Finally, success after a few heated words. Next they sent the same ID verify emails out and I responded with DL copy, utility bill - along with a spectacular letter of credit from my electric company..whom I've paid on time for 30+ years now. Next another email saying we will update you as order progresses...Yep you guessed it. Another couple of days here I'm staring at ANOTHER "we cancelled your order " 🐎💩 email from them! So this time I'm past being offended I'm on fire inside.

    I submitted a BBB complaint (it's an old guy thing). They assigned a corporate level associate to help fix things for me. She was kind enough. We went through the entire process again. She confirmed that Fraud prevention had passed my documents and my for me to submit my order again. Yep, I'm not making things up. Cancelled AGAIN! Now I'm told they can't verify my identification. Wait ..didn't...?? Let me assure you I'm the same guy I've been since birth and no one's trying to pull any fraud on anyone. It's offensive even to hear that word when considering my identity and integrity as a citizen! So I just will be staying with T-mobile. Funny once I told the sales rep at my local shop this story they were super helpful and showered me with gifts once I decided to stay with them and (matched the promo I was looking to get by switching)! Well played Tmo, well played!

    Today I see news that Verizon was "laying" off 15k employees and possibly scaling back operations as a void of new customers exists. They have a new CEO I hear as well. Maybe by reading this true account if how. Awful and unnecessarily frustrating a simple process was maybe some eyes will open. I am who I said I was, my credit is fine, my ID is legit. If there was a question concerning ANY info I submitted I'm sure there would be an easy resolution if I knew. Yet, instead of a reasonable chance to correct any concerns it was a (rude AF) "sorry, your order is cancelled," as if I were a criminal. Never ever again Verizon. Never ever - good luck.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2025

    I worked for Verizon for 2 years - which is why I made the switch during my employment there. When I started, it was a great job because we had plenty of resources for customer assistance, our billing was transparent, and for the best network coverage in the nation - I believed the pricing to be fair. Less than a year in - all of our in house account management team was laid off. This marked a big shift in Verizon’s customer service and business strategy. Not only did I notice our customer base begin to struggle with having their concerns resolved - but I as an employee became drastically limited in my ability to meet customer satisfaction.

    Resolving promotion fallout became more common and more difficult to resolve - and frankly the most frequent concern that customers brought to us. Promotion fallout occurs when a device promotion ($0/mo for a 3 year payment contract on a premium plan, “get a watch and tablet on us”, trade in promos, BYOD promos, etc) falls off of a customer account. This happens for a number of reasons - merging and separating accounts, updating to new pricing models, sometimes the promotions just don’t take to the account even after the allotted 2-3 billing cycles.

    We used to be able to resolve these concerns. Then they started outsourcing their customer support, and it was a disaster. I saw more unhappy customers leave Verizon, and I wasn’t able to make as many sales because they understandably didn’t trust Verizon - but were stuck in this 3 year contract with a company that stopped prioritizing their customers.

    I just finally left Verizon today. My store closed due to low traffic because of Verizon’s shift towards online and phone sales. They poached the sales of their own employees out of greed - and has left customers with an impersonal experience fraught with errors. I was promised the best of 5G home internet - and have now helped both of my parents return their home internet boxes and my own. The connectivity is nowhere near what they advertise - even less than 20min out from 2 different major cities. We were consistently at less than 100mbps - typically around 50-80 - on a plan that offered speeds up to 300mbps. The older model gateway had frequent outages, and the newer model for whatever reason could not connect to 2 out of our 3 smart TVs.

    I just switched to T-Mobile internet this week, and I’m already clocking 150mbps at a minimum, and set up was insanely easy with the help of their fantastic customer support team. No issues connecting, no disruptions to service, instant and efficient internet that can handle multiple devices with ease. Just switched back to Visible - a network that runs on Verizon’s towers for a minimum of $25/mo of unlimited 5G data. Now I have all of the 5G coverage of Verizon at under a third of the cost for base pricing, and halved at premium pricing. They also have just as much access to Verizon grade perks (GlobalPass for international travel, connected device discounts, 5GUW, etc). Their device promotions don’t appear to be as lucrative in value as Verizon - but in actuality, the cost you’ll end up spending in the long run is far more on a 3y Verizon contract.

    Porting to Visible is entirely online - and porting between any cellular service can be a nightmare without proper execution. So I would recommend calling your provider’s support team in advance for a step by step guide. Typically all you’ll need is a transfer pin, billing info, and account # for a port out - but the order of events can be a little delicate.

    Just go to T-Mobile internet for wireless internet, or AT&T fiber if you don’t mind paying the additional cost for high speeds. Visible for cellular - maybe even T-Mobile if there’s a particularly outstanding promotion, but any of the 3 major post-pay carriers will have deliberately deceptive pricing models and are typically only worth it in value for accounts with at least 3 lines of service. I’m less familiar with AT&T as a cellular network - but I’ve heard enough horror stories that I don’t recommend it. All in all: Run far and fast. Verizon is not your friend. Their perks are nothing special at best, worthless at worst. Their promotions are a tactic to hold you hostage as they bleed your wallet dry. Never going back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    At Verizon call center a representative authorized somebody else to make movements to my account on October 28, 2025 at 2:28 pm. Verizon told me to write an email to: networksecurityincidentresponsemailbox@verizonwireless.com. They have never answered my emails or taken responsibility for what they did. The manager, or senior managers, or executive leaders are hiding behind the representatives that I talked and have been trying to help and tell me they are sorry but they can't answer my email. Why? Kind of fishy, don't you think?

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    The worst experience ever with a phone carrier. Their AI support is terrible — it doesn’t listen to you at all, just follows pre-set instructions and forces you through every unnecessary step before letting you talk to a real person. It’s not customer-friendly in any way. After more than 3 years with Verizon, I decided to switch to T-Mobile. For some reason, my phone got locked by Verizon, even though they confirmed I have no pending payments or issues. It’s been almost a week, and still no resolution. Absolutely disappointing. Verizon’s customer support has gone downhill — robotic, unhelpful, and frustrating from start to finish.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    I was a loyal customer for over 25 years but changed to a different service provider due to unaffordable increased rates. I transferred service early morning on Nov. 1 and believe it's criminal for Verizon to bill my account through Nov. 5 for service that was already disconnected. I expected more from a company that I valued for decades.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    I have a family plan with 6 phone lines and one internet line. Through the past 3 years they have constantly raised prices. They use tiny increments to fool you into thinking it's just a little bit but if you add it up over how much they raised it in a year - just a dollar here and a dollar there - it's a substantial amount. When I called to complain they offered me a monthly credit for 1 year... which they canceled after 2 months. This company will not back its word when it comes to pricing or contracts. They will change whatever they want, whenever they want. Don't trust them. I've now been trying to contact them for over a week to try and get the credit re-instated. It's such a huge time waste to deal with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    • Phone shocked me severely, caused me to drop my phone and screen cracking in July 2025 - VZ REFUSED to send replacement phone that was under Verizon’s warranty for the defective phone that was sent to me back in March 2025 until I replaced the screen on the phone going through Asurion, and then advised they would send me a new phone within the same month from VZ directly.

    NEW replacement phone was never received come end of July. Called VZ about it. They told me twice that it was coming from VZ, and twice I got sent to absolutely junk refurbished damaged phones by Asurion not VZ. I called VZ on it and the VZ rep that said they would document it in July to ensure it would happen, never did, VZ rep I talked too later said they would not send it and it had to come from Asurion, refused to listen to the phone recording, wouldn’t send me the phone calls transcript, and refused to send what was guaranteed/promised. Sent both junk phones back to Asurion.

    • Been with Verizon over 12 years, now this 10 Years. I personally checked 2 years ago.

    • Phone plans and services are way overpriced.

    • Customer Service is way beyond a Joke and as horrible as Xfinity.

    • Store reps customer service and available services are beyond a joke for even being called customer service. Most don’t even know or have received proper training to do their jobs. VZ has failed them.

    • Excessive unnecessary charges that are unidentifiable are being constantly billed. VZ plays “dumb”.

    • Have had consistent service issues where not getting calls or text from anyone and vice versa, WiFi will either stay working or is disconnected, etc. VZ says data usage is fine, when yes for apps on phone to use, but otherwise no not at all but don’t understand it what referring to. WiFi constantly disconnects, and safari doesn’t work or kicks out of sites multiple times throughout day. Get told need to reset network settings every time, get new EIDS or whatever they are called, etc. Never fixes the issues that quit trying to call them to fix it. Sent in multiple requests for in writing to be able to leave VZ penalty free and still not responses back. Will be leaving VZ as soon as have phones paid off. I am absolutely disgusted with the way VZ has gone and how horrible the service is all the way around.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    I am so disappointed in Verizon! I have been a long time customer and was told incorrect information about my bill with a new phone that what I received. My plan was changed without my knowledge! My new phone was more than I was told too. And then I am told by a manager he couldn't fix it! I am so disappointed with this company.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    I've been with Verizon for approximately 23 years and it now feels like they have go completely AI "Automated". There is no customer service anymore and those who claim to be can't help you because they Don't Know How and they Are Not an Authorized person. Only what is beneficial for Verizon. There's absolutely nothing they can do to help you unless it Profits Verizon. A simple request to help me sign in turned into 5 days of aggravated calls and to this day it has not been corrected.

    After 3 days of trying to get information out of my old phone which the battery had died and had insurance paid to date of a proximity $1300.00 over a 6 year use, I was swindled into getting a $1799.99 phone with no going back because you sign for it. Don't let them convinced you that it's the better deal for you because it's not. My 23 years of being a loyal customer just cost me a whopping $1518.39 after trade in of $281.60 after taxes & gov't. fees with a 3 year contract. Signatures now defeat 23 years of loyalty. I now give them a -5 stars, yes Minus 5 stars.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025

    Cellular Sales and Verizon are both scammers. They lure customers in with false promises and completely misleading information. What they tell you in the store is never what shows up on your bill. They hide fees, twist words, and then blame each other when you try to fix the issue. Verizon should be ashamed to let these kinds of practices happen under their name. Totally dishonest and not true to their customers — I’ll never trust them again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025

    No help with Verizon at all. Bill too high And Verizon never let you speak to customer service. Bill always close to $400 with just 2 lines. Bill never says the same as a fluctuate even when you don’t hardly use it or go out of state, I will never recommend Verizon or go with this company again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025

    Have had my service for 6 years. Yes, they are the most expensive in my area and they get the best coverage. But I wouldn’t trust this company with my life. For over 2 months now, I have not had access to my account due to their screw up. Was told it was their screw up and a “MAJOR GLITCH” in their system. Haven’t had access to my account and when I was told to contact them again for compensation for the fact that I have spent well over 30 hours on the phone with customer service and over 20 hours in store trying to resolve the issue, they all of a sudden can’t pull up my account, even at supervisor level. I am a single mom of a mentally disabled child and a caretaker for 3 elderly adults and not being able to contact Dr offices or therapists is a huge problem! They switched my account to a corporate account without my permission due to the fact of I am NOT CORPORATE! Wouldn’t go near this company ever again!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    DO NOT EVER... EVER do business with Verizon. Especially at the location in Daly City, California. Not only does Verizon bait and switch, they are incompetent, dismissive and RUDE! In particular the manager named DESTINY! You may have seen her name mentioned in previous reviews and they are not exaggerated. This person should really be named DENSITY. She was rude and incompetent. As for her customer interaction, a dead fish would have a warmer personality. I don't know how Verizon tolerates much less keeps her there in a managerial position. But judging from my overall experience with them I.e. their online chat, over the phone call center agents and in person sales people, they really sell you the world and provide no follow up-- ABSOLUTELY NO FOLLOW UP to provide resolution for customer satisfaction.

    All I got was deflection and promises that the issue would be resolved... later. Not on the spot... LATER! How can they improve? If they want to improve, they should let AT&T buy them and let the AT&T teams handle everything. I cannot emphasize enough how anyone should not ever do business with them. Unless you are a masochist and enjoy being put on hold for an hour at a time and then constantly be told to " hold please." The other person you should avoid is Amir. There are two there but the one that should be especially avoided is "little" Amir. He serviced us and did not thoroughly process our contract. Now Destiny said it was not his fault. That means the fault lies with management for not approving the paperwork.

    So in conclusion, AVOID VERIZON LIKE THE PLAGUE!! They should have their licenses revoked and their business shuttered. And if there any lawyers who read this, they should consider a class action lawsuit against this business for disreputable business practices. PS: The positive is that the phone service is good (so far) and their wireless router works well (again, so far).

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    Billing

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    Day 26 of our contracted 1st month we had no service, reconnected and then no service on day 27, canceled and returned the phones. After over 2k plus 427.00 they are billing for phones we returned for another 5427.00. They lost all records on our account and can't get answers for the past 4 months and sent it to collections. Worst company I have seen.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    Verizon is the absolute worst for spam and spoof calls. They obviously make money on them, as they do nothing to stop them. I get between 15-20 calls a day. When I call back the number is not in service, if that's the case, how do they call me from a number that is not in service, if you call customer service for help they get you to download a filter app that does almost nothing to help with the issue. Hopefully eventually there will be a class action lawsuit to penalize them for the lack of attention to this issue. Millions of people are scammed a year by these calls and if management at Verizon had a shred of decency, they could easily solve this problem. But they will take their profits no matter where they get them.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceBillingResolution

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    RUN FROM THIS CELL PHONE PROVIDER!! I was a long-term Verizon customer. Never missed a payment and had my entire family on their service. I took advantage of paperless billing and automatic direct debit from my bank account. Since there are currently much less expensive mobile providers in the cell phone space, I decided to switch carriers. I was advised that upon porting my numbers to the new carrier, my account would be closed and no further debits would be made to my bank account. However, the debits continued after I closed my account. I attempted to review my billing records via the My Verizon app and learned that I was locked out of my account. I attempted to call and discovered that their phone system no longer recognized my telephone number.

    After raising Demons from the Pit of Hell with them, to their credit, they made things right. But, the lesson is that they have no problem throwing the proverbial middle finger to good customers who cancel their service by locking up electronic records and impeding access to customer service. My recommendation is to find a different provider and if you can't DO NOT AGREE TO PAPERLESS BILING OR AUTOMATIC DEBIT PAYMENTS! Subscriber Beware!

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    MaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    I am a new Verizon customer and had a problem with my account. Hugo was my help and he did AMAZING to help me and fix the problem!!! He was very pleasant and explained the process and why it may take a few minutes and then took the time to explain when we would see the payment in a couple of days. It was a really good experience.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    These people will steal your money, charge you outrageously. The supervisor stated repeatedly that their representatives lied multiple times about my bill stating me one thing then charging me way more. I told them to go back and listen to the previous recorded calls to verify that they lied. This company is EVIL TO THE CORE. They rip off unsuspecting customers. Then they tried to block our numbers when we went to T-mobile. Thankful T-mobile outsmarted them and fixed it. They breached their contract and refused to honor what was stated. They are nothing but liars and thieves. How this company is still running is beyond me!

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025

    By far the worst company I have ever dealt with. I have to get on the phone with them at least once per month to prevent being taken advantage of. They steal from me and I have to get on the phone with them for 2 hours every time, talk to automated responses and then people that do not speak my language very well. They have now lied to me four times on the phone about giving me a refund of $910.41 that was on my bill for erroneous reasons. I have endured this for years and am tired of it and am moving to a different company.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2025

    Verizon service is terrible! I live in the Bonsack area, not out in the country and the service is crap! Hard to run a business when you can't talk to your customers. They sent me a booster to help only to waste hours of my time on the phone with customer service which dropped my call 3 times and every time, I had to go through the automation and start all over. I want to sue them!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2025

    Verizon cares about profit over service. I spent 2 hours on the phone and my technical issue wasn't resolved. Chat is only garbage. In the first place they hire people who can't speak understandable English. T mobile, see you soon.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    International plan. I didn't initiate any calls while in Punta Cana and ended up with another $100 for using this plan. The agent I talked to was saying I was charged on Oct 13th, but had to explain to her I didn't leave the country until the morning of Oct 14th. Shortly thereafter the call was "disconnected". I've hated since I moved from T-mobile and can't wait to switch back. At the worst, through T-mobile, I would have only paid $35. Not the $10/day Verizon charges. When I first signed up, I was promised $200 per line in gift certificates for the three lines I had. Because of being misinformed, I ended up with one. I lose service going up the hill from my house as well. Should never have switched.

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    Customer ServicePriceHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    Would give it a zero, as they are the biggest liars in the business..promises made, prices given, but never honored, and never answer the phone..horrible.. I was given a quote told them and said I would think about it, but never signed up with them, and lo and behold, they sent me a bill, for 60.00 when they had said, my bill would be 15. a month. Did the same thing to my neighbor..most dishonest people working for them, and phony., My stress level went way up, and I called and finally got the bill thrown out as interpreted the gal who did this to her supervisor, and requested he be fired! Unacceptable customer service! Buyer beware, they tell you one thing, but never honored it. Glad I never signed up with them..who gets a bill for a service, never agreed to? ..

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    I recently upgraded my phone. I called for help with set up and at the end of that call the tech told me I qualified for an Apple watch due to my recent upgrade and that he could get me one for free. I ended up paying $20 for it I believe for tax reasons. I believed it was just the watch and it would not be something I had to pay anything further for. I received my invoice and I was getting charged for "sharing" a line and the watch had a new number. I immediately called to complain and asked to return the watch and get refunded.

    This began on Oct 13th and I am still dealing with it today 11/7. Here is what has occurred to date. I was told I could return the watch to ANY Verizon store. 10/14 I was out of town but drove over 30 minutes to get to the nearest store. The store told me they could not help me. So on the drive back I called and was told the Verizon would be sending me a return kit for the watch. I never received return kit so I contacted Verizon again on 10/23, figuring that was plenty of time to ship. I was then told a new kit would ship and I received a text this time stating that I would receive it by 10/31.

    10/31 arrived and no kit. I had to reach out again began texting at about 4:15 pm. Mind you you have to text every 5 minutes or you will be disconnected. I was again told that I could bring the watch to any store to return it and was give 4 stores near me. 2 were labeled as Indirect stores and 2 were Direct stores. I specifically asked what the difference was assuming I would need to go to a "Direct Store". It was explained that direct store is operated by Verizon but both operate under Verizon terms so I could visit "ANY" of them. This all took about 4 hours of my time.

    Next day I stopped at one of the stores I was told I could go to and yet again they told me they could not help me. This was an indirect store, so I took my chances and went to a "direct" store next. The person was helpful but I was not allowed to return the watch to them. They called customer service and relayed to me that a return kit would be sent to me. He followed up with me Tuesday morning and confirmed by giving me a UPS tracking number, actually gave me two #'s. I tracked them and they show Label created 11/3.

    11/6 I went to UPS store and they told me there was nothing they could do with tracking number. They would need a QR code in order to print the label. I was not given a QR code. 11/7 I followed up to find out when I could expect a return kit. Again the agent could not tell me what happened to the previous ones but that they would be the one that could take care of me and send me a return kit. The agent put it in a text (which I have had before) and sent an email. I was told I would be receiving it within 4 business days So now I have to wait again with fingers crossed that I will actually receive the return kit this time.

    This whole experience has been absolutely ridiculous. I was not told from the beginning that the watch required me to add line charges to monthly bill. Trying to return it has just been a nightmare and I have put way too much time into trying to do that. I don't mean to put the agents down. All of them have tried to be cordial and helpful but they just don't have the correct information at their disposal. How can I be told twice to return it to any store when that is not true. I guess I could blame them for not actually sending the kit but I don't know what they are up against when trying to do that for me.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    In the last three years the services is the worse. I have tried to call and ask questions about it but everything is a CHAT. I have been with them 13 years and they use to be the luxury of phone services in US but now they are like Boost Mobile

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    Adrian, my sales associate is Manager Material. He worked hard to save me money. I bought an Apple 17 phone. I could afford the deal he gave me. Service great! He was friendly, polite, he was attentive to my needs and budget. He should go far with your company, for sure!!!! I hope you don’t overlook him. He is now Asst. Manager in Woodburn, Oregon. I mentioned the same thing to the Manager. Thank you! I am a teacher and like good service! I certainly got it from Adrian and he Made my day!!!! Again, thanks! Margaret **

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    Customer ServiceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025

    Last month, I attempted to set up new phone service with Verizon. This service was never established due to issues on Verizon's end. Apparently their system would not recognize my phone at all, thus I was never able to make any use of their service. As their representatives made clear to me, my account shows no activity of any kind. After speaking with their support staff, none of their proposed solutions ever worked. Instead of a solution, they added a second phone line to my account, entirely of their own volition and entirely without my knowledge or permission, and they never informed me of this until I called them. Despite never actually providing any form of service, instead doing nothing more than wasting hours of my time, they are insisting on billing me $126.84.

    I have already spoken to their support staff about cancelling this bill. Despite wasting more of my time, they have taken no action on this matter, and the bill stands, still damaging my credit score. Even when I spoke to them, they said they would see if they could merely reduce the bill, apparently not intending to actually cancel it.

    At no time did Verizon provide any form of service to me, entirely due to issues with their own system. This problem is entirely theirs, yet I am receiving the consequences for it. They still insist that I owe them money for nothing, and they refuse to take action to cancel the bill. They are demanding money, they are damaging my credit rating, they are creating entirely pointless stress, and they are wasting far too much of my time. All for absolutely nothing, no form of service provided whatsoever.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025

    I had service and it seem like my bill kept going up and up in price! I switched and I made my final payment on 9/20/2025 and received the email stating, "Thank you for your payment." Then tell me why they send me a bill a month later for 200$ when I had my service disconnected a month prior and then two weeks after that they send me another bill saying I owe the amount paid off on 9/20/25 again! Make it make sense because if I just paid my balance and none of the devices are on how do I still owe! Verizon is a SCAM!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingRefunds & PayoutsStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

    It deserves 0 stars!! After being scammed at the Watching NJ store out of $830 trade value and the rudeness and lack of help by the perpetrators I decided to call corporate to try and get back my money. It took several calls of 45+ minutes to get a Supervisor (Luis **) who was honest and helped me get every penny back.. Shame on the reps who thought I would go away when they kept putting me on hold and lose my money

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

    On November 3, 2025, I reviewed my Verizon automatic billing and discovered that my November bill had increased from $119.89 to $190.44. I printed out the billing and observed that my Veterans' discount of $35.00 had been removed and certain administrative fees had been increased, albeit minimally. But the increase in billing was a surprise and seemed capricious.

    Upon calling Verizon customer service, a service agent named Robi took my call and, thereafter, corrected all my issues and reapplied the Veterans' discount and other discounts to my billing, and also applied said discount to my next billing to correct its removal from the present billing. She was extremely helpful, patient, courteous, and informative, and went out of her way to correct my serious concerns about Verizon's action on my account. She even advised that several customers had notified Verizon that their Veteran discount had been removed. She said these were being addressed or had been addressed.

    I anticipated Verizon customer service would be disinterested in my complaint and would be uncooperative, but I found just the opposite. I want to use this review to acknowledge customer service agent Robi as the ideal agent for handling controversial issues with Verizon. I know this review isn't the common review, but when a customer is treated fairly and with due diligence by a customer service agent, a positive review may be significant as a change agent for the organization.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    Found out Verizon charged use 10 dollars for the privilege of calling them to split off our account from a relative to start our own bill and pay them a larger monthly bill. Since the store can't do this they force you to call their main office then charge you 10 dollars to do it. Verizon don't you make enough money without ripping off your customers when providing customer service? Your owners would probably be the first ones complaining if a company did that to them. Come on Verizon don't treat your customers like this.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    I think I finally finished a four month saga in cancelling Verizon home internet I never really had, but I am just waiting for the next billing cycle and any more collection agency notices. It started when I thought I may want to change internet providers at a second home I have in Reno for my kids to live in while attending college, and where I was at the time for several weeks. Verizon had a decent deal, so after having trouble with the Verizon app (since I don't have Verizon cell service) I went through customer service to arrange a new account.

    I then called my current provider to cancel, but they gave me a much better deal than what I already had or Verizon was giving me, so I stayed with my current provider. Within the hour of calling Verizon to start service, I called them back to ask them to not send me the modem, and cancel my account. The representative said my account was so new I wasn't even in the system, but he would put a note somewhere for someone else to cancel once I was in the system, don't worry.

    Cue chaos. First, several days later, the modem arrives.... 400 miles away at MY house, not the home in Reno. I could not get back to that house for another couple weeks. I called Verizon, they said when I get to that home, drop the modem off at a UPS and they will scan the box for the return address, and everything will be cancelled, and I won't owe anything as long as I get it to UPS within a month, don't worry. So, I go home with a few days left in the month window. I return the box to UPS, then immediately leave for a lengthy trip across the country.

    UPS delivers the box back to me within days. I call Verizon, get transferred several times, having to repeat my story to each person I am connected with. I have no Verizon phone number to make it easy for them to find my file or for me to use some phone numbers I was given to call. So, I also have to go through a lengthy wait as each person I am transferred to can find me.... anyways, hours on the phone, just to be told to drop it off at UPS again, it will be fime, don't worry.... I said it will just come back to me, so they offered to mail me a packing slip.

    Meanwhile, I am now getting emails from Verizon telling me I owe them $223, and to check the app (which I don't have access to because I don't have a phone number or account number that anyone has been able to give me). On return home about two weeks later, no such slip was in the mail. I go to UPS, they scan the box, tell me it would go to my home again, so they tore open the mailing box and the pristine modem box scanned something, and said it would be sent to some place in Pennsylvania, don't worry, they do this all the time.

    I have been told not to worry and still had to worry too many times in this fiasco, so I worried. I called Verizon, went through four transfers and a couple of dropped calls to boot, to make sure that 1) this "someplace in Pennsylvania" is a valid Verizon place, and 2) that I won't be charged for the modem that I never took out of the box, much less used, because UPS decided they needed to toss the box and wrap it in bubble wrap. Eventually, I get someone who tells me, "Don't worry (!!), it will be fine, they do this all the time with UPS." BUT, he gave me my account number. Finally, everyone else over the past two months before that refused to do that. Cue a week after, and I get a collection notice for $223 from a third party.

    I called Verizon again, talk to another three or four people, each of whom I had to tell my story to, three hours on the phone and a dropped call, to be told they got the modem, don't worry(!!!), they will take care of collections, it was all a big mistake, so sorry for your frustration, etc. I did manage to get them to send me an email saying that the account is clean, I owe nothing, so I can need use that should the collection agency still try to get me to pay.

    A few weeks go by, and then I get a bill from Verizon for $10. Again, I don't have that infernal app, I don't know what this about, so I call again, get transferred several times, given phone numbers to call that I can't get through past the robot because I don't have a Verizon number to input, call again, tell my story ad nauseam, get transferred a few more times, was told my account number doesn't exist, another person says my account number does exist..... anyways, another several hours on the phone to be told that the $10 is a FREAKING CUSTOMER SERVICE FEE because I had to call them to address my issues.

    Considering I have now spent upwards of 20 hours on the phone and made several trips on their behalf for mistakes they made for an account I never really had, they should have been paying me. They certainly don't deserve being paid even a penny for the abhorrent customer service I "got." They cancelled the fee, said don't worry (!!!). I asked for another email to say I really don't owe anything, but they said they don't do that, really, don't worry, it is all taken care of.

    I had had enough, I wasn't going to argue the point that they actually *do* send emails saying accounts are clean since I have one in my inbox right now, so I gave my ear a rest and hung up. That was about two weeks ago. I am waiting for the next chapter in this story to drop. If nothing else, I have been convinced to never ever ever ever get a Verizon account for anything. If I have had this much trouble with a nothingburger, I can't imagine being dependent on them to do something I need quick and efficient service for.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    Do not and I emphasize do not deal with Verizon. I have been a customer since cell phones came into being. The company was consistent years ago with pricing, plan information. Now I am seeing ongoing issues related to my bills and each representative you speak with has different information. I have been put on hold for unreasonable wait times. I work long hours. Dealing with Verizon has interrupted my work day and cost me time away from my business. My daughter was in Italy for two weeks weeks. Rep suggested not paying a flat fee but change the plan for the two week period. I did not feel comfortable with this solution however I was assured that when she returns to call and cancel the upgraded plan. Now told previous plan no longer exists. This is not just bad business; it is fraudulent. I have filed a complaint with the BBB. And of course my bill reflects a significant increase now. Looking into other carriers now. A disgrace!

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    I've been with them for 13 years (internet, cable, and home phone), always took care of my bill, now that I'm furloughed, I called to see what could be done to assist during this hard time and they treated me like I was nothing. Mind you, within those 13 years the internet service wasn't always great, yet, I was patient and went through all the nonsense. Now that I need some understanding, the customer service reps were nasty towards me (both of them), and uncooperative. I'm definitely going to find a better service provider who cares and understands it's customer' needs.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    I was with Verizon for over 30 years. Cancelled my service, bundled with a different carrier, less money. They are still charging me for equipment. I returned and have a receipt. 5 months, no resolution they also continue to take money from my account for services I do not have. They owe me $150. I have made several calls to them, some lasting more than 2 hours, still no help.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

    I switched to Verizon from AT&T 'cause I was promised $250 gift card and the other phones when I surrendered paid off they never got paid off. I received a bill for almost $900. It was totally a scam what Verizon is doing. I had no information no matter how many times I called about the money after I sent in the phones. Now I’ve been putting the credit bureau and I have to pay 900 some dollars. Be aware of Verizon. They are scamming people.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

    Verizon sucks big time. Their systems malfunction awfully. Terrible connection quality in many places in Van Nuys. Even on the Walk of Fame my TWO YouTube lives ended abruptly on TWO different accounts because of the poor quality of the connection they were providing. Now I'm trying to pay off the remaining balance for a device. I got from them and their systems simply don't work. They cannot even process payment of around $700 online so that I can get rid of them.

    They also broke their own terms. I signed up for a device and the ad said that it would be on them. Before signing up, I was paying $55 a month for my one line. After I signed up, the price first jumped to $62 even though I asked the person who was responsible twice whether the price would remain the same and he said yes, and I paid $80 while signing up as he said it was about taxes and that would be the only extra thing I would pay. However, two months into the deal, now the monthly bill is $89!!!!

    I have spoken with at least, probably, 12 representatives. No one cares and no one wants to help. One of their representatives told me he would call me back and asked me to wait for five days till the end of the week and never called me back!!! Verizon is horrible. The only positive thing is the good manners of some of their health center representatives and their excellent acting skills in terms of apologizing and telling how sorry they feel about my problem. 😏 It's been several days and multiple calls. And now my account says I will be charged extra, although the problem is caused by them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

    I love Verizon customer service representatives in Portland. What I don’t like is feeling like Verizon scammed me. I took the WiFi for $35/month but I didn’t get reception at my house in Ingleside. I brought it in and the rep told me I had to take it to a UPS store, which I did. A few months later I was still getting charged monthly. I called and the Verizon rep (not Portland) had a hard time finding the router. She finally found it using the address the router was sent to. A few months later I was charged $300+ because I “didn’t return the router”. I called again and once again they could not find the item. I had to bring the UPS receipt to the actual store for them to consider giving me a refund. This sounds so much like a scam, it’s unreal. I have it a 3 because I like everything else about Verizon.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

    They have terrible customer service and very slow returning my call. They kept charging me, even though I couldn't access my account and haven't been able to pay it off and it keeps adding up. Verizon is the worst service I have had.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

    Listen here Verizon CEO! We left Verizon for good because of your horrible, overpriced phone service. Charging us double for limited data will never happen again. Went to T-mobile and now paying less than half for unlimited data. Never again will we use Verizon. And for you, I hope you sink like a lead weight!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2025

    Got 3 new phones and transferred 1 of my current paid off phones to a new line. Very disappointed at the fact that I was being charged over $400 for things that I didn't know about nor want. I paid this $400 for a few months due to me thinking it was because of the new phone/ line. I finally had time to sit and look over account. I canceled basically EVERYTHING that was added to my account that I didn't want. Bill went down to $219. Had to add protection to 1 line. Bill is now up $100. So now my bill is at $319. Now I'm not a mathematician, but how the heck does adding a $19 coverage to 1 LINE make the bill $100 more?!

    Oh, also, why do I have to pay all over again for a phone that was paid off? Thats the biggest rip off that Verizon has done. Just because I didn't want to get a 4th new phone, I'm being charged for a new one even though it was 2 yrs old at that time. I do not recommend Verizon to anyone anymore due to these recent money hungry situations I've been in. Just as bad as NIPSCO.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2025

    It has become very difficult to do business with Verizon Wireless recently. They block me from contacting the customer service. We’re are about 17 people using Verizon Wireless in my extended family. And the prices increase every month with no reason. Very arrogant company. I’m not sure how long are we going to stay with them unless they make changes in doing business.

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    Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2025

    I switched to another carrier (for half the price Verizon was charging me on our 2 mobile phones) on October 9th, 2025. The new service provider asked me to obtain a transfer PIN from Verizon so that we could keep our current phone numbers. After being on hold for 53 minutes, the technician arrived to change out the SIM cards on our phones. He was able to obtain the PIN numbers from our iPhones so I disconnected the call. The transfer to our new carrier was fast and easy and our tower signal strength improved.

    I tried calling Verizon customer service again to confirm cancellation and was told that I would still be billed for the month of October but would receive a partial credit. On the 20th of October I was billed for the full amount of the billing cycle so I again called Verizon customer service and was told that the credit was processed and be returned to my bank account in 7-10 business days. It is now November and I have not received this credit, so I again called you know who and was told that a ticket was never created for this refund. WTF! So this representative said that she would kick this problem "upstairs" and that I should receive an email from them in 1-2 days. I understand that customer service is not what it used to be but this is ridiculous.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffCommunication

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    I ordered Verizon 5G Home Internet (the $30 backup plan). It worked for one week before dying, blinking red light, no internet. I spent hours on the phone testing it while I used up my wifi days. Support was useless; nobody reset my usage since I only get 7 days a week. Getting a replacement was another nightmare. Long hold times, endless transfers, and when it finally arrived, the new box had the same red light issue. I called to cancel, but Verizon kept charging me for a month while I waited for a return label that never came.

    After calling again, they finally issued a credit. The rep told me I could return the box at a Verizon store, but when I went, the employees were clueless and rude — they said I was given wrong information and refused to take it. This company has the worst customer service I’ve ever encountered. The incompetence is unreal, no communication, no accountability, and total disregard for customers. I’ll never recommend Verizon to anyone.

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    TechSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    Horrible lies...Promotions ...What a joke. These subdivisions lie just to get a sale. Now I get my bill and it's triple the amount we were told. We are going with another provider... T-Mobile. So much better. Hopefully people can sue this company. What a joke. Horrible and I'm not joking.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    Verizon sent me more SPAM emails than any company ever. I have, and will not, ever had a business relationship with them, been a customer, or even called them. They appeared to relish repeatedly violating the CAN-SPAM Act. Repeated phone calls were made to their so called customer service, often taking 30 minutes or more of being on hold, but the illegal solicitations continued until I purchased ad-blocking software. A company from hell.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    I ordered a new phone for my business over the phone. It is past 5 days and don’t received the phone as of now. Verizon salesman promised to deliver within 2 days. Called Verizon. Too hard to get a live rep to find the status. Never again do business with Verizon business department. It is not good for business customers.

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    After a positive interaction with Verizon Wireless, Armani increased their star rating.

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    Bad business, stolen everything from me. Very bad immigrant stealing EBT, worst people in the nation, will play mind games, not a employee but the owners and a customer won’t believe it unless you wake up to nothing.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2025

    David ** was a tremendous help and a 5 star employee. He was very helpful when no other Verizon employee or store would help. He deserves to be employee of the year. He works at the Vineland NJ store at 1181 E. Landis avenue.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    I have been with Verizon for over 30 years, starting when it was Cell One. They have lost all professionalism, and the overseas third-party representatives seem indifferent to customer care and service. Stay far away.

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    Customer ServicePriceBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    Verizon is the worst company. I would give them a -5 if I could. I left after 20 years due to their incredibly high prices. I have always paid on time and when I left they turned over my last payment to their collection dept. I paid on the 12th. Went through my bank on the 13th. Around the 22nd they made contact to say the bank reverse the payment. I now owe a bounce fee. I called my bank to find that wasn't true. Next thing I know I now owe 90 and they can't help me due to it's all turned over to the collection dept. They told me I was wrong despite the bank statement and letter from the bank.

    Still blamed the bank for everything refusing to take any responsibility. The customer service was appalling through it all. They would send a bill that was already turned over with two hours. In the end they said that the billed wasn't paid until Oct 2nd which I showed the proof to show it wasn't true.. They are the worst company and people should run to anyone or any company other than Verizon..

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    Customer ServiceStaffRates

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    I have been with Verizon for more than 35 years. In the past years with dropped calls, as we only use Verizon for our phone, our monthly rate has increased 40%. All loyalty programs removed. On service, I was talking to a machine which did not understand me, transferred to an agent who analyzed and said sorry, couldn't do anything, and then to a supervisor, who virtually said, "If you don't like our new policies, deal with it" and hung up. Time to switch to another carrier.

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    Customer ServicePriceRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    God awful computer system causes countless errors and bugs, then their god awful customer service fails to help you in any capacity whatsoever, then their god awful pricing slams you with a huge bill you weren't expecting, and the cycle repeats itself. Their call centers are filled with untrained and dishonest people who can't be trusted as far as you can throw them. The only luck I have ever had was with ONE specific store local to me that maintains integrity in the way they do business. Will not be returning to Verizon ever again now that I am with US Mobile.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

    The worst company in USA. Actually that is “0” stars… I paid for nothing. The agent offered me 300 mbps for $40 and a mobile line for $25. Actually, that was a plan 25 mbps. I used this service just for 3 days and disconnected it. I returned a modem and paid $13.60 as a total amount. In a few days I received a bill for around $120. I had a conversation with a customer service and spent for that a few hours. In a few weeks I received a new bill with amount of more than $22. So, for 3 days of service I paid around $36. If you don’t want to spend time, nerves and money, never deal with Verizon.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

    It's as bad or worse than going to a USED CAR lot. Verizon lies about everything. Recently I visited my local store to add a 5th line to my account. They said if I bring my own phone they would only charge me $10 a month plus tax and would waive the activation fee. When my new statement came they had not only charged me an Activation fee $40, but had added a $10 hotspot fee I did not request. Unfortunately they did not stop there. They added a $900 Bring your own phone FEE! for a phone I have already paid!!!! Then they give you a $25 credit against this new fee for 36 mo. In other words you owe them $900 for a paid phone if you don't stay with the service for 36 MO. This is disgusting. DO NOT GET ANY BIG PHONE COMPANY PLANS. Buy a phone from Walmart or somewhere else and get a prepaid plan. Unless you like getting ripped off. I can't believe it's even legal for them do this!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    I've been a Verizon wireless customer for 13 yrs and I must say their customer service skills are very poor!!!! Verizon wireless isn't customer friendly at all! Instead of enlightening you about your bill and what is sufficient enough to keep your account active, they don't. Not even if you speak to a live person the day you make the payment. Of course not, they rather turn off your service the very next day. So this way they can charge you a $20 reconnect fee. And then act as if they are doing you a favor by waiving half the fee and saying that their poor customer service skills is justified. Shame on you Verizon Wireless!!! When you've got four lines or more, that $20 is like another phone line or two in itself.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    Been a Verizon customer for 8 years and I guess they have grown too big that they don't care about customer service no more. They have been charging me for 17 months of iCloud on an Android phone call to resolve matter. Customer service lady said it would be fixed. Looked at my bill not fixed. Call back. Other lady said it would be fixed. Still not fixed. Call back gentleman, says there's nothing he can do, only 6 months credit because that's the policy my **. I have to hire a lawyer now because I'm going to sue them for the $170 and I'm going to switch services. We all know that a lawyer is going to go for the gusto and not for $170. They are clearly in the wrong. They stole money from me that was not righteously theirs and they bank on everybody looking at their bill every month. Well you should be able to trust a company that big

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    The first time I called, I was transferred then hung up on shortly after I began speaking. The second time I called, I was transferred 9 times and on the phone for a hour and 30 minutes for something that should of took 20-30 minutes. I was transferred between several advocates from the same department that would say they are transferring me to the correct department and just transfer me over to another representative in the same department. The last actual representative I spoke to, I asked to speak to his supervisor.

    He said I had to be transferred to a different department and ask to speak to a supervisor there. Once I was transferred to that department and spoke to a supervisor, he actually had to transfer me back to the department that the advocate transferred me from to begin with. I spoke to 7 different customer service advocates and 3 supervisors and finally spoke to someone about the issue. My issue was still not resolved and I am going to leave a review on several different review sites about the fact of the awful customer service. My bill is over $1,000 and they are saying they can not lower it and my service has been disconnected since August.

    I work in telecommunications and customer service myself, if this would of happened at my job, we would be required to compensate the customer on credit on the next bill or discount on the current bill. Either way, this is inexcusable and should be dealt with promptly. There is no reason your representatives should be so undereducated or even that irresponsible. If that is the case, I would suggest getting all new workers. I was laid off because of the government shutdown is why my bill is behind to begin with, they should be appreciative over the fact they still are even able to work and afford to take care of their family. I would suggest implementing better procedures for customers on being transferred and actually enforcing them. Also, I would advise next on making it possible for loyal customers to be able to work it out somehow to keep phone service at least while in the government shutdown. Have a nice day.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    What can I say but bless their heart. After ever-increasing bills, I dropped VZW on July 9th this year, after getting a new phone and number from AT&T. Every month since then I have been billed for the old phone line. Evidently, the guy in India I had canceled my line with had trouble, so he just didn't cancel me. The second dunce saw the issue and said it would be fixed and I would owe nothing. Then I got a demand letter in October saying I was late on payment, for a phone line I dropped in July! Finally asked for a non-mentally challenged person who knew how to do their job and supposedly I am finally broken up with Verizon and owe zero dollars.

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    I bought new phones and they changed my plan without asking me and they took away my  music service and also the Disney Bundle. I activated my Netflix service that they offered me for $17.00 and they were charging me $27.00 because $10.00 is to enter into the contract and that's it, they didn't tell me. I'm so upset.😡😡

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenanceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2025

    My fix monthly bill keeps increasing every month, Verizon employees gives different answers that does not make sense, they quote different monthly bill prices, outrageous lies, eg my phone is -$86.00 and Tablet is -$30.00 that's total-$126.00 per month, Verizon employees gaslighting says no it’s-$150.00, and every month they add on -$4-5 dollars as surcharge, and the employees have more lies and can’t explain why the surcharge.

    Data is extremely slow, although I am paying for Unlimited Plus, Verizon employees will not fix the issue, instead they do a hard aggressive sale to get you to upgrade your devices, and buy their Internet services. Extremely dishonest employees and company, it seems there is a commission for the employees if they sell devices, upgrade Wireless plans and Internet to anyone that calls. Really bad company.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2025

    Am extremely disappointed with Verizon Wireless. They refused to cancel my line 407------0284 and obstructed the return of a device advertised as “FREE”, even after sending a return envelope. Representatives gave misleading, contradictory information for over an hour, repeatedly ignored my requests, and treated me with disrespect and condescension. Their behavior borders on discrimination and unprofessionalism, creating unnecessary stress.

    Verizon’s actions are deceptive, abusive, and in violation of federal and state consumer protection laws, including FTC rules (15 U.S.C. §45), FCC regulations (47 CFR §64.2400+), and Florida FDUTPA. They have continued billing unlawfully, misrepresented promotions, and obstructed my rights as a consumer. I am now escalating this to Small Claims Court, the FTC, FCC, and the Florida Attorney General. Consumers, document all communications — Verizon’s conduct is misleading, disrespectful, and legally questionable.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2025

    I am trying to switch from T-Mobile to Verizon but I think I'll cancel! They are unable to provide me any update on my order and I have no clue when I'll be able to actually switch to Verizon. Placed first order on 6th Oct got canceled without notice. Second order the staff have no clue. Their customer service sucks! They have different service of order online and different if you order via store! And Verizon has no clue what’s going on with either of them.

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