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FAN discount promised but NOT honored on AT&T unlimited plan
I was excited when AT&T offered the two unlimited plans on wireless service. I chatted with a customer care specialist on 02/27/2017 to enquire if I will be eligible for the FAN discount on the new plans. The response was affirmative (Reference Number:***).
I called in customer service to change over to unlimited plan on 03/02/2017 and again confirmed that I only intend to switch over if I will receive the FAN discount. The agent confirmed and we discussed the estimated charges to avoid any surprise later on. I could have changed plan online, however I chose to speak to an agent so that I can talk to a person and get this assurance.
I was surprised to see that there was no discount when I recieved my bill today. On calling to customer care, they denied honoring anh FAN discount, saying its not eligible. I cannot switch back to my old plan which was a promo plan and for the same amount of data I had earlier I would be paying very close to the unlimited rate. I have 8 lines in my plan and before this unlimited plan - I was on paying for 10 GBs, but getting 30 GBs data + 5GB bonus.
I feel cheated and this is my first post ever in an online community. I hope AT&T notices this.
[Edited for privacy-This is a public forum. Please do not post personal or unique information such as but not limited to full names, employee ID numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, etc.]
formerlyknownas
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117.6K Messages
7 years ago
Read post #7. Then read your terms of service and the website. It is the written and published information that is honored.
FYI those posts are more than 6 months old
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chicagokevo
Teacher
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6 Messages
7 years ago
clear that they are a horrible company that lies directly to its customers
and then refuses to own up to them. The great thing is I am now with a new
carrier that offers a significantly better line of services and above all
else, MUCH better customer service--with about 20% extra cash in my pocket
each month. Haven't had a single issue and got a fantastic deal on a pair
of new Samsung S8 devices to boot. Too bad I was the fool for not switching
sooner!
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Gary L
ACE - Expert
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16.5K Messages
7 years ago
@chicagokevo Come back in six months and tell us how you still like them and the coverage (and who / where they are). Always curious of the coverage outside the city (I'm sure the big 4 all have pretty good coverage at my home, it's traveling that matters to me).
Everyone wants to save money.
I'm here for the coverage...
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chicagokevo
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7 years ago
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Gary L
ACE - Expert
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16.5K Messages
7 years ago
Does this carrier have a name?
You're going to get dead areas with every carriers, the big question is are they areas you care about?
I'm sure AT&T has boatloads of areas where they don't have coverage.
But I don't care about the areas that I only pass through once or twice a year. I care about the areas that I frequent. I do go to some off the beaten path in Michigan and people are surprised I have coverage, so I'm hesitant to change.
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formerlyknownas
ACE - Sage
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117.6K Messages
7 years ago
Has to be T-mobile. That sounds like Digits
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Tharps
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1 Message
7 years ago
This was my experience after 2 agents and a supervisor told me it would be applied to the unlimited plan. Finally a retention agent told me they screwed up but still could not apply it.
Cecilio : we are now reading the chat you have with Jonathan
Cecilio : Your patience and understanding is highly appreciated
Cecilio : I was able to see that it was really promised by the previous agent Steve, I am now checking what we can do for you
Steve : Thanks
Cecilio : You are so welcome.
Cecilio : We can see that you have such excellent account standing, your bills are always paid on time and we can see that you've been with us for so long.
Cecilio : I appreciate your patience and kindness and I do see here that I can apply it for you Steve today, the base plan charge of your plan is $115 and the 15% of it is $17.25
Cecilio : just to share I can only apply the maximum amount of that, would it be fine ?
Steve : Yes
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Gary L
ACE - Expert
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16.5K Messages
7 years ago
I'm confused. They gave you 15% once? For every month? (how does it show up on your bill?)
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AgainstGreed1
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2 Messages
7 years ago
I am uninterested in having my post challenged or edited. I am interested in sharing my experience for the chance that my strategy may help someone else!
Thank you
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