Surprise Device Upgrade and Data-Transfer Fees at Mobile Carriers
A mobile customer is charged an unexpected device upgrade fee plus a fee for a data-transfer service that was previously free. This reflects newly introduced or undisclosed fees during routine account actions, which erodes trust and contributes to carrier switching.
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