AT&T Charges Roaming Fees After Customers Confirm Blocks Were Active
Customers who proactively request and receive agent confirmation that international roaming blocks are active still incur hundreds of dollars in roaming charges when travel begins, because carrier system configurations lag behind agent confirmations. AT&T's dispute resolution then denies claims citing the charges as valid, leaving customers liable for system failures they took documented steps to prevent.
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