ISPs Promise Retention Discounts in Writing Then Bill Higher Amounts Anyway
Internet service providers offer discounted rates to prevent cancellation via chat or phone, but billing systems do not reflect the agreed price and charges increase beyond even the pre-offer rate. Customers who document these agreements in transcripts still have no enforcement mechanism. The pattern forces churn of customers who came in good faith for resolution.
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