Carriers make switching providers and resolving final bills difficult
A customer attempting to switch mobile carriers reports the losing carrier disputing the device payoff amount, locking app access needed to pay the final bill, and refusing to remove a late fee incurred because of that lockout. Support representatives were unable to reconcile the billing dates or provide a clear path to resolution.
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