Telecom Sales Reps Fail to Disclose Hidden Line Charges During Plan Switch
A customer reports being misled during a carrier switch when a sales representative did not disclose that an unused line would be billed monthly for 36 months. This reflects a recurring transparency gap in telecom sales disclosure practices.
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