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AT&T Trade-In Credit Promises Not Honored After Decade-Long Relationship

AT&T promised a $1,100 trade-in credit but only delivered $700, with no recourse or explanation offered to a long-term customer. The discrepancy between advertised promotions and actual credits is a recurring complaint across the carrier.

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