Telecom carriers and device insurers deflect warranty replacement responsibility
When a device covered by insurance develops a manufacturer defect, carriers and insurers point to each other rather than resolving the claim. Consumers are left without a working device while paying for coverage that provides no benefit. The split between carrier responsibility and insurer responsibility creates an accountability gap that protects neither party from acting.
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