AT&T Sales Misrepresentation Leads to Unexpected Billing Shock
A customer was quoted a lower rate by a sales rep but billed more than double after signing up, and could not cancel without incurring charges. Reflects a pattern of misleading telecom sales tactics with no easy recourse.
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