Industry Verticals · Telecom & UtilitiesstructuralBillingService DisputesB2BFraud Prevention

AT&T Sales Reps Quote False Pricing and Usage Terms for Business Internet Plans

AT&T business Internet Air sales representatives quote $70/month pricing with unlimited usage, but first bills arrive at over $185 with data caps. The misrepresentation occurs at point of sale and customer service refuses to honor quoted terms. Systematic sales price misrepresentation that cannot be corrected through support is a structural deceptive trade practice.

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