Telecom Service Transfers Fail During Address Moves, Delaying Refunds
Customers relocating are told to simply bring their equipment and self-install at a new address, but service transfers are not properly completed, leaving them without internet and facing a difficult cancellation process. Refunds for the failed transition are then delayed indefinitely, compounding the disruption.
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