Telecom sales quotes omit taxes and delay promised discounts, inflating first bills
AT&T sales representatives quote per-line prices that exclude substantial taxes and fees, and promised discounts take one to two billing cycles to activate, leaving customers with first bills far exceeding what they were sold. This gap between quoted and actual pricing is a systematic sales practice rather than an error. Customers discover the discrepancy only after committing to long-term contracts.
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