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AT&T switcher promotion promises unfulfilled after months of calls

A customer switched to AT&T on promises of free phones, a gift card, and a discounted plan, none of which were honored, resulting in a doubled bill and a 3-year contract. Over 60 hours and 100 calls later, the switcher-program credit process remains unresolved due to conflicting internal timelines.

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