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Verizon Disconnects Business Lines Without Warning, AI Support Cannot Restore Service

Verizon disconnected a 30-year business customer without any prior notice for a small past-due balance. AI-only support completed the payment but did not restore service, and the self-service restoration link required WiFi to function — defeating its purpose after disconnection.

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