T-Mobile and Apple Both Refuse to Replace Defective Phone Sold Through Carrier
A customer received a defective T-Mobile phone that failed to receive emergency calls from day one, but T-Mobile refused replacement and deferred to Apple, who refused because the 14-day return window had passed. The handoff between carrier and manufacturer creates an accountability gap that leaves customers with a non-functional device and no recourse. This gap is especially dangerous when emergency call failures are involved.
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