AT&T unable to generate return shipping labels for Samsung-direct trade-in upgrades
Customers who upgrade phones through Samsung using the AT&T upgrade plan cannot get return shipping labels from AT&T support. A 45-minute call produced no resolution, leaving trade-in devices stranded and customers at risk of non-return fees.
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