ISP Charges for Higher Speed Tier While Delivering Lower Actual Speeds for Years
Comcast billed a customer for a 300 Mbps plan while delivering 200 Mbps for over two years, with no resolution despite repeated complaints and escalations. This reflects a structural pattern of ISPs over-billing without accountability.
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