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Carrier Switcher Promotions Not Honored After Transfer

AT&T offered a switcher promotion to pay off device balances from a prior carrier but failed to honor the commitment five months post-switch. The user fulfilled their obligations but received no reimbursement or explanation. This reflects a broader pattern of telecom promotional terms being difficult to enforce.

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