Carrier Charges Customer Despite Recorded Promise of No Fee, Notes Not Preserved
A customer relying on internet for a dependent's medical and security needs disputes a $116 charge after a representative had promised no fee, an account balance briefly showed $0, and a manager later confirmed the call but could not locate the promised note. The case shows support notes and promises are not reliably preserved across representatives, leaving customers exposed to billing and collections.
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