Telecom Device Unlock Requires Simultaneous In-Store and Phone Escalation With No Clear Owner
Unlocking a carrier-locked phone requires customers to bounce between store staff and phone support, neither of whom can resolve the issue independently. Outstanding balances sent to collections create an additional barrier to unlocking, blocking customers from switching carriers. No self-service unlock verification path exists.
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