ISPs Have No Process for Transferring Accounts After Account Holder Death
When an account holder dies, surviving family members cannot take over telecom accounts despite multiple contact attempts across channels. ISPs lack standardized bereavement transfer workflows, leaving grieving families stuck in bureaucratic loops while still being charged fees. This gap affects thousands of families annually and has serious implications when internet access is critical for safety.
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