Telecom Refunds Stall for Weeks With Repeated False Promises After Cancellation
A customer who ended service in early May was later notified of an impending charge, told to disregard it, and has since waited over a month for a promised refund that hasn't materialized. This reflects a systemic disconnect between telecom billing systems and cancellation records, and a refund process with no enforceable timeline.
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