Industry Verticals · Telecom & UtilitiesstructuralB2C

T-Mobile in-store and TV ads quote a single-line price that requires multiple lines to qualify

Customers go to T-Mobile (including Costco kiosks) expecting an advertised $35/month rate from commercials. Reps then disclose at signup that the price requires at least two lines, with multiple complaints filed at BBB and CFPB.

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