AT&T Hotspot Data Limit Bug Cuts Off Service Far Below Stated Allowance
AT&T's account portal displays an incorrect hotspot data limit, triggering service cutoffs well before the contracted 100GB threshold is reached. Despite support acknowledging the bug, no remediation or service credit is offered, leaving customers without recourse.
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