Unexplained international usage charges and hidden fees with no dispute resolution
A long-time phone customer was billed for international calls they did not recognize or authorize, plus an unexplained "universal fee," and the carrier refused to waive the charges despite years of loyal, on-time payment history. Customers have no clear way to dispute or verify unfamiliar charges.
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