Telecom carriers fail to honor device trade-in and upgrade promotions
A customer was promised a phone trade-in deal that was never fulfilled, leaving them liable for device payments to a third-party bank. The complaint reflects a pattern of telecom promotional promises that are difficult to enforce, with no recourse once the sale is complete.
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