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Her final AT&T bill is way too high. What happened?

Her final AT&T bill is much too high. Where’s her refund?

January 30, 2024June 2, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Michelle Wu is billed for an extra month of AT&T service. She pays it, hoping to get refunded. But the money never comes. Now what?

Categories Problem Solved

This HTC phone doesn’t work — can you help me fix it?

January 31, 2024January 4, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Albert Hanneman’s new HTC phone is missing in action after it breaks down and he sends it back to the manufacturer. Can the phone be found and fixed?

Categories Problem Solved

My T-Mobile plan is eligible for an upgrade. No, wait — it’s not

February 1, 2024May 25, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

T-Mobile reneges on Nicolas Cragnolino’s iPhone upgrade offer. Can this consumer advocate persuade the company to fix this misunderstanding?

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Anita Bah's mother can't get her Verizon cell phone to work. Now she wants to switch to a new wireless carrier. If only it were so easy.

Mom’s cell phone doesn’t work — why won’t Verizon release her?

February 5, 2024September 3, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Anita Bah’s mother can’t get her cell phone to work. Now she wants to switch to a new wireless carrier. If only it were so easy.

Categories Problem Solved
Ralph Lagergren's cell phone "protection" won't protect him when he tries to invoke a buyback clause. Is he out of luck?

Help! I’m having a disconnect with my cell phone insurance

October 18, 2023June 5, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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When Denise Mendoza "upgrades" her Sprint account, the discount she had for years is gone. Is there any way to get it back?

Hey, where did my Sprint discount go?

January 23, 2024October 3, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

When Denise Mendoza “upgrades” her Sprint account, the discount she had for years is gone. Is there any way to get it back?

Categories Problem Solved
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. TSA site to highlight the positive things his agency has done.

TSA watch: They’re looking for the wrong thing – and congratulating themselves for it

January 15, 2025October 8, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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