3821, Report:
#2862
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2000
Sprint/ Bell Atlantic/ MCI
When I moved to New York, I signed up with Bell Atlantic, but did not designate a long distance co. Bell arbitrarily signed me up with Sprint, and since I didn't choose them, they didn't put me on any calling plan-- thus, Sprint put me on their 'regular' plan at $.30/min... All of ...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
3822, Report:
#2707
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2000
Sprint - billing scam and dishonest policy change
I purchased two Nokkia phones for $199 each in January 2000. All my colleagues were using Sprint, and the Office Depot rep advised that Sprint was known for outstanding customer service (yes, outstandingly BAD, I know now).
It took more than a month to iron out all the problems ...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
3823, Report:
#2633
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2000
Circuit City Sprint PCS Cellular Rebate
I bought (2) Sprint PCS Nokia Phones from a Circuit City in Mason, Ohio - both phones carried a $50 rebate with a 10 week delivery time. I mailed all pertinent information in 1 week after purchasing the phones. I called 3 months later after never receiving my rebates and they inform...
Entity
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
3824, Report:
#2441
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2000
Qwest Long distance company
Telemarketer from Canada promised that the State to State rate would be only $.04 a minute, asked about this constannly and was told yes, IN STATE rate would be $.07 a minute. I signed up, First bill came and it was $.01 cents a minute for long distance for 60 minutes, then the rema...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
3825, Report:
#2442
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2000
Qwest Long distance company
Telemarketer from Canada promised that the State to State rate would be only $.04 a minute, asked about this constantly and was told yes, IN STATE rate would be $.07 a minute. I signed up, First bill came and it was $.01 cents a minute for long distance for 60 minutes, then the rema...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
3826, Report:
#2381
Posted Date:
Jun 04 2000
Sprint PCS consumer cellular phone nightmare
Sprint PCS
http://www.sprintpcs.com
I got a cell phone in July. I was told for signing on I would get 500 extra minutes (anytime minutes) to use over the next two months. My first bill was higher than expected, but I paid it assuming that it included one time sign on fees. Th...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
3827, Report:
#1565
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2000
Sprint PCS won't turn service off
For three months I have been trying to contact a Sprint representative to clear up my account. The facts are as follows:
Dec. 27, 1999: I ordered a Srint PCS phone over the internet.
Jan. 11, 2000: I received the phone. I charged the phone battery.
Jan. 12, 2000: I tried to...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
3828, Report:
#1530
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2000
Sprint Rip Off of Deposits Return
On 2-9-99, I purchased the Sprint PCS package from a local Radio Shack in my area. I was required to pay $250.00 deposit before service would be activated. I paid the deposit and purchased the necessary phone to coincide with the program. The purchase price of the phone alone was...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
3829, Report:
#1508
Posted Date:
Mar 07 2000
MCI Worldcom - FRADULENT ACCEPTANCE - This could happen to you !!!
On Dec. 16 1999 MCI telemarketing contacted our residence and offered us a better deal, than the carrier we were with. We run a small business out of our residence, just starting off the ground. On Jan. 7, 2000 we tried to fax a business deal over our fax machine and it would not g...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
3830, Report:
#1483
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2000
Sprint PCS Overcharge
Cancelled service with Sprint PCS due to constant billing errors. For several months I called to advise that I purchased my cell phone in Arizona, had an Arizona phone number, bus was being taxed for a Houston, Texas service. Even on the last bill, the same error, in spite of seve...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies