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Consumers across the country are dealing with phone bills, cell phone contracts, cable packages and Internet scams.  If you are experiencing problems, you are not alone.  Search our database of stories to find one that most closely matches the situation in which you find yourself.  We don’t have all the answers to every problem consumers may face, but some consumers have shared solutions and suggestions. If you have a story, please share it, consumes across the country are waiting to hear from you!  Read through each story or search within the section.

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22-Dec-2005
AT&T Wireless | Contract Problem
On our AT&T Wireless family plan, we are on the GSM network with 12 months left on our contract.  My daughter dropped her phone in a mud puddle and ruined it, and at the Cingular store they said there was nothing they could do to help, instructing me to find ...
22-Dec-2005
Verizon Wireless | Service Problem
My brother called Verizon's customer service last week and was told that they would take care of the poor reception we were receiving at our home. They said they would send a technician to strengthen the signal on their towers and that the technician would call my brother back within ...
21-Dec-2005
Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited | Success Story
I read and hear nothing but negative reports about the big carriers.  As for me, I couldnĂ­t be happier with the service I get from Virgin Mobile. I like their purely up-front approach to cellular service. First off, you have to buy your phone, paying a price that reflects the ...
21-Dec-2005
| Contract Problem
After analyzing my phone usage, I decided to cancel my wireless service. In many states, excluding mine, when you sign a two-year contract, you start with a $240 cancellation charge. That charge then drops by $20 each month until it is down to 0 by the time the contract runs ...
21-Dec-2005
Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited | Positive Advice
I only want a phone for those days when I need to be available and am not near a landline. I don't want a camera, text messaging, or any of those other bells and whistles. I found the best deal is to carefully decide how I want to use the ...
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