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How to get out of att-fee free!!

you have to prove that the cost effected you considerably in some way....in other words, expect to fight very, very hard with AT&T.
 
If this is so I am betting that the fees have not changed on 99.9% of the accounts!

AT&T is not stupid and have plugged most the holes for you getting out of contract! Dropping dead is the best method!:eek:
 
Lindsayej1983 said:
MACS- Not true. The very first time I used the T&C to get out fee-free T-Mobile told me "It's just a 5 cent increase and that doesn't adversely affect you." I calculated the 5 cent increase into a percentage and told them "X% increase DOES affect me and you cannot tell me it doesn't." I canceled right then and there. Easy peasy.
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Easy peasy?

and you want to be taken seriously? LOL:(
 
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I believe that it works if the fees increased and they didn't directly tell you about it then you have a certain time period within which you can cancel your contract for no fee. (I read that this is how it works in Canada, not completely sure about the states)
 
This idea went pretty viral a while ago because of this video. Most support reps are on to it and will stand firm against it. Expect to call many many times if you want to find someone who will let you off with this.
 
Why are you canceling out of so many contracts?
What is the advantage?

Unless you're giving up cell service I don't see why anyone would need to drop out multiple times with carriers.

Also, if you do void a contract, say with AT&T, do they allow you to rejoin down the road?
 
Lindsayej1983 said:
Zepaw, the only issue I ever had was the very first time I did this when they said 5 cents wasn't enough to affect me and then when I canceled my boyfriend's T-Mobile account awhile back. The only reason I had trouble with that is because the rep had no idea what I was talking about and I had to be transferred to a supervisor. Took about 15 min total. The short wait was worth it. And no, a cell phone company cannot tell YOU what materially affects YOU. YOU are the one paying the bill. They might try to argue it (I've been lucky enough to not have experienced this) but don't let them deny you your right to get out penalty free. Just ask to be transferred to a supervisor and stand firm. I'm a girl and am ALWAYS trying to be scammed because most people think we are all dumb/naive.pushovers. Remember, your lack of knowledge will destroy you.
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You honestly think now of all times that AT&T will just cave in? God forbid they read the news or not be able to check what phone you have. You are naive.
 
Carl G35c said:
this doesnt work anymore
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One of my friend's tried this to get out of their Verizon contract a few months ago, and Verizon fought with her tooth and nail. It turns out they had actually added a line or something in the statement about the increase, and had something posted somewhere on their website about it as well. I really think it depends on who you talk to over there. Verizon ended up setting with her for I think only have of the ETF. But still, I wouldn't say it was a slam dunk.
 
This is interesting. My FUSC fee went up from $0.39 to $0.47 on two lines and from $2.41 to $2.94 on my last line line. My bill went up $0.69.

This is from last month's to this month's bill.
 
Lindsayej1983 said:
Because my boyfriend and I couldn't afford Verizon initially and went with TMobile to save money. The crappy service wasn't worth saving $20.00 a month and so as soon as we could get out, we did. Same thing for my friends/family.
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You are making a comparison. Last I checked T-mobile isn't the same as AT&T.
 
Lindsayej1983 said:
Want to break up with ATT but don't want to pay the $350.00 ETF? Simple. Go through your most recent statements (or all of them if you wish to), look under fees for something called "Fed Universal Charge." If this fee increases EVER (even if just by a penny) you walk away FEE FREE! In ATT's Terms & Conditions, it states that ANY increase in ATT fees allows you to break out of your contract w/o penalty. Despite "Federal" being in the name, it is NOT a mandatory government tax and is an ATT-imposed charge to help offset their costs. I have used this to break up with ATT, Verizon and Sprint. Know your rights people!
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Really? You signed up for this Verizon fangirl? Just to start a flame war on something that doesn't work as that fee is something the government lets AT&T change on a monthly basis? Really?
 
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