How do customers rate Verizon?
Verizon has a 1.4-star rating based on 25 customer reviews, with most customers reporting very poor experiences and extremely low satisfaction with the service.
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In spite of Core's rude treatment of me, I am moving forward because of you. Going out of her way to assist me in resolving the issue, Teri from Service Support was likewise outstanding. Throughout the process, she stood by my side and actively advocated for me to prevent the treatment I received from Core. I adore you!
If you really want to serve consumers and make a difference, Core, instead of ignoring me and not trying to solve the problem, you should get your act together and do what it takes to make customers happy. T-Mobile has much better ratings! You may need to take a problem-solving training course and people interaction directions. YOU DID NOT represent Verizon in a positive way at all.
This place and the people who work here are fantastic. I needed assistance with something, and they patiently waited for an hour as I tried to reach out to the core department for support. Kendrick has made Verizon's customer service in Riverton unparalleled. No matter what, you stuck with me until, and I quote you, "I'll stay with you until you are serviced and the problem is resolved." I also thought the floor manager was really kind and accommodating.
In spite of Core's rude treatment of me, I am moving forward because of Teri . Going out of her way to assist me in resolving the issue, Teri from Service Support was likewise outstanding. Throughout, she accompanied me; she attempted to shield me from the treatment from Core. I adore you!
If you really want to serve consumers and make a difference, Core, instead of ignoring me and not trying to solve the problem, you should get your act together and do what it takes to make people happy. You may need to take a problem-solving training course and people interaction directions. YOU DID NOT represent Verizon in a positive way at all.
CORRECTED REVIEW
This place and the people who work here are fantastic. I needed assistance with something, and they patiently waited for an hour as I tried to reach out to the core department for support. Kendrick has made Verizon's customer service in Riverton unparalleled. No matter what, you stuck with me until, and I quote you, "I'll stay with you until you are serviced and the problem is resolved." I also thought the floor manager was really kind and accommodating.
In spite of Core's rude treatment of me, I am moving forward because of you. Going out of her way to assist me in resolving the issue, Teri from Service Support was likewise outstanding. Throughout, she accompanied me; she attempted to shield me from the treatment from Core. I adore you!
If you really want to serve consumers and make a difference, Core, instead of ignoring me and not trying to solve the problem, you should get your act together and do what it takes to make people happy. You may need to take a problem-solving training course and people interaction directions. YOU DID NOT represent Verizon in a positive way at all.
Verizon is trash!
Verizon is HORRIBLE!... I applied for a phone in 2018, they asked a 500.00 deposit, so I decided against it. They went ahead and issued a phone number even though I never paid the deposit and have added it to my credit report. I contacted the review department after several attempts to dispute this on my credit. The first lady I spoke with reviewed it and...
Read full reviewBait and Switch customer service
I was told from a Verizon Rep at a Verizon sore, in January of 2024, that because of my 36+ year affiliation with their company that I was eligible some “perks” and I should contact them to cash-in on their “rewards” program, for a reduction in monthly bill from $255 to $178, a significant reduction for my business account. They also told me that one of my accounts was eligible for a “free” upgrade. The user of that account had just upgraded two tears prior, but we accepted the upgrade as part of the offer to lower my monthly bill.
The new phone arrived, but nothing to return the old phone (which they insisted I return). It took three months and MULTIPLE calls to get a return label. Meanwhile, the cost of the new phone was being added in monthly installments.
Epilogue: No discounted offers ever existed in the first place and Verizon was apparently more interested in me paying my monthly bill with something other than a 3rd party cc.
I have been a Verizon customer longer than they have been in business and I’m looking forward to making this change. The Verizon customer service is a myth, it doesn’t exist. I enjoy my cell service, but deplore the human element associated with this service.
Recommendation: Don’t believe any offers. There is NO customer service from this company.
I agree totally and the same happened to me. Cost me almost $1000 by the time it was done. Fraudulent indeed and it needs to be prosecuted!
Samsung s21 phone database failure
9 /18/ 2023 We visited the Verizon store in Green Acres. I was greeted by Kevin, and I explained my phone was being inundated by spam, advertising, and repetitive locked keys. He looked it over and did actions to see if the phone could be cleaned. Failing that, we give us some options, not pushing sales. We spent a few hours trying. he gave us advice and educated us on the issue and the remedy. it erased some apps, but they kept coming back. We purchased 2 new phones and a tablet and saved money. My Wife and I were talking while he sorted us out; This is exactly why we use Verizon exclusively. for all our communication needs. This was time well spent and a great example of the value of highly motivated employees. I hope this gentleman receives accolades
Recommendation: If you need solutions for home business school etc you can do better than Verizon and an ambassador that Kevin and Kevin is an excellent ambassadour
I'm a 50-year customer of Bell and Verizon for home, personal, and business, and I've been using Green Acres location for many years. They keep earning my loyalty.
Verizon Complaint 1275
Verizon fios
Hi I called and added Verizon Fios to a land line only plan on 11/25. Order number is NJ11950774489. I was on the phone for approx 2 hours (forget the name of the person I was speaking to) and she was experiencing a lot of computer issues. I found a black Friday deal that said I would get a 200 Amazon gift card with the new services. I asked her when I would receive it and she said it would come via email and to be on the lookout for it. I've been checking my emails and haven't seen anything so I called to inquire about it. The lady I spoke to was very nice but said there's nothing on my account about the gift card. I know all calls are recorded. Is it possible for someone to pull that call and listen to it? You will hear that I was promised an Amazon GC. Not sure if her computer issues has anything to do with it not showing up on the order. Thank You. Paula Coldon [protected]@gmail.com
Desired outcome: I would like someone to pull the original call on 11/25 - you will hear that I was promised a 200 Amazon Gift Card
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Firing my son for saving my life
I ended up on life support and my son is my power of attorney for when I am not capable of making my own medical choices. Well some guy named Matt from the Houston/ Springfield area fired him and said his doctors note was false and even said he called the hospital that I am at right now asking for my Surgeons assistant and he was in St. Louis today. This guy named Matt was trying to get my medical records and even claimed to be my family member which I have no clue who this guy is. Well news flash to everyone in the Houston office area. I am still here and was just pulled off the ventilator last night and I have had 2 heart attacks and 1 stroke and told I will not see my birthday at the end of this month. My son saved my life by keeping me on the ventilator to see if I would start breathing on my own and you fired him. There's a thing called FMLA and you think the paper is false by calling and pretending to be my family and lying to them wanting my information. Both doctors told me how you harassed my son the entire time he was here and he couldn't catch any peace because of you. Well I am a worker for the state of Missouri and I know some laws that you do not. When you call and lie about you being my family to get my medical records, that my dear is a major lawsuit. You fired my son for no reason and I have the medical records from my surgeon and even the power of attorney papers and what all my son had to sign and even heard how hard he was praying for me to make it. They told me he couldn't even cry because you Matt was being a bother and now I'm going for gold. I'm pressing charges for you number 1 lying about being my family for my information. Then you lied about the paperwork being false. Wrong again. In Missouri FMLA is real and now I'm going to sue the entire company for damages and stress on me too. I wake up to have your name even in my night nurses conversations because you want more.
Claimed loss: My son is missing the money for his family. Then wanted to know my medical records. Here they are. I'm dying. I'm 42 mom of 3. A nana of 5.
Desired outcome: Yes he called and yes he lied. I'm pressing lawsuits and I have my attorney on this already. I want my son paid and if I have a heart attack and die because of Matt I want him fired!
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Matt from the Houston/Springfield offices is the worst person I have ever known and I do not know him. He fired my son because I was ventilated due to congestive heart failure and renal failure. I also had 2 heart attacks and a stroke. Matt called my son a liar and the doctors both informed me the entire time I was under anesthetics and incubated, Matt harassed my son and was fussing at him for a doctor's note. Then Matt calls here at the hospital wanting to speak to the assistant of my surgeon and he is in St. Louis at Barnes Hospital and he claims that he doesn't even work at the hospital where I am at. My son had no time to grieve nor could he answer questions because Matt would not stop. He even lied to the nurse here on the floor stating he is my family and was wanting my medical records. I do not know this dude whatsoever. I can say this I'm so glad that the phone numbers are recorded and the nurses take every single call very serious because both doctors are willing to testify against Matt in court and now my attorney is not happy about this. So my son get fired because I made him my power of attorney just in case I couldn't make my own medical decisions and he loses his job because of some lying fake worker that done nothing but gave my son hell. I called wanting to speak to someone in corporate and I was told nobody has and phones in corporate at all and it's only 1 email. Until last night and I told the worker what Matt done and and how he tried to get my medical records without my permission. Anyone who has been fired from this joke of a place because of a family emergency, it's called FMLA and your rights as a worker and a human is to be able to have that and not get fired and you don't have to give notes to the wannabe. Since Matt has decided he was going to be a smarty pants and try to pull some crap. I have lawsuits being filed today and I'm going for Russell and the rest of the bunch there. My son didn't deserve to be fired because he was here with me and you had no right trying to get my medical records with your lies. You need help you liar! I'm not stopping unless I'm dead or Russell and you no longer have your dirty fingers in this joke phone store. Matt and Russell I cannot wait until you meet me in court. We have to call the labor board back today and my attorney is filing all the paperwork in an hour.
Cell and fios
FIRST ISSUE - I applied for the first responder discount July 13, 2023. I called/chatted several times after that, only to be told each time to give it another billing cycle. Finally on November 1, after still not receiving the discount, I chatted/called in again. I was told by the rep, and this was the first time in 5 months I had heard this, that the service would need to be in my husband's name since he was the first responder. The rep transferred me to another department to transfer the service into my husbands name. I explained to that rep why I was asking for a transfer and she walked me through the process online. I told her I was not able to choose my plan, the 55+, and she told me that she could see that was the plan I had so she would submit a request to keep that as my plan. I thought that was the end of it, but no. Then I received a bill for $14.52 and $125. I started with a chat sometime early to mid November and had to eventually call in and ask for a supervisor. She told me my plan had been upgraded -- never did I ever say I wanted to upgrade. I was told the 55+ plan was grandfathered and no longer available. Unfortunately I never asked for the plan to be changed and no one had previously said that by transferring service, that was what set my upgrade in motion. I only did everything I did at the suggestion of Verizon reps. I was also told by Supervisor Ally that she was going to get me on a similar plan to my 55+ and she would get back to me in 242-48 hours to confirm. Needless to say, I never heard back so I called in a after the 48 hour period and explained everything yet again. That rep did tell me that he would credit me and would put me on a plan that was similar to 55+ and would only cost around $75. I'm waiting for my bill to see what I'm going to be charged and that should only be for service from 11/27 to 11/30/23.
SECOND ISSUE -- I chatted 12/1 to cancel my FIOS service eff. 12/1 and asked for my bill be revised to reflect only a few days in the 11/27 - 12/26 billing period. I was told that there was no proration for internet - WHAT? So I asked for a supervisor on chat who told me they were going to be put the cancellation through. Then, surprise, the chat disappeared and I could'nt get back to it so I called in and asked to speak to a supervisor, who was extremely rude, and told me I could read this rule in the customer agreement.
And this is how Verizon gets you -- first they upgraded my plan without my consent and then they're going to keep my money for service I'm not using. And this kind of service is exactly the reason why I canceled both cell and internet.
I literally have spent 8 - 16+ hours chatting or talking with Verizon reps about these two situations -- Verizon customer service sucks!
Desired outcome: Would like my 11.27.23 - 12.26.23 FIOS bill be prorated and only be charged for days I used the service -- 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30.
Salesman
Young man came to apartment building Saturday morning in Flourtown asking if I needed help applying for the affordable connectivity program. He was wearing a jacket that had Verizon on it. This is a HUD building of 62 and up residents. Was he legitimate? I didn’t let him in and there was another resident behind me asking him if he had called.
Just wanted you to be aware.
Thank you
Eileen Nyzio
False advertising, poor customer support, terrible service coverage.
In April 2023, I switched to Verizon, signed up for (quite literally) their most expensive plan and put my family of 4 on, as well as getting 4 of the newest top of the line devices. I have contacted Verizon at least 25 times from April-November regarding my non existent service. Their coverage maps are not accurate and their network has no minimum...
Read full complaintfios
I've been a loyal customer of Verizon Home services and Wireless for almost 20 years. (check my account's) Never, ever late paying my bills., over the years you dropped channels from my FIOS package than raised my monthly bill but I never complained till today. My remote control for one of my TV's stopped working, I called your 800 number and was told I would be charged to replace it. This was the last straw with you, Verizon. I will cancel both wireless and Verizon home services as soon as I can arrange new carriers. This could have all be avoided if your customer rep. just sent me a replacement, after all the remote was at least 15 to 20 years old. You expect me to be a loyal "VERIZON" customer but where's your loyalty. [protected]@verizon.net
Desired outcome: send me a new replacement remote!
Landline/internet Verizon bundle
I Lost Verizon my landline in lower Manhattan on Sept 29th-inconvenient. Repair expected tone completed by 30 November 2023. Really!
Lost bundled Verizon internet 3 November. Impossible situation. Same possible repair date 30 November. (This repair spans three months w/o service).
Numerous calls. Verizon doesn’t care. Doesn’t communicate. Repeatedly makes false promises. What a messed up company! I don’t know why I have been a loyal customer for 35 years
L G
Desired outcome: Resolution before 30 Nov 2023
Store manager 1379 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA
This is my 2nd complaint regarding the same matter. (Note: this is a condensed version of what I wrote November 3, 2023). On Friday November 3, 2023 1:00pm I went to the "Total By Verizon" store at 1379 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91722. I went with a friend so we could each pay our phone bills. The store manager, Michelle Mardi, waited on us. She started...
Read full complaintPreventing unauthorized charges
Received an unsolicited call on 11/11/2023 from [protected] regarding a free 90-day promotion from verizon fios for showtime. The caller quickly explained the promotion and asked if I was an authorized person for the account. I said that I was. The caller then proceeded to tell me thanks for being a verizon customer and have a nice day. Showtime will be added to your lineup soon on the following channels...
I quickly asked if the assumption was that I was interested in having the showtime promotion, as I did not agree to accepting it. Her response was that I can cancel after 90 days. She said they could also send me a reminder. I told her there was no need for a reminder because I was not interested.
Her tactics are why I usually don't listen to these calls. Unfortunately, this representative is slick and will cause a lot of accounts to be charged without permission. Not a way to keep long-standing customers.
Claimed loss: trust
Desired outcome: correct behavior
Rude manager towards new customer
Monday October 23, 2023, I called the Verizon Cellular Service store at 5514 Olive St., Pine Bluff, AR [protected] to see if they had a "hot spot" I could purchase for my computer and what costs would apply. Keenon a sales representative said they have one and it would be $10 for the line per month and $50 per month for the device. I went to the store and spoke with Keenon. In the process of the sale he did tell me it would be a total of $90 per month since I didn't have my cell phone service with Verizon. I wasn't happy about that, but did want the hot spot and service since my husband and I just moved from Rudolph, WI to Sherrill, AR. I provided my drivers license and Medicare card to prove who I was and it took some time to get the authorization to open the account. Keenon was patient and helpful calling several times to get my info updated quickly as possible. He was having problems with his i pad and computer getting my sales finished. I went in at 11:30 am and waited till 1:30 pm for my hot spot and new account. He said he needed his manager to override something to finish my account, he motioned to her to come help, 15 minutes later I said I was leaving if she couldn't get my account finalized. When she finally came over she talked to Keenon, but not me. I told her I'd been waiting two hours. She never acknowledged me, never introduced herself, never said I'm sorry it's taking so long or I'll have this done quickly. NOT ONE WORD TO A NEW CUSTOMER WAITING IN HER STORE FOR TWO HOURS. The sale was never completed and she gave no reason why she couldn't complete the transaction. I left the store. That manager lost this new customer. Verizon needs to be aware that the manager of this store needs further training in dealing with people in an appropriate manner OR a different position. Keenon the sales rep tried but his manager did nothing. I found service elsewhere.
Desired outcome: I want Verizon to be aware their incompetent manager lost a new customer. If I was treated badly how many others left and didn't say a word? An apology from the store manager would be nice.
Returning a phone that was under warranty
I have been trying since July to return a phone that quit working and was replace with a new one due to the warranty. I have repeatedly begged for each customer service rep to send me the necessary shipping lable. Several have tried to email it to me but it would not come through. They tried 3 different email addresses- NOTHING! The assistance manager at the corporate store in Davenport Iowa witnessed this as he tried to help by calling customer service with me. The person he spoke with promised that I would have the label in 5-7 days. She said she mailed it- just like all of the other reps I have talked with have also promised. On 10/9/23 I again called and spoke with a supervisor, she also tried to email it to me with no luck. She then said she would mail it to me. When I told her that I have no confidence that I will actually get the label, she promised to call me is a few days to check in. Never heard from her again. I have put a hold on automatic bill pay because I do not want the over 700 dollar charge for the phone to be taken out. So now I am being charged more to pay my bill. I am beyond upset and have never felt so helpless in trying to resolve a situation. I have been a very loyal customer for over 20 years and I am now close to contacting my attorney for help with this issue. The employees at my local store say there is nothing they can do to help and have commented on how bad Verizon's customer service is. I need this to be resolved NOW or I will pursue legal action and contact the Better Business Bureau and anyone else who may be able to help me. This have been the worst customer service experience I have ever had. I am a Social Worker in skilled nursing facility and a foster parent. I do not have time to sit on the phone for hours only to be promised that I will be receiving a label that never comes.
Barb DeHaven
[protected]
International plan
I was told that I would not be charged for calls from cell to cell if I had the monthly plan. I was charged nearly $400 for calls. They were supposed to look into the issue and never got back to me. I was told that they would not shut off my service while they were looking into it but they did. They offered to give me a credit of $150 but subsequently denied it. They refuse to allow me to hear the recordings or tell my why the charges were denied. They have people answering phone from different countries who provide wrong information that the customers rely on. It is almost impossible to speak with a supervisor. I thought we had reached a resolution only to find out they changed their mind and will not issue a credit. I should be credited the entire amount of the charges based on my reliance on information from their employees. I cannot get anywhere with them. I would like to try informal resolution before I take legal action. I question whether the misinformation is intentional to charge customers more money. I have seen several other similar complaints.
Desired outcome: credit for charges based on incorrect information they provided.
Mobile
I switched my phone service a week ago or so and immediately got a bill from Verizon for $594.69 for the remainder of a contract that Verizon has yet to produce. When I found this out, I spoke with Verizon to see if I could switch back and honor the remainder of the contract (still don't have a copy) as I cannot afford to pay that at this time. They said yes, so I switched my service back. Today I have a withdrawal from my checking account for the $594.69. I have been on chat for hours trying to resolve this. Finally they gave me number for Financial department but all they want to do is send me chats and say they have no record of me being billed this amount. I cannot get to a human to discuss and the issue obviously is outside of what their chat is capable of. Anyone have any ideas how to get this resolved. It is October 10, 2023. Thanks,
Desired outcome: I want the charge reversed from my checking account asap.
fios installation
When Fios was installed, the two installers hooked everything up on a stationary plug on the back of my entertainment unit without my knowledge or consent.
I am getting rid rid of this entertainment center and can not disconnect any of the wiring.
When I called customer service, I was told that Verizon can't send out anyone to repair this hook-up, and that it is my responsibility.
I believe it was the responsibility of the men who initially installed the FIOS. They took the easy way out and now I am supposed to pay out of pocket to have a technician come and fix the problem?
The customer service agent I spoke with was arrogant and condescending - stating that I didn't know what I was talking about - "There has to be a way that you can unplug the wires" he said.
No there isn't. I have been a customer of Verizon Internet & Phone service for many years and a Fios customer for several years. Time to switch to Spectrum.
Desired outcome: A technician to come to my apartment and properly connect the Fios wiring that isn't stationary to my entertainment center furniture that I am discarding
Trade in credit
In June 23 i purchased a new iPhone 14 because there was a promotion that would give me $700 for my old iPhone. I sent the old phone to Verizon follow their request though ups. The tracking shows a delay at the Verizon location of Fort Worth on 6/29 with a received notation on 7/1 the note said damaged I wasn’t getting the credit so I called and was told Verizon would get the credit from ups and there was no effect on me. They never give me the credit automatically I’ve called on 4 different occasions and have to take almost an hour each call and each time the credit is given manually but the problem is never solved now I’m told I have to call every month for 36 months to get my credit. I can’t believe that there isn’t some way they can’t resolve this issue
Desired outcome: I want my account to be credited each month automatically as I was promised
Towers
I have problem with my service for 2 week and Im being told that they are updating the towers to 5G. Well Im suffering with bad service caust they are upadting there towers. I have dropped calls and limit services for the last 2 weeks. Everyone keeps tellling me there going to get the problem resolved but nothing. There rates went up and my service went dowm. I not been offered anything for this inconvenience. They upated the towers in Mansfield and loss Blossberg but not in any other area here. This is a sad situation. You need more towers in rural areas. Feel free to put on on my property. It should help with better service. When they do thing like this they should notify there customers. Not leave then in the dark, Feel free to notfy me at [protected]@yahoo.com
Thanks
Fios
New customer. My physical address used for installation. Must have bill sent to PO Box. Not getting a bill. Had service suspended. Found way to pay bill as one time event. Can't upgrade billing address because my account and zip don't match with password. Tried to change password, but my billing address doesn't match zip. I'm so freaking pissed off. If this is not fixed by tomorrow, I will return to Comcast where I never had this problem.
James Harr
893 Old Wilmington Rd
Fl 1
Coatesville, PA 19320
Billing Address:
167 Brandt St
PO Box 173
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Acct:[protected]
Cell: [protected]
[protected]@outlook.com
Order not received in full
I placed an order with Verizon for am iPhone Pro Max. I paid $700 up front and planned to use the trade in of my current phone for the balance. I was notified that my order would be delivered 9/25/23 by Fed Ex and I would need to sign for the package. The package did arrive as scheduled but as soon as I was handed the box I knew there was no phone in it. The box weighed nothing. I immediately contacted Verizon and was assured that I would get my phone or a refund to start a reorder. I continued to follow up on this and spend countless hours with agents. Eventually there was a fraud investigation opened as standard protocol. Again I was assured I would get the phone or the refund. I was notified today that my claim has been denied. I did not receive my phone and I will not be getting a refund. Those are the only options that I was interested in. I have been a long time loyal customer who always pays on time and when I need help from Verizon I am basically told that my issue is not true.
Desired outcome: I would like the iPhone 14 Pro Max that I ordered #1772179 or I would like my payment for that phone refunded so I can place the order again.
Cell phone number
Hello. I don't know if this complaint will change anything but out of the blue my child phone number was connected to someone else number (a landline number) so I was calling my child phone and a lady answer I hung up called again then her husband answer the phone. I was so scared thinking someone took my child or stole her phone, the husband's and I went back and forward before we realized that somehow my child number was connected to his landline number we dont know how. So today [protected] I called total wireless/Verizon to see what's the problem and why were the two different numbers connected. They fix the situation and they placed the blame on me saying I was calling the wrong number, I know my child number plus my sister and her cousins were also calling her number, total wireless/Verizon dosen't care about their customers they were super rude to me didn't care how stressful it was for me to think something happen to my child they were very unprofessional, I asked to talk to someone higher and they told me unfortunately they doesn't have a complaint department.
Desired outcome: I would like an apologize and a free phone plan would be very appropriated
Never honored the promised rate or my trade-in
Verizon’s Deceptive Practices And Dreadful Customer Service
If you are considering using VERIZON mobile service, please be aware of my experience and think twice about it. Since, I switched to Verizon, three months ago, I have experienced multiple rate increases, mishandling of credits and promotions, and abysmal customer service. Here is my experience:
In mid-June 2023, my family and I decided to switch from T-Mobile to Verizon. We were promised a rate of $185 monthly for five phone, that we could trade in our 5 T-Mobile phones for 5 Verizon phones (4 Samsung Galaxy S23 Pluses and 1 iPhone 14) and receive credit for the phones and $200 for each in Verizon rewards and receive two free Samsung Galaxy watches and activate two lines for $5 each. I also paid $2600 to cancel my Tmobile plan.
Prior to switching, two agents assured us that the monthly rate for all the lines transferred would be about $185 a month. A third agent I talked to when I received a higher bill, even gave me slightly a lower monthly amount, around $182, and assured me he would fix the billing error.
Transferring the phone numbers took several trips to a Verizon store and calls to customer service because of the poor instructions received to transfer the numbers. But it seemed like we had finally made the transfer.
After I received and activated the new phones, in mid/late June 2023, following Verizon’s instructions, I shipped our 5 old T-Mobile phones within the box the company provided, with the UPS label it received, attached to the box. All of the five phones had been shipped together and Verizon received the box with them. Nevertheless, weeks later, Verizon informed me that one phone was missing and it refused to credit me for the phone. I do not have the phone in my possession. I shipped with the other four phones Verizon acknowledges the receipt. If, in fact, one phone was missing, it was not my responsibility, but either Verizon's who received the phones or UPS's who delivered them. Since Verizon hired UPS, and I just dropped the box at UPS in Westchester County, NY, there is no way I can investigate the matter or be responsible for its disappearance. Several agents I contacted stated that the phone was likely lost in their warehouse. One of them, who identified himself as Michael, after a two-hour call, assured me that he located the tracking number, confirmed that Verizon received all the five phones. However, he said, one of them had a description of having a 128 GB memory and the actual memory was 256 GB. Because of this discrepancy in information, the receipt of the phone was not processed. Michael promised to escalate the matter with detailed information about what had happened and said it would be resolved within three business days. Like similar promises I received to that the matter would be resolved, it never was. I also filed a complaint before Verizon Executive Relations. The complaint received the number CASE 297781 and was assigned to Executive Relations Marshall. I have countless times called and emailed Marshall. He never takes or returns my calls or replies to my emails.
Meanwhile, as aforementioned, I was promised a monthly rate around $185 for all lines to switch to Verizon. The first bill I received was $497.88. The second totaled $245.69. The third bill was $317.54. Verizon App currently informs me that my new monthly bill would be $247,27. Out of nowhere, Verizon, without my knowledge and permission, has changed my plan to one that does not include promotional credits and is about 60% higher than the $185 rate I was told by three agents.
I have spent close to 40 hours, talking to numerous Verizon agents, as well as with two supervisors, Tyler (who hung up on me) and Lis, trying to adjust the bill to what I was told it would be. Despite Verizon's multiple promises to correct the issue, it never did. It actually keeps changing and increasing my bills, every month. The two last agents I talked to, Rodrigo (on 09/08/23) and Joyce (on 09/09/23), said they could not tell me what my monthly rate is. Lis, Joyce’s supervisor, (on 09/09/73) said that she could see in the records of my calls that I was promised a rate of $185. However, Lis said she couldn’t honor that rate. In addition, she could not inform me what my monthly rate actually is. Whatever estimate she would provide me, she said, it would be a rough one, and it could be different than what we would actually be charged.
Now, I would like to cancel Verizon's service due to its deceptive business practices, negligent handling of my property, and its continued disregard for me as a customer. For this, Verizon has stated it will charge me $5466 to cancel (no guarantee, it could be less or more). This is outrageous and wrong.
Changing my mobile services to Verizon was one of the biggest mistakes I have done and one of the most dreadful experiences I have had. It is a deceitful company, that does not honor its word, misinform the customers, and provide an abysmal customer service. Verizon is a greedy $138 billion business, with a CEO Hans Vestberg who reportedly is paid nearly $20 millio a year, who needs to deceive customers and make a few extra bucks from retired teachers who live on budget, like me.
Desired outcome: Reimbursement for T-Mobile fees, reimbursement for overcharges, and waive of fees to switch to another carrier.