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T-Mobile's Harsh Blow to Millions of Americans: No One Saw It Coming

Thousands of people are affected by the changes made by the operator without the users' consent

In recent months, T-Mobile has received a flood of complaints from its customers, and it doesn't seem like the situation is improving. The company, which has been a benchmark in the industry, has seen its relationship with some of its users become complicated. More and more due to a series of changes that haven't been well received.

One of the biggest sources of discontent comes from the rate increases. Although they had already occurred in the past, they have only fueled the frustration. The price of some of its older plans went up by 5 dollars, which caused a wave of criticism.

This increase was added to the previous increases of 2 or 5 dollars that were implemented in the One, Magenta, and Simple Choice plans. Leaving many users feeling disappointed and deceived.

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Complaints to T-Mobile Are for Other Reasons

However, customer complaints are not only due to these increases. In recent weeks, T-Mobile has implemented changes that have further enraged its users.

Many of them have found that, without prior notice or consent, their old plans have been replaced by others. Higher priced and with fewer benefits.

The discontent reached its peak when some customers discovered that T-Mobile had completely eliminated their oldest rates. With no possibility of returning to them. This change has led to a series of protests, both in forums and on social media, where users express their frustration.

One of the most talked-about cases was that of a customer. When trying to make a change to his plan, he was "accidentally" moved from his original Magenta Max plan to a much more expensive one: the Go5G Plus 9L.

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The most alarming thing was that, when contacting customer service to reverse the change, he was told it wasn't possible. He even escalated the situation to a supervisor, but the response was the same: it was no longer possible to return to the original plan. T-Mobile, apparently, has limited its employees' ability to restore old plans.

The Most Loyal Customers Will Think Twice

This type of change is not only affecting new users but also those who have been loyal customers for years. The lack of transparency and the imposition of new rates without prior notice have left many wondering if T-Mobile truly values loyalty. Moreover, although the company has tried to ease the situation by offering free voice lines, the reality is that many users no longer trust its practices.

Complaints continue to pile up, and the general feeling is that T-Mobile is losing connection with its customers. What once seemed to be an innovative and customer-focused company now faces a landscape full of distrust.

➡️ Consumer Affairs

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