Today, I switched cell phone service providers, hoping to upgrade. After working out the details and picking a phone in the store, I got home to find my brand new cell can't get a signal in my house. I already signed the two year contract. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got let go from my job, because my personal cell phone doesn't always have signal, so I missed an important call from work. My contract specifically said I'd get a work phone, which never happened. FML
Today, I got a new phone. Only after berating the Sprint employee and Apple support desk because I could not call, text, or access the Internet did I find out that I didn't need to buy a new phone. It was just on airplane mode. FML
Today, I called my mobile phone provider to end my contract. A sales rep spent over half an hour trying to convince me to reconsider, and I kept refusing. I ended up breaking down and accepting a "more economical" contract, which I didn't notice costs almost twice as much as the last one. FML
Today, I went to switch my phone number to a new carrier. During the credit check, I was told that I couldn't because I already had an active account. This came as a surprise, as I've never had an account with that carrier. Time to file a fraud claim. FML
Today, I was calling my cable company to tell me how to fix my internet. I stayed on hold for almost half an hour, and then when someone finally picked up, my phone died. FML
Today, I finally got a job interview, and I thought it went amazing. They were supposed to call me today or tomorrow with the news. Today is also the day that my phone company decided to cut my phone off. FML
Today, I went to work 300 miles away from where I live. I couldn't find my customer's address, so I decided to call him. I'd picked up my wireless house phone instead of my mobile. FML
Today, and for the umpteenth time, my cellphone customer service told me that I have to talk to the FCC due to a screwup on both sides in my cellphone plan. The thing is, I can't get around their stupid automated system, 0 is disabled and I don't want to brute force the 20 other numbers to find a living, breathing human. FML
Today, I walked into a T-Mobile store to get a new phone. I wanted all of my numbers on my new phone, but the customer service rep had to transfer them. He said jokingly, "I understand. You don't want to lose your girlfriend's number." My girlfriend and I broke up two days ago. FML
Today, I have no cell phone reception as I am visiting family who lives on the side of a mountain. They told me there was service on top of the mountain, so I hiked up. Only when I got there did I realize I'd left my phone back down at the house. FML
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Top comments
chacon49 1
There's a 30 day trial period. You deserved this for not reading your contract! Return the phone and switch providers
pm_sky 0
call your service provider and ask them how to update your phone so you can hit more towers and get a stronger signal.
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Comments (205)
PInK_ExCiTeD 7
Don't worry sometimes my phone does the same thing -.- is frustrating but good luck with yours
Oceansnipe17 8
That's AT&T for ya
ShazzyMrMe 6
Just simply stop ur direct debits and say "No service.. No pay"
lilblumango 1
You do know you have a month to give it back and not pay a thing. Atleast that's how it is for most providers.
meghanlbruno 4
It'll break through eventually
wittygirl 8
Go to RadioShack they have a website that cross checks all the availability in your area, you pick what's gonna work best for your budget. ( I do know not all stores have a great crew find a store that works best for you i.e. best buy, Walmart. Whatever) and if it's within the first two weeks you can get out of the deal.
goddamniluvme 0
U have 30 days to back out! I used to work a for cell phone company, trust me it's not iron clad!
conniejoy529 10
Checking a coverage map will not show you what the service will be like in the home itself. Most companies do have a buyer's remorse period where you can return the device and get your money back for it. You can also cancel the contract with out penalties with in that time frame. Some companies though, will still bill you for an activation fee and the time you had the phone. So if you are going to cancel service do it as quickly as possible. I know Buyers remorse with T-mobile is 14 days, AT&T is 30 days. I work in customer service for a cell phone company and you would not believe how many people will buy a phone with a contract then 5 months later decide that they don't have good enough service in their home. You have a buyer's remorse period for a reason. Use it. Once it is over you are out of luck.
lowie89 7
I'm on the fence with this one.. Ya it sucks you just got a new phone and provider and you don't get service but it's your fault for not doing your research on where that company had coverage..
MissSmileyFace 0
AT&T huh?