Is Total Wireless Scamming Customers?

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024
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Комментарии • 105

  • @StetsonDoggett
    @StetsonDoggett  День назад +8

    *Statement from Total Wireless Directly (please read):*
    We quickly identified the root cause of the billing issue as soon as we became aware of it and have since refunded any customers who may have been incorrectly charged, and made sure the promotion was correctly applied moving forward.
    Should any customers have any question or concern regarding this promotion, the best option is to reach out to us right away at *byebyetmohelp@verizon.com* so we can take care of their issue.
    We stand by our commitment to our community and pride ourselves on actively engaging with our customers to improve our overall experience and provide the best value in wireless.
    Links & Resources:
    • Proper way to submit a ticket with Total Wireless: www.reddit.com/r/TotalWireless/comments/1g9ao6r/byebye_escalation_ask_for_tracfone_corporate_care/
    • Additional details for BYEBYE promo ya'll should know about (eSIM and pSIM related): www.reddit.com/r/TotalWireless/comments/1fn9ob7/additional_details_for_byebye_promo_yall_should/

  • @raymonddriggers
    @raymonddriggers День назад +31

    In my opinion, Stetson should buy the company out because he knows more than anyone about every problem they have!

    • @etexas
      @etexas День назад

      but verizon owns tracfone / total wireless, right?

    • @paspeedtestingadventures7503
      @paspeedtestingadventures7503 День назад

      Yup​@@etexas

    • @thig6454
      @thig6454 День назад

      Pretty sure he couldn’t afford to even do that even if he wanted to.

    • @etexas
      @etexas День назад

      @@paspeedtestingadventures7503 is verizon like this super chill hands off owner? why is the customer experience with visible vs tracfone/total so different?

  • @bctsteve
    @bctsteve День назад +36

    I was feeling bad that I missed out on the $15 promotion. I don’t feel bad anymore.

  • @MaxTechStudios
    @MaxTechStudios День назад +13

    I ran into many of these same problems, the worst one definitely being eSIM not being supported, and only being told that after I already paid. Then, they told me I had to pay to ship back the physical SIMs they sent. I went through multiple 1 hour+ calls with support, nothing was fixed.
    I might try again with the 50% off deal, but I might end up choosing a different carrier entirely.

    • @TenForceFalls
      @TenForceFalls День назад

      I get why they might not want to do esim after my activation nightmare. Still, this should be a given feature.

    • @c.r.8811
      @c.r.8811 День назад +2

      Happened to me too I got the promotional price only for the first month after the first month the promotion got removed somehow I called customer service they couldn't help me out I was on the phone for a long time this company is a scam they're lying about the promotions.

  • @Carbrat
    @Carbrat День назад +4

    I called Total, and their customer service said there was no such promotion and even told me I was reading it wrong. This is not the first time, and it takes forever to get nowhere. That immediately, put me off anything to do with Total. I don't think support even really understood me !

  • @vorishloss1890
    @vorishloss1890 День назад +21

    Wow I'm happy I went with the visible promo instead. Hope we don't get the same problems

    • @antibrevity
      @antibrevity День назад

      I'm been on Visible for years, but must admit that customer service is almost non-existent. Your only option is web chat with an AI gatekeeper. I have used it to chat with a real human and they did help me, but Visible has intentionally built the cheapest customer service system imaginable in the hopes that customers won't use it. Success.

    • @KingNaut
      @KingNaut День назад

      They shouldn’t. Fortunately I took advantage of a promo about 2 years when they were restructuring their tier plans and was able to get Visible+ for $35 forever instead of the Visible+ promo they got now which is $35 for 2 years. Service has been phenomenal and haven’t experienced no problems ever since I switched to them. You’re in good hands

    • @EricV485
      @EricV485 8 часов назад

      Visible is directly owned and operated by Verizon as a subsidiary so it should not get the same problems. Total Wireless is a brand of TracFone, which Verizon owns, but it is basically still a legacy TracFone brand run by TracFone.

  • @EduardoVerastica
    @EduardoVerastica День назад +5

    I switched before any of this and I couldn't even get the Disney Plus promo. Tried leaving and couldn't even get proper help to port my number out. Lost my number that I had for over 10 years!

    • @LordByron249
      @LordByron249 День назад

      I honesty have total wireless 5G + fora while now and I’ve never had issues and I pay 30$, on top of free Disney + service I have for the amount of time I keep the line active .

  • @byersjaxon
    @byersjaxon День назад +3

    I moved 3 T-Mo lines at a Total Wireless store in August. I did have to call the make sure the promo was applied for the next bill. My 2nd month the promo price was correct. I had a billing issue last month though. My stored Auto-pay credit card got removed so my lines got deactivated. Had to call again to get the lines reactivated. Promo price is still showing correctly 2 months into the promo. I will be checking every month to make sure my account is good with auto-pay and the promo price. I guess I can deal with these hassles since I'm getting 3 lines for only $45 per month.

  • @MrMannyboy329
    @MrMannyboy329 День назад +1

    I signed up for this promotion and as you are stating is exactly what happened to me, so I filed an FCC complaint and Better Business Bureau complaint, my account now shows $30.00 a month for 2 lines, lets see what happens . If my bill goes back to $85.00 I will just change carriers. Thanks for this post. When you call customer service you are either talking to someone in the Philippines or Columbia, you will never talk to anyone in the United States.

  • @martin22336
    @martin22336 День назад +12

    Its on purpose they are scammers. This is going to be a class action

    • @michaelcorcoran8768
      @michaelcorcoran8768 День назад +1

      Yeah they probably hope that a few people will notice and complain enough and they'll fix the issue for a few complainers. But then some people won't notice or we'll just give up
      I don't think they realized this was going to become a thing though...

  • @LissyRedgown
    @LissyRedgown День назад +4

    People are very quick to scream scam…

  • @ianshives3596
    @ianshives3596 18 часов назад +1

    Mine worked but did have a problem porting 1 of my lines from Mint. Customer service worked hard on it and fixed it within 48 hours. Hope the promotion works for the 5 years like they promised.

  • @python7437
    @python7437 21 час назад +1

    I got the deals but didn't run into any issues mostly. I activated via eSIM by activating all lines separately. I was overcharged initially (during the first activation) but subsequently was refunded by Total Wireless. Haven't had any issues since, still $75 renewal price

  • @YaretziaGarcia
    @YaretziaGarcia День назад +4

    I signed up last month for the 50% off deal and I still have it active on my account, it shows up that I owe $30 a month.

    • @powwowmail
      @powwowmail День назад

      Are you a real person? My experience was lots of polite customer service talk but NOTHING real except a notice that my service was deactivated and the only option was to "reactivate"???

  • @99999me1
    @99999me1 День назад +2

    That's why I use google voice.... If stuff like this happens I just abandon the account and get a new number.. Zero time wasted.

  • @Jhass360
    @Jhass360 День назад +9

    I’ve been with Total for about 3 months on the 50% off single $60 plan. I’ve never had an issue.

    • @YaretziaGarcia
      @YaretziaGarcia День назад +1

      Likewise, still paying $30 a month for my 5G+ Unlimited single line.

    • @dynomight26
      @dynomight26 День назад

      File a complaint with the FCC.gov and they will handle Total wireless

  • @vishalpmehta
    @vishalpmehta День назад +4

    I've dealt with both Total Wireless and US Mobile. A world of difference. Total wireless seems like a legit scam while US Mobile feels like a breath of fresh air! T-Mobile Business via Messenger is pretty awesome too.

  • @metalrar
    @metalrar День назад +1

    I did that promotion when you talk it in a video !! And is still in my account, 3 lines plus internet home promo for total amount of 15$ x 3 and 35$ internet home costing total brake down 80$ in total 2 SIM cards , Samsung s23 ultra, Samsung s20 5g, 1 E-Sim iPhone 16, and the internet home with promo

  • @sportsfan7702
    @sportsfan7702 День назад +2

    I bought a phone through total Wireless but only had one line, I will be pouring out to Mobile X in the morning just because I do not want to go through any hassles and I still may go through hassles trying to Port out

  • @knightone57
    @knightone57 День назад

    This is why when I saw your previous vid I checked Total's customer service reviews.

  • @glynnetolar4423
    @glynnetolar4423 День назад +1

    Company makes really good deal. Likely not profiting much from it. Then did stupid things that cost them even more. World have been cheaper if they did it right the first time! May not be a scam but a good mark of corporate stupidity. I would not let them off that easy.

  • @jimmast2509
    @jimmast2509 19 часов назад

    If US Mobile ran this promotion, $15 per line, to port out of Total Wireless I would jump at the chance to change. Although I didn't have any trouble getting the promotion, the customer service is absolutely a total waste of time.

  • @Coffee-xh4kp
    @Coffee-xh4kp День назад +2

    Stick to US MOBILE. 24hr customer care and the choice of network switching is a life saver.

  • @iAmInsaine22
    @iAmInsaine22 23 часа назад

    This is the reason why I never switched to Total. The internet is covered with post about their credits suddenly disappearing and CS denies they ever offered the promotion.

  • @rando6854
    @rando6854 21 час назад

    I went the FCC complaint route and got it fixed that way.

  • @StarTrek4Life
    @StarTrek4Life День назад

    I switched from Verizon to Mint. Never been happier. I was considering Total since it was with Verizon and I am glad I did not go with them.

  • @turbojobo
    @turbojobo День назад +1

    I have their 50% off with the 30 dollar plan but It impossible for me to put disney on my account. Service is ok, I do feel here in san diego ATT is better

  • @musicviolamusician4392
    @musicviolamusician4392 День назад

    What do you think about the boost mobile free 1 year service deal?

  • @makaeo8085
    @makaeo8085 18 часов назад

    Thank Goodness Verizon took their name away from the Total Wireless brand...but not caring about their customer sounds like Verizon's signature...

  • @rohanb-ef2xh
    @rohanb-ef2xh День назад

    I just checked the total wireless app and my price still says $30 for next renewal. Im keeping autopay off tho, cause I don't trust them enough to keep the pricing correct every month lol

  • @cesarsalgadosalgado2199
    @cesarsalgadosalgado2199 День назад

    Visible mobile is doing the same thing they first came out saying they would give customers 2 or 3 years with the unlimited plan for 15$ now its 25$ again and the visible plus plan for 35$

  • @bobimbordino3024
    @bobimbordino3024 22 часа назад

    I tried total wireless for a month. The second I saw my bill double from the promo I kept my cricket line. No help on my Samsung s24 plus

  • @nagatasan_21
    @nagatasan_21 День назад

    Kinda happy being with Visible $15/mo. The customer service is a bit better

  • @juelhossain
    @juelhossain День назад

    I bought the promotion through the website but never got the activation code . Got only two sim cards. Then tried to activate it through the website but it was asking for plan code or something. Then talked to the live customer service and they said i have to buy the plan from the store and i have pay first month full then 15$. So the question was i already paid what will happen to those. Answer they don't know. So i took refund and never called them or never went to the store for this deal. Looks like i saved lots of time not taking this deal. And time is money

  • @El_chero
    @El_chero День назад

    Spanish customer service is always pretty good kind and call back to see if problem was solved (days later) always fixed my issue

  • @raidersamson3356
    @raidersamson3356 12 часов назад

    Buying from off brands like Total wireless and Boost mobile is a gamble I don’t have time to mess with, sticking with cricket for now

  • @michaelcorcoran8768
    @michaelcorcoran8768 День назад

    Sometimes you need to go through the FCC or the BBC to get your phones unlocked from AT&t. It's ridiculous how typical the situation is where that's what you have to do to get anything done.
    AT&t is unlocking system seems to be intentionally designed to be confusing and difficult especially for people that bought a device full price just to use as a Wi-Fi only. Or bought it brand new off of third party seller. Because they want you to be 60 days removed from the opening of your AT&t account and people that were using devices as Wi-Fi only don't have an AT&t account
    So they're automatically filtered out with rejections when they try to unlock. This was a major issue with things like the surface duo and the LG v60 which a lot of people would buy to use as a music player or an e-reader or a Wi-Fi only tablet

  • @antibrevity
    @antibrevity День назад

    It's not much help to customers, but you can be sure that there are law firms racing to file the first class action. Depending upon how many people signed up, this appears to be Total's fast-track to bankruptcy.

  • @loyaltohouston
    @loyaltohouston День назад +1

    Though I’m currently with Metro enjoying $50 a month

  • @powwowmail
    @powwowmail День назад

    Total Wireless was my worst cell phone experience ever .. several calls to customer service and the only result was my account was deactivated with only option offered was to reactivate???

  • @El_chero
    @El_chero День назад +1

    The app from total wireless is GARBAGE. Always shows wrong. I have 5 lines and ALWAYS DISPLAY WRONG price/lines. However always charge me right $135 for 5 lines all premium and love it. Finally they fix the HD video streaming to 1080 instead 480

  • @CoolExtremeGames4526
    @CoolExtremeGames4526 День назад

    I hope the Verizon and AT&T signal strength maps get fixed

  • @leekeller7017
    @leekeller7017 17 часов назад

    That's why's I'm sticking with Verizon prepaid. I have no customers service problems it

  • @gregmg79
    @gregmg79 День назад

    Wish this deal will come back. T mobile screwed me over unlocking my phones till it was too late.

    • @jordanabendroth6458
      @jordanabendroth6458 День назад

      their current deal is still really good, especially if you pay for Disney+, their total5g plan includes unlimited priority data and 6 months of disney+ at $25 a month or their 5G+ plan includes unlimited priority data, Disney+ for as long as you have the plan, and unlimited 5 mpbs hotspot.

  • @Kiss-qz2oj
    @Kiss-qz2oj День назад

    I would have left and went to us mobile. They have out standing customer service.

  • @MetallicBlade
    @MetallicBlade День назад

    It's owned by Verizon.
    And Verizon will Verizon.

  • @lesterhung7467
    @lesterhung7467 3 часа назад

    of course them are scamming, they've been doing it forever

  • @SrulyRosenberg-g6n
    @SrulyRosenberg-g6n День назад

    I bought the plan for two lines and paid, and when it came to activating them, they told me the promotion had already expired.
    I never got informed of a date that I have to activate it
    Anyone with the same issue?

    • @mr.m.7357
      @mr.m.7357 День назад

      On their website where they were advertising the plan it had the seal end date. It was like September 29th or 28th.

    • @SrulyRosenberg-g6n
      @SrulyRosenberg-g6n День назад

      @mr.m.7357 i did buy it before

  • @cesarsalgadosalgado2199
    @cesarsalgadosalgado2199 День назад

    Thats false advertising and false deals they're isn't no 15$ deal its actually 25$ for like 2 years contract and the other promo and deal is bring your phone get unlimited plan for 25$ for 5 years locked in

  • @JarretSlater
    @JarretSlater День назад +1

    Run for your life from total wireless…..

  • @Shadeamous
    @Shadeamous День назад

    damn im on mint mobile right now and this looks good

  • @toontownlegomaster
    @toontownlegomaster День назад

    That's messed up

  • @gparyani
    @gparyani День назад

    Just stick to US Mobile everyone.

  • @gofman1109
    @gofman1109 День назад

    Don't need to get in the trouble

  • @Isaiah094
    @Isaiah094 День назад +1

    Going to switch to Total with this new $25 unlimited everything deal. Hope they figured it all out because that’s honestly ridiculously cheap for essentially the same thing as Visible, if not better because of the included roaming and calling.

    • @BenFoilHat
      @BenFoilHat День назад

      Are you serious

    • @vapidshay
      @vapidshay День назад +4

      @@BenFoilHat not everybody has had the myriad of issues seen on Reddit.
      plus, it’s objectively the best deal in wireless rn & imo, is worth it even w/ having to put up w/ their incompetence.

    • @Jhass360
      @Jhass360 День назад

      I’m on the $30 unlimited plan and have NOT had a billing issue.

    • @jordanabendroth6458
      @jordanabendroth6458 День назад

      For what it's worth, I ported from visible to total wireless for their 5g+ plan (the $30 a month plan) and everything ported over just fine and I had service a few minutes after I signed up.

  • @markmandelstamm2866
    @markmandelstamm2866 День назад

    Sounds just like Visible

  • @leekeller7017
    @leekeller7017 17 часов назад

    Sounds like an system issues

  • @rothpaul7812
    @rothpaul7812 День назад

    Just get US MOBILE

  • @boynextdoor2008
    @boynextdoor2008 8 часов назад

    6:00 yep total wireless' reps can't tell their head from their azz fr 🤣pair that with a terrible billing system and clueless employees and voila u have this mess

  • @TheUnderMasked
    @TheUnderMasked День назад +1

    Yes, I'm stuck with two lines on $50 plan. I will be switching to visible soon

  • @BenFoilHat
    @BenFoilHat День назад

    Wow what a terrible scheming company

  • @leekeller7017
    @leekeller7017 17 часов назад

    That's not good

  • @thumperrabbit4
    @thumperrabbit4 День назад +1

    Signed with Total about a year ago switching back to what I had, there screwy!

  • @rubenortiz7908
    @rubenortiz7908 11 часов назад

    I’ll stick with my Visible wireless. I haven’t had a problem with them since day 1.

  • @jamilalyasenie4684
    @jamilalyasenie4684 22 часа назад

    Just Scam

  • @iBonnieYT
    @iBonnieYT 22 часа назад

    Oof

  • @Izak012
    @Izak012 День назад

    first

  • @Ankur71284
    @Ankur71284 День назад

    That’s why you don’t switch blindly to any company the best MVNO is #1 US mobile and #2 mint mobile .. US MOBILE got the best customer service ..