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Friday, June 5th, 2020 12:43 PM

Waiting for returning box kit

Nearest fedex or ups store is 60 miles away so I’ve talked to someone that supposedly was sending me the kit for returning the equipment. I’ve done that 2 times and no box kit in site. I know this is typical from what I’ve seen and I’m getting a bit mad. I can see the way they are finding ways to make money because of a late return and I will blow a fuse if a bill shows up in the mail. I know about the amount of time extensions but I don’t believe anything when 2 times they said it’s going to be sent to you and I think they didn’t even attempt to go any farther then the phone conversation to send it. I’m going to drive a 65 miles one way to get it back to the place or what?

ACE - Professor

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2.3K Messages

5 years ago

It takes a long time to order a recovery kit on a disconnected account (at least 10 minutes) because you have to manually enter the receiver#, access card # and serial number of each receiver going between two screens (the ordering system and account management system) so if you weren't on the phone with the agent for at least 10 minutes then the recovery kit was more than likely never ordered, also it takes up to 21 days for delivery IF a kit was ordered.

ACE - Expert

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22.9K Messages

5 years ago

What models are each of your boxes? Perhaps they are not returnable.

If returnable and you are over 10 miles away from a participating shipper, then yes the old process of sending a prepaid return kit should be used for any returnable models.

You can double check both shippers to see if there are any participating locations much closer.

How To Return The Equipment

Go to a FedEx or UPS location with your account #. No need to bring a box or label, the equipment will be boxed it up & shipped out at no charge. The process takes less than 5 minutes.

Find FedEx Office locations at www.fedex.com/attreturns.

Find The UPS Store locations at www.theupsstore.com/locations.

Because of shipping delays from Covid-19 (both to you and back), AT&T has increased the return timeframe for their services from 21 days up to 60 days temporarily.

ACE - Expert

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21K Messages

5 years ago

NRF are credited back if they receive the receivers.


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