I had to call to cancel services and, because we are no longer living in 2002, I called with my cell phone. We didn’t even have a phone hooked up in our house until I needed to use our fax machine a few weeks ago. I haven’t even looked at a bill since 2005. Why did I need three-way calling again? And an unlisted phone number? Because of all the stalkers calling a number with no phone attached?
My conversation:
ATT asshole automated voice: Hello, and what can I help you with today? Please say your request clearly.
Me (speaking slowly and crystal clearly): I need to cancel my ATT services
ATT asshole automated voice: I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Please repeat.
Me (speaking louder, because everyone understands you better while shouting into the phone): I.Need. To. Cancel. My. SERVICES!
ATT asshole automated voice (using his automated condescending tone): OK I see you are calling from 216-###-#### (again, my cell phone) we do not have that phone number on file. Are you sure you have an account with us? Please say the number attached to your account now.
Me: 216-###-#### (my home number)
ATT asshole automated voice: OK, let me just pull up your information then.
**waiting, waiting, waiting***
ATT asshole automated voice: I am transferring you to a live customer service rep, please hold.
Me: D’oh! What is the point of the automated service if you can’t service me!!! Stupid-dummy-computer voice!
Cue slow jazz Muzak. This is 2009, you’d think they’d want something more upbeat while I wait. Perhaps some Beyonce? Black Eyed Peas? I could totally rock out to "Boom Boom Pow!" while dealing with phone ’tards.
**20-freaking-minutes later**
Live customer service script reader: Hello Mrs. (insert my maiden name), I see you want to cancel your services and I am very sorry to hear that. Can you tell me the reason?
Me: Yes, I’m moving to Texas and no longer need a phone…in Ohio.
Live customer service script reader now going off script: Ah, it’s definitely warm down there!
1 year ago
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