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CenturyLink seems to have a pattern is false/misleading advertising and fraudulent billing. I have personally had 3 different problems with them.

I recently responded to an advertisement offering high speed internet for "$19.95" per month "when you bundle". I already have phone and internet "bundled" with them. When I called, I was told that the only was to get the $19.95 price was if I changed to the absolutely most expensive phone service that they offered which would have raised total well above the current, non-promotion price.

I then spoke to them about changing to the higher speed without changing the phone price. I was eventually offered a 12-month price of approximately $58.50 (including phone, internet and all associated taxes and fees). I asked repeatedly for that total (I probably asked the operator 5 times) and was given that number.

I received an order confirmation in the mail that did not have any prices on it. A few weeks later, I received a bill and buried on page 3 of 6 was a note that part of the special prices was only good for 4 months. No one has ever mentioned "4 months" in the phone conversation.

This is actually the second time that Qwest/CenturyLink has done this to me. The last time I changed the interent service, they quoted me one price on the phone and billed me for twice that.

Monetary Loss: $57.

Location: Seattle, Washington

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Guest

do not use they suck

Guest

2018 and there still lies advertising high speed for 45 a month well they call high speed 3 to 6 mbpsalthough ads claim 40 to 80mbps for 45 month and previous to the 45 so called deal they had a network upgrade charge of 2 to 4 dollars a month for years wheres the upgrade yet they bought other companies

Guest

The guy who signed me up, straight up lied and told me after taxes and everything my bill would be $35 a month. They now are charging $65 and stuck in a contract.

They lie.

Dont get century link. Customer service is not helpful at all.

Guest

What bugs me is the absolute lies in commercials. Like when they say its easy to move settop box.

They show her tv with 20 wires. Most of which are bogus. Then thier tv (same one) with one wire almost falling out. It doesnt even have a power cord plugged in.

Thats dishonest.

Or faster channel change. ***

Or take anywhere.

***, tv and box need power. Where is the long extension cord?

Guest

I am trying to resolve this with Century Link. I held the line for the 58.50 deal also.

When it was set up (I ported my phone #) I didn't have service due to inoperable century Link equipment. Seems like the installer could have picked this up. When I called after receiving 138.41 bill for the first month service (while I was waiting for the repair) I was told I should pay the whole bill, but not given an exact amt. I owed, because the rep couldn't see all the changes that had been entered.

I was initially told the activation fee would be given a $30 credit, so I expected a few extra dollars in charges. A week or so after service was established I go a cancellation notice! I finally got time to call (it has taken a half hour each time to get something done) I found out it HAD been cancelled. Since I mainly use my cell, I hadn't realized.

I mainly wanted phone service, and kept my internet with Comcast though I am paying for internet.

Anyway, I will see what happens. Did they finally do the right thing for you?

Guest

I hate how they have this big thing advertising $19.95 a month for internet, but after you get the required bundle, its like $60+ a month. Thats like saying "You can have a brand new car for $1000, but you must buy gas from us at $29/gal"

Guest

Yeah, Century link says 19.95 and up to 40mbps....***...in my "area" its 20mbps tops, and the price is 29.95 so *** this false advertising ***.

Guest

From: Wicker, Emily [mailto:Emily.Wicker@***.com]

Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 3:35 PM

To: '#######'

Subject: Core Connect Pricing

Hello #######,

Per our conversation on 5/14/12, I can get you a phone line with unlimited long distance and free calling features, 5mg internet speed and protection on your computer and you line for $80.95 plus tax. Whenever youรขโ‚ฌโ„ขre ready to get this set up, let me know and I will get with you to get you going!

Thank you,

Emily Wicker

CenturyLink

Sales and Care Representative

Phone: 800-786-****

Voicemail: 866-841-****

Fax: 866-867-****

ONCE WE HAD THE SERVICE INSTALLED, IT WAS ONLY 1.5 MBPS (NOT 5 AS PROMISED ABOVE). I CALLED FOR TECH SUPPORT TO GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO GET 5 MBPS TO US AND THAT WHAT WE ARE PAYING IS FOR 3 MBPS NOT 5. THE SALES REP LIED TO US TO GET US TO SIGN UP WITH THEM (WE WERE SHOPPING AROUND FOR THE BEST DEAL). WE WERE CLEARLY LIED TO BY THE SALES REP TO GET OUR BUSINESS, THEN WHEN WE DISCOVERED WE HAD BEEN SCREWED, WE WERE LIED TO SOME MORE BY OTHER CENTURYLINK EMPLOYEES.

ONLY IN AMERICA.

Guest

I would like to politely ask management of Century Link (and all companies for that matter)to stop encouraging your sales reps to lie in order to sell product. I was lied to today.

Told a price of $14.95 for high speed internet, which I would have never gotten. I called back to verify things and fortunately I got a very nice gentleman on the line who told me that basically I was 'misled.' Fortunately I was able to cancel without all the hastle since it was only a few minutes later. But, seriously, seems sales reps are so desperate to make a sale they will say anything. My guess is they are encouraged to do so, and they probably don't make hardly any money if they don't make that sale, but sales can be done without deception.

I remember not so long ago when you got into something like this you were transferred to a 3rd party who would read all the details to you to ensure you knew what you were getting into.

I guess whatever law or courtesy decisions existed to allow for that kind of disclosure has gone by the wayside. Sad world we live in...well, I guess you should only do things in person when possible so you can see it in writing yourself.

CenturyLink

Hey there, this is B with the CenturyLink Help Team. I'm sorry to hear that you've had a bad experience with us, which sounds like more than once. If I can help with this further, please e-mail me at TalkToUs@***.com, and I'll be happy to help however I can.

Thanks,

B

CenturyLink Help Team

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