A young user is paying for several devices in his mobile contract and suddenly receives a crazy
bill. An error in the direct debit authorization caused the costs to explode.
What is the user paying for? A 19-year-old T-Mobile customer shared his monthly bill on Reddit, as it suddenly amounted to 838 dollars (about 700 euros). The amount did not simply accumulate from a single phone contract, but mainly because the user is paying for seven devices at once:
- Three smartphones (+ one more in sight)
- Smartwatch
- Two AirPods
- One tablet
This variety of devices leads to high monthly costs. However, according to the user, the actual trigger for the extreme amount was a misbilling setting. He forgot to set up a standing order for the correct card. The 19-year-old simply did not pay his bill on time, but rather accumulated it.
As a result, an additional reminder fee was due, which further increased the already high amount.
How exactly is the high amount made up? The user claims to pay the monthly fees for 2 of the 3 smartphones for his siblings as well.
The tech magazine WCCFTECH has compiled the possible cost breakdown based on a comment under the post. Accordingly, the user’s monthly fee should be around $319.16. For two months, this makes the bill $638.32. For the reactivation of the service, T-Mobile usually charges between $20 and $23 per device, according to a user. With a fee of $23 for each of his seven devices, these costs alone add up to $161. Thus, the total costs amount to $799.32.
Finally, T-Mobile likely also charged a late fee, which presumably amounts to $38.88, raising the total to $838.20 (via WCCFTECH & Reddit). This results in costs of almost 700 €.
Community is astonished
How does the community react? On Reddit, the case is being discussed intensively and the reactions are strong.
- User Wojtek30 writes sarcastically: “He has four phones, two AirPods, and a tablet. This guy is the wet dream of every creditor.” (Note: According to the user, a fourth has already been ordered)
- User Firm_Work_8879 clearly sees the problem with the user himself: “The reminder fee hurts all the more because it could have been completely avoided.“
- Meanwhile, Irsu85 seems more surprised by the amount:
How can this be? My phone bill is only 15 €.
Monthly installments for mobile contracts or streaming services add up quickly. Combining several devices or subscriptions can easily lead to losing track. For companies, subscription models mean steadily secured revenue. That’s why companies are increasingly relying on this model in many areas: A manufacturer has found the “solution” to the high RAM prices: Gamers are asked to rent hardware via subscription
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