"AT&T Outage Prompts Reimbursement for Impacted Customers"

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AT&T experienced a widespread outage affecting tens of thousands of customers due to an internal error, prompting the company to offer credits to affected consumers. Consumer advocates advise affected individuals to proactively request compensation from their service providers in the event of outages, as federal regulations for wireless services are not as robust as those for the airline industry. This incident highlights the importance of consumers asserting their rights to reimbursement for service disruptions.
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