🔴Nightmare

Cancel AT&T Internet

Prepare for bundle offers and equipment return complications

Reality Check

🔥 Nightmare
Time Required
45-75 minutes
Primary Method
phone
Letter Needed
❌ No

AT&T uses aggressive retention tactics and makes equipment return unnecessarily complex to keep charging monthly fees.

Monthly Savings
$79.99

No sign-up required • Free • Takes 45-75 minutes

💡 Pro Tips

  • Have your account number and billing address ready
  • Ask for "cancellation department" not "customer service"
  • Refuse all bundle offers - they extend your contract
  • Schedule equipment return pickup immediately
  • Get email confirmation of cancellation and return shipping label

☎️ Phone Call Required

AT&T requires phone cancellation. Expect aggressive bundle offers and equipment return complications.

Best times to call: 8-10 AM or 3-5 PM CT (shorter wait times)

📞 Phone Script for AT&T Internet

Hi, I need to cancel my AT&T Internet service effective today. I am not interested in any promotional offers or bundles. Please process the cancellation immediately and email me a confirmation. I also need to schedule equipment return pickup for my gateway/modem. Can you provide a prepaid return label via email?
📞 1-800-288-2020

💡 Remember: Read through the script first, then keep it open during your call. Stay polite but firm - they're trained to keep you subscribed!

What to Expect from AT&T

📦 Bundle Push

They'll aggressively push TV/phone bundles claiming savings but increasing your bill.

🏪 Store Return Claims

They'll claim equipment must be returned to a store. Demand prepaid shipping.

📋 Contract Confusion

They may claim promotional offers have extended your contract terms.

⏱️ Billing Delays

They'll try to delay cancellation by weeks claiming "billing cycle" requirements.

* SoftExits provides guidance and preparation tools. You are responsible for the actual cancellation call. We are not affiliated with AT&T. File FCC complaints for unreasonable practices.

🚨 The Truth About AT&T Internet Cancellation

🤫 What They Don't Want You to Know

  • They can cancel your service same-day but will claim it takes weeks
  • Equipment can be returned by mail - they prefer costly in-store returns
  • Retention specialists get bonuses for "saves" and bundle upgrades
  • They continue charging monthly fees until equipment is physically returned

🎭 Dirty Tricks to Watch For

  • Claiming equipment must be returned to a store (you can mail it)
  • Offering bundle "discounts" that actually increase your monthly bill
  • Scheduling cancellation 30+ days in the future for "billing cycle" reasons
  • Transferring you to sales instead of cancellation department
  • Claiming early termination fees on expired contracts

⚖️ Your Rights

  • You can cancel immediately after contract expiration without fees
  • They must provide prepaid return labels for equipment
  • You have the right to refuse promotional offers
  • They must confirm cancellation in writing if requested

Remember: You have the legal right to cancel any subscription. If they make it difficult, consider filing a complaint with your state's consumer protection agency.

* SoftExits provides guidance and preparation tools. You are responsible for the actual cancellation call. We are not affiliated with AT&T. File FCC complaints for unreasonable practices.