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AT&T (Headquarters)

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(800) 288-2020View Additional Phone Numbers575 Morosgo Dr NE Rm 14f67, AtlantaGA 30324-3300 Send email to AT&TView Additional Web Addresses

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A BBB Accredited Business since 11/07/1952

BBB has determined that AT&T meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered AT&T's rating include:

  • 22908 complaints filed against business

Factors that raised AT&T's rating include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Response to 22908 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary

22898 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 6636 closed in last 12 months
Complaint TypeTotal Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues1317
Billing / Collection Issues11191
Delivery Issues209
Guarantee / Warranty Issues57
Problems with Product / Service10124
Total Closed Complaints 22898

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: 11/01/1952Business started: 03/01/1885
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Randall Stephenson (Chairman/CEO)Ms. Lori Lee (President)Ms. Jennifer Strohl (Director Customer Appeals)
Number of Employees

309050

Business Category

Telephone Companies, Telephone 900 Number Resellers, VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Sales & Service, Internet-Based Telephone Service, Television - Cable, CATV & Satellite, Telephone Service - Long Distance, Telephone Communications, Teleconference Service, Cellular Telephone Service & Supplies, Internet Services -Advertising, Internet- Web Hosting, Internet - e-Commerce Services, Internet Selling Services, Internet Marketing Services, Telecommunication Equipment & Systems Service & Repair, Internet Services, Computers Hardware, Software & Services, Consultants - Telecommunication, Advertising - Television, Advertising - Telephone, Advertising - Direct Mail, Telephone Pre-Paid Card Sales & Distribution, Telecommunication Equipment & Systems Dealers, Telephone Answering Equipment & Systems, Telecommunications- Equipment & Suppliers, Telecommunications Equipment - Disability, Mobile Telephone Service, Mobile Telephone Equipment & Supplies, Cellular Telephone Equipment & Supplies, Publishers - Directory & G

Products & Services

AT&T Mobility reports are maintained separately. To view our report on AT&T Mobility, please visit http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/cellular-telephone-service-and-supplies/atandt-mobility-and-consumer-markets-in-alpharetta-ga-1608.

AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit complaints are directed to the Central Ohio BBB. You may view this report at http://www.bbb.org/centralohio/business-reviews/computers-software-and-services/sterling-commerce-in-dublin-oh-21003152

A T & T operates long distance services, telecommunications, and the manufacturing of telephones and computers.

Alternate Business Names
ATT PO Box 5025 Carol Stream IL 60197, Bell South, Bellsouth Long Distance, Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc., Bellsouth Corporation, BellSouth Telecommunications, Advanced Solutions, Inc., Ameritech, ASI, A T & T Home Entertainment, A T & T Internet Services, A T & T Knowledge Ventures, A T & T Long Distance, A T & T Management Services, A T & T Messaging, A T & T Operations, A T & T Services, A T & T Telephone, A T & T U-verse, A T & T Uverse, A T & T Video Services, A T & T Advanced Solutions, Inc., A T & T Business Internet Service, A T & T CallVantage, A T & T Corp., A T & T, Inc., AT&T Long Distance, AT&T Long Distance Service, AT&T Video Services, Bell South Business Systems, Bellsouth Communication Systems, Bell South Communications, AT&T Worldnet, Bell South Entertainment, BellSouth Business Systems, BellSouth Wireless Data, Dobson Communications, Pacific Bell, Pacific Bell DSL Services, Pacific Bell Telephone, Pacific Telesis, Pacific Telsis Group, Prodigy, S B C, S B C Communications, S B C Teleph
BBB Program Participation
This company participates in the BBBOnLine Program and has agreed to use special procedures including arbitration, if necessary, to resolve disputes.
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