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Florida Couple Slammed with $143,442.74 Phone Bill After Trip to Switzerland

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Last updated: April 20, 2024 8:57 am
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Published: April 20, 2024
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A Florida couple, Rene Remund, 71, and his wife Lynda, 65, recently found themselves in a whirlwind of shock and frustration upon returning from their trip to Switzerland. What awaited them was not just a suitcase full of memories but a jaw-dropping phone bill totaling a staggering $143,442.74, as reported by ABC Action News.

The hefty Phone Bill stemmed from their usage of mobile data while abroad, a common pitfall for travelers unaware of the exorbitant roaming charges.

Despite being longtime loyal customers of T-Mobile for nearly three decades, the Remunds claim they took the necessary steps to inform the company about their travel plans before embarking on their vacation.

The Shocking Phone Bill Saga

“They said you’re covered. Whatever that meant. You’re covered,” Rene Remund recounted to ABC Action News. However, upon their return, the couple was blindsided by the astronomical charges, amounting to over $6,000 per day for a mere 9.5 gigabytes of data used during their three-week trip.

In a bewildering exchange with a T-Mobile representative, Mr. Remund sought clarification regarding the exorbitant Phone bill. “She gets back. ‘No, this is a good bill,” he recalled. Flabbergasted, he questioned, “What do you mean it’s a good bill?” Only to receive the reply, “Well, this is what you owe.”

Despite their immediate efforts to dispute the charges with T-Mobile, the couple faced silence, prompting them to seek legal assistance in challenging the Phone Bill. However, it wasn’t until media intervention that T-Mobile responded, agreeing to credit the entirety of the amount back to Remund’s account.

This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding data roaming fees and taking necessary precautions while traveling abroad.

Activating airplane mode and connecting to Wi-Fi networks can significantly mitigate the risk of incurring astronomical charges, especially for those with limited or no international data coverage in their Phone Bill .

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