Nicolas Zapater-Lamadrid

**Title: Frustrating and Unacceptable Experience with Walmart and Straight Talk**

I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with the recent experience I had with Walmart and Straight Talk. A few days ago, I purchased a Straight Talk hotspot device and a corresponding data plan at Walmart. When I set up the device, I encountered an error that prevented me from using either the chosen password or the default password. After two lengthy and unproductive phone calls with Straight Talk's customer service, I was finally able to use the device through the WPS feature. However, this workaround meant I couldn't activate all the security features of the device.

Seeking a solution, I went to Walmart to exchange the defective device. The first store I visited refused to help because I didn't have the original box, as if it were some sort of law to keep unnecessary packaging. Annoyed, I went to the original store where I purchased the device. Thankfully, the customer service rep there was understanding and issued a refund. But when I went to the electronics department to get another device, they were out of stock.

I returned to customer service and asked if I could also get a refund for the data plan I had purchased. The representative told me that the data plan was non-refundable, even though I figured Straight Talk would honor the plan once I explained the situation. Begrudgingly, I went home and ordered the same device online from Walmart, hoping to let go of the bad experience. The device was delivered within an hour.

When I called Straight Talk to transfer my service to the new device, I provided all the requested information, including the IMEI numbers from both devices. Then they asked for the PIN number, which is the 10-digit code behind the scratch-off area of the prepaid plan card. I didn't have it, and the representative unhelpfully suggested I pay another $50 for a new 30-day service plan. Furious, I asked to speak with a manager. The representative arrogantly claimed he was trained to handle such situations and refused to transfer my call.

Frustrated beyond belief, I asked him to stay on the line while I called Walmart customer service. I explained the situation to the Walmart representative, who told me to go back to the store, despite my earlier visit where I was told the data plan was non-refundable. I told the Straight Talk rep, "You can hang up, thanks for doing nothing," and hung up on Walmart's representative as well.

To summarize, I purchased a defective product, wasted time visiting multiple stores for an exchange, dealt with unhelpful customer service from both companies, and ultimately lost my money because neither Walmart nor Straight Talk would take accountability for the subpar products and services they provided.

This entire ordeal has been a nightmare of poor customer service and lack of accountability. I expected better from Walmart and Straight Talk. I will think twice before doing business with either company again.

**Customer Service Ratings:**
- The service rep from the Sand Lake store in Orlando: 10/10
- The phone representative from Walmart: 8/10
- The guy from Straight Talk: 5/10

**Overall Ratings:**
- Walmart: 9/10 (Just needs to change some of their policies and pay attention to whom they partner with, as their partners are a reflection of themselves.)
- Straight Talk: 6/10 (They have a very good product, but their customer service is severely lacking.)

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