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The company's reputation is significantly marred by consistent complaints regarding its customer service, characterized by long wait times and ineffective support. Customers frequently express frustration with service interruptions, data limitations, and issues related to device functionality. While some reviews acknowledge the friendly demeanor of customer service representatives, the overall sentiment leans heavily towards dissatisfaction, with many describing the service as unreliable and inadequate. Positive aspects are scarce, primarily focusing on the accessibility of low-cost options, but these are overshadowed by pervasive concerns about service quality and responsiveness.
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I am so grateful for this QLink free phone and data service. It's great for seniors that doesn't need a lot of data.
Haven't had any issues, very pleased so far. I've been with q links for close to 6 months. Never had a lapse of any kind. Good deal
I ordered a phone they sent me a tablet that could not be activated even on wifi. They claimed this tablet was free using govt program. 2 weeks after getting a able n not a phonr they sent me an email saying the govt wants me to pay $10.01 this month for a month. The stated my paymenteas overdue. This is to worst place to try to get help when u r on a fixed income.
Who great service but customer support sucks vary rude and likes two rush you glad I can do thing with out having two call them
Got screwed out of a whole nights pay because the data refused to work. Terrible service. Not even worth it for free because I lost about 80$ because of it being so bad
This company has saved my life. They have amazing customer service. They truly care about their customers.
I am into one week of trying to get a phone activated. Customer service is awful, a group of children, scripted, with no ability to listen to a question and answer. Slave labor. I have had to call seven times this week & have gotten seven different answers - your phone is incompatible... sim card incompatible... your area has no service... wipe off sim card... your phone is locked... you need to open the app... each call at least a half hour. Such bad lines that it makes it hard to hear the rep, equally bad as they are all Asian with English as a second language so it makes it seem racist to have to keep asking them to repeat themselves. Very frustrating. Finally the last call told me i needed to upload info to get phone activated. Great! Now try to upload... first try to find the path to get you there... then go in a circle on the site, & not be able to complete.
There is nothing to do with a service like this except make a game of it. Try & guess the name your customer rep will use. I had a 'Miller' & laughed & complimented him on his choice & got hung up on. Another half hour wait time as punishment.
I am glad I have the time & can work while being on hold. Sympathy for the workers as the company has not educated them for the job. It is not their fault but it is hard not to fault the messengers of the company.
Just because it's offering a free service shouldn't mean the process is this hard. From this experience the company does not respect it's customers. No matter how 'happy' they are to serve you - only because it's written in front of them & they are forced to say these meaningless words.
Hi I try appreciate everything Qlink had to offer because this has truly been a blessing having free services
I am so glad for this. I can't afford to pay a cell phone bill. When I go out, even outside I take my phone with me. It makes me fell safe knowing if I fall I can get help. This is a blessing
I'm so greatful for this service I am mentally ill and can't afford a phone otherwise this is such a blessing thank u America
Every thing from the beginning has been a very smooth transition. From signing up, To having my number transferred. Better service than a "supposedly" very reliable network.
I APPLIED GOT APPROVED GOT SIM CARD, PORTED MY NUMBER 3 WEEKS LATER THE CUT MY SERVICE LOST MY NUMBER AFTER 15 YEARS SAME NUMBER LOST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
SELFEMPLOYED HAD ALL BUSINESS TIED TO MY NUMBER FROM BUISNESS CARD TO ACCOUNTS ALL LOST CAUSE OF QLINKS MISTAKE ALL THEY SAY AM SORRY. BOY DO I EVER REGRET GOING WITH QLINK AND THEY ARE LIARS 2 AND A HALF HOURS ON HOLD THET NEVER ANSWERED I HATE QLINK
My service was cut off Saturday 5 days later I still have no service everytime I call I'm told something different everytime I asked to talk to a manager I get hung up on. I have sent multiple emails no response. The service was ok for two months then they cut your service off and nobody can help you I even called the national verifier who said I was approved. Qlink wireless is a joke
It's so amazing that Qlink came out bcuz if it hadn't I would still be paying for phone service or maybe not bcuz times are really hard so I want to thank you for providing ur service to lower class your service is reliable always
I am pleased with this service, and, am greatful, for it! Simply put, thank you. This service has helped me stay in touch with my loved ones, and allowed me breathing room, financially, because of it!
I am disabled and extra money for anything is complicated. If I didn't have Qlink I wouldn't have access to a phone for emergencies living alone as I do.
Thank you because I am safer.
I've had qlink for several years and am overall satisfied with the service... but I highly recommend you bring your own device and DO NOT get sucked into the "free tablet" that isn't free. You'll get charged $10.01 for a tiny hunk of junk. The processor is so unbelievably slow I'm not exaggerating when I say it takes 3 to 5 seconds for it to respond after touching a function. Don't waste your time. Their phones aren't much better... way better than the tablet and I won't say much more about the phones because it's free and it at least works. Just don't expect anything fancy.
Great service there providing to people that are low in come that need a reliable phone and service. Would recommend any eligible person to take advantage of this great program.
With all that is provided I'm so grateful. Myself aswell as those I helped are very pleased also. With times the way scary times were and still are now this is such a help simplicity like holding the door, sayin welcome, u know SO THANKS AGAIN!
Answer: Q-Link is a scam operation. REPORT to the relevant state and federal authorities ASAP! Reps are scammers reading from their scripts. Useless and intend to be useless.
Answer: Yes you can it also gives you two months free Amazon prime
Answer: It's not possible to talk to any human cause a real human wouldnt do the shit these fucking foreigner fucks do to people
Answer: I mean they provide cell service not internet that's two different animals all together. LOL you can turn your phone into a hotspot, which then allows you to tether your tablet to the phone and use its cell data but I think actually the only cost is $5 a month that's unlimited everything so I think just about anyone can afford that. But they actually send a SIM card which I believe was for the tablet and I never put it in so it could be it already came with cell service I haven't paid anything in months except for one time $5 and for all I know that was for shipping and receiving. As far as the $30 phone bill the government you already getting free service so you could apply that $30 towards the internet service if you have a provider in the area that's cheap but reliable. Good luck on that. If you need to know how to set your phone up as a hotspot you turn on Bluetooth for one but the best thing to do is just Google it say turn phone into hotspot and connect tablet for Android it will give you full directions.
Answer: Don't do it. It's not worth your time. Free is too much to pay for this piece of CRAP.
Answer: To my experience with this company since 2018 i never had to pay a dime if your being asked for money RUN run very fast they are trying to scam you because this program is 100 % free --phone --sim card --activation--only money out of pocket maybe for 2nd time go around if you loose your phone drop the sim card in the garbage disposal or belter yet the toilet but no $$$$ ALL FREE
Answer: Mine dies the same if I go over a certain amount of data and have ro wait for the new month to get data back on the phone. Doesn't seem right as it should be unlimited huh?
Answer: If it is a real Qlink email and not someone phishing for info when the package comes don't open it, Write on it "Return to Sender" your singing the song in your head, huh. Depending on your age that was an Elvis Presley song in the 50's or 60's. If it asks for any kind of information do not answer. I get one that say my (department store) order is on the way. If you get a text message and says to send "Stop" to a phone number don't do it. Most likely it is testing to see if you have an active, valid number. Anything internet, phone or text that you don't know who or what it is "Spam it" and delete. Even if you know the person there's a chance when you open it. My address book got hijacked on Facebook and sent everyone on it a virus. I don't FB anymore. It's a pretty sorry person that sends a virus to people they don't know.
Answer: I agree with the previous answer I had SafeLink years ago it takes forever to get it's not as good a service I couldn't get calls inside of my residence. It was terrible I would definitely go with QLink it's so much better in so many ways I don't think there's a question here really. They even sent me a free tablet or I think it was $5 although it's older and it's slow it's free and it does work. You have to make sure you connect it to LTE or 4G rather than 5G it is not a 5G tablet nor I don't believe the phone is either it's 4G also.
Answer: Mine got limited data but still can use calls and text if you run out of data. And it's almost June of 2024 and I am still using my free government service. Maybe however you got this program ei. In WA state you have to be TANF or SNAP and sometimes you have to renew you benefits like my food stamps I have to do that every 6 Months in WA state. So maybe you need to check if that's what your state program works!
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