August 8, 2024 at 8:45 pm

‘Noticed anything funny about your phone bill recently?’ – Verizon Customer Is Furious Her Bill Has Gone Up, But Her Services Have Stayed The Same

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

We hear a lot about the rising costs of groceries and other things, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

“What’s infuriating me today?” TikToker @thelousypoledancer begins in her viral video.

“I’m so glad you asked.” Then she closed her eyes and put her hands together.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

“Have you noticed anything funny about your phone bill recently?”

From her body language alone, we can tell that she wasn’t lying when she used the word “infuriating.”

Here’s why.

“Because I noticed that Verizon decided to start charging me an extra $6 and some cents a month even though they’re not providing me with any more services than they were last month.”

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

“That’s an extra $80 a year.”

She doesn’t say if she is angry on behalf of impoverished people, opposes capitalism or what.

“I decided to do a little research,” Angel says, making a typing motion with her hands.

“It turns out that in 2023, Verizon had 144 million customers. What does that mean?” she asks, rubbing her thumbs with her other fingers to sign for money.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

“It means that Verizon made a pretty penny at the tune of $11.5 billion when they decided to upcharge everyone the way they did me.” she explains with a sarcastic and angry tone.

“For doing absolutely ******* nothing.” Then she gives the camera the finger.

Here’s the full clip.

@thelousypoledancer

11.5 BILLION DOLLARS FOR DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING #FYP #VERIZON #PHONEBILL #INFLATION #IYKYK

♬ original sound – Angel Ardito

Check out what folks are saying.

There were tons of stories complaining about Verizon.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

This one didn’t surprise me. Go fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds!

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

Some people shared information about a class action lawsuit and I’m curious what the charge was.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

I think I saw this, too. Verizon seems to be in a PR crisis.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

Some inside information! I wonder why this didn’t happen for the people complaining. Unless it did and they missed it.

Source: TikTok/@thelousypoledancer

Why are cell phone plans so expensive?!

If you liked that story, check out this video from a former Chipotle employee who reveals how the company cheats customers out of food.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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