The Federal Communications Commission wants to bring customer service back to the U.S. The agency proposed new rules Thursday that could require phone, internet and cable companies to disclose a ...

A viral TikTok is fueling backlash against telecom company Spectrum after a customer recorded a heated call with a retention agent who allegedly refused to cancel her service, berated her, and hung up ...

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USA TODAY and Plant-A Insight Group have partnered to identify financial services companies with the best customer service. The list honors the top 500 companies in the sector. Managing finances can ...

You’re gonna love me for this. Say you’re calling customer service because you need help. Maybe your bill is wrong, your service is down or you want a refund. Instead of a person, a cheerful AI voice ...

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is ...

A chatbot is an artificial intelligence tool designed to simulate real-time conversations with users. It operates around the clock, doesn't require breaks and can manage a high volume of requests ...

In Aesop’s fable “The North Wind and the Sun,” the two forces of nature argue over who is stronger. To settle the debate, they test their power on a passing traveler by trying to remove his cloak. The ...

WTF?! Across the United States, consumers are confronting a new kind of obstacle when seeking help from companies and government agencies: a maze of automated systems, endless wait times, and ...

This past school year, a parent reached out to me. In our very first communication, she threatened to go to the school board if I did not locate an assignment that we later discovered her child had ...

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...