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  Lingo Communications, LLC

  5607 Glenridge Dr STE 300 Atlanta, GA 30342-4996

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  Lingo Communications

  102 Brookwood Rd Atmore, AL 36502-3513

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  Lingo Communications, LLC

  433 Las Colinas Blvd E STE 500 Irving, TX 75039-5654

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  Tempo Wireless

  9410 Bunsen Parkway Ste 250 Louisville, KY 40220

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  Lingo Communications, LLC

  1901 Eastpoint Parkway Louisville, KY 40223

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/14/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  In the middle of December of 2022 we discontinued service with Lingo. I called them repeatedly for a refund owed, as they tried to charge me for breaking my contract with them. When I ask for a copy of the contract, which they finally admitted I didnt have, they credited my account. The credit went to an account, that did not exist any longer. They went so far as to send me to collections, which was sent to me in an email. I emailed them daily, but never received one response. I started calling them weekly, which I sat on the phone for up to 2 hours per call. They have since deleted my account off my phone and hang up every time I enter my account information. I was told in February they would send me my refund in 6 weeks. I talked again to them last Thursday, which they again claimed to resolve the issue in 48 hours. Now they will not even *************. I cannot even talk to anyone in *******, as they must have their offices out of the country. I am very frustrated at the situation.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/21/2023

  We have reviewed and apologize for the delayed response. A refund of $52.47 was applied back to the customer's credit card today. Please allow ***** hours for the amount to be applied to their account there. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/09/2023

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Over 3 weeks without phone service only dial out sometimes couldnt receive calls have elderly uncle and if needed couldnt use phone. Ask for credit said something about partial credit but didnt explain how to receive need phone repaired

  Business Response

  Date: 06/12/2023

  We have reviewed the account and applied a credit for the issues the customer has experienced. We did provide full credit for the days he had no dial tone and half credit for the days he could not receive incoming calls. The total credit amount is $42.90 and will appear on the customer's 7/04/23 invoice. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/08/2023

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This company has obtained my contact information illegally and been calling my phone number from different numbers belonging to the 713 area code, 429 local exchange in *******, *****. This has happened nine times in the last six business days, and each callback leads to a full voicemail box. I therefore cannot leave a message asking this company to stop calling.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/08/2023

  We have reached out to this customer via phone and email and will work with him directly to determine if the calls being received are from Lingo. If so we will address to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience if the calls are indeed being made from Lingo.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/22/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We have called ***** to have the noise in our ph. Fixed and every time they come out the fix it, it only last 3/6 months, then when we drive by the phone boxes and they are left hanging wide open, water gets in them, mice gets in them and we continue to have noise and static in our ph. I am so sick and tired of having to repeatedly calling *****.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/23/2023

  We have reviewed and see this customer has a technician scheduled to go out tomorrow 5/24/23. Please ensure that the technician is aware of the constant issues with water in the lines. We apologize for the inconvenience. We do work diligently to ensure that you have reliable service. We are however a reseller which means the lines are physically owned by the major carrier in your area. The issues being experienced would be an issue with any reseller service as we must all rely on the carrier in that area to ensure the lines are working. Again, we apologize for your inconvenience.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/26/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/22/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My wife is in a wheelchair and on oxygen . She was just released from ********* clinic after almost a two month stay . Our phone lines have been out since Saturday morning. This company does not take service calls during weekends / there is a recording for you to report it which I did. . I called today( Monday ) to report that we needed phone service restored because of my wifes health . They didnt know when they could get to it.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/23/2023

  We currently have a dispatch scheduled for 5/24/23. We have requested an escalation of this timeframe to have someone come out today, but we cannot guarantee that will happen. We apologize for your inconvenience, but a technician will be out tomorrow at the latest. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/15/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  2 representatives walked into my shop claiming that they could save me money on my phone bill and I would see no disruptions in my service. On the day of the switch I was without phone service for the entire day and my business depends almost entirely on inbound phone calls (I'm a flower shop). I spent hours on my cell phone with multiple customer service reps who all tried to blame me for the problems. I told them that this was unacceptable and I needed to cancel their (lack of) service immediately and they told me I could do that. Some time later I got a bill in the mail for a few hundred dollars for my "service", they than tried to say that I didn't cancel it, however I had ******* switch me back immediately as well as told the senior supervisor that I was cancelling immediately.. Now they are trying to bill me for almost $2000, the customer service line was a fast busy signal for days, and now they are refusing to let me speak to a supervisor when I call in. They took my business down for a day which lost me about $1000 (my average daily revenue), and I was forced to act to save my business. I do not believe that I owe them anything, much less this almost $2000 they are claiming. I am at my wit's end with these people... the service all around is horrible and highway robbery.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/16/2023

  We have reviewed and do not have enough information to locate an account with what is provided. We will reach out to this customer directly to assist in resolving their issue. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/01/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Greetings. We are *********************************************** the Co-Owner's of Body By KBS **** We are equally filing a complaint against a company the contacted ** called Lingo Communications. On April 28, 2023 we were in the process of finalizing a contract renewal with our Business telephone service provider ***** We were waiting on a call from ********, a Supervisor from their ****************** to complete the renewal process. After contacting **** because she did not call **. We later received a call from someone who identified themselves as ********************* ***********). He stated he was an **** agent & that he would contact the ************ to have the supervisor call **. We received a call from someone who identified themselves as Nova with ****'s loyalty ***** She stated that they were offering a lower contract plan for our Business needs. She collected our Business information (address, phone number) & connected ** to ****** (*****************************). She stated that ****** (****) would be contacting ** by email. She called told ** she would end the call to contact her (******) & call ** back in 5 minutes with instructions to DocuSign. She (****) said that our account would remain under **** but as they (Lingo) are partners with **** & still provide analog phone line services due to most businesses switching over to digital/VoIP, that Lingo would handle the billing/payments but we would still be under **** as our service provider. She stated that we would keep our local, long distance, and international calling plans for a total rate of $170 for 2 years. After an abnormal wait time, ********************* finally contacted ** & stated that she would send the necessary documents to be signed over after she received them. We never received them for review and contacted ***** The Agent (Mercy) stated that Lingo Communications was NOT affiliated with them at all. We're concerned about the safety of our business.Reporting ***************************** Nova ************ ************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/04/2023

  We have reviewed and do not show any account information for this customer. We apologize for their inconvenience, but we are unable to locate an account or order with any of the information provided. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My mother was a long-time customer of Excel **********************. I guess those customers were transferred to Lingo when Excel went defunct, even though the ******************* states it's coming from Excel. My mother is 91, lives alone and is hearing impaired. A couple of months ago she was no longer able to call me. We didn't know why. Then she went to call a number she calls frequently to get her prescriptions filled. The call would not go through. I asked who her service was through and she said Excel. I looked them up and saw the company went out of business (didn't notice it was decades ago) and thought that's why her phone is no longer working. I called one of the main phone companies and asked them to take over her service. She then tells me she's still getting billed by Excel, which is odd since they're out of business. So I called the number on her bill and was connected to Lingo. I terminated her service (mind you, she hasn't had service in two months) and told them she would not be paying the last bill (why should she?). I spoke to 4 people, was disconnected twice, someone told me my mother should have called when there was an issue, I said she did and she was told they couldn't help her. They won't cancel her latest bill. I asked to speak to a supervisor, he wasn't available, asked for a call back, was told I would get one, and of course never did. How do you terminate an elderly woman's phone service? She pays her bills. She needs her medication. This is sickening. Not surprised to see such a terrible rating from this company.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/08/2023

  We did respond stating there was not enough information provided to locate the account. We have worked directly with the customer for resolution. The was resolved on 5/50/23 with the customer directly. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/17/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  After an inability to resolve issues with Lingo Comm (BBB has helped me with before), I chose to close my account. At every turn they have to be pushed to be an upstanding company. I made my last payment 1/23/23 for $33.78. My account was left with a credit balance of $17.16. This credit was shown on my account on the 2/23 and 3/23 statements. Do I have to wait for 4/23 etc? Thank you.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/18/2023

  We have reviewed and confirmed this customer is due a refund of $17.16. We have forwarded the request for refund processing with the batch that will process on Monday 4/24/23. Please allow **** days from that date to receive the refund. Please let us know if there are any additional issues. We apologize for your inconvenience.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/27/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I'm working on behalf of *****************, owner of *************** in ********** **. Somehow, some of ***************** phones were transferred to this Lingo company- he is receiving bills and has an account but he has no phone or internet service at one of his stores. This has been going on for a few months. We are trying to move the phone service to ******* but they are unable to complete a "port" because Lingo has a hold on the numbers. Last week a Lingo rep told me that the hold would be released. This has not happened. I called back today and I have either been getting the runaround, sending me back to ******* with a non existent pin number, or (currently) not answering my calls at all. They act like they can't hear me, or there is silence on the line, or just music. It's not legal for them to maintain a lock on these phone numbers. And maybe most important- the business never signed up for this service in the first place. WE ARE STUCK. The business has had these phone numbers for decades and feels it's important to maintain them for customer recognition.

  Business Response

  Date: 03/28/2023

  We have reviewed the account and see this customer reported an issue on the afternoon of 3/27/23. We do have a technician scheduled to come out for repairs today 3/29/23. We apologize that we were not able to get anyone out sooner. We do request the earliest possible date/time when a technician request is submitted. This issue should be resolved today.