I traded in my old phone in store and was told the $250 credit would show on my next two bills. Three bills later there is no credit. The store says billing handles it, billing says the stor…
I cancelled my Northstar Mobile plan on the 3rd and got a confirmation email. On the 12th I was still charged $89.00. I called support twice, waited 40 minutes each time, and was told the ca…
How to complain to Northstar Mobile
Most complaints about a phone, internet, or TV provider come down to surprise fees, promised rates that changed, outages, and cancellations that keep billing. Here is the order that works: official support first, in writing, with records — then escalation.
Steps that work
Contact official support first. Use the contact options published on the company's own official website.
Put it in writing. Phone calls disappear. Send a message, chat transcript, or email that states what happened, what you want, and by when.
Keep records and screenshots. Save account number and service address, bills showing the disputed charge, screenshots of the advertised price or plan terms, outage dates and support ticket numbers.
Set a reasonable deadline. Seven to ten business days is fair, and it gives you a clear point to escalate from.
Escalate inside the company. Ask for a supervisor or a formal complaint or dispute case, and write down the case number.
If it is still unresolved
FCC consumer complaints — The Federal Communications Commission takes complaints about phone, internet, and TV service, billing, and cancellation.
Your state attorney general — State attorneys general handle consumer protection complaints against businesses operating in your state.
Small claims court. For smaller amounts this is the usual final route. Dollar limits and filing fees vary by state, and you generally do not need a lawyer.
Sample complaint letter
Replace everything in brackets. Short and specific beats long and angry.
Subject: Formal complaint — [account or order number]
To Northstar Mobile,
On [date] I [what you bought or what service you used]. The problem is [what went wrong, in one or two sentences]. I contacted support on [date] and was told [what you were told]. Reference number: [number].
I am asking for [refund / replacement / correction / cancellation] by [date, about 10 business days out].
Attached: [receipts, screenshots, photos].
[Your name]
[Contact method you want a reply on]
Common questions
What is the fastest way to get a complaint about Northstar Mobile resolved?
Start with official support and put your complaint in writing. State what happened, what you want, and a reasonable deadline — usually seven to ten business days — then keep every reference number you are given.
What should I do if Northstar Mobile does not respond?
Escalate. The Federal Communications Commission takes complaints about phone, internet, and TV service, billing, and cancellation. Filing publicly also puts your complaint on the record where the company and other consumers can see it.
What records should I keep about Northstar Mobile?
Keep account number and service address, bills showing the disputed charge, screenshots of the advertised price or plan terms, outage dates and support ticket numbers — dated screenshots are the single most useful thing you can have.
Can I take a company to small claims court?
Yes. Small claims court is the usual final route for smaller amounts. Limits and filing fees vary by state, and you generally do not need a lawyer.
Put it on the public record. Businesses can respond. They cannot buy reputation.